Tony Pastor’s Opera House

“Last night was one of novelties at this favorite place of amusement. Tony Pastor himself, after a short absence, reappeared with a budget of new songs. Dave Hawley performed some very daring and wonderful feats on the horizontal bar and the flying rings. Mr. Harry O’Neil, an Irish singer of more than average ability, made his debut before a New York audience. This artist is one who must soon be a prime favorite with New Yorkers. He combines, with a good voice and great musical ability, a natural humorism, and his quiet and gentlemanly style presents quite a contrast to the overdrawn grotesqueness which is generally indulged in by gentlemen in his line. The ballet and dancing were good, Madame Bertha receiving a well deserved ovation. The performance concluded with a new local drama entitled ‘Noll the Newsboy.’ The orchestra, under the management of Mr. Braham, shows considerable improvement.  Some of their productions last evening were received with hearty applause.”