The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-16
Dramatic and MusIcal Matters.

Nearly every place OF amusement that was open 10 the
city be said TO have been well attended Throughout
last week. Tho Jones' Wood musical festival which
originally announced for three days. well that the
managers concluded 10 keep in operation msuy days
longer These open air entertainments becoming very
popular. So lar regards ,he theatres nothing Of
really novel character GOOD old lies
and Brougham's extravaganza, backed by amusing
come aiettas, given alternate nights at Nblos,
the FIorences usual pleased all who visited walacks
with their sprghty pieces and versatile delInoaons OF
character while at the Bowery the enthusiastic audiences
a.aed with tragedies, melo dramas, arces and
last, though not by any means least in view Of The ap
piause elected two or three Of Mr. Fsxs lively panto
mines We suaicin epiioune OF what In to be cope
tonight ct the different establishments.
Misc Jane Coombs whose novtAse performances IN this
cy time ago gave proSse Of future excellence has
returned with fair reputation ana to make her debt
Hib.o's ar Lady Gay in "Loudon ASSURANCE" she will
he ably supported BY &ezsrs. Blake, Broughan, &;.
Co-mansger Fox has prepared Of his sparkling
pantonimes, "hagic Pills, with which he Intends 10
tickle the rIsibties Of the patrons OF the Bowcry
"Bsph6 gor, with Mr.. Lorxne the hero, h 10 be toe
opening, and the "haniac Lover the closing piece
AT waacks, pecusr extravaganza entitled Rob
bers OF the Rhn(e)oh Is 70 be produced for the arst
time twas prepared by Mr.. Gaylor expressly for Mr.
and Mrs Florence, and will doubtless Afford much fun
"Bryan oTynnn Is the sfterpieee.
novelty Of an Interesting and Instructive character
Just arrived from Europe, and Is ~ be exhibited the
Museum. 1t consists Of correct representations Of not
cues and landscapes and is onvened by moyisg animals
\ vessels, vehicles, &c.
Woods nirsrols win continue 70 receive the auxiliary
ard of the veteran D. Rice the father Of Ethiopian en-
krtaiumcuts, and that incorrigble Joker E2h. Horn
The Bryanis adhere to the larger portion of their
weeks programme, including the "Hop Of Fashica aud
"hAc IuI Darrell" No better evidence of suoocss I. re-
CURED than this announcement that the bill to be
repcssed.
Another performance 70 be given by the French ORA
matte company ct Metropolitan Hall 10 cvanirg
The pieces selected are lie Chevsiier do Guet," 1.-THE
original OF The English oomedct,s called the Captain OF
the Watch, and the vaudeville OF "Englsh SPOKEN
mo management have eussgcd 6eman Opera ,ronpe
perform ON the alternate evenings
complimentary bonel, been rendered by the BY
ant Bro,bsB 10 Mr. JAMES Carroll tho avo-ts vocalist
and dsIneaor OF negro characters who slowly re.ovsr
ing from severe and protractsd insss TIE affair 70
come off ~ Mechanics Hall 70 morrow evening.
Some tso hundred gentlemen assembled in Brooklyn on
thursday evening, and appointed oommoe OF twoniy
report at future day on tho proprcty OF building
enoe IN Ina, city competent 10 the production Of opera
and concerts Of the highest class.
ia Understood to be settled that Mr. waIsck will re
sume the nsnseemen. o his theslre al early day
TIE present ssse Mr. stuart sgan take possession
OF tho Washington theatre assembling OF Con.
vrc rne Forences the clogs OF their prceeal profit
able engagement at wAlIacss, propose makSg Of
the south ana west, opening fret a. Baltimore.
Woods So Louis Theatre Is n open might with John
Drew a. the star. Henry Tsrren Ia 10 open lie Bars
thcxtre with good company, in week or two
lie Richmond vs) theatre las opened with a doe
company, In which included T. Johnston the fayore
comedian OF this city, and v. Bailey, the old man
Manager Crisp has bad agent here. making engage
mcuts for his Memphis theatre HIS there promises
good harvest
xsjer Ford, Of Baltimore open his Holiday street
theatre this week. He W be tbe manager Of Tie wash
ms,on theatre from september tlI the opening Of Con
sress.
The Charleston and Savannah theatres under the
shalshp OF mansger NNcbsnt, will commence the tall
and winter few weeks. Mr.. narchsas has
cured the lease OF the theatre at Wilmington, ~ C.,
which, s said, Of the magnificent dramatic
temples on, Of New York.
MrscaL Irr~s The fis OF the Emperor the French
was cslesrsied at s. xarys (R c) church, Newport on
the 10Th, with grand high mars during which Nine do
Gszzsngs suog Ave reBm, composed for the
by SgDor Albtes. ibis church hes been paironzsd by
the Emperor through dc Sartges whose summer resi
dsuce n at Newport
me Gorrnsnia xuscal Society, assisted BY Mme de Cen
amiga sgpor BrgDo snd Albses will give their annual
couccr, At Newport on the gath instant
Nine de Gezzspiga will shortly give subscription con
cert al Newport
Miss Nay and ssnor mignoH viii sing in o,pcer, At Va.
hant on saturday everins next