The New York herald., 1878-01-13


Of tho principal attractions OF tho east sdo Of the CITY,
Mr. George Clarke has returned from England and
will resume his connection with the Fifth Avenue
Theatre making his rentrse there in a new part on
the 2sth inst
AT tho Broadway Theatre tomorrow night FechteI
appears in tho dramatization OF Dickens and Wikts
Collins beautiful story Of No rnoroughfare," taking
the character OF Obenre,zer
Tho fifth grand concert by Downing's Ninth Rcg-
mcnt Bana viii be given tonghta at the Grand oper'
| House. The names OF several nne vocal and instru
mental performers are announced
Rose Eytipge's Cleopatra combination is to be al
the Arch street Theatre. in Philadelphia, this week.
where it is promised the spectacle is TO be produced
with the original scenery aud stage effects.
AT Tony PASTORS ihs audiences continue TO respond
in goody numbers to the busness-like.way IN which
the management present fresh and sparkling special
| ties. The interest is never permitted TO flag
"The Man OF Success" at the Union Square last
night drew unusually large audience. and the play
has received public Endorsement ono OF the best OF
the season. Itwill be kept on until January 70
Mr. John r. Raymond, after successful season
With "Colonel Mulberry Sellers" will appear o-mor-
night at the Park Theatre In new comedy.drama
by Bartley Campbell, entitled "Risks; or Insure Your
| Life"
Mr. John Mccullough, the tragedian. is in the city
|
production OF Sardous Exiles at OF theatres
the place is not yet named but Booths will probably
| be the selection.
| At Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, ON Thursday
evening" Mrs. agnes Storrs veddar, lady said to pos
dramatic ability and fine voice, will give con-
cert assisted by Messrs. W. j. Hill r. Steius, J. N.
Pattsop, Arthur Bont and A. l.. simpson; u. Agra
monte, conductor.
On tho 2lst INST. srrhe Colvile's Folly Company"
will take possession OF the Grand Opera and repro
duce 'srhe Babes In the Wood" The company CON-
prses tho late members OF the Lydia Thompson
Troupe, including Willie Edouin, Mile. Rozeau and the
mechanical donkey.
rhe trouble as is called on the bills at the San
Francisco Ministries this week. will consist OF
piece entitled, The Great Uncrushcd" In which tho
tragic element will be represented by Mr. Charles
Backus. Besides this there VIII be attractive
musical and Ethiopian oio.
The representations or Shakespcarc's characters by
Edwin Booth during the week have been among the
grandest theatrical effects enjoyed by New York
public for several years, and is not wonder that
Booths Theatre has been nightly thronged. Orchard
ILL.,. is TO be continued during the week.
John s. Clarke continues to nll every scat in his
Phiadoipbia theatre. the Broad Street. Business
matters to be attended TO before his return to Europe
prevent his appearing than four nights week,
week he plays Bob Acres and waddy. the rat boy
Tho revival OF "As You Like It," at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, has been characterized
by handsomer stage settings than have ever before
attended tho performance of this charming comedy
in that city. rho debut OF Mr.. Gemmill upon the
professional STAGE Orlando hos quite
iuI.
'Trodden Down; or. Under Two Flags" has been the
sensation at the National Theatre during the past
week, with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins tho prin-
cipal roles. They will be succeeded on the 2sh INST.
by company and new sensation under tho
management OF Mr.. W. M. Fleming, formerly OF
Nibo's Garden. "
Mr.. Boucicaun at the Grana Opera House, in tho
Shaua ahraun continues to be the grand attraction of
tho west side, and is drawing houses tho like unto
which has not been seen in this theatre for many
months Cheap prices and good plays seem 10 bo the
order of tho day this popular theatre and win
ming public favor.
The play Of "Exiiss continues to draw largo houses
At tho Boston Theatre. Handsomely mounted, we'll
performed and full OF startling situations and inch
dents the piece e Mr. Shewell has strong
part, and also has Louis James, formerly OF tho
Fifth Avenue Theatre. Some Of the tablcaux ex-
Memey sensational
Mile Roze, the new prima DONNA has met with
success IN Philadelphia, whore sne mas been singing
tho othor attractions The Academy of Musio has
been full at evcry representation. Tho last perform
takes place Monday night, with Mlle Roze as
Leonora IN I'll Trovatorc."
Mrs. Dora Gordon Steele, favorably known to tho
music lovers OF this city Soprano gave concert
at Newark, N. j., on Friday evening, to full house.
She assisted by Messrs. Pease and Colby ptan-
lists; Mcssrs Harton aud Devon and F. CARR, violin
sts The third part comprised tho prison scene In
..Trovatore," wherein Mrs. Steele displayed fine
dramatic power.
"Thc Lyons Mall" tho thrilling French meo-
drama brought out at tho Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, some weeks ago, Is to be again placed
on the stage this week. other engagements compelling
its withdrawal in the height Of Its success. ". f.
Sheridan plays the double role OF Lesurques and
Dubosy, the murderer, whose resemblance 10 the
hero is the foundation for the plot OF tho piece.
Sacred concerts will tako place usual this after
noon and evening at the Aquarium. On Wednesday .
grand national exhibition OF pigeons will begin, In
which upwar OF two thousand birds OF varieties
will DO shown. Tho prizes amount TO over
81, 900. This Is tho first spectacle OF tho Kind
has been in New YORK for ten years. and il
is said that It will eclipse in interest all Of les prede
ccssors.
On Tuesday evening next concert will bo given for
tho benefit OF the Church Music Fund, and comp-
mentary to Miss Arabcia Root, OF Dr. Hspworth g
church. Among shc artists who will appear Mrs
A. c. Taylor contralto; Mr. George BRIGHAM, tenor
Mr.. G. p. Warner, tasso; Mr.. Ferdinand CARR,
violinist; Mr. w. f. Mills solo pianist; Master Lowe.
xyIophonc and Mr. f. r. Muller, musical director and
accompanist
Sunday concert. unaor the management OF signor
dc vivo will bo given at the Park Theatre this
ing Among those who will participate are sgnor
Brignoli. signorina Gambert. signors Taglinpotra,
susni aud Tomasi. and Mmc Carreno Saure. The pro-
gramme arranged Tor the occasion 10 secc, and with
such excellent artstes il should be entertaining If
every thing goes we'll It Is tho intention OF Mr. de vivo
on the arrival or dl Murska, to give operas.
The New Park Theatre, In Brooklyn, on Monday
evening will once witness the appearance Of
that praiseworthy actress, Miss Maggie Mitchell. in
her popular character OF ''Fanohon, tho Cricket"
After Wednesday she will play in "rhe Pearl OF Savoy