The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-30
Dramatic and Musical Matters.


fair The promised opera at Laura Keenes Varieties has
turned out Illusion. Siynorina vestvah in bad hea th
and enjoying the breeze from the classic heights of
sweet Weehawken. There will be a pcrcrman
at the Varieties tomorrow evening, the proreets of
which will be given to the sufferers by the
recent inundatons in France. The performance will in
cluds Bsench drama and vaudeville and win be given
by eo2any Of French artists der the direction Of
n. Gustave Dedos, who purposes giving series OF
presentations Of French plays at the house We
trust that NJ Dedos who gives his initial representation
for so worthy object will receive the support Of the
public.
hr. Brougham opens the Bowery this evening.
with strong stock company. There has
been an entire ovcrhauling and grand clear
ing out Of the whole establishment, from stem
to stern and everything will be done up the incest
The feature OF the performance this evening is
Macbeth in which Mr.. Charles Fisher aadyMme Ponist
play the pvineipal parts Also, :" The Married Rake'r
with Miss Kate Reynolds Mrs. Trio Trac. The public
voice is with Mr. Brougham, and his success WILL VIC
hope exceed his most sangune expectations.
WAIIAcK's THEATRE opens a Summer Garden on Tues
day. The audience will be kept cool by an immense fan,
and the ladies will be surrounded by flowers quite -
themselves Light vaudevcs, buresqucs, &c, will
form the entertainment, and Miss Agnes Robertson
will interpret them to the satisfaction OF the patrons.
Mr.. T. b Johnston Miss Jessie Mclean and other &vo
rites, also engaged, and the Summer Garden will be
found right pleasant place, we have no doubt.
At BURROWS THEATRE, !" London Assurance" Is
nounced for this evening, with Mr. W. H. Crisp, Mrs.
Crisp, Mr.. Fleming and Mrs. Fleming in the principal
parts Mr.. Crisp is old favorte here and will have
warm welcome.
NBLo's GARDES.-Mr. Lehmann's grand romantic spec
tacle of the Elf King which had fine \ thc early
part of the season. is to be revived this evening Mile
of beautiful Dances and Mr. Henger goes through his
traordnary performances on the tight rope.
At the BROADWAY VARIETIES the Juvenile Comedians
give Black Eyed susan," and The Toodes." They do
them very nicely
Mr.. KEIIERs Tatleaar Virants growing in popu-
larity with every representation He tempt
ing programme for this week, including patriotic
mimic scene, styled the g Third and Fourth of July"
AT WooD's MrSsTEEIs, the attraction for tonight is the
buresquc the Troyatoren The bill gives promise
Of fsomehing rich.
The MARSH ETHIOPIAN OPERA TRorPH gives concert this
evening, at Continental Hail. Of Eighth avenue and
Thirty. fourth street.
AMATEUR DRAMA.-The performance given by the Thes-
plan Dramatic Association the 23d inst passed of very
creditably The house crowded to by highly
respectable assembage. Macbeth y has selected
for their evening. The leading character will be
sustained by Mr.. Russell
NEWARK, n. J-Mr. Burton and Mrs. c. Howard have
been playing here to full houses. The theatre is ma
naged by Mr.. Plunkett.
CIsGNSAu.-Mrs. Gladstone has been the attraction at
the National during the past week, and had benefit
Friday.
ROCHESTER n. Y-Mss c. Champion is the star at the
theatre here La Grange and Gottschalk give concert
this evening (3oth Junc).
BosroS-Thc work OF demolition has already com
states the composition Of Mr.. Wizards company for
next scason-lcDonough, J. B. Howe, Colin Shiar T. L.
Connor Wayne Divine, J. H. Robinson, G. Pardey Nc
MILAN, Mrs. II. F. Nichols Miss Mary Hill, Miss Julia
DAILY Miss Annie Taylor Mrs. Archbold Mrs. Mcmillan
Messrs. Irwin, NJ r. Parker, j. ii. Brown, Barrett Miss
Bacon Miss Lizzie kemble and Others in the stock
Mr.. Pilgrim is acting outside manager, dramats and
plays the 1rishmen. James Anderson is prompter and
Richard Stephens assistant prompter Isaac b. Rich is
treasurer, John Holloway leader of the orchestra, W.
Prescott machnist and G. c. Fletcher artist. Mr.
williamson of New York, is to paint the act drop, whlc
Mr. Henry Walack has the superintendent Of the whole
Miss Agnes Robertson has finished very successful
gagcment at the Museum, which closes this week.
PmfADEIPnA--The Gabriel Rave troupe have succeeded
the regular company the Walnut They go thence to
Buffalo.
MoBnE, Ala.--Mr. S. B. Dunleld has lease OF this
theatre tr five years. He has engaged as his leading
artists next Mr.. George Paunceort and Miss Ed
wards. Mr. Dufled IS well and favorably known to
Southern theatre goers. He was stage manager for Mr.
de Bar at the St Charles, New Orleans, last
ST. LouIs.Mr Collins, the Irish comedian has leased
the St Louis theatre The Peoples open for summer
season.
SAN FRASusco-A the Union they are running a local
DRAMA The Past Present and Future of San Francis.
co.. in which J. b. Booth and Mrs. W oodward play the
principal parts. Rowe Co IS Circus had gone a tour
through the southern mines. The negro mnstrels
Wells Birch Lewis and others, doing well. All
the stars twinklng in the interior cities the local
exctements in San Francisco having used up the
theatres.
FoRBGN-The last new London farce, GA Fascinating
Individual at the Adclphi, is said to be rather weak
but made toeraby successful by the excellent acting Of
Mr.. Robson. MIR. and Mrs. Florence have closed at
Drury lane. The Sunday Times of the Sth inst says
Mr.. Florence, who with his lady, ha been ,essfa
in their performances at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
being about to leave London finally for the Provinces
previous to their the United States was enter
tanned by few friends at dinner, Thursday last,
was served in admirable style and condition. was dis
posed Of the heaths of Mr. and Mrs. Florence pro-
posed and drunk with accam2ton In responding the
toast Mr.. Florence who spoke in very feeling and elo
quent tone said he greatly regretted his approaching
departure from England for short had been his visit
II had been long enough TO enable him form very
agreeable friendships which could not be broken without
pain and much regret. Mr. Florence added that in his
own person he should bear back TO the United states adj
dftonai proof OF the Kindness with which artists from
thence were received in England Hs feeble testimony
would be gratefully added TO that OF Mr. T. l.. Davenport
thelae Josh Slsbee Miss Cushman and Others who had
invariably carried back to the States evidence of the
kindly feeling
Tho Forences were playing at Winchester at the last
accounts, and were highly spoken of by the papers
FRENCH ACTRESS AND DREssMAKFR- Madame
Kelm drcssnakcr Of Paris recently obtained authorize,
on to seize the furniture and effects of Mile Judith tho
well known actress owing 10 the payment of her
b and in virtue thereof she caused hissier to seize
all the contents Of Nle Judiths dressingroom at the
Theatre Francas. Mlle Judith caused application
be made to the President Of the Civil Tribunal sitting In
chambers for restoration Of all the objects seized
the ground that the law does allow the tools of
M artisan to bc laid hands IL could not allow objects
indispensable TO her in her profession Of actress bc
taken On the part Of Madame Kcm IL admitted that
Mile. Judith was entitled 10 get back her ribbons, laccs
wigs, costumes, &c, &c, which required in the
crce OF her profession but that she had right have
restored the sofas and ornamental furniture the bronze3
satucttes, pictures, and ehnoiscries which had been
seized in the drossingroom. The President ordered that
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