The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-26
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

"Carmen" tonight at the Academy of Music.
Thanksgiving matinees will be given at all Of the
theatres.
The Church Choir Pinafore Company give their
last Wednesday matinee to-day.
"The octoroon" will be played at the matinee at
Haverly's Lyceum Theatre to-day.
Fritz in Ireland" at Abbey's Park Theatre retains
his hold on the popular interest.
At Days Theatre this afternoon Man and Wife,
will be presented for the first time The cast in
rludes the best members of the company.
Booth in "Don Cesar de Bazan" will be the feature
tomorrow afternoon at the Grand Opera House.
Camille" will be presented at the matinee to-day.
Mrs. Florence RIcc-Knox is warmly praised by the
Western press for her admirable PRESERVATION of the
character of Frau Van Spuyten in Max Maretzck's
new opera, "Sleepy Hollow"
The first in the series of Mr.. John Whites free
organ recitas this year will take place this afternoon
at Chickering Hail. The programme comprises Sc
lections from Bach, Brosig List, Saran and Thele.
At the Standard Theatre "Fatinitza" will soon be
withdrawn to give place to the princess Toto. A
Thanksgiving matinee is announced. TIE audiences
arc evidently delighted with the present perform
The equestrianism of Mr. Robert stckney at the
New York Circus is among the strong features of the
daily and nightly performance During the past
week the auditorium has been thronged, and this
week the additional attraction of King Sarbro tn.
Japanese author of some Of the startling feats
ever presented on the stage Will doubtless crowd the
house to Its utmost capacity Mr. Lent old
Snowman understands tho want of the public in an
entertainment. and he is evidently expanding money
freely to supply it to the public satisfaction. To-
morrow being Thanksgiving Day an extra perform
will be given in.the afternoon. Acrobats. gym.
nGsts, admirable riding by the best OF artists and
the funniest of clowns contribute to the daily
amusement Matinee to-day.
The sale of seats for the opening performance of
III. NJ 5. Pinafore, under the personal direction of
Messrs. Gilbert a. Sullivan. begins at the Fifth
Avenue Theatre this morning. The first appearance
of the company will be on Monday next The solo,
lists are Miss Blanche Roosevelt Miss Alice Bar
nett, Miss Jessie Bond, Mr.. Hugh Talbot, Mr.. Broco-
lini, Mr.. Furneaux Cook. Mr.. +. Clifton and MIR. j.
H. Ryley. Two of the above named artists-Miss
Roosevelt and Mr.. Drocolini-are Americans. who
have made their regulations in Europe and have
come here with the company to take special part in
the operas that TO be produced under the man
agement OF Mr.. DOyly Carte The chorus is COM
posed OF Americans selected in New York by the
last named gentleman, and. il is sad embraces
OF the best voices that have been heard on the stage
In the metropolis.
The verdict Of the public is that "Our Girls" ia
one of the most charming comedies that has been
produced here for several years. 1t does not deal
with extravagant phases of passion, pathos or
effort. and while at one moment IL may keep the
audience bubbling over with laughter. the noxt
moment 1t brings up tears and alternstes gentle