The New York herald., 1879-08-26

swagger, Iightoni's second IN com
Baron de boulevard Mr. Ed Chspman
SSis"s second Diss Miss
Her Imperial Hishness. Eihna the First.
Dancing fares snd shenhedesss servants
guests. &C., &c.
1t is seldom that critic can conscientiously in-
dorse all that theatrical manager has to say Of him.
self and the work he is about produce We read for
instance. the sentence in the programme handed to
the visitor to 'The Magic Slipper" with mis-
givings that Mr.. Colville. through "his energy
farsightedness aud cleanly disposition" had sue.
ceeded in bringing about happy change in the
matter of burlesque. But after witnessing the per-
formance Of last evening it must be said that Mr..
Colvie has been credited with only what is duo to
him; for "The Magic Slipper" which. may be
easily guessed deals with the story OF the cinderella
of childhood certainly Of the very happiest
OF attempts at amusing an audience by exquisite
them by romantic. feeingful and not unpoetical
story. "The Magic Slipper with its charming
scenery excellent acting and singing. its exquisite
York audiences for manya long day. The scenes. the
songs, the situations, the dances, the droees
received with genuine enthusiasm, like old tried
friends who have been away banished for length
OF time from home. 1t would be q difficult task to
give detailed account of the story of Cinderella as
carried out in the burlesque at Haverly's 1t must
suffice to say here that Cinderella de Boulevard is
played in q very charming fashion by Miss
and graceful. has a remarkably good voice.
and sings some exquisite songs Mr.. Graham's i'm
personation OF Clorinda the B,ron's eldest daugh-
ter. is supremely funny. and Mr.. Reed. as seraph.
the Barons trusty servitor and page. is brimfu of
comicality. The two keep the audience in contin.
ua roar of laughter. Miss castings il delightful
Prince Popetti, and Mr.. Mafin. the Princes
dancing master. is as untring as he is
scenery well painted and arranged, while the music
cannot be said to be quite unfamiliar The choruses
were rendered in most perfect manner quartet.
e1v n nv tha n niUhfy wal h
men. received well deserved encore. 1t would be
difficult. indeed. to imagine happier attempt at
burlesqne than ''The Magic Slipper"
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-H. M. 8. pINAFoRE-
Though the anticipations of the audience assem-
bled last evening at the Madison Square Garden to
witness the performance by tho Fifth Avenue Opera
Company. as the second part Of the musical pro
granme of III. NJ s. Pinafore' were unfulhlled on
account Of the non-appearance Of the 'full rigged
ship advertised. 1t listened appreciativey to really
excellent rendition Of that musical burlesque. The
stage is where the music stand and the setting
is that usually at theatres mere 'Pinafore'
is performed. The absence of wings certainly gave
something moro Of an air of rraiscnabance than il
usual, though tho distant town and shipping were
missed and the electric lights were more numerous
than the "fair moon" generally Is. The large space
Of tho garden was rather trying to the
singers. but the results OF their efforts were
very satisfactory. Excellent tune kept and the
choruses especially we'll rendered. The power
full, pleasing voice of Mr.. Hayden Tilla as Ralph
Rackstraw was heard to advantage. and. together
with his clever acting. made his rendition
worthy Of much praise. AS Josephine Mile.
Lizetta Elani sang very agreeably. Mr..
Digby v. Bell appeared for the first time
with this company, account Of the indis-
position of Mr.. Burnett in his old part Of tho Ad
Mra singing and acting WE'LL though he is still too
digrifed The Captain Corcoran Of Mr.. j. f. Brand
was, usual good. Finally. Miss Charlotte
Hutchings' Little Buttercup. Mr.. John j. Bonitz.s
coinical Dick Deadeye and Mr.. Arthur Van Houten's
familiar Bill BObStay deserve mention.