Tammany Hall

“The Japanese Gymnasts.”  No mention of music.

“Verification that the young gymnast, All Right, is the “marvelous juvenile who swung himself into popularity here a couple of Summers ago” and was injured in a serious fall.

“The Tammany is still the great attraction, and is nightly crowded. Last night there were two new features on the programme, a farce entitled ‘Jenny Lind at Last,’ and a new pantomime entitled ‘La Statue Blanc.’ The farce went off rather flat, notwithstanding the vigorous efforts of Miss Alice Harrison and Ben Maginly to keep the fun alive. The pantomime was the feature of the evening, and Maffit as Busybody, was a clown to the letter. Charles Parker, in the grotesque stilt dance, has made quite a hit. The Japs performed some surprising feats, and little ‘All Right’ was loudly applauded after doing the ladder trick. We were pleased to see so many ladies present, as it shows they have got over their prejudices.”

“THE TAMMANY continues to be uncomfortably crowded from theatre auditorium to the basement every evening, and the management must be making money. Prof. Risley’s Japs appeared each evening the past week, having with them the original ‘All right,’ and gave rope dancing, tumbling and posturing the Perche, by All Right and his father, and the ladder trick. The extravaganza of ‘Jenny Lind’ was played by the dramatic company, with Ben Maginley as Granby Gag, in which he created considerable amusement. Benjamin is a good comedian. The role of Jenny afforded Alice Harrison an opportunity of singing a medley composed of the principal operas and ballads of the day. This piquant little actress was never more vivacious or charming than in this character. She has become quite a favorite there. The entertainment offered in the lower part of the building is as attractive as anything that can be seen within the building, and is very meritorious. First comes the promenade concert, with selections from the most eminent composers. After which Prof. Roberts’ magic tableaux are presented, consisting of views of celebrated places in England, Switzerland and other countries, and of noted characters. The room being darkened, they are seen on a white canvas about eight feet square, done through two lenses and with the aid of the lime light. It is similar to the stereoscope, but far more effective, as one more lens is used. The caricature of a celebrated party who became notorious in New Orleans during the war, is decidedly the best thing of the kind we ever saw, and alone worth the price of admission. Sergeant Burke followed with exercises with the musket, after which the Punch and Judy show convulses the audience with laughter.”