The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-18

Dramatic nm MuAfcar Mnft<rM
The cool weather dur the past week has been very
favorable for the city hsaea II does not seen hat
the people tired Of going to the theatre or ths opera
just yet, and Soma Of he managers made mistxks In
closing SO early.
At the ACADEMY OF Music We have hal rspsiltons Of
the Trovatoren and william TEL, - selections frou
three operas for vestvali's benefit Friday, ana
"Linda" for Miss Henslsr's debut on Saturday. The
past week closed the ct the Academy uner the
management Of Messrs Phaen and Colt They succeed
cd In carrying through OF nearly three months
with pleasure to the public and with profit 10 them
seves-a great triumph certainly This evening there
win be an extra performance the benefit Of Mr. MAJ
Maretzek, the able and amiAble chef dorchssys The
bin includes "Aasanello," (nrst time hsrs) act Of
Linda" for Miss Hensler, and bufo song by sguor
Rocco. Max ought to have fun house.
At NIBLos GARDEN, this evening, THE Daughter or
st. Mark BaIfe) win DO produced for the first time in
America. This of the pieces produced at Drury
Lane during Bunns season. and the lbreto by that
well. known director. Like Masanielo,n The Daugh-
ter Of St. Mark includes the charms Of the opera with
the dazzling effects Of the spectacle and the witchsriss
Of the ballet The cast at Nibos includes Miss l. Pyne
Mr. Harrison, Mr.. Borrani, aud other able artists.
At BURROWS THEATRE the business has been very
good during the week. The company includes several
talented artists. Mrs. Frost, the leading actress q
stranger on the New York boards has already made
favorable impression by her clever acting Rachel
Haywood. Katharine, lin Katharias and Petrusho,')
and Kathleen, Tin Rory O'More.") Mr.. Eddy, Mr..
Chanfrau and Mr.. Holland, well known here and
deservedly favorites The bin for tonight in.udes
Town and Country" with Mr.. Eddy as Reuben Glen.
roy, and Mrs. Frost Rosalie Somsrs On Tuesday Mr..
Bland takes benefit and . new piece here, " The
Painter Of Client" by Jerrold, will be performed. On
Thursday Mrs. Frost has her first benefit in this city
Mr.. John Dunn, the well known comedian, win appear
on this occasion.
At the BowERY THEATRE, this evening, . new drama,
called 'The Farmers Story" ID announced Mr.. john
ston plays the principal part.
ExCnLENT PROGRAMMES offered for tonight at
Woods, Buckleys and Perham's minstres. See adver.
tisements.
Mr. A. SEDGwICK well known in musical circles, an
series Of popular concerts at Continental Hail.
corner Of Eighth avenue snd Thirty fourth street.
THE NEW YORK DRAMATIC SOCIETY, hourishing
teur association has rendered to Mr. Thomas John.
ston complimentary benefit, which WIN take place at
the Metropolitan theatre next Thursday evening. We
have not the BILL but understand that large num-
Der of popular artists have volunteered Mr. Johnston
is of the most popular actors In America and he has
lately disconnected himself with the New York stage
take the management of the City Museum, Philadelphia
The FRENCH VAUDEVILLE at Wallack's theatre this
evening must not be forgotten. The programme in
cudes three popular pieces Ladies and gentlemen who
studying the language cannot find better school
for pronunciation than the stage.
Miss CAMERON, who made her debut here some time
since under the nommc du theatre OF " Mary Agnes"
has been engaged by Mr.. Buckland for the Montreal
theatre. Previous to her departure she win play here
one night. We gvs place to note from lady
popdent ON this subject -
We are delighted 70 learn that the interesting and
worthy dsbutant, Miss Mary Agnes, win mako her ap
pearsnce Wednesday evening next At the Mstropoi
thaofr ~hi uhn hou AZ has
the but Ss
sssIens prompted and stimulated as sois
ly to benefit, rot herself but her parents For this
but night after 9 night i s sd her devoted
In study to accomplish the great task she has COM
~ Ssr WIN . r h ns ana s1s
meron, had the honor to command the United Statss
frgate Macedonian which fitted out by government
freighted plentfuy with provisions-the spontaneous
gift Of free and happy America. Mrs. l. s.
The bill Of the night includes sfuch Ado About No.
thing" and "The Love chase.n Miss Cameron plays
Beatrice and Constance.
DRAMAnc GossP.-On dit that Meysrbesr's "Prophst',
viii be given ct Wsacks shortly by the German Opera
conpany.-Ar. W. R. Blake the stage manager Of the
Broadway, has gone to Canada; he viii play short en-
gsgement ct the Montreal thsatre.-Miss Kate Saxon
engaged at WaDack's for next season-Mr. A. 81.
Davenport Miss Lizzie Weston, Mr. J. W. Lanergan Mrs.
Hough and Mr.. W. A Chapman are It 10 said engaged
for next season at the Broadway theatre.--we hear
that the La Grange troupe will return to the Academy
and sing in 'L'Elisir d'Amore" and sDon Gisvau.
m."-Ar. Buchanan, the American tragedian,
win ahortly take his departure for CALIFORNIA; where he
goes professional tour The New York City aard
will be accompanied part OF their summs 81 excursion
BY William Burton, comedian, who is attached to the
staff Of the corps. Mr. Burton is playing in Ceve
lard to crowded houses. Is said that Miss Laura .
Keene viii play at wallacks next season. Mr. George
Holland Ii engaged there.-It Ii announced that the
Broadway theatre win open next Monday evening,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams. j. A. Meade.
recently arrived in New York, from Calforna. Mrs
Fsrren, the eminent American actress, is In torn.
soIRIT MUSICALE IN BRooKLYS.-A few evenings ago a.
grand 'oirfs musicale was given by Madame L-que OF
Hesry street, Brooklyn. which attended BY nearly
two hundred ladies and gentlemen, comprising the elite
and beauty Of the "City OF Churches" The affair Gre
sted great deal of exctsment In the beau monde and
the connoiseurs looked forward to the are de psas
with the most eager expectations The entertainment
was decided The choicest morseaux from the
operas Of Aubsr Meyerbeer Donizetti and Bsni were
selected for the occasion in which Madame De Lnssan
and Miss Imam the praise OF all present By their
exquisite vocasm, while sgnori Bernardo and Wells &C.
Quilted themselves with equal But the most
brilliant success OF the evening that achieved by
Madame L-que, whose uists pianoforts playing will
long be remembered by those whose good fortune II was
10 10 present The affair very pleassn. one to all
concerned
PmrADnrmA AT the Walnut Street theatre, Mr.. W.
A. Chapman hsda complimentary benefit on Thursday.
The house has been re.opsned for the summer. The
Arch " open for the summer season, and the English
opera "a found attractive at the City Museum. Miss
Anna Cruise, very popular actress is engaged for the
lsdng business at this house next season.
Bosros.-The Ia Grange troupe have given three con-
esrts o. the husic Hail. to only moderate houses. All
The theatres are closed except the Museum. Whites,
ssrensders vli appear at the National this week
AnAsY.-hr. :. l. Davenport and MssF vining have,
been ne engaged here.