The New York herald., 1879-12-16
TONY PASTORS.

The attractions at Tony Pastors Theatre last night
were unusually entertaining. Prominent among
them was the London character vocalist Tom Sayers
son Of the late champion Of England. in songs
descriptive of his father's battles given in char
acteristic costume. Besides this. Miss Carrie
Swain in her acrobat song and dance, remark
able from the fact that they performed
by woman. Edwin Byron gives some clever
imi.ations ,ss Oh prominent actors, Tony himself
Guiding the "Girl Who Banged Her HAIR" 'The
Royal Marionettes"-a very clever performance
number OF ballads and duets. and many Others
The performances concluded with an act entitled
mo Good Pinafore; or The Man Who Bounced the
Sailors"-an amusing farce in which Frank Girard
Bob Slavin and Miss Jennie Satterlee were very
tertaning.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-"CRUsHED TRA0EDIAN."
Anumerous and appreciative audience greeted Mr..
Sothern at the Grand Opera House last evening to
see his impersonation Of the Crushed Tragedian.
The readers Of the HERALD familiar with the
idiosyncrasies Of this most amusing char
acter. 1t will therefore suffice to say
that Mr.. Sothern made oil the points as
cleverly ever, while his imitation Of cracked
voice. of which Fitzaltsmount has seemingly no
control. was better than The cast Of the play
was the same presented in Brooklyn. and included
nearly all the artists who supported Mr. Sothern ut
the Park Theatre. The "Crushed Tragedian" will
be given this and tomorrow evenings. the remain-
der of the week being devoted to david Garrick."
one of Mr. Sothern's strongest parts.
'uNcLE TOMS CABIN" AT THE AQUARIUM.
An interested audience. with large sprinklins of
the little ones witnessed the performance of Uncle
Toms Cabin by the Slavin Combination at the
Aquarium last evening" extracting laughter from
immemorial humor and tears from its pervading
pathos. 1t may not move with the rapid action of
ordinary stage plays. but 1t makes up for this in
pious sentiments and pure cussedness. Apart from
the piety of Uncle Tom and the besetting wicked.
of simon Legree the contrast between the black
and irreligious Topsy ard the blonde and angel
whispering Eva enlists the attention. Then too the
contemplative st. Clair offset by his precise rela-
tive, Aunt Ophelias When to these arc added the
Georgia CABIN Singers. the four funny and the
wonderful colored gentleman who performs on
three banjos at once. We see the material for what
constitutes an effective performances for those who
have not had their dramatic appcttes stimulated
(shall say vitiatedl by the fashionable roaring
farce or tho concentrated modern drama. Besides.
II Is well to remark that the fishes, hippopotami,
reptiles and MONKEYS are always on exhibition.
"Uncle Tom" will be the attraction for the holidays
BRooKLYN PARK HEArRE-'NARcIssE."
For the first time in Brooklyn Taylor's interesting
and historical drama. Narcisse. presen ted last
evening at Colonel Sims Park Theatre. The sue.
cess which the admirable stock company. under tho
guidance of Mr. Daniel Z. Bandmsnn met with during
their engagement at the Standard Theatre. in this
city. aud wherever else they have played.
tainly the acting of the tragedan who takes the
title role is worthy Of witnessing. and the support
which he receives from his admirably selected COM
pany of English artists sets off to fine advantages
the MANY telling points OF pathos aud of passion
with which the piece a59unds. uhe scenery. which
waI, ' monpmted and the costumes were of = most
elaborate character. The farce "Raisine the Wind"
brought the evenings entertainments to close and
the large ana renneu auaicnco oeParteo Win express
sions OF Prase VI Nare'sse'
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