New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09

"Captain Swift has proved SUCCESSFUL N'"'"i'
for A. NJ Palmer The scenic artist, Richard Nars'on'
has done some admirable work, the fernshawe fsrk
and conservatory scenes calling for unusual com
mediation The lack Of stage room has evidently
hampcred Mr. Marston somewhat however. Most
Of the regular company and the new acquisitions nave
acquitted themselves crcditably In the various ro'es
and Maurice Barrymore has impro\ cd materially III
the title role and still shows no disposition 10 lot
get his lines The original ending of the last act
which was changed I'm Difference to the American
desire for less morbid termination, VIII oe RESTORED
beginning tomorrow night, and the conclusion OF
the play as produced In London Will be allowed 10
stand Captain Swift will now commit suicide In
preference to going TO prison as a living monument
Of his mothers sin.
The play of Partners VIII lie presented tLroug'-
out the country this season by special company
under the management OF A. NJ Palmer Tho or
canization viii comprise Alexander salvini, Louis
Massen. c. p Flockton, Henry Holiday, Maud Hart
SON Katherine Rogers Nannio CraddocK' haoe
Moony and little Gere Homan. The season VIII
open at the Grand Opera House on December H.
Hermann the magician, will appear omorrow night
NJ the Fourteenth street Theatre after successful
tour of Mexico He will present several new FEATURES
Including the illusion La Cremation" Inc en-
gagement will last two weeks, during which frequent
changes Of bill are promised.
The farce comedy a Tin Solder Will be the bill
during the holidays at tho Fourteenth Street Theatre
number Of we'll known comedians and vocalists have
already been retained
"A Brass Monkey begins the ninth week OF
profitable run the Bliou Theatre tomorrow gght
on January 3. 1889, IT Will be Withdrawn. as tho
management has been unable to cancel any dates OF
the attractions which to follow. The Pearl OF
Iehn7 VIII succeed at the Bijou on January T.
At the Lyceum Theatre, tho dainty comedy OF
Sweet Lavender" has entered prospcrOusy upon It's
second month No change OF bill is now contemplated
| this season.
The TWO Sisters At Nblos has met with honest
success. 1t is living photograph OF city lie as
"The Old Homestead is Of the country, and in the
same homely tlnts which attract popular interest
The story OF the play Is fun OF strong human interest,"
| and IS told with good taste.
| The 7lst REGIMENT Band will provide programme
/ of considerable variety the Academy this evening
MoIcnhauer the violnlst; W. G. Bowen. conctist
Anna Russell. soprano, and the schneeoch si1ers
concerts. which win be feature OF the winter
The Old Homestead still retains its great popu,
/ larity at the Academy, and the same Old story OF
everything sold IS heard at ne box Once rio III hi
city have Endorsed the play, and us run pro,hsos
TO exceed in length and financial results all previous
Mrs James Brown Potter Win begin her engage Sc
ment AT Palmcr's Theatre on Monday, Decenpcr -
appearing as Lady Elizabeth in "'Twixt Axe and
Crown" Mrs Potter has achieved considerable sue
cess on the road this season and has been occasionally
! conr'imcntcd ON her improvement as an actress;
Ths Ieumcn Of the Guard Is steadily marching
sions Of success usually termed the eih perform.
| ancc without showing any signs OF WEAKNESS: At
present the opera IS being PLAYED In SIX dlnerent
cities and Mr.. Rudolph ArUnsOn states thar The gross
receipts for al The performances ysn IL ms
bert and sullivan have received for royalties since
| the first night the sum Of SlO,5Oo.
! rle clever and Ingenious little comedy, Elm
| Toller Entail" "a Crazy Fancy, VIII be continued
az Anbergs German Theatre this week. having scored
quite d marked success new comic opera called
/ TFarnellin VIII be produced soon. 49,,
Frank Oakes Rose Will take his patrons al NlDlo'
old liz fhrOu Oh
London with Dickens the last three SUNDAY night
were highly interesting The new lecture Is called
Girdle About the Earth" and Will be profusely
illustrated Songs. quarieties, piano solos ana Othel
musical features Will also be introduced.
Tho panorama Of Jerusalem and the t,ricihXion' i
proving cniercstng place for holiday shoppers
from out OF town. Every day last week the attend
ance was good. unusually and tho country element
evidently dominant Inc sunday opening ma
been a success.
thanksgiving Day ard last Sunday red ctie
DAYS I'm the history Of the cyc0rama OF the " Batt
of Gettysburg the attendance being the laigcs
since the giving out OF the Paul Phllppoteau,
souvenir which begun on Thanksgiving Day
IL will now he presented TO visitors every day Of Tia
week. including Sunday.
was under the aus pccs OF the Boston Lodge OF Elhs
Of which Manager FIN Is life member The attend
ance wa rqucnily large several OF me Bosio
rapcrs spoke highly Of her performance next day, am
also gave a share Of praise 10 her play Woman
" concert VIII bc given by Gllmorcs Band O
Dcegmbcr 10 The following named quartet vii
also appear: Mime. Blanche stone Carton Miss liele
Dudlcy 'Camrbcll SiguOr Einc,iO Baldanza and Her
Emil Steger Tho Western tour of the band this yea
proved highly successful