The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-04

Mime. Schultz afterward Nine MarraD -.
Judy Callahan maid servant Miss Tiilie MeiIenry
Lena Little Annie Renne
Mr.. j. X. Emmett and his company had reason
to complain of their reception last evening at the
Park Theatre. The play in which he appeared is
comparatively new. but the dialogue and the
situations were deficient in the strength
and effectiveness that is exhibited in the
other works Of this excellent character
actor. Opportunity afforded. however. for the
introduction of several new songs, and these were
rendered admirably. Some Of the names are as fol-
accompaniment; THE swell. "The Cuckoo Song"
"The Love of the Shamrock" "wilhenderick
Strauss" "The Brothers Lullaby and II Know
What Love Is" Mr.. Emmett has evidently lost none
of his old artistic fire. but he gives the public in
his new play little that is sparkling. 1t is really
not worthy of the bright nature of the man.
and one therefore may readily understand
why unsatisfed with it himself. he re-
sorted to the songs that identified with his
earlier successes. The scenery which illustrates the
play was handsome Several of the stage situations
ever, viii undoubtedly command large audiences
and be popular during its stay at the Park Theatre.
BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE -'sEEEpY HOLLOW"
As novelty succeeds novelty, with regular precis-
ion, in the weekly change Of bill at Colonel Sims
cosey Park Theatre the public. with that never
falling appreciation of managerial efforts bestowed
upon their entertainment, continue to manifest
at that Max Maretzeks famous English Opera Com
pany whose coming had been extensively
nounced should meet with warm and cordial recep-
ton last evening from the patrons OF that house,
that "Sleepy Hollow" that refreshingly dramatzed
American legend. should lift the average political
mind from the "slough Of despond" into which it
had locally fallen. The cast was composed Of the
same artists who performed ut the presentation Of
Katrina Van Tassell the belle Of Sleepy Hollow as
personated by Miss Anns Montague. was charm
ingly rendered and her voice was in fine condition.
She shared the operate honors with Mrs. Florence
Rice. Knox, who as Frau Spuyten won several
encores. Mr.. Charles Turner's Abraham Van Brunt
and Mr.. d. c. Gardeners Ichabod Crane were also
well received. The play was handsomely mounted,
and the chorus and orchestra were very full through
out. There will be special matinee to-day. at
be repeated this evening. Her Majesty's Ship"
will also be presented at the Wednesday matinee.
On Thursday s'Trovatore," and Friday and Satur-
day evenings 1.-The Bohemian Girl" The English
Opera Company cannot fail to prove the leading
attraction Of the week among Brooklyn theatre
goers.
HAvERLY's BROOKLYN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."
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angus '1A'"''''''' :" ''"'N ' Mr. 4. Grattan Riggs
Minnie symperson's daugher9. Rachel Sanger
Maggie cher daughter; lowand lasse,
Parker Mnnies maid. ..........M Miss Marie Chester
Mr. w. S. Gilbert's admirable comedy Engaged"
presented for the first time last night at Hav-
erly's Brooklyn Theatre before fair audience by
the above excellent cast. The performance is too
familiar to the theatre goers of this city, where it
was favorably received, while on the boards of
the Park Theatre. to require any extended notice.
Suffice it to say that though the spectators were not
as numerous as the merits of the burlesque should
have called forth, the laughter and applause which
greeted the absurdities with which it abounds
must have proved compensation to the ef-
forts OF the artists. Miss Agnes Booth, the
willowy, witty and clever actress. sustained her
role in such a manner to win fresh laurels Mr.
James Lewis Cheviot Hill full of quaint
humor and as impressive in its sinuating. mirth
provoking seriousness ever. Miss Rachel Sanger,
Mrs. G.. II. Gilbert Mr.. Joseph Z. Whiting and Mr..
W. F. owens also deserving of mention as having
made a deservedly favorable impression upon the
audience. The engagement of Engaged" promises
WELL and it will be performed every evening during
the present week and at the matinees on Wednesday
and Saturday.