Sunday Edition. December 3. Lina Edwin’s Theatre. —On Monday even ing Offenbach’s charming opera of “Le Pont des Soupirs was produced for the first time in this city, and played to one of the largest audiences which has assembled within the walls of Lina Edwin s Theatre since it has been under the successful management Df M’lle Aimee. The plot of the opera we gave last week, and, as it affords many very amusing and highly diverting situations, which were fully taken advantage of, it was received with the heartiest laughter and applause. In our present issue wo are z unable to give an extended notice of the performance, but we will do so next week. In the meantime we may state that in the characters of Comaiino and Baptiste,, Messrs. Duschene and Edgard have ample opportunities to display the humor and fun with which they appear to overflow, and they do not al low the slightest to chance escape them of making a point. Both of these gentlemen have added consid erably to their reputation by their performance in this opera. M’lle Aimee, as Catarina, has a part ad mirably suited to her vivacious, coquettish style of acting, and one in which her voice is heard to great advantage. Mr. Noe is well suited as Malatromba. “Le Pout dos Soupirs will be performed every evening this week, and we do not doubt will have a long run, as it possesses all the elements of popu larity and success. The scenery, which was all painted specially for this opera, is deserving of more than a passing notice, many of the sets being very beautiful. DRAMATIC. Wallace’s Theatre.—-With the exception of last evening, when the Rivals” took its place, “Rosedale” was performed throughout the week and attracted the usual crowd of spectators who seemed to enjoy the performance of this delightful i drama of Mr. Wallack’s, as much as when it was ori ginaily produced. To-morrow evening, and during tho week, “Rosedale” will be performed, the perform ance on Saturday evening being the last on which It can possibly be played for the present, as arrange ments have already been mado for the production of several novelties. The first new drama which will be put on the stage at this theatre, after the with drawal of Rosedale,” will be from the pen of that eminently popular and versatile play wngh t and actor, the veteran John Brougham. From what we can learn, this, his latest production, will be in every respect worthy of the reputation he has acquired as a dramatist, and it is needless to observe that it will receive all the assistance which now and appropriate scenery, drosses, properties, and a powerful cast can lend to it. Of the return of this popular comedian as weil as of Mr. 0. Mathews and Miss Plessy Mor daunt, due notice will be given. Booth’s Theathe.—Notwithstanding that Mr. John E. Owens has concluded a fairly successful engagement at this theatre, there will be very few persons who will not feel glad that the season of erratic “stars” is over, and that we are once again about to enter upon a season of legitimate drama, with, perhaps, its most talented living exponent as the principal feature in the programme. Without exaggeration, we may say that the return of Mr. Ed win Booth to tho boards of his own theatre will be welcomed with a heartiness and genuine pordiality that no other event in the theatrical world could elicit. The patrons of this theatre not only admire Mr. Booth as a careful, studious, and talented artist, but thoy feel proud of him as a countryman. They seem to feel as if they had an especial interest in his welfare and success, and they watch his progress with something of the fooling of pride that a father feels in the successful advance in life of a favorite .eon. Few persons in this city have not seen and ad mired his rendition ot the character of Hamlet, and yet they will go again and again, eager to ascertain if it presents any new features in his interpretation of the part. It is this feeling of sympathy between actor and audience which, in a great measure, ac counts lor Mr. Booth’s success. During tho period of Mr. Booth’s engagement at his own theatre, the most critical audiences to be found in any place of amusement in tbe city are to bo met with there. To-morrow, then, Mr. Booth may expect such a welcome us is seldom tendered to any other artist in his profession. “Hamlet” is the first play to be produced, with all the scenery, costumes, &c., which gained lor it such unqualified praise on tho occasion oi its last presentation to tbe New York public. Mr. Booth will of course resume the part of the melan choly Dane, a pari which he has so entirely made his own that it has almost come to be regarded as the ■Hamlet of modern times. The limited period for •which he has been engaged will preclude the possi bility of an extended run for the piece, and conse quently Shakspere’s tragedy of “Julius Cesar” is already underlined. At the matinee on Saturday ‘Bulwer’s play of the “Lady of Lyons” will be per formed, Mr. Booth appearing as Claude Melnotte. Fifth Avenue Theatre.—Tho astonishing success which has attended Mr. Daly’s latest drama, ’‘Divorce,” is not by any means an unprecedented occurrence at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, as it seldom happens that any play produced there does not have a long and successful run—witness “Saratoga,” “Fer- nan de,” “Man and Wife,” &o. That it proves most conclusively Mr. Daly possesses a thorough knowl edge of the public taste, is most satisfactorily attested by the large audiences who attend every performance, whether in the evening or at the matinees on Satur days. For tho present week no change in the pro gramme is announced, nor do we think it likely that there will be any this side of Christmas. Olympic Theatre.—Of tbe performances at this theatre wo have nothing new to remark. “Humpty Dumpty there reigns supreme, and to ail appearance is likely to do so until next Easter. It certainly is wonderful, the hold which Mr. G. L. .Fox retains over the New York public, and yet it need not be a subject of surprise, as his performance of the clown is unrivaled, both for its originality, grotesquenoss and admirable finish. Grimaldi him self could not have witnessed his humorous antics without giving way to uncontrolable mirth. Mati nees are given on Wednesday and Saturday. Mrs. F. B. Conway’s Brooklyn Theatre.— Mr. T. W. Robertson’s military comedy, “Ours,” was presented at Mrs. Conway’s Theatre early in the week, and afforded large audiences very great enjoy ment. The cast was an admirable one, the charac ters without exception being well sustained. On Friday evening “Macbeth” was produced withall the beautiful original music by Matthew Locke. Mr. F. B. Conway assumed the part of the ambitious Thane, and acquitted himself more than creditably. His reading of several of the passages, differs greatly from the conventional style, but the entire repre sentation gave proof of great study and much tragic power. Mrs. Conway was, of course, Lady Macbeth, and gave a performance of that character, such as we only witness at the hands of that most accom plished actress. Her representation of tho sleep walking scene was very fine, and at its conclusion was greeted with vehement applause. Mr. Roche looked the Scottish warrior, Macduff, to tho very life, and acted with all his accustomed grace and energy. His acting in the scene where informed of tbe murder of his wife and children, was worthy of all praise, he convoying the idea of a strong man. suddenly pros trated by grief, with admirable effect. Mr. M. A. Keneddy, was a manly vigorous Malcolm, and Mr. Chippendale, a good Duncan. Miss Minnie Conway was much too handsome a Hecate, though her render ing oi ihe music incidental to the part, was excel lent. Miss Ella Burns, Miss Fanny Reeves, Mr. Eugene Clark, and Mr. A. Queen, also sung with good effect. At the matinee yesterday, Mr. Daly’s drama, Divorce,” was by desire represented once more. To-morrow evening, the people’s favorite comedian, Mr. John Brougham, will commence a limited engagement, appearing in a new play, en titled ‘-Gold Dust,” dramatized by himself from Charles Dickens’ celebrated tale, Our Mutual Friend.” Mr. Brougham’s reputation as an actor is too well established to require further mention from us. He is well known to no one of the very best comedians living, while as a dramatist he has always occupied a position in the front rank. The now play will be produced with the full strength oi Mrs. Con way’s admirable company, aided with tho advantages or new and beautiful scenery, and costly mounting. Family matinee on Saturday. Grand Opera House.—Tho very successful engagement of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence having at length terminated, Monday evening witnessed the production of a new spectacular play by Mr. T. G De Leon, author of “Pluck,” and several other dramas, entitled “Paris; or, the Days of the Commune.” Sir. De Leon, though never, as yet, fortunate enough to have attained any great fame as a dramatic author, has in former productions of his, given promise of ability in play-writing much higher than this, h.’s latest work, can I e said to justify. Tho new play is announced as pictorial, romantic, and realistic. That it possesses tue two former qualifications we unhesi tatingly admit; but to the latter, it has no title what ever. Pictorial it is in every sense of the word, thanks to tho generous mounting bestowed on it by the enterprising managers oi tho Grand Opera House; xomantic it is in so far as romance is inconsistent with reason; but view it from whatever standpoint we may, it contains nothing bat what is thoroughly antagonistic to realism. The spectacle of a young .American gentleman, situated in a foreign country, who cannot give vent to tho most commonulace ra mark without expressing himself in glorification oi the institutions of his country, is neither consistent with reason or complimentary to the good sense of the author nor to American gentlemen in general. We trust there are few American gentlemen ot the Haul Livingston type, as they would not be likely to create a very favorable impression either in Paris or elsewhere. And yet thia is only one oi' the many ab surdities with wni?h the play abounds. Wo have a villain of the very heaviest kind, whose villainy is only equalled by his candor; a country damsol who takes tho initiative step by herself making love to the moral hero; an officer who is certainly not a gen tleman; and a lemale Communist evidently addicted to assassination at evory turn. In addition to thesa, there are the usual number of people having no con nection whatever with the plot, and only making themselves useful by occupying tho front scenes when preparations are going on behind. It is to be regretted that Mr. Do Leon should have committed himself by writing such a medley of non-onse as this play is for the most part composed oi; and it is to bo hoped ha will again confine himself to that more re fined branch of the drama m which his former efforts were directed, and in which he certainly appeared to greater advantage. The acting in Paris” was, if not up to the usual standard oi the Grand Opera Houso company, at least more than worthy of tho play. Miss Henrietta Osborne imparted to the character of Mother d’Enfer the female Communist already referred to, an in tensity of passion that was positively thrilling and demonstrated to what advantage she would appear in a character worthy of her. The only original char acter in the play, that of an opera bouffe prima donna, was admiraoly rendered by Miss Emma Cline, who sang several French airs in a manner worthy oi a ven I able prima donna. But why talk in English, and sing in French Miss Ada Gray made her first appearance in New York, and created a very favorable impression in tho dual characters of Adele and Therese. Miss Edith Challis had little to do but dress and look well, and in that she was, of course, perfect. Mr. Joseph F. Wheelock made his first ap pearance as Phillip and Paul Livingston, but in these characters had no opportunity whatever of distin guishing himself. Mr. J. F. Hagan, a careful, pleas ing actor, who has few superiors in this lino of char acter, played Bautre with great success, and Mr. W. 11. Whalley, who was quieter and more subdued tnau usual, was a tolerably good Rene. Mr. C. W. Barry appeared to very great advantage as Captain, Mternard General de Roule, and in his dying scene acted with very great force and effect. The managc- Enent of the Grand Opera House appear to have spared no effort that lay in their power toward se curing the success of the piece. ‘The scenery is perhaps, the finest yet seen at this theatre, and the costumes and general mountings commendably ac- I curate. Tbe views of the “Park of st. Cioud an Encampment near Pans,” the Zouave Bivouac,” the “Place Vendome, with Fallen Column,” aud the City of Paris by Moonlight,” are perfect specimens of scenic art, and the “Courtyard of La Roquette Prison,” “Quarries of Montmartre.” and “Camp oi I the Commune,” are no less deserving of praise. To-morrow evening the popular drama, adapted from Alexander Dumas’ Les Trois Mosquetaires,” entitled “The Three Guardsmen,” will be produced In tbe same complete style that characterizes every thing presented at the Grand Opera House. To thoroughly secure tho success of this favorite play, Mr. Frank Mayo has been engaged to represent the principal character, D'Artagnan; Mr. Joseph F. Wheelock will enact Athos; Mr. C. W. Barry, Porthos; and Mr. E. F. Thorne, George Villiers. Miss Ad?._i Gray will sustain the part of the Queen, Anne of Austria, Miss Harriet Osborne that of Lady de Win ter, and Miss Emma Cline, Constance. With such a cast as this, a successful career may ba anticipate! for “The Three Guardsman,” and tha production will probably meet with that success which was de filed “Paris.” Matinee ou Saturday. Wood’s Museum.—The new drama, “Clair voyance,” was successfully represented every even ing last week, with Miss Susan Denin and Messrs. J. B. Studley and J. W. Albaugh in the principal characters, in which they were each eminently suc cessful. Pale Janet formed an attractive matinee entertaidment, and was well performed by the pow erful company of the Museum. To-morrow evening another new local, sensational drama will be pre sented for the first time. It is entitled “Life In The Streets,” and is said to be a play of unusual merit. New scenery has been painted expressly for it, and the appointments and costumes will be on that scale usually bestowed on attractive dramas at Wood’s. Miss Denin will appear in the new play, as will also Messrs. Studley and Albaugh, with most of the other favorites. At the matinees, the ever popular Col leen Bawn will be performed. The change in the hour of commencement for the evening performances from eight till half past seven, has met with much fa vor, and is likely to be much appreciated by all who like to enjoy themselves without being kept too late from home. The museum collection has lately been considerably increased, and Manager Wood per mits no curiosity likely to prove interesting to es cape his attention. A living skeleton has been one of the features for some time past. Mr. Lilliendhal is the most genial and courteous of business mana gers and is of himself quite an attraction. Bowery Theatre.—“Searching the Depths or, the New York Detective,” has continued to afford the utmost satisfaction to audiences large even for Thanksgiving week, and the author, Mr. Stoller, is to be congratulated on the great hit ho has mado. The scenery, painted expressly for this drama by Messrs. Morgan and Crane, is very fine, and the machinery, costumes and appointments are also worthy of ap proval. The principal characters were supported by Messrs. Marden, Barry, Walsh, Winter, Connolly, Manley, Pike, France, Foster, and Charley Lord, and Mesdames Jones, Connolly, Booth, Wheeler, and Holmes. The play is very interesting, the denoue ment being effectively worked up, and the fire scene nightly caused tho most intense excitement. Mr. Stoller’s plav might easily have attracted good audi ences to the Bowery Theatre for weeks to come, but other arrangements interfering, the management were reluctantly compelled to withdraw it last night. To-morrow evening will be produced an entirely new and original drama, adapted from Charles Reade’s thrilling sensational romance, “A Terrible Temptation.” The play is by Mr. G. W. Middleton, and this will be the first occasion on which Mr. Reade’s story has been presented in a dramatic form in this city. So much has been said and written about this work, and so many different opinions have been expressed regarding it, that we think Mr. Froligh has done a wise thing in thus taking the lead of our city managers in its production. New scenery and appointments have been prepared, and a very fine distribution of characters arranged, so that a lengthy run is likely to be the result. An en gagement has been effected with the celebrated actress, Miss Lucy Rushton, who will appear in her great specialty, “Red Hands,” on tho withdrawal of Mr. Middleton’s play. Union Square Theatre.—Mr. Gus Williams appeared on Monday evening in his Dutch special ties, and met with a very cordial reception. His songs are mostly new, tho airs are catching, and his delivery of them humorous and amusing in the ex treme. His account of the fun at “Michael Schneid er’s Party” kept the audience in one perpetual roar. Hughey Doughertv and Harry Raynor appeared in a side-splitting burlesque scene, entitled “Zampilae rostation,” the expenses of which, as announced by Hughey, must have been something immense. The performances of Harry Raynor, tho man-fly, on tbe flying trapeze, were thrilling in the extreme, and certainly more enjoyable than trapeze performances usually are. J. F. Wambold sung local ditties suc cessfully, and the Matthews Family appeared in their usual varied entertainment. Harrigan and Hart mot with much favor, as did the Brothers Raynor in their comical songs and dances. Geraldine and Leo po d performed on the high trapeze, and Rollin Howard, Charley Sturges, Hughey Dougherty, Geo. H. Coes, C. Raynor, J. Do Angelis, T. Raynor, H. Baynor, and Lew Rattler toon part in a laughable burlesque of The Grand Duchess.” This week, tbe ever populaa negro comedian, Wm. Ashcroft, will reappear in his great scene, “The Lively Moke;” Gus Williams will sing new Dutcn songs; Hughey Dougherty and the clever Raynors will appeal’ in comic sketches; Lew Rattler and John ny Da Angelis take part in tho fun, and Geraldine and Leopold perform on the high trapeze. Madame Boufanti will appear in the ballet, “The Beauties of the Rainbow the Matthews Family in their gym nastic entertainment; and Mr. R. M. Butcher aud Tom Vance, tha celebrated pantomists will appear in the pantomime, “Nicodemus.” Matinee, Wednes day and Saturday. Theatre Comique.—“ The arrival of the Grand Duke” seems to have caused considerable stir at the Comique, as well as at the Clarendon, and furnishes Larry Tooley, James Clarke, Goo. Warren and E. Gooding, an opportunity of distinguishing themselves. Miss Alice Somers is a clever jig dancer, and also sings well. She is evidently a great favorite at the Comique. Delehanty and Hengler in dulge in Larks m tbe Park” every evening, and also represen t two exceedingly jovial and comforta ble looking Hottentots in a very amusing manner. Messrs. John Wild and Charley White appear as “Our Special Artists,” and draw tears ot laughter from the spectators. Assisted by Messrs. Stoute and Warren they also perform a laughable sketch enti tled, “Who Died First,” in which two of the charac ters perform the difficult feat of dying for a living. Polly Daly is a very dashing serio-comic vocalist, but rather extravagant in her gestures. Mr. W. H. Munroe appears in his entertainment, entitled “Mystic Changes” in which the transformations of costume are effected with a rapidity that is truly as tonishing. He appears six in differon t dresses, each of which are transformed in presence of the audience. Jennie Hughes contributed to the pleasue of the en tertainment by several beautiful melodies, and James Clarke sang an Irish comic song very clever ly. Larry Tooley, one of tbe best of Dutch comedi ans, indulged In some of his Teutonic eccentricities, and the whole was concluded by a sensational drama, entitled “The Dead O’Night Boys,” in which Mr. Josh Hart appeared as Looney O'Daft. To-morrow evening another comic drama, The New York Milkman” will be performed. Mr. Hart sustaining the character of Israel Putnam, the milk man. On Monday, December 11th, Kitty O’Neil will reappear, and the Forepaugh brothers, gymnasts, and the great Sysvester and Miss Angela Schott make make their first appearance. The following week Miss Ella Wesner, the great serio-comic and male imper sonator will return after a long absence. The bril liant spectacle, Chicago,” is being rapidly pre pared, and other great novelties are in reserve. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. New York Circus.—Tho members of tho star troupe engaged here, are mooting with the ut most approval in their clever performances, and the beautiful and highly trained horses of Mr. Lent’s stud, are universally admired by all who see them. The Jee Brothers have become great favorites, their comical musical entertainments being fully appre ciated, and Miss Lucy Watson is a 1 so greatly ad mired in her dashing equestrian acts. The Siegrist family have been received with great favor, and tho general combination of talented performers is one of the strongest ever seen in New York. The clowns are all amusing jovial follows, and their comi cal capers are productive of the heartiest merriment among the young folks. The New York Circus, among many other qualifications possesses the ad vantage of being one of the most comfortable build ings ever constructed for that purpose, and in that respect will challenge comparison with most of our city theatres. The programme is always so arranged that no interval occurs twixt tho various acts, but each follows the other in such rapid succession as to materially enhance the pleasure of the performance. This week several new artists, among .hem, the fa mous lady equestrian performer, M’lle. Caroline Boiland, will appear, and a number of novel features be introduced. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Thirty-fourth Street Theatre If there were any doubts as to the necessity of a respectable, well-conducted place of amusement a tittle further up town than any we have yet been furnished with, tha fact of tbe new Ihirly-fourth Street Theatre being crowded each evening since its opening on Monday last, should at once settle them. The man ager of this now theatre, Mr. W. W. Smith, seems determined that if securing talent of the highest or der, wherever obtainable, and carefully providing for the comfort of his patrons, be worthy of encourage ment, he will at least deserve it, and so starts hi*en terprise under circumstances both favorable and au spicious.. The new theatre is comfortably seated, and will accommodate about fifteen hundred people; the decorations are elegant and appropriate, and the general arrangements such as to command public approval. Mr. Smith has chosen for his business manager Mr. Charles. A. Wing, a gentleman in every way qualified. The stage directions will be in the hands of Mr. R. H. Mills, and the musical depart ment under the supervision of Mr. Frank Tully. The initial entertainments have been thoroughly successful, all of the artists engaged meeting with favor. Mr. Eph Horn, the well-known negro come dian, was droll and amusing in all his endeavors, and Sam Devine appeared also to create a very favorable impression. George and Willie Guy performed sev eral artistic songs and dances in a highly finished manner; and Harrie Leslie, Lew Meyers, and It. H. Mills, took part in the comic scones with every ap pearance of satisfaction. Miss Annie Hindle, in bar male impersonations, was enthusiastically received, and Mlle. Nella’s banjo performances greatly ap plauded. Miss Lizetto Bernard was also successful in her various impersonations. To-morrow evening, Miss Lillie Bertine, a distinguished character vocal ist, will make her first appearance, and an entirely new programme will be submitted. Tho entire compa ny will appear each evening, and the entertainments will always be rendered as attractive as possible. There will be family matinees every Wednesday and Saturday. P. T. Barnum’s Circus—The rush of visitors to the Rink, whore Barnum’s great combination is at present located, has, since the commencement of the season, been almost unprecedented. Two perform ances daily, and each of them witnessed by immense audiences, must certainty be gratifying to any man ager, and we should imagine that the veteran, Bar num, had no reason to regret having paid a large sum for the privilege of drawing in dollars as rapidly as they can be taken during six weeks time. When, however, we come to consider the immense number of attractions in this gigantic combination, embrac ing, we are told, seven huge establishments in one, it is not strange that Mr. Barnum should be so suc cessful, In his collection he has assembled animals of almost every species or class known upon the earth, and, as it not content with this, he provides a circus entertainment, in which u number of very highly talented performers assist. Gorgeous caval cades, daring equestrianism, and astounding gym nastic feats are features of this department, while tho trained horses aud performing animals aro also to bo seen in unlimited numbers. To-morrow even ing two celebrated trick riders, tne Brothers Cook, from London, will make their first appearance, and Barnum’s great establishment will be rendered, if possible, still more attractive. Performances every day and evening, at two and eight. St. James Theatre.—The now comedy, “Catarina,” wks produced on Monday evening with very great success, Miss Annie Lonsdale enacting tour different characters with that ease and vivacity for which she is famed. She has also appeared in her great rule of Bacchus, in the biu-.esque of that name, and has gained golden opinions irom all who have seen her. Unfortunately her exertions in the early portion of tho week, and particularly on Thurs day (Thanksgiving day), when she played in xio loss toan five pieces, have brought on a serious illness, which will lor the present prevent her appearance for a few d iys; but it is to be hoped this favorite actress will soon be able to resume her position on that stage to which she is an honor. SCRAPS MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC. Signor Bartolini, the eminent baritone, from tho Royal Italian Opera, Covont Garden, London, and a!«o the Italians, Paris, Jias arrive! in Now York to aa tho position of “Primo Baritone di Cartello,” in uro Nilsson Italian, Opera Company. Ho is very highly spokon of by the French, English, and nil the principal journals of Continental Europe, and brings witn him an autograph letter from Adelina Patti (the Marquise do tiaux.', recommending him both a.i a most excellent ar witn whom sho iins sung the principal operas in her with great tucees-, end ui,-o as a very fine actor, lie will make hij ilrot appcirancu in Now York in con junction with Mlle. Christina Nilsson, ax Count di Lv.nt>, in Verdis opera, ‘hi anu also assume duj ing the foitbcomiug bpring season, the rote of Hairnet, m Ambrose Thomas’now epnra of that name. Colonel Wagner’s Minstrels ttre at tha Acad emy of Music, Pittsburgh. No conaootioa with tli-a comnoeer of the iutu.e. Miss Lydia Thompson and her troupe of fasoinating burlesquers, appear to bo meeting with great success in their tour through the States. The fol lowing humorous notice is from the Titusville (Pa.) Der rtdc of week before last: A. fnan’s social and intellectual rank in Titusville is determined by his opinion of, Lydia Thompson. The upper ten have a plaster of Paris cast of her nether limbs set up in their houses for Penates, and say their prayers to it night and morning. A gold model of the same is to be set up in the Oil Exchange as a standing incentive to a pure and noble life for the young men. A man is not safe to criticise the legiti mate drama in Titusville; it would insure an immediate leg-acy to his family if he had any property. At the first murmur of dissent from a daring, ascetic free thinker, the old Titusville vigilance committee was immediately revived. One man who claimed to have seen a better show, was given thirty seconds to get out of town. An other, who preferred Fechter and Booth’s style of acting, to Lydia’s, was taken into an unfinished sewer and drowned; and another, who expressed the rash opinion that he had a better show at home, was immediately ku kluxed. The committee now goes about on a roving commission, arresting all who are suspected of treason to Lydia, and making them take the oath of allegiance to her. Men who did not attend the exhibitions are look ed upon with suspicion, and have to keep closely at home. Lydia Thompson” is the shibboleth of Titus ville. The night watchmen make all stragglers advance and give the countersign. If he says Lydia Thomp son,” be is allowed to pass. Lydia Thompson” is the pass-word into all the secret societies. The name of the city is to be changed to Thompsonville. They have some gushing critics down in California. One of them, writing of a lady vocalist, at Bella Union Theatre, San Francisco, says: ‘“KissMe Good-By’ was sang by Miss Lotto, who never fails to re ceive a round of applause for her excellent rendition of this sweet ballad, and as the words, ‘Kiss Me,’ fell from her lips, many a sigh escaped from manly bosoms longing for the chance.” If the husband of this young lady thought proper to “go for” that tender-hearted writer, we fear there might be a considerable increase in the sighs of at least one of the forementioned manly bosoms. “St. Marc,” “New Way to Pay Old Debts,” “Caste,” “The Hypocrite,” “Damon and Pythias,” “The Stranger,” and “The Honeymoon” have been the pieces presented at the Chestnut street Theatre, Philadelphia, during the week. Air. Davenport an nounces as in preparation a new prophetic comedy (by an American lady), entitled The Spirit of ’76, or the Coming Woman.” Also a new American comedy by Bartley T. Campbell, Esq., called “Peril,” and a now Slay, adapted from the French, by Airs. Martha Lafitte ohnson, entitled “Raymond, the Patriot.” Messrs. Cole and Baker, managers of the Grand Opera House, have perfected an arrangement, and will shortly produce, an elaborate spectacular drama, written by the veteran author, Joseph C. Foster. No pains or expense will be spared to make this last effort of Mr. Foster’s the most brilliant of bis life. The costumes and properties aro elaborate and elegant, and some idea may be formed of the extent of the undertak ing from the fact that for more than twenty months a large number of artists have been engaged to perfect the piece. Miss Anna Mehlig, the justly celebrated classical pianiste whose departure, though for a brief period, waago generally regretted, sailed from Bromen on h( r return to America on the 25th ot November, and will be heard in our best concerts’during the Winter season. She is engaged to play both at the Naw York and Brooklyn Philharmonic Societies Concerts. Mr. Disnys Bruckner, the court pianist of the King of Wurtembsrg, who has recently arrived in this country achieved a most brilliant success at the rehearsal of tne Philharmonic Societies Concert at the Academy of Atusic on Friday. His playing of Bcthov en’s E. flat major fantasia, and the Weber Polonaise, by liszt, creating a marked sensation. Theo. Thomas; with his full orchestra, will return to New York at the end of the month, and will give a series of six grand instrumental concerts during tiie eaTly part of January at Steinway Hall, at which he will nave the assistance of several distinguished vocal and instrumental soloists, including, we believe, Miss Anna Mehlig. Miss Fernanda Tadesoa, the truly admirable and most accomplished .lady violinist, who created so profound a sensation last Spring at New York concerts, is making a brilliantly successful concert tonr with a company of her own, which includes Miss Jenny Busk as vocialist. J. H. Milburn, Annie Adams, Hash Harmo, Jule Keen, Lillie and Zoe, and Signor Afontevorde are at Eox’s American Varieties, Philadelphia. Lawrence Barrett opened at the Opera House, Terre Haute, Indiana, on the 30th, for three nights. “Rosedale” was the first play. Mr. Charles Matthews opened at the Opera- House, Pittsburgh, on Monday evening, in Used-Up” and If I had a thousand a year.” Harry Stanwood, late of Newcomb and Ar lington’s Minstrels, is at the Eleventh street Opera- House, Philadelphia. Madame Janausehek, with her New York company, opens at the Opera-House, Pittsburgh, to morrow evening. Mr. -Pennington, the would-be champion tragedian, is playing in King John” at the Royal Al fred Theatre. Miss Lucille Western, accompanied by Mr. J. A. Hearne, is at the Walnut street Theatre, Phila delphia. Blind Tom, it is said, clears more money from bis concerts than any other man or woman travel ing. Mrs. Scott Siddons has just concluded highly successful engagements in Dublin and Belfast, Ireland. Shakspere’s Tempest” is having a splendid run at the New Queen’s Theatre, Longacre, London. “Eileen Oge” is shortly to be produced at Airs. Drew s Arch street Theatre, Philadelphia. Aline Le Favre, the male impersonator, is at the New. Bella Union theatre, San Francisco. T. G. Riggs is playing in Shin Fane” at the Fifth Avenue Opera House, Pittsburgh. Johnny Tuers is a great favorite at tho new Theatre Comique, San Francisco. Mr. John McCullough has concluded a suc cessful engagement in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Forrester are at the New Opera-House, Utica. A theatre has been opened at Portland, Oregon. n iimm m HUMORyTTHEJOLICE. Van Wart’s Wasjsy Complaint-Capt, Cam eron tried for Protesting Alexis—Written Down an Ass —Talking to a Female in an Alley—Caugiit in a Bar-room—Strange Conduct of an Officer —A Very Dear Drunk—ln the Shipping Business. The arrival of the Grand Duke and his reception passed with very little cause for complaint against tho police, and. those made hardly deserved tp be en tertained. The complaint against CAPTAIN BURDEN belonged to that class. Air. Vau Wait, a member of the Committee of Reception, had his family on the grand stand at Union square. They had front seats, and a number of men climbed up and seated them selves in disagraeabls proximity to the noses of tha ladies. Air. Van Wart resolved himself into a com mittee of one, and went in search of Captain Burden, and told him of the invasion of the “roughs.” But as he did so, he accompanied it with an insult, tell ing him that it was bad enough to have the front seats occupied with policemen’s families, without being subjected to this additional insult. There is oiten more in the manner than the matter spoken, and from tho manner and tone, the inference was that a policeman could not be a gentleman. Captain Burden, insulted in this way, without cause, very’ naturally retorted that he, Van Wart, was no gentle man. For speaking tho truth, Air. Van Wart made complaint against Captain Burden to prove that he was a gentleman. The result of the trial ended in neither proving that he was or was not a gentleman, as that was not admissablo evidence. The Captain was tried for using this language, and was repri manded. A policeman, if insulted in this manner, must not lose his dignity, and lower himself to tha standard of the man who, for the moment, forgets himself. CAPTAIN CAMERON’S TRIAL involves some important questions. A man’s house is presumed to be his castle, and it is. Nobody has a right to invade it without due process of law. This Caifiain Cameron did, but the circumstances attend ing his arbitrary act Justified him in domg what he did. When tha visit of tbe Grand Duke Alexis to the United States was contemplated, tha Russian Minister, Catacazy, was communicated with aud asked if there was any probability of danger from the Polish element in this country. Mr. Catacazy, of course, could give no opinion on the subject, but to inform himself he employed Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency to sift the matter thoroughly. As soon as the case was given to Air. Davis, the New York superintendent of the agency, he set his “shadows” to work, and for throe months prior to the arrival of the Grand Duke, these detectives have been working, walking, boarding with, and attend ing the meetings of the Poles, and thus they ob tained their fullest confidence and information of their intentions. Possibly they had knowledge that some zealot, like another Orsini, had volunteered to take the life of the Prince. If such was the case, a better opportunity could not have been found than that afforded the assassin by Air. Henry Schroeder, on the night of the serenade to the Duke. Ho let his stoop out to spectators at a dollar a head. Ills stoop and the balcony of the Clarendon Hotel join each, other, and where the Grand Duke was to stand a knife could reach him from the stoop of Air. Schroe der’s house. The Duke and Mr.Catacazy, having full faith in the reports in their possession, told Captain Cameron of their fears, and he at once ordered the stoop cleared. When Mr. Schroeder was ordered in the house, he made the very singular remark to the captain: “Do you think I want to kill the Duke Nobody up to that time knew that detectives had been employed by him, and that he had fears of as sassination. It was a peculiar position to be iilaced in. Had the Duke been assassinated, or the attempt been made, and Captain Cameron m possession of this information, and had he remained passive, what would have been tbe verdict of the community? The case was dismissed by the Commissioners. WRITTEN DOWN AN ASS. A curious charge was preferred against Acting-Ser geant Suttie, of the Twentieth Precinct, by Sergeant Glenney, of the Ninth. It is proper to state that when dead animals are found on the west side of the city, the facts are telegraphed to the Twentieth Precinct. Glenney telegraped to the Twentieth that there was a dead horse at No. 81 Horatio street. Suttie ordered the message to be repeated, and it came back as be fore, and gave his initials, G. L. S. (Suttie). He then shut the machine and went to the desk, when Glenney was astonished to receive the following: Great sweat about that horse (a long pause) just like an ass.” This was too much, and Glenney asked who sent that message, writing him down an ass. G. L. S.” (Suttie) came over tho wire. Glenney made a faith ful record of himself, and brought his big blotter down to headquarters, to show he wasn’t an ass. But the testimony rather proved it. Suttie proved he did not send the message, nor di.l it come frbm that station-house. It was shown that it could come from eight other station-houses. No doubt s.-me sergeant or captain, feeling like joking, caught the message, communication, and wrote Glen noy an ass. He could not sec the joke, and is yet in search of its father. CAUGHT IN A BAR-ROOM. Four officers Barry, Rodgers, Harte, and Travis, of the Sixteenth Precinct, were all caugiit at half past twe.ve in the morning, m tho oar-room of the Utah House, by Captain Kihilea. Ono of tho officers had for a post Twenty-fifth street, another Eighth avenue, a tnird had Twenty-fourth street, and the other Twenty-third street. Ono was a block off, another was two blocks off post, but the Utah House was on the post of tho two other officers. The cap tain wat riding up in a car, and saw four officers standing in front of the Utah House. He got oil ihe car at the next corner, and walked down to see what had brought so many men together. When ho got to the Utah House no officers were there. Entering the Utah he found the four officers standing by the bar. They gave no excuse for being in the place. Barry said at the trial that standing at Ninth avonuo ho heard a rap and answered it. and met Travis and tho two other officers; they went in, and he after them, supposing tney ware going in on police duty. Travis said ha saw a mus a man knocked down, when he rapped, and this brought tho other officers. One of tho ass-ilanls west in the Utah Houso, and t..ey wont in after him. Harte and lioJgers said they answered the call, and went to the house with Trims. It was a rather mixed up defence, but was tua beat under tha circumstances. NEW YORK DISPATCH. STRANGE CONDUCT OF AN OFFICER. Frederick Buher, baker, residing at No. 3GI Madi son street, was at work about ten o’clock in tho evening. He left the store- to go to the bake-house below, and wliile there he heard the door above open. He went up and found a fellow behind tho counter at the till. He grabbed him, but an asso ciate came in and struggled to get him released. They fought into the street,.rolling for over fifteen the baker in the gutter, but he would notro lax his grip. At last, at his- call. Officer Hodges came, who separated them, and told the baker to go into the house, and sent the thieves about their busi ness. Ha swears, and eo do two witnesses, that the men had attempted to rob him. He says the baker never said a word. Hodges brought an officer up to prove that he told him he had lost nothing. Buher admitted that. He said that if ha had told anybody in that neighborhood that he had. been robbed, they would have laughed at him. Tn- hundred people witnessed his struggle with the thieves, and stood, quiet lookers-on, enjoying it as fun, not one offering to give him any assistance. The case was referred. GILLESPIE’S TALKING PROPENSITIES. Gillespie, of the Second Precinct, was charged by Roundsman Kelly with talking six minutes to a wo man in an alley; after that, he left, and came back, and was ten minutes again with the woman in the alley. Gillespie denied the charge,. The first six minutes he swore that he was in the alley alone; when he came back, all he said to the woman was: “What are you doing there?” She stood inside, he remained outside. Kelly swore most .emphatically that the officer was twice in the alley with the woman the time specified, and added: “I spoke of this affair to Sergeants Knight and Blair, I asked both of the sergeants if they ever knew this man to keep company with women when on post. I told them I bad seen him talking to women. I asked if it was possible that his wife or relatives came to see him.” The case was referred. HIS LAST DRUNK. Gallagher was charged with taking a glass of liquor while on patrol duty. Sergeant Rork stood across the street and saw Gallagher in the doorway of a liquor saloon. A glass was handed to him through a holo in the door; Gallagher fiuishecV ll and handed it back to the hand, which disappeared. It must have been pretty hard stuff, as the .sergeant smelt it as soon as he came up. Gallagher’s defense was that Rork could not specify the sort of liquor he drank. He thought the specificator should set forth gin, whisky, or whatever it was. Rork said he could not toll by the smell whether it was gin, whisky or brandy. All that he could swear to was that it was liquor of some kind. Gallagher swore he had. not been in the habit of drinking in over a year. Tho Commissioners did not believe him, when they dis missed him from the IN THE SHIPPING BUSINESS. Tho charge-against Carson, of the Eighteenth Pre cinct, was being found sitting down in the forecas tle of a ship when he should have baen patrolling his post.. Roundsman Schultz was walking the string-piece when he heard the voice of Carson, and went down into tho forecastle and found him sitting. Carson said that one of the sailor’s told him that he had lost a pair of pantaloons, and that they had tried to break in to his chest. He went below at the re quest of the sailor, aud was stooping down to see the mark oi the “jimmy,” when the roundsman en tered and supposed that he was sitting. Case re ferred. ©own. Thanksgiving Day was celebrated with great eclat at the'famous hostelrie of Air. James Nolan, known as the “Woodbine,” corner of Sixth avenue and Thirteenth street. The manner in which chops, steaks and game of all kinds is served up at this establishment is such as to make every day of the year a thanksgiving day. The display of jewelry and pre cious stones at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Ball, on Thursday evening last, was really splendid. Alost of it was purchased at the store of Mr. S. J. Delan, No 357 Grand street, and that gentleman is likely to have a great demand for wedding rings in consequence. There are but few establishments that, for the purchase of the most elegant and suit able style of head-dress, can be at all compared to Knox’s famous hat emporium, at No. 212 Broadway. If you would appear to the best advantage, under any circumstances, you can only do so through the medi um of Knox’s ornamental head work. Any sensible gentleman who won Id provide himself with a suitable outfit on the most advantageous terms, should lose no time in proceed ing to the popular establishment of Messrs. J. M. Vahian Sons, gentlemen’s outfitters, Nos. 70 and 72 Bowery, where everything furnished is neat, durable, and good. Gentlemen’s clothing in all cloths and makes. It is asserted on good authority that the Grand Duke Alexis paid a visit incog, to Habby Hill’s Concert Saloon, No. 26 East Houston street, the other evening, and that during a dance he was heard to exclaim, in choice Russian, “this is bully.” There is nothing more essential to children than good healthful exercise, such as may be had by carriage airing or velocipede practice. Messrs. Crandall Co., No. 562 Third avenue, have a choice collection of excellent toy horses, and child’s carriages and velocipedes always on hand. In purchasing boys’ clothing, the utmost care should be taken to procure goods that will resist wear for the longest possible time. Mr. D. Shea, No. 437 Broome street, prides himself on the fact that the boys’ clothing furnished at his store outlasts any other in the city. Bell Schnapps.—The unprecedent ed demand that our celebrated Bell Schapps is meeting with throughout the country, induces us to state that it is pronounced by physicians and mer chants to be the purest and most reliable article of Schnapps imported from Holland. Dealers who will compare our Schnapps with others in the market, will find them in every way superior. H. G. Wolfe Co., No. 18 South William street, Sole Importers. Ladies, Beware! —A foolish young man in Berlin, Vermont, has repudiated his wife (see Tribune, Nov. 30). One reasan assigned was, she had discolored teeth. If he had presented her with a bottle of Thurston’s Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder she would soon have had beautiful white teeth. That trouble would have been ended, and, perhaps, instead of mutual dissatisfaction and sep aration, they might have lived happily together, and ho have secured her lasting gratitude and affection. Thurston’s Tooth Powder is sold hy all druggists. Price, 25 and 50 cents. Wholesale agents, F. C. Wells Co., No. 192 Fulton street, N. Y. Thousands are now daily visiting the Great Original Dollar Store, No. 667 Broadway, for the purpose of having the first selection from their immense and most wonderful stock of all kinds of Holiday Goods. Even, now, almost four weeks before Christmas, it is next to impossible to pass through their large establishment, so great is the rush for the first choice of the elegant goods that are sold for One Dollar. There are many articles pur chased at the Dollar Store, that cost in other places five or six dollars each. We would advise those wishing to purchase pres ents for the Holidays, to call at once at the Dollar Store, for two reasons: Ist. The sooner they call, the more time and larger stock they will have to select from, 2d. From present appearance, la a few days, it will boa day’s work to pass through the store. The proprietors of the place will agree to send home all goods that are purchased before Dec. 20th, on the day that they are bought. Holiday Hats and Furs of the very best kinds are selling at Dougan’s, No. 102 Nassau street, at prices below the cost. Dougan’s celebrity is fast reaching to all parts of the earth. The King of the Sandwich Islands wears one of his hats. Small-Pox Bromo-Chlobalum.— The New Non-Poisonous Disinfectant.—Dr. An sley, of Pa, says: “I have used the Bromo-Chloralum in disinfecting the rooms of Small-Pox patients. It answered a most admirable purpose, and materially prevented the spread of the disease. Its effects were so marked as to excite the surprise and admiration of the relatives who witnessed its use. The loathsome emanations from the patients were so far controlled as to render the task of nursing comparatively easy.” Beware of poisonous disinfectants in this disease. See Pamphlets. Sold by all druggist. Prepared only by Tilden Co., No. 176 William street, New York, Messrs. Taylor Co., bankers, No. 16 Wall street, have received the tickets for the ex traordinary drawing of the Royal Havana Lottery, which takes place on the 20th of December. There are three Grand Prizes in the coming drawing. Tho first is $200,000; the second, $100,000; and the third, $50,000. This is indeed a rare inducement for those of a speculative turn, as the lottery is not only fairly conducted, but is an institution belonging to the Spanish Government, and is drawn under the super vision of a Government commission. At Fleming’s, Manufacturing Fur rier, Mink s-.-ts, $22; Astrakan sots, sl2; Alaska sets, sl2; Children's sets, $1 50 to $5; Children’s fur and fur-trimmed caps. Fleming, Manufacturer, No. 146 Fulton st. Highway Bobbery.—Officer Hays, of the Hoboken police, reports that about eleven o’clock on Friday night, a gentleman (whose name he neglected to ascertain) residing at tha corner of Tenth avenue and Ninth street, while waiting for a car in front of Roman’s Cottage, Weehawken, was I at.acted by two highwaymen, knocked down, and robbed ot a gold watch and chain, valued at SIOO, aud about fire dollars in money. Oy mid >ubuvH BAILER7S OU© BttYS. A DINNER AND JOLLIFICATION—PLEASANT REMINISCENCES OF PAST DAYS—THE "OLD BOYS’* HAVE A GLORIOUS TIME. Among the many happy occurrences of our Thanksgiving time, there was none more pleasant and cheerful than the supper given by the ,e -Peter Bakcr*& Old Boys” on Wednesday night, Thanks giving Eve, at the popular restaurant of Louis Heck man, No. 122 William street. Some thirty years ago the up town dweller on the “East side” might have seen a small cigar store in Grand street, near Orchard. It possessed no> great attraction to the passer-by being in nowise fitted rap in any style of magnificence, yet every night and Sunday after noon could be seen there a large congregation of LAUGHING, CHATTING YOUNG MEN, who seemed to delight in the pleasant associations to be found there. This was Peter Baker’s cigar store, and good, kind-hearted old fellow as he was then, he looked upon all of his customers with the paternal affection of a father, and young or old were all his boys.” Many a happy hour was-spent in that little cigar store, and many an acquaintance formed there riped into warm and lasting friendship. At length some familiar face was missed, another and then another was gone, and new ones supplied their places. The old chain of friendship and love by degrees was broken, and nought was left for those who still clung to the old trysting tflace, but the memories of past years and the shattered hopes of passing life. Inspired by ambition and the zeal that frequently actuates the young heart, many of the “boys” launched boldly out into the broad avenues of the world, engaging in various pursuits and occupations, of a lucrative character, and by hard industry and honest purpose, won for them selves golden fortunes,, to bless them, in the deolin ing»