The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-16
Musical and Dramatic Matters.

We learn that Mr. Max Maretzek is busily engaged In
completing his arrangements for series of grand operas
at Castle Garden with his troupe Of artists lately
rived from Europe The opening night has not yet been
fixed but it will be previous to the LIST Of July
At the Broadway theatre this evening the Misses
Gougenhem have their first benefit in this city. They
have been great favotes with the frequenters of the
Broadway and their appeal will doubt be cordially
sponded to. The bill includes the melo dramatic spec
tace of 81 "Faustus," and new farce by Tom Taylor,
called To Oblge Benson" The last named piece has
had great in London, and it is said to be capital
affair.
We learn from the best authority that the theatre
in process of erection at Boston viii be positively
finished ready for opening the 4th day of Septem
ber Mr.. Barry, the manager is in Europe making
arrangements with artists He viii return to New
York.
Kate Saxon the popular actress has just returned to
New York. after highly successful tour in the South
West Her readings have been hronged by first class
audiences in all the towns that she has visited and in
Baltimore and Washington she received substantial
marks of the estimation in which her talents held
Il il TO regretted that the inducements held out by
the starring system should deprive metropolitan
theatres Of the services Of actresses like Miss Saxon
There amentable dearth Of talent at present in the
particular line of characters which this lady plays With
the exception of Laura Keene, know actress in
this country who is better adapted by her youthful and
attractive appearance animation and mobility of express
sion to Hn thegeneral run Of light comedy parts.
Madrle Matthias, the Russian ddnseuse Of Nblos Gar
den lately met with accident while giving her per-
formances on the stage. She spraned knee
been obliged to relnquish her business for the present
BowERY TuEATRE-The benefit Of Mr.. Radcliffe, the
prompter of this theatre takes place tonight and the
pieces selected for the occasion hardly fail to draw
large audience The first feature IL the drama of the
+" Hebrew Son." which had very successful when
fret ntroduced the next s the amusing piece of Rory
OMore" and the drama Of the I" Female Horse Theft
will conclude the amusements.
NmIo's GARDN-The entertainments of this evening
commence with grand overture, which will be
eeeded BY the Sdllss pantomime Of the "Elopemsnt"
polka cotilon, Mazurka waltz, and saloon polka.
The grand comic pantomime Of the " Green Monster
will be presented for the first time this All the
Ravels Leon Javeli, Marxetti, Madame Marzetti and
Madame Axel, will appear.
NATIONAL TrHArRx.-Tbe testimonial to the proprietor
Of this theatre takes place this evening Ths mark Of
spec ia rendered to him by the company and attaches Of
the theatre. Several eminent artists have volunteered
their services the occasion The Irish drama Of
the musical drama Of the Mountain Maid, and the
Eastern spectacle Of the "Magic Well the pieces
selected Mons Devan win also give his amusing feats
Of posturng Purdy deserves beneht. Let him have
WAIrAcK,s T1nArRE.-The benefit OF Mr.. Broughsm,
who great favorte and good actor takes place TO-
night The comedieta Of sSolder's Courtship, COM
mcnces the entertainment. Mr. Lester COL Gayton,
and Mrs. Conway Lady Milford During the evening,
comedy Of the 'swonder, with Mr. Waack Ms Don Fe
ix, and Mrs Hoey Donna Violante, viii follow Tho
farce Of sketches in India concludes the amusements
AMERICAN MusKuM-'rhe selection Of dramatic pieces
for this afternoon consist OF the sketch OF the Fairy
Light Guard,' and the comedetta Of the "Parttion
suit the much admired drama Of aRAdaelle," with
w. Clarke and Mics Mestayer in the leading characters
forms the amusement OF the evening
CuRsTy's MIysrnErsA variety OF negro songs are an
nounced for this evening, with solos the guitar banjo
and violin; also the Concert la Julien the Holiday
Festivals OF tie South, and other amusing features for
this evenings entertainment.
wooD's MISsrEKs.-The same bin OF entertainments
namely-negro melodies and the operate burfetn OF
Uncle Tom" for this evening. The buresque Of
sBack DouglAss Is in rehcai sal and will be pro
duced
BUcgLEYs SEREsADERs-The burlesque op OF ''son-
nsmbula" will be performed tonight, together with
variety Of other amusing features. The opera Gender
eliza ia in rehersa and will shortly be produced witt
scenery, dresses, 6c.