New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-08
NEw-YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE, MONDAY, APRIL s, 1878

Theatre has become the recognized rival to Mr. Tenny
sons brook. Men may come, aud men may co. but TINS
goes on forever.
Messrs. Birch and Backus are the life and
soul OF the current entertainment at the theatre
San Francisco Mnstrels; and Mr.. Wambold's sympa
thetic vOcasm continues to impart element OF plain
tive pathos to the CHEEKY and roliekng sports Of his
minstrel brethren.
Mr.. Barnums Great Show was opened on Sat-
urday atthe Institute Building elsewhere described
diversified and capital exhibition may be enjoyed at the
Aquarium The picturesque proceedings OF the London
circus performers continue to please this public at I'LL
nOres Garden.
The treasurer's official report of the
Brougham benefit will he published this week. The net
receipts amounted to $lO,27s SO. The money has been
invested in annuity for Mr.. BrOugham, II will Yield
friends hope that he may live forever.
Mr.. l.. r. Shcwelps adapted translation OF
" The Exiles " will. previously announced be pro-
duced AT Booths Theatre Wednesday night. Atten
ton TO the cast has already been called in this column
The production here Of the original version of " The
Exles" scarcely fail to attract public attention
George Fawcett ROwe's new drama, "The
Old Bible" will be produced April 30 at the Boston
Museum The action OF this piece passes partly, in the
County OF Kent England and partly in the mountainsOf
Western America: It admits of magnificent scenery
anu the opportunities thus afforded are to be Improved
at the Museum.
Miss Maggie Mitchell continues her perform
ances OF "Fanchon" at the Standard Theatre. An
afternoon representation was gwen last Wednesday.
free TO members OF the dramatic profession. Miss
Mitchell is in the enjoyment OF the entirely well
mcri!ed by clever, earnest, and wholesome exhibition
OF dramatic art.
The revival of "Uncle Toms Cabin" at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre has afforded this public another
pleasant opportunity OF seeing the cverbloOming TOpy
of Mrs. q. G. Howad-a lady whose talent and rank, as
a dramatic artist were long since shown, established
and recognized This presentation OF the Old drama IS
made interesting aud affecting by well displayed met
dental pictures O negro life on the Southern plantation
and by characteristic religious yOcasm.
Mr.. Heller's new prOgramme-pTesented last
week. and still current at the Fifth Avenue Hall-cOn
ssts of many and nexphcablc Illusions, very adrotly
aud humOrously accomplished, and includes an elabo-
rate and droll magicantcru exhibl lon-ustratlye OF
the career OF the much married Blue Beard Mr. Heller
will not long protract his present season mere, and The
opportunity Of seeing bis really wonderful ieats in
magic ought 10 he widely improved
The success of Diplomacy at Wallack's The
emphatic the first has steadily increased and VIII
doubtless continue. Two OF the embodments of charac
ter which contribute to illustrate this play are super
latiycly excellent and indeed, may he recorded almost
faul;lcss. These count Orlo0 acted by Frederic
RObii son, and BGroH Se. acted by j. ". shannon Mr.
Montague has distinguished himself by sustained
EFFORT faueht with the power OF deep emotion. fash
toned with exquisite grace and commented to sympathy
DIPLOMACY" will Errp the stage Of Nallacks Theatre
tl the close OF the present season.
An afternoon performance will occur at
Nblo's next Thursday. for the beuCn OF tina various
official persons, artisans, etc. who are associated with
that house. Many players have Offered their profcs-
sioun service, In aid OF this cause The play selected
Tot this occasion relates 10 wclnown and wcllworn,
yet popuar subject. Il version, new here, OF Mos
cnthal', Deborah" made by Charles Smith Chcltng-
ham. and entitled. Leah; or, The Jewish Malden's
Wrong" Mis- Gu-,ie DcForcs will represent the per-
secuted Jrvoss and Mr.. Samuel Percy VIII assume the
lover 4 new yr," is announced a. IN preparation ut
Nlbo'-. bearing tho impressive title OF "Nl-tOr-I-ca
In Han, OF the NOutcZUua."