The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-20
Theatrical, Musical. &c.


to evening. in connection with the parking
ballet entitled ''flora and Zephyr" in which the dsn
gushed danseuse Mile Robert and other fyorte pupils
Of Terpischore perform. In addition young HenRer is
Of his astonishing tight
rope, sssisted by Nine Axe d. Andruche Lehman aud
Nj. A. Charin When the variety Of attractions nightly
offered at this house are taken into consideration II Is
not surprising that The audiences should be large and
fas hionaoe though the annual heated term has
commenced and most other places have closed for that
season.
BowKRY THEATRE. The harvesting commenced
three weeks ago at this house. and thus far, Ma
mayer Brougbam has every to be perfectly salts
fed with the YIELD better sti the prospect for the u
ture encourages the hope that he will be amply
pared for as many RAINY days may Finding the
theatre nightly crowded. particularly the boxes he has
complied with the earnest solicitations Of many Of his
friends and transformed portion OF the boxes into
dress circle, for which higher fee will be charged;
| otherwise the prices remain as before. To morrow
evening he viii present new and very exciting drama,
written by himself called the Tirates Of the Mississippi
| also, Perfection and the married Rake
BROADWAY yARxTiEs.-The weather appears 70 have
very little eject the freguenters OF this
popular theareihe talented children prove attractive
that the seats are generally filled long before the per-
has been withdrawn, after fine rum for the purpose Of
| presenting the romantic drama called the SPORTY
and attention cannot fail TO rende, highly eec
tive. The scenery machinery, &c, are all new and
adapted 10 the size of the little artists and the cast
braces the Of Misses Louise, Mary Carrie and He
len Master George and other leading members Of the
company.
KmIlR's EMPIRE HAIL is, without doubt, one OF the
city and il Is gratifying TO that his elegant tableaux
or living illustrations Of great pictures, scenes &c
duly appreciated by the educated rened and fashona
bic portion OF citizens who frequently throng the
house. To morrow evening NJ Keller tenders number
uitc piece styled the "Thrd and Fourth OF july" in
which ''tue Election takes place, and the spectators
avail themselves Of the opportunity to most heartily APP
paud their particular hyorites for the PresidencyFre
mont, buchanan and Mlmore. Mr.. s. Hart. the gentle
manly agent is preparing series Of novelties for his
benefit on Thursday.
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close OF this week. after which the thousands who delight
in the comcalites, whims ales and eccentrctes OF
Ehiopiapisn will be deprive OF their customary enjoy
nent till the return OF cooler weather George and his
aies TO give variety of their most hu morous
ing with their famous farce called "Robert Macairen
From this would that they determined to have
Jolly time With their patrons before they leave.
Dr$FIDoRr GArlgRY--No cooler or more pleasant and
Instructive retreat be found during these days
than is afforded at this gallery. The collection of PIC
lures sculpture Sc Is not only extensive but of the
great pantlp gs-he 'Martyrdom Of Huss for instance
lis worth dozen times the fee OK admission to every
admirer Of art.
BROOKLYN MUSEUM The Thespan dramatic association
will give another admirable entertainment at this house
morrow night. The 'sRakes Progress the s'tIrst
Night the ssWandering Minstrel a variety of singing
and dancing and from the ''Iady of the LAKE,
comprise the programme. The various casts emorace
the names of M>st Warren Jackson, kearney, Levine
and Lacy; Messrs Maxwell Lowell, Nicholson, &C.
WILLIAMSBURG opEoS.--N-s Adams has issued at.
uscve bill for her benefit, 10 take place at the Odeon
theatre next Thursday The plays selected consist Of the
stranger and a piece calet the "free Mason
The iremen expected be there in large numbers
and the place will doubtless be crowded.
FOREIGN THEAnuoAL MrsicAL INretIlGEycs.-''A
Conuga Lesson the last novelty at the Olympic Lon
don Robson and Mrs Stirling play the principl parts
and IL s said to be very good Jules Leert celebrated
me yardo and Rechara the sre ~
Frcn n comedian. giving his power enter
hibments at Hanover square rooms Jenny Lind Cod
schmidt gave her last concert in England Jane 30.
During this visit she has made says the Po) 600 600
Dir. Blackstone bad biz benefit at the Hiymarket the
Both June the 6lsth night Of the The bill in
Guided English version Of O posserd soire=s:
IA conedie vaudeville, by NM Charles Potter and
Varieties in March, 1854 and tayorite piece
at Paris ever since. II l. one OF those duodrAmes
and its here Is gentleman, who for the pleasure OF
ioying tte tete every evening with certain ely
widow inercepts all her invitations and thus keeps her
nation 10 his intentions The lady, weary OF the des
potism at last forces HIM into the marriage yoke and
tha is the story The whole affair indeed Is long dia
ioge Of which the earlier portion is occupied with the
stratagems of the gentleman the presence Of the
lady and the latter with the triumph oIbe lady in entrap
ping the gentleman In the English version which Is emit
tied Mr. Hughes at Home, the parties thus irving for
victory by Mr. Blackstone and Mss Blanche
Fame, who was so successful in the little Treasure"
the commencement OF the piece last night the audience
seemed highly amused-thcn the continuous 8 paiavcr
began lag ltle-and then thanks to the exertions Of
Mr. Blackstone who caugh, at all the later opportunities for
elect, the pristine spirit was revived anew, and
the announcemenent that Mr.. Hughes would
evident satisfaction. Mr.. Blackstone made a
speech. We extract the following bt,-"A common
phrase Of the day refer the decline of the drama
Whatever may be its decline elsewhere am proud and
happy to say that l. not recognized here, which may
tpber lsss amer the a,eraen ms saue spsasa y,
were made. II continued open, and without any other
interruption than Christmas day, Ash Wednesday and
Passion week. up TO this evening for SIS consecutive
nights. DO not know whether this has been accom-
pushed by any other London management only know
that il has never before occurred in this theatre and
rs istil IL
in February next shall have completed continuous
perormsnces Of 600 nights and lie and health per.
ntfing do not intend TO stop then have plenty Of
material and novelty Of every description present
you and hope for long time to come to be enabled to
legitimate roof; and, while thanking you for the
brilliant attendance OF this evening" shall not say, in
behalf Of myself and the ladies and gentlemen OF the
company, bid you farewell I'll October or November
nextI shall only, ladies and gentlemen bid you fare
well I'LL O'Clock TO morrow Thursday evening,
Pccolonri has made great hit 10 the Daughter OF
the Regiment Wagner Is evidently failure A con
for the benefit Of the Royal Society Female Must
recently given In London at which Nine. Clara
Noveo, Nine. Rudersdorn, Mdlc Emile Krali (of the
Royal Opera at DresdeD), Nine. Viardot Garcia, Mrs
, -, nss brcn' W. nooy ~ 1af, ni benson
Clara Schuianp Professor stcrpdale Btnoett, Herr Ma
bch and signor Gullo Regondi assisted.
Speaking o the ballet at her Majesty IeCorsaire
of the papers sayssThe first idea OF the ballet u
taken from Byron bat very little OF Byron has been len
have skeiched the programme with her own fair hands
The Che Waller Saint Georges touched up the sketch and
fpstooned with flowers OF bis rather musty rheto
rio Mdle Rosat dis Inferred old Italian ballet Of the
name by the ehorgrdphe Galzerani and purolned
nom few situations for her own role Adophe Alan
composed the music and "a alleged his reteniive
memory has laid Dopizett under contribution. Next
Croencr, ex director Of the Opera who, finding
n ai the ballet would extend through three
double the legitimate Il pe-applied his finishing hand
IT, taking the minute land OF his watch for his
After ALL the principal contributor 20 the work be
sad 10 be NJ sacre the machinst author OF the
sinking chip and the tempest That sinks In short the
elaboration Of Ie corsare has taxed the genius q
less than nine cooperative authors We aware
that II takes nine taors 10 make man, but learn
for the Arst time that II takes nine authors to
ballet
DEBrT Mr. AND Mas BARNEY WILLIAMS ~ LoxDoy.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams made their dsbsa at the Adclphi
on Monday, 3oth June. The Morning Post says
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams made their first appear.
In London las, evening The part Of Melissa, Yam
kee pnl from down easfn ina comic drama, entltei
The Customs OF the County, was chosen bS the lady
for her debut and Mr. Bucl farce OF The Irish
lion" selected for similar pufpcss by the gentle.
The former piece 10 some respects i's that
produced at Drury lane Theatre, when Mr. snd Mrs