The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-05

sales Of 100 pieces during the past week. at irregular
prices.
Musical and Dramatic Matters.
COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT TO W. v. wALLACE-NEw
FARoE AT wALLACK s-F0REIGN AND DOMESTIC
ITEMS.
The concert to William Vincent Wallace, at
Castle Garden, Saturday evening, was a fine
affair, and the excellence Of the programme, to-
gether with the merits of the eminent composer,
should have attracted o much numerous au-
dence; albeit the house good one, technically
speaking The programme included two solos by Paul
Julien, "The Witches Dance" and Maeder's Varia
lions, executed one string The wonderful little
vioinist played better and his touching eff
fects produced answering chord in the breasts
Of the elegant and appreciatve audience. Ma
dame Wallace Bouchelle sang the ballad, " Scenes
that brightest with taste and spirit. Mr. Wallace
gave three specimens of his execution upon the piano
forte, and they were much admired Julliens band
played The Great Exhibition Qua rile and the Max
Sutane Polka" There were also two cornet solos, by
Kenig, the whole forming q rich musical feast. The
concert not concluded until eleven O'Clock. num-
Der Of Mr.. Wallaces friends by Robert Holiness Esq
presented to the composer magnificent gold snuff box
The speeches both sides sensible and pertne
Mr.. Wallace viii sail for Europe Saturday next to
superinteAd the production of his last opera
Berlin.
II Is again stated that there will be Musical Congress
at the Crystal Palace period within the next two
weeks and that NJ Julien will conduct the festivities
concert is to be given, complimentary to Mr. Arthur
Chappel, of the directors of NJ. Julens concerts
The programme abounds with gems, and Mr.. Chappe
is worthy and popular gentleman, we have no doubt
that he will have benefit which will be really beneficial
The city theatres have been doing pretty we'll for the
season grcut psopa think it bore to go the
theatre when the thermometer marks seventy Eve in the
abafe and mani
in June, The Broadway has done fair business with
sFaustus The incidental ballet is capital in the
sJota Arragonaise Miss Price and Mr.. Yates display
much grace and spirit. "Faustus" will be played
night, and every night this week.
At Wallack's clever tribe, called q comedy, in
one act and entitled "a Lucky Hit,v has been
played. 1t is said to have been played in Lon
don, and to have been written by II. II. Paul
The plot, situations, and dialogue Of the French
FreDchy. Mr.. Lester plays, of course, a dashing
young chevaler, who is very impertinent, and very
dssipated, also matter Of He is in love with
pquant marchioness-the latter part being played in
pquant style by that piquant artistic, Mrs. stephens.
Mr. L. Thompson is fusty shaky old Baron, who inter-
ferss with the chevaier and the marchioness, and is
snubbed by both The people liked the piece and it will
be played again. This evening Mrs Hoey has benefit,
when "a Morning Call I" and 'Leap Year" are an
nounced Mr.. wallack win appear Wednesday.
AT pallet Bella La Parquerette' has
drawn full houses The bill to night includes the grand
ballet, and pantomime by the Ravels. Niblos is a
right pleasant place.
There has been nothing at the Bowery. This
evening Faustus is to be produced, with Mr.. E. Eddy
and Mr.. r. Johnston in the principal parts.
At the National this evening, new drama, " Amy
Lawrence the Free Masons Daughter" written bv Mr..
Toulmin, is to be produced Mr.. Prior Mrs. Prior and
Mr. C. W. Taylor play the principal parts The last
named gentleman, favorite actor and author, makes
his first appearance this season.
The various bands of mnsrels-Christy's Woods and
Buckieys-are doing well usual They all announce
excellent bills for o.night,
The great California tree ninety feet in circum-
ference, is exhibition at No. 472 Broadway 1t should
be visited by everybody who desires to what this
very extensive country produce
PHIADKPMA.-TheC Chestnut street theatre has closed,
and several OF the company, under Mr. Joseph Jeder.
sons management are playing at Reading Pottsyie
The complimentary benefit to Barney Williams and his
wife took place at the Walnut street theatre on Friday
evening last Mr. McKeon opened the National last satu.
day evening fora lie has for his
company, Lizzie Weston, Mrs. Hough (ae of Burton
Mrs. and Miss Deering, Mrs. Leonard, Davenport te
mus, Clarke, Uhl, chppendale, Mr. Emmett, an English
actor, and others. Mr.. Goodal is his first star The
season at the Arch win close on the 9Th Of July.
Bosros.-The Howard Athenaum closed on Friday.
One of the Saturday papers ssys;LAst evening was
gala In theatrcas. Mrs Mowatt made her farewell APP
pearance upon the stage at the Howard and Miss Logan
finished her brilliant cement at the Museum Both
ladies were called before the curtain and made most
fecous and well received speeches We regret that our
Units DO not permit us to than thus barely men
ton the occasions and their events Both ladies leave
our city carrying with them the hearts and cordial
wishes OF all our citizens" At the National Mr. A. W
fennos benefit on Wednesday seems to have been the
great event Of the week Among the volunteers on the
occasion was Miss Anna Cruise. The house was the
best OF the season.
RICHMOND, yA.-The theatre closed on the 22i Of Nav
with benefit to the manager.
AIRAsr-Mr. Chanfrau is doing well With the Rayels
and his season bids fair to be prosperous one.
LoUrsyHK-Miss Julia Dean having finished her en-
gagement at this place, TO Chicago whsre sbs /.
now acting The Louisville papers speak highly Of
Isabel" an effective French drama by Mr. BAILEY NJ
this city.
81 LouIs.-Mr. Neafe Is starring at the Varieties.
AoSTRxAL-The Theatre Royal was opened on We'd
nesdsy evening, under the management Of Mr. John W
BueklAnd. Kotrebue's play Of The Stranger was
performed Mrs auckland taking the part OF Mrs Hal
Ter, and MT G. Jordan that Of the Stranger On Thurs
day Mrs Maeder and Mr.. c. Fisher were to appear in
comedy Miss Davenport is at Montreal.
PARrs Erc.-The receipts OF the theatres bathrooms
and other pieces OF public Of Paris amounted In
April 10 lisa 3ssf 6qc being IS 3l2f SIC less than
In March This falling OF in that month Is accounted
TOT ~ me closing Of several Of the theatres and other
pisces during Passion week.
VINE Iedesco has made her rentrfe at the Grand Ope.
~ "a rides N IL Prophete1 after an absence Of se
stls months during Witch she has sung With much sue