The New York herald., 1879-12-28

of at the New York Circus. Nos. 7as and $50
Broadway. A matinee is given every day for ladies
and children.
French Flats" has been indorsed one of the
funniest plays ever presented at the Union Square
Theatre. All good things. however must have an
end. and those persons who have not witnessed the
comedy must enjoy an early opportunity or miss 1t
| entirely.
CDR. Clyde."a comedy adapted from the German
by Sydney Roseneld. will be produced at the Chest
nut Street Theatre Philadelphia. tomorrow night.
Mr. Gemmill. the manager. has withdrawn "wives." :"
which has been playing to fair houses for three
weeks to make for this play. and believes that
1t will be success.
Tomorrow evening Mr.. Lester Wallack. after an
extended Western and Eastern tour will reappear ON
his stage and personate the character of Charles
NARROW in Goldsmith's famous comedy. "She Stoops
to Conquer" Mr.. John Gilbert will personate Mr.
Hafdcastie; Mr.. Harry Beckett. Tony Lumpkin. and
Mr.. Holland. Diggory.
Late last evening arrangement was entered into
between Mr.. Bartley Campbell and Mr.. Gilmore.
whereby the Galley Slave is to bo transferred
from Haverly's Theatre to Niblos Garden. The first
performance in its home will be on Monday
evening. January 5. "The Hearts of Steel" is to be
taken to Boston. Philadelphia and elsewhere Mean
while the latter is drawing large houses.
Since the publication in tho HERALD of Mr.. p. s.
Gilmore's new anthem general desire has been
aroused in musical and other circles to copies
OF the same We learn that the publishers will not
be ready to furnish the music and words until
Wednesday next Those who keep "opon house.
on New Years Day will Thus have opportunity OF
making the hymn OF the features of their recep
tions.
'.verkaufter Schlaf" (Sold Sleep has proved an
immense attraction at the Thalia Theatre filing the
two audiences. The management have decided to
continue its representation tomorrow. Tuesday ann
Wednesday evenings. On Thursday. Friday and Sat
urday including the matinee on tho last mentioned
day. the sparkling opereta Fatinitza win be pro-
duced with new scenery and costumes.
The Fifth Avenue Theatre will be closed on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings in order to afford oppor-
tunity for the first rehearsas OF Messrs Gilbert and
Sullivan's new operetta, "The Pirates Of Penzance
or, A Sense of Duty" which will be produced on
Wednesday evening" December 81. Those who have
been permitted to hear both music and words speak
enthusiastically of the composition, and agree in the
general statement that it is one which will quickly
become popular. 1t is said to be full Of catching
melodies. while the dialogue is replete with the
peculiar humor that Mr.. W. S. Gilbert knows well
how to command The characters foliows.-
Richard. pirate chief. Mr.. Brocolini; Samuel his
lieutenant, Mr.. Furneaux Cook; Frederic. pirate
apprentice. Mr.. Hugh Talbot; Major General STAN
| ley, Of the British Army, Mr.. j. II. Ryley;
Edward sergeant of police Mr.. f. C1ifton Mabel.
! General Stanley's youngest daughter. Miss Blanche
Roosevelt Kate. Edith and Isabel. General Stanley
daughters, Miss Rosina Brandram. Miss Jessie Bond
and Miss Billie Barlow; Ruth. piratcal "maid Of
| all work." Miss Alice Barnett General Stanley's
daughters, pirates, policemen. &c. On the opening
night the orchestra will be conducted by Mr. Arthur
Sullivan. Act first represents rocky scashore on
the coast OF Cornwall. England, and act second a
ruined chapel on General Stanley's estate. The
opera will be produced under the personal direc-
ton of the composers.