The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08


Lane Theatre. to write strong local and sensational
play. which is to be produced in splendor immedi-
ately after the withdrawal of the pending pantomme.
The house will be closed one week for rehearsais
Mr. Ben Macaulay commences an engagement at
| the Broadway Theatre tomorrow evening in his
humorous Characterization of "Uncle DanI, Deputy
Sheriff of Jarvis Section The play has been warmly
| praised. and may turn out successfully "Josh
Whitcomb," which. by the way. is drawing crowded
| houses ION the road
| The Globe Theatre will be reopened on Saturday
evening. the 14th inst under the management of Mr.
| Frank B. Murtha. formerly of Nblo's It is under
stood that the initial piece will be Barnes five act
drama entitled "Only Farmers Daughter. in which
| Miss Katherine Rogers and Miss Laura Eldridge
now playing in Philadelphia.
| Mrs. George vandenhof assisted by her pupils.
will give performance Chickering Hall Satur-
day evening that will be welcome to all who enjoy
good elocution. The name of the lady is in itself
earnest of success. The subjects selected for the
readings are admirable and the audience likely to
enjoy an excellent entertainment.
The orchestral works to be performed at the second
concert OF the Philharmonic Society are:-1. Beet
hoven's Eroca symphony; @ Pastorale from the
symphony Fantastique by Berlioz; 3. Francesca da
Rimni fantasia for orchestra after Dante by
Tschaikowski (which is newt. The sooist OF the
occasjcn will probably be Miss Minnie Hank.
The first appearance OF Ole Bull the famous vio-
lnist, will take place at Stenway Hall Saturday
evening next which occasion he will be assisted
by Miss Minnie Hauk. Signor Gaassi and others
among the artists of the SIapeson Opera Troupe.
The orchestra will be under the direction of sgnor
Artti 1t is promised that the programme shall be
brilliant and attractive.
Buck stone late of the Newmarket London is likely
to pass away He lives in little house in the
suburbs destitute feeble His story is
that Of many actor. He has made many fortunes.
but all have slipped through his fingers, and in
his old age he is well nigh penness John Clarke,
who warm friend of the comedian has just set
tied upon him s75 month.
One of the pronounced of this season is
Mrs. Elite Henderson's dramatzation of almost
Life in The fifth week of its at the
Standard Theatre. Astounding in strong situations
and exciting incidents it attracts and holds the atte
ton of its auditors. The management evidently
have struck bonanza that promises to yield ducats
for many week to come.
The Broad Street Theatre, Philadelphia, under the
new management of Messrs. Ford & Zimmerman is
fortunate to have made popular hit with every
thing that has been produced the opening of
season. Mr. Macauey's just terminated engagement.
with his play of "Unce Danl has been great
cess. Stetsons Boston opera bouffe. extravaganza
and burlesque company opens at this theatre this
week with "Evangeline."
At the Grand Opera House this evening Gilmore
will repeat another of his attractive Sunday night
concerts 1t will be the occasion the first appear
ance of Misses Ella and Mamie Conron who have
just returned from their musical studies in Europe.
One is soprano and the other contrato Miss Ida
Hoefier will make her first appearance pianist:
Sohst, the baritone, will sing; Levy will play his
avorite solos the cornet and Sgnor de Carlo per-
form the flute.
"The Merchant of Venice" is to be revived at the
Chestnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia this week.
with unusual care and elaboration. The authors
text is to be closely adhered to than usual the
| Princes of Morocco and Arragon being restored to
heghten the effect of the casket episode; and the
beautiful fifth act which is omitted altogether in the
usual stage version will be given entire The scenic
effects the costumes and the music are announced as
being very fine
At the combination concert by Miss Hank and
other prominent members of the Mapleson troupe.
with NJ Remenyi, at Booths Theatre tonight pro-
gramme of sixteen numbers by popular composers
will be presented. Miss Hauk will sing Arditi's
waltz, IL Incontra, accompanied by the composer,
and the Echo Song by Eckert NJ. Remeny will
play his 'Valse Noble" rondo by Ernst. for the
first time, and two pieces by Chopin Mime. pisani
signor Frapolli. signor Del Puente. signor Campo
beo. Mr.. NJ L. Quicken and Signor Bsaccia will also
appear.
The seven farewell performances Of Edwin Booth
at the Fifth Avenue Theatre are announced On
Monday and Wednesday. 1.-THE Fools Revenge;" on
Tuesday, "Richelieu;' on Thursday Hamlet" on
Friday, both The Merchant of Venice" and '.Kathe-
rne and Petrucio;" at the Saturday matinee '.The
Lady of Lyons" and Saturday night Hamlet
will be given. and the engagement will thus be
brought to conclusion. Mr.. Booth will probably
his series of representations in the spring
Mr.. Joseph Jefferson, in Dion Boucicault's
dramatization Of Irvings Grip Van winkle," ia
dernel for the 10th inst
Doctor Klaus" LArronges latest and best pro-
ducton in the comedy line, has had unprecedented
and successful run, drawing crowded houses night
after night. Owing to the arrangements made by
Manager Neuendorf for other plays this piece had to
be Withdrawn and last evening the new comedy by
Ludwig Doezer entitled ..Der Kuss (The KISS, was
produced. and will be performed tomorrow and
Tuesday evenings On Wednesday and Thursday
Doctor Kauss will again practice his art, and Fri
day and saturday evenings new comedy. by DR..
Oscar Bnmen-that in four acts. entitled 'Bctrogene
Betriiger''-will be performed
The concert In course of arrangement for the pur-
pose of enabling the Nautilus Boat Club to erect
cottage the banks of the Harlem River for the
reception of their friends has been fixed for Tuesday
the 18th of January. II will take place at Steinway
Hail. and between the generous services Of Mr. Stein
way Mr.. A. Ncundorf, the Philharmonic Society. Mr.
p. s. Gilmore. Mr.. Levy, Messrs Rummel, Mills aud
Pratt, tho well known pianisss: Mr. Christopher
Frsch Miss sallie Reber Mrs. Florence Rice Knox,
Mr. George Morgan, the celebrated organist aud
others among most distinguished artists the
casion promises to be the great event Of the year.
Nearly thousand seats have already been sold, al
though the concert is yet month away.
-