The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-26

Drsmatic ard Dustcsh Matters.
The busness Of the hessrss that remain pen has been
somewhat improved ~ The nne cool weather With ~n"h
we have been pleased during the past week rbe Nom
bsrs Of tho CAn't Get Away Club are more numerous
this year than before and they crop in for an hour
go at the theatre to relieve the inevitable duness Of
midsumncr In great city.
Preparations for the season however, engage
assntion than the events Of the day In opsrAc wsy
We shall favc Aare'zeks commencing the 3osh
q August at the Academy, with Nine. CASTER a the
primo star. That she will successful ia regarded ~
beyond persdvensure by those who have heard her
abroad The tenor, stsfap rs Already hero EUly 10
October it 10 probable that Mr.. UBmAn will com uercs
operations and be may introduce Pcc,omin 70 tho pub
lie. Negotiations 70 that effect going Londoa 1t
the latest dates. Nr. Formes, who is now at the
vrginia sp,ygs, s engaged by Mr.. UllmAn,
will appear In some operas new TO this city, ss well
~ In "rhe Huguenoss," "Robert 10 Dabe," and
perhaps "Der Freschutz This, with the French Opera
Comtque Nibos, will give US altogether brilliant sea
SON There talk Of short season Of Itahan Opsrs
At Burton's, to DO commenced almost Immediately by
the Oorradi SETH troupe, but nothing definitely settled
1t the present writing.
Mr. rhiery the manager or the French comedy compa-
ny which lately gave successful representations
here, sailed on Saturday for Europe He intends 70 bring
out full company. Meantime the performanoes OF
French vaudeves will be continued At the Metropolitan
Music Hall Tuesday and Friday evenings, under toe
auspices of the lessee, Mr. Widows. The now man.
ager has secured the services Of tho principal artists
Of the former company, and will add the further At
traction OF ballet corps 10 be led by the Misses Gale,
Miss jackson and MiIe Hickman. The season will
be opened evening with the performance of
TWO vaudevlles ard ballet divsrtissement-
At NibIo's Garden hessrs. Blake and Brousham have
had benefits. which have been we'll attended This theatre
the most agreeable place Of resort in the city The bill
for this evening includes Hocrots comedy Of "rhe Road
70 Ruin" with very good cast.
The oolored opera ct Woods loses none Of rs atac.
tons winter thanks 70 the perseverance, Of liz
manager ne announcements for the current week
mise pIquant novelties The Bryants have returned
10 town. and commence operations tonight 1t their old
quarters Mechanics Hall, which has been thoroughly
renovated. Without doubt tho temperance Of these
clever performers will be duly hOnored by full house.
ABarnum's Museum Mr.. wyman continues his magical
performances 70 the amusement Of excelens audiences
His sances with the other attractions Of the Museum will
| be the programme for the coming week.
Among the pleasant things 10 on shortly, We may
direct particular attention 70 the annual benefit Of the
American Dramatic Fund Association 81 the Academy,
on next Monday, and the great musical festva which
10 be commenced at Jones' Wood the day. The
principal feature Of the Academy performance will be
An alegorical sketch by Mr. Broughsm, introducing
series OF abeaux representing the most stt
in shaksperes plays. In this novel exhibition some
two hundred performers will be engaged, and from its
taking character may reasonably expect That the fund
will bave 1t least profitable benefit For the Jones'
Wood zee expense will be spared 70 make successful
and with the varied attractions to be presented and good
weather, there should be greater attendance than
that which honored the festival Of June
The town Ia full Of rumors Anent the next theatrical
season. AZ have said before, Nj Burton
with Barney Williams Anderson, and DIT, follows
with Forrest Mr.. walsck rapidly improving in health,
ct his seaside residence, Long Branch, and
cined TO resume the management Of his theatre, which
will open for the regular about September 90 lie
has entered into negotsous n Of the prime favo
rites Of his audience-Brougbam, Blake, Il. Piacde Wal.
cot and others. Mrs. Hudson Kirby already engaged
| here.
NJ. Thomas Placide will sail for Europe by the Kan
CARGO, Thursday, To complete his Arrangements the
season At the New Orleans Varieties Among his engage
msnts already made the Of M George Jordan the
yisses Gale, Jackson and HecAman, appear.
Nile. IAmsreux still the star Of Hoym's ,hesrs and
nightly attracts largo delegations from young Ne~ York
| 70 the classic shades Of the Bowery
The Keller troupe commenced tvo veeks engagement
Of the Boston Museum Monday last II will open for
dramatic season on Monday, Ausust q With the Poor
Gentleman" in which Mr. l. p Barrett viii make his
nrss bow In Boson Frederick Bramble; and the
second night Of the season. Mrs. Cunningham eogsgcd
the leading LADY, will play Parthenh 10 Mr.. Barrett
| Ingomar.
MI A. Re IT., the conductor for the Ro.alic Durand
0rora troupe, has arrived New York. tho members OF
the company are frustrating amoss the upper lakes
m. ns~- 49, - Al III. m
has surrendered the shestre INTO the hands Of the
company who will msnsse for the present on sharing
plan. Mr.. Owens elected acting manager, Mr.. vii
ams stage manager Mr.. Becks treasurer, and kessrs
Jordan, Norton and Holloway an executive committee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bark have returned 70 California
Mrs. ". II. Leighton, who ID very popular In Boston,
l viii shortly commence an engagement ~ hcyicker's
theatre, Chicago.
me old Pftssburg theatre ID advertised for rent
Couldock ia at Montreal He hes been engaged - led
| ing man BY Laura Kecne for NEXT season.
| Mr. Lorraine II II Toronto
Miss Helen Western presented ~ Troy recently
l with elegantly bound edition Of shskspers In ten
volumes. me young lady will take no vacation, ou
fulfil long List Of engagements throughout the country
Mr.. John Seton and daughter have returned 70 Ne~
l York
Miss Agnes sudbury, from the Theatre Royal, saiIsrs
| wells, London comes out an engagement with Mr.
Pilgrim - The leading hdy 81 the National theatre, Bos
ton, for the coming Tue leading viii be
Ianedon, from the Holiday stree theatre Baltimore
Mr. r Hampton viii be the stage manager, Howe thc
| das, and miss Rose Cline the soubrctte.
theatrical company, with Mr. and Mrs. n. A. Perry o.
The leading members, opened ct Lancaster Pa wed.
i nesdsy last, with Bulwer's play Of Money"
The +" Estele troupe !" sill soon commence heir ORA
| matte performances through the South.
Mcssrs Kupkel Co still retain the lease Of the Rico
mond, Va, theatre, and will open early n September
The Baltimore huseum has again closed, and n sid
win reopen In The fs: under the management Il mrs
Henri
Miss Abbie Fay, and sgpors BrIgno and Amodo gave
concert Of Saratoga on Saturday week. They purpose
rsra NeHport Cane NAY and othar fashlonahlA aiar.