Ravels – Benefit of Young America

In “Amusements This Evening.”

Benefit of Young America.  “Every species of performance is on the bill.”

Young America called “this Remarkable Child Artiste.”

“Niblo's Garden.—That extraordinary young gymnast and pantomimist ‘Young America,’ took his first benefit here last evening and was rewarded, we are glad to say, with a fine house. The old-time pantomime of ‘Vol-au-vent,’ was revived, not, however, for Gabriel Ravel, but for his pupil—this young shaver with the absurd name. The performance was amusing, astonishing, and really humorous. It is evident that the stripling has learnt all the secrets of his venerable master, who on this occasion dashed himself about frantically, and nearly succeeded in reducing himself to atoms as Old Brock, the Miller. The programme was prodigal in extent. It included a farce for Mr. and Mrs. Gomersal—who have talent; a grand ballet called the ‘Nymphs and the Butterfly,’ and finally, Young American’s performances on the three flying trapezes. The youngster is quite as good as Leotard, and much better looking. Altogether, the Ravel performances at this house are thoroughly good.”