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Bonehill came Jan. 15 in "The Playmates; She," Jan. 22; "A Kentucky Girl," Jan. 29; "The Stowaway," Feb. 5; "Pulse of New York," Feb. 12; "Soudan," Feb. 19; "Nobody's Claim," Feb. 26; "Tornado," March 5; "Sport McAllister," March 12; and "Power of Gold," March 19; Prof. Cromwell commenced a series of lectures Sunday night, March 25; "The Rambler from Claire" was seen March 26; "Lost in New York," April 2; " Pay Train," April 9; "The Hustler," April 16; "South before the War," April 23; "The World Against Him," April 30; John L. Sullivan the pugilist came again May 7; "A Flag of Truce," May 14; "The Westerner," May 21, with Al Lipman as the star; the Georgia (colored) Minstrels came May 11;"The Hearts of New York," May 18; "Master and Man," May 25.

The season closed June 30, and reopened Aug. 11 with Walter Sanford as manager as well as lessee, who produced "In the Name of the Czar" with this cast: Hector Dilworth, Edward Brandt; Alexis Silvitch, James Wall; Norman Dayrell, Arnold Reeves; Christoff Kerovitch, Harry S. Duffield; Clara Ferona, Phosa MacAllister; Lucy Silvitch, Sara Neville. "The Life Guard was seen Aug. 20; Milton Nobles came Aug. 27 in "From Sire to Son;" "Harbor Lights," Sept. 3; "Tennessee's Pardner," Sept. 10, with Cora Van Tassell as the star; "A Tide of Life," Sept. 17; "The Shaughraun," Sept. 24; cast thus: Captain Molineux, Harry Mainhall; Robert Ffolliott, Frank Lander; Father Dolan, Criptie Palmoni; Corry Kinchella, George Hoey; Harvey Duff, George Denham; Conn, Edward J. Heron; Sergeant Jones, Nelson Compton; Sullivan, Charles Nevins; Doyle, Č. J. Vincent; Claire Ffolliott, Victory Bateman; Arte O'Neale, Annie Barclay; Mrs. O'Kelly, Nellie Maskell; and Moya, Lottie Williams. Amy Lee came Oct. 1 in "Pawn Ticket 210;" "Slaves of Gold" came Oct. 8; "Ticket of Leave Man," Oct. 15, with Harry Mainhall as Bob Brierly, and Victory Bateman as May Edwards; "Prodigal Daughter," Oct. 22; Country Circus," Oct. 29; "A Tale of Corsica," Nov. 5, by George Hoey, for the first time on any stage, with this cast: Paolo Rubini, Frank Foster; Angelo Rubini, Harry Mainhall; Mateo Rubini, Frank Lander; Toraldi, George Hoey; Magistrate, Nelson Compton; Steffana Ferrante, Victory Bateman; Ilma, Lisle Leigh; Doria, Lottie Williams; Pichu, Edward J. Heron. This play was originally called "A Priest's Vow;" "The White Squadron done Nov. 12; Nelly McHenry came Nov. 19, in "A Night at the Circus; ""Under the Lash" was seen Nov. 26; "Stowaway," Dec. 3; Charles L. Davis in "Alvin Joslin," Dec. 10; J. B. Mackie, Dec. 17, in "Side Show; " "Youth," Dec. 24; "Prodigal Daughter," Dec. 31, for two weeks; "Ivy Leaf," Jan. 14, 1895; "Down in Dixie," Jan. 21, for two weeks; Katie Emmett, Feb. 4, in "Killarney;""McFadden's Elopement," Feb. 11; "Still Alarm," Feb 18;

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"Land of the Midnight Sun," Feb. 25; "Power of Gold," March 4, Hustler," March 15; and "My Aunt Bridget," March 18. At the conclusion of the third act of "My Aunt Bridget" Mr. Monroe made a speech, and said that it had accidentally fallen to his company's lot to be the last to tread the boards of this historic stage. He thought that it would have been more fitting for some one else to have made an address, for no doubt there were many in the audience who had reminiscences and who had seen many of the great productions, notably that of the "Black Crook" which had made the place historic.

The evening performance of "My Aunt Bridget " by George W. Monroe and his company, March 23, marked the end of the career of Niblo's Garden. Mr. Monroe said that before many hours every brick and board of the building would be torn asunder, and before the last bell was rung he would ask the audience to join his company and several hundred of the old employees and attachés of the house in singing "Auld Lang Syne." The large audience took the entire performance in a jovial mood, and throughout the evening joined in the choruses of the familiar songs sung on the stage. In the second act, Nellie Bland, who played the part of Blue Jeans, while exhibiting her skill as a high kicker, fell on the stage and was unable to rise. She had to be carried off by two of the actors, and was not able to appear again. It was stated that she had sprained her ankle, and was suffering great pain. The cast of" My Aunt Bridget," with which closed the career of Niblo's Garden, was: Bridget McVeigh, George W. Monroe; Alton McVeigh, Raymond Hitchcock; Jack Treyser, Ben F. Grinnell; Joe Nervey, Thomas J. Grady; Tompkins Blazer, Harry McDowell; Boyce Alton, Milo J. Knill; Dora, Mamie Ryan; Polly, Mabel Florence; Miss Recalmer, May Duryea; Nellie, Ella Falk; Roy, Marie Bates; Blue Jeans, Nellie Bland; Lelle Butte, Pearl Allen; Peach Blow, Susie Russell. Many people in leaving the house carried off small relics, such as leaves of evergreen from a large vase in the lobby.

THE RICHMOND HILL THEATRE

HE place of amusement known as the Richmond Hill Theatre

a white portico supported by four large wooden pillars. The building was known as the Mortier House, and stood about the rear of the lots fronting upon Varick Street, at the southeast corner of Varick and Charlton Streets. It was a historical house, having been Aaron Burr's country seat. It was also called the "Richmond Hill House and Gardens." The surroundings of the place were melancholy in the extreme, for the buildings were small, and tall hickory poles were in abundance. It was converted into a theatre, and

opened Nov. 14, 1831, by Richard Russell, who had the following company: T. Abthorpe Cooper, Wilson, Finn, Holland, Kilner, Foote, Langton, Judah, C. Thorne, Moreland, Russell, Field, Mestayer, Meer, Moses Phillips, Lennox, Lindsley, Kenny, Wray, and Phillimore; Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Thorne, Mrs. Meer, Mrs. Read, Mrs. Belcour, Mrs. Lindsley, and Miss Coleman. An opening address was written for the occasion by Fitz Greene Halleck, and the opening pieces were "The Road to Ruin " and "The Turnpike Gate." "Last of the Mohicans" was acted Dec. 27; "Discarded Daughter," Jan. 17, 1832. Miss Smith, afterwards Mrs. Groves, made her début Feb. 8 as Rose in "Is He Jealous?" "Hamlet" was played March 1 with this cast: Hamlet, A. A. Adams; King, Emanuel Judah; Laertes, Geo. Jones; Horatio, H. E. Willard; Ghost, J. H. Clarke; Ophelia, Mrs. Richard Russell; Queen, Mrs. Read. "Victorine" was the afterpiece, cast thus: Felix, George J. Jones; Marquis, Lennox; Griffen, Mestayer; Victorine, Mary Duff; Jean, Farren; Julian, Mrs. Russell; Therese, Miss Smith.

Fanny Constantia Clarke opened here April 4 in “Children in the Woods." Miss Clarke afterwards married William Isherwood; he died in this city August 17, 1841, and Miss Clarke died in New York in February 21, 1853. Mary Duff made her New York début at this theatre April 9, as Helen Worrett in "Man and Wife; " Dan Marble appeared March 6 as Damon. The season closed April 30; John Barnes, after altering the house, opened it May 23, 1832, with an equestrian company, and continued until July 28, but the alarm. caused by the cholera epedimic caused the temporary closing of the house. It was reopened Oct. 6, with Italian opera, under Sig. Lorenzo Daponte, the early friend of Mozart. He engaged as director Antonio Bagioli, the father of Teresa Bagioli, who was afterward the wife of Gen. Daniel E. Sickles. In order to give a proper setting to the operas, Sig. Brogaldi, the best scenic and decorative artist of the day, was engaged to paint the scenery. The Montressor company made its bow Oct. 6, 1832, in the opera "Cenerentola," with this distribution of parts: Prince, Sig. G. Montressor; Don Magnifico, Ernest Orlandi; Alidora, Giuliana Placci; Dandini, L. Fornasari; Clorinda, Lorenza Marozzi; Cenerentola, Signora Afina Stella; Tibbe, Teresa Veduci; Sig. Saccamani on Oct. 11 in the title rôle. It had previously been presented at the Park Theatre by Garcia under the title rôle of "Cinderella." "Elsie e Claudio" was sung for the first time in America, Oct. 17, when Signora Adelaide Pedrotti made her American début as Elsie; "L'Italianna in Algeri" was given Nov. 17, and "Il Pirata," Dec. 5, with Mme. Pedrotti as Imogene. The season was a failure. The dramatic season began Jan. 1, 1833. her début, Jan. 3, as Amelia in "Lover's played Romeo, Jan. 7, with Alexina Fisher

Clara Woodhull made Vows; " Mrs. Barnes as Juliet; and "Cold

Stricken" was given Jan. 22; Charles J. Houpt made his American début, Jan. 31, as "The Stranger." He married Emily Mestayer, retired from the stage, and became a dentist. He died in California in 1851. William Mestayer, who died in New York, Nov. 21, 1896, was his son; Francis I." was played Feb. 11, for the first time in America; H. J. Riley made his New York début March 15. He died in St. Louis, Mo., July 30, 1841. An equestrian company appeared in March. "Mazeppa" had its first American representation April 18, with Judah in the title rôle. The dramatic season was resumed June 1, with "The Belle's Stratagem" and "Nature and Philosophy." Mr. and Mrs. William Henry first appeared in New York here. July 2, James S. Charles made his début on the stage as Frank Heartall. Caroline Fox, a child of seven years, afterward known as Mrs. G. C. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Preston, and John R. Scott were added to the company. July 27, James E. Murdoch made his New York début as Jaffier in "Venice Preserved," Mr. Ingersoll playing Pierre.

Moses S. Phillips was the manager of the theatre in July. The season ended Aug. 17. Most of the stock company were of American birth, including Thayer C. Thorne, T. Placide, Hyatt, Virginia Monier, and Alexina Fisher. During the summer of 1833 Charles R. Thorne was the manager. On August 2, Murdoch acted Iago to Ingersoll's Othello. Annette Hawley Nelson (Mrs. John Brougham) leased this house for the summer of 1836, and called it Miss Nelson's theatre, and it opened June 13 and closed August 3. Charles & Teller occupied the theatre during the summer for one month. It was converted into a saloon, and opened with a concert June 29, 1840, and as ornamental grounds surrounded it, the place was called Tivoli Garden. With the usual luck of the place, the concerts did not prove attractive. When Tom Flynn leased the theatre in 1843 he called it the National Theatre. It would hold three thousand persons. This house was rebuilt, and opened, April 3, 1846, as the New Greenwich Theatre. The following is a copy of the opening announcement:

NEW GREENWICH THEATRE

Sole proprietors, Messrs. Myers & Tomlinson; manager, John G. Myers; acting and stage manager, H. P. Grattan ; treasurer, O. M. Tomlinson; deputy treasurer, Warren Draper.

FRIDAY EVENING, April 3,

with "ROMEO AND JULIET"

Romeo, Clara Ellis; Mercutio, H. P. Grattan ; Juliet, Mrs. W. H. Crisp ; Lady Capulet, Mrs. Hautonville

To conclude with " DON GIOVANNI."

Don Giovanni, Julia Drake; Don Guzman, H. Chapman; Leperello, Mrs. H. Chapman; Bride, H. Fallee.

An attempt was made to burs this theatre Saturday night. Sept. 12:45 After the usual performance, an incendiary secreted b vel la the building, and placed fre under one of the private bores Formately, the smoke issuing from the bulding gave the alarm, and the fames were extinguished without much famare. Feb. 8, 1847, it was reopened, with its name changed to the New York Opera House. Charlies Freer was the manager to to April 1843, when the place was acandoned as a dramatic resort The bulliding was polled down in 1849. One of the greatest favorites connected with this theatre was Annette Hawley Nelson. Ste mamed Cocleston Coward Hodges, went South, and retired from the stage. Her bas band became a hotel proprietor. Ste Eved in retirement a short time, for I fnd her at Wallack's Theatre (Broadway and Broome Streety where she appeared as Mrs. John Brougham, having been married to that actor in 1847. She afterwards appeared at Barton's Chambers Street Theatre. She died in this city May 3, 1870, and left a daughter (by ber frst husband, afterwards the widow of Thos. E. Morris. During the last few years of her life she was so corpulent that not only was she compelled to retire from the profession, but it was with the greatest difficulty that she could walk.

THE BOWERY AMPHITHEATRE

HE Bowery Amphit atre occupied Nos. 37 and 39 Bowery, was built in in 1833, by the Zoological Institute (or Flatfoots), and was first used as a menagerie. In 1835 it was remodelled into an amphitheatre, with a stage and ring, and occupied by June, Titus, Angevine & Co., for equestrian exhibitions. It was during that season that Barney Williams appeared in songs and dances on a springboard, placed in the centre of the sawdust ring. In November, 1842, this house was known as The Amphitheatre of the Kepublic.

In 1843 the building was leased to John Tryon, by whom it was improved and continued as an amphitheatre until 1848. The first band of negro minstrels made their second appearance at this place, for the benefit of John Tryon, February, 1843. A dancing match between Master Juba and John Diamond took place here July 8, 1844, for $200. It may be well to state here that, as there have been three Master Diamonds, so there have been two Jubas. Master Diamond No. 2 was really Frank Lynch, and it was because of him that P. T. Barnum had C. D. Jenkins arrested in Pittsburg, in March, 1841, for attempting to palm off Lynch as the original John Diamond, which was what Barnum wished the public to regard him, while Frank Diamond or Frank Lynch was in his employ, and before Jenkins enticed the "kid" away from the great showman. Master Diamond No. 3 never amounted to anything, and I lose track of