The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-19


theatre PbAdeirhia thence go to Baltimore, Charles
ton and HAvAna For the benedt Of friends over II
water We may say tina: Mile Rachel has played thirty
eight nights in America sce September 3D. and that e
gross receipts amount to- over hundred thousaud
dollars The wsnsge NJ RaplaelFe has nettsd thirty
thousand and Mile Rachel has received about forty Hve
thousand dolara.
HIBLos GARDEN ia closed for week. when II will open
with "Asphodel," by the Raves.
AT the BROADWAY THEATRE, Mrs Julia psan Hayne hss
been playing during the past week to full hoxses She has
appeared In parts however, criticism Ia thsre
fore unnecessary She has been well supported by Mr. c.
Fisher and other members Of the company and the
pieces have been very well mounted This evening,
"Lucreta Borgia viii be revived with Mrs. Hayns and
Mr. Fisher in the principal parts We presume that this
very popular piece will attract crowded house. The
"Borgia" always draws whether opera or drama-Eng
lsh French Italian
AT WALIAcKs THEATRE the pleasant little comedy Of
"ihe Dowsger" has been the OF the week. II made
hit It Is announced for this evening, with Manifest
Destiny nd "A Loan Of a Lover
Mr. WAIIAoK announces for Wednesday new two act
piece, called The Little Treasure II ia transation
from . La Joie de Ia Maison," and lately produced
At The Haymarhet London, with success F" Rule
Vile and Have WIFE," with Mr.. Leser as Lson will be
done next Saturday for that gentlemsns benefit The
busine's at waack's continues to be good.
A. BuKoss THEATRE the bill for this evening includes
still Waters Ron Deep" and the buretta Wilkins
and his Dinahh Mr.. Burton plays in the arst named
piece.
the Bowsay THEATRE, this evening, three popular
pieces arc amounted. Mr.. W. NJ Ward has been en-
gagged here as sc,ing manager.
The AFRICAN orERA at Woods and Buckieys Hourishes
as well as ever Read the programmes for this evening
At the ACADEMY or MuHc, tonight, I" II Travatorer
On Wednesday Mile. Nauter Didiee, the contralto will
make her debut as Arsacc, in " Semiramide."
Mr.. BARRE1Ts FAREWELL BENEFIT, on Tuesday, at the
Academy, viii be the great event Of this week Else
where will he found the of the pieces be performed
this OCCASION This would be sufficient cram the
house without taking the claims of the beneficiary into
account at all.
The "HAMiT" NIGHT at the Academy, on Tuesday
week. looked forward to with much interest by large
numbers Of people There will be q rush, and seats
should be secured in advance.
Miss resale DrRAsp, the actress and vocalist, has
withdrawn from Burtons. She would be a valuable ad
dition to either OF the city theatres.
Mr. w. LASEBGAS, late of the Broadway theatre is
organizng first class dramatic company for Northern
and Western tour.
CONCERT or PYSE AND HARRISON TRourE At Brook.
IYs1be long announced concert OF this troupe for the
benefit OF their agent, Mr. Brough, of Saturday
evening last. Owing to the popularity Of the Jnefc1re
n
we'll as TO the varied character Of the musical attractions
offered the large Of the Athenaum crowded 10
sunoca'ion. The vocalists consisting of Miss Louisa
pyne and her sister, Mr. Harrison Mr. stretton and Mr.
Horcsste were In excellent voice. Notwithstanding the
fatigue of their journey from Providence, aud nearly all
the pieces were encored prolongng the entertainment to
late hour The ballads Of tho eldest Miss Pyne and the
perio mances of Mrs. Gaion the pianoforte were
ngst the most agreeable and skng features Of the
evening OF Louisa fyne's execution o. o her ia
vorie morccaur such Rodes celebrated air and the
"Shyinrk is unnecessary foi 10 ssy word the
public now thoroughly familiar with them. At the
conclusion Of the concert Mr. Brough WAS vociferousy
called for, and made exceedingly happy and we'll
turned speech The troupe left for Baltimore at SIX O'Clock
yesterday evening Their performances at Providence
were in pecunary amongst the most successful
| that they have as yet given.
sosEIuSG Coon Comxa.-Tbe Mysicui Cassne SAYS =
81. Raphael Felix. encouraged by his unprecedented
success UNIV illng 10 leave America which has paid
him we'll We therefore hear already Of preliminary
steps he has taken 10 visit next year with complete
ballet troupe led by such artists as 81 leon MdIIrs
Caroita Cisi and Cerito and uni ing with good
french comic opera company good ballet troupe
mfe'e in ia appointments, and with artists of the
first rank L what country has yet seen and
French comic opera Is Of the most entertaining OF
amusemen's. Mr. Felix but carries the matter &C
cordDg TO hs present intentions he must add the for
tune acquirei by the enterprise Of Bringing his sister to
| the rev world.--Mr. and Mrs. Sims Reeves, Mr. and
bounced, making preparations to visit as early
Day Meanwhile they are making farewell tour through
| Etgl,Dd.
| BcsTos-sr Forres. Is s,in at the Boston theatre
Macbeth" bias been produced spendidly. At the Ma
scum, spectacle in five acts, called Valentine
| ORION Is to be produced.
| PmIApnrmA.-The Philadelphia Academy Of Music Is
progressing rapidly We transfer from the Buia a de-
| fciip,ion Of the buiieing as il Is to be-
The following particulars In relation to the opera
house will give readers idea df its size and capa
city The building has front Of lao feet Broad street
with depth ~ 2ss ieet Locust street. There wi be
sguar seats for 900 persons stool and standing
or GOO rae orchestra will 6S long by
10 feet vide, and win afford ample seventy mu.
sicans The following are The dImensiona Of the pnc
pal part Of the stru stusewldih Of stage d.pan.n
l6o feet width Of stage proper, 20 feet depth ~
width of auditorium between the walls. 90 feet. height 10
dome 10 eet depth from back of boxs. 1902
feet width of curtain leet hight ss feet wiita Of
lobbe- at proscenun, feet, gradually widening
tibule entrance 70 - feet enhance OF lobby, Broad
street 10 by 10 feet; two main stair ways In ycDale
Width Of zach - feet. vdth ~ 10 second tier
ieeti to ttifd feot The grand saloon, whish be
uhed ior concerts, le.tuTes bal &c IL 20 by So feet
height Of eane 30 eei the number " exit doDfa is - all
q then opeug Outward, coapt,sing pace Of Iii feet
that full house be discharged In from four 10 Ave
ntpuies the covered carriage way 10 feet on Locust
sueet TO curb; width OF Broad street pavement Is feet
aoor 10 feet under remainder Of the house, 81 feet,
heaiec by steam generated by two boilers. Tho aado
rum ia to To illuminated by circle in the dome
'anirg 100 Jets also BY TWO rows of jets along the
rc's and by bracket Lights agsinst the walls. There
viii be ventating iues throughout the house connect
ing with the main venaiing SHAFT the Iluninat
rg circle The psrquet entrances arc, to sit two at
orchestra feet vde gTadualy enlArging 10 y, feet
lobby, with two additional lido entrances each 5k
feet wide. Numerous other passages throughout the
house leading 10 seats along the Inner circle
being feet bread, and gradually w4eainx 70 eet at
Hobbies Restaurant in basement ~ by 62 feet height
the buding TO egrnce 60 feet The roof will be otirou
main span 20 feet passage sJub lank, 10 Feet
uassgeaay on rear 10 Westuorea nd street 10 foot;
balcony Broad aud also locust street, each 70
leet.
Rachel 81 the Walnut street " night The " Man OF
Many frends = has been done Al the Arch aud Janet
\ Pride" Mt the City Museum,
| 1hoY.-The theatre Is doing ine business. It.
snccess h certain Miss Anna Cruise has lately jonsi
the company. One Of the papers ssys q her dsbl :
Miss cIuise mace 6ccidsd hit at the theatre ias
night She II spirited actress and accompi bed yo
eshst. sbe vas very well received. Her Eosalind was