The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-06

operate and Dramatic Matters.
The debut Of Madame Coresi and the departure Of he
Pcc0Omui were the p0cpa operate events OF the weok
Fer the arst the coming prina donna received most Gu
thusiastic welcome That Of the very best
fists in tragic opera that has sung here universal
ly admitted by the critics. they all praise her very highly
and mot few are absolutely euraptured The opera in
which she sang-Pacni's " Ssfo-never viii be strong
with public, and opine that Madame Cortesi will
greatly increase the number Of her admirers during
chs week, when she sings in the " Traviata" aud
the "Poliato." In the former, which sho sings TO-
night, che has o nne reputation, and In inc
latter great things expected Of her, inc ira
vista" is announced tonight for the last time Brig
noi and Amocio sing the roles OF Alfredo ana uernon
Tho place lett BY Piccoomin will hardly Do suppheo oy
any Of her successors Whatever may DO ea'd OF her
artistic qualities she very strong hold on the public
heart and really the public ought 70 Oe allowed to have
liz own occasionaliy.
Tne chief topic In the musical fashionable world the
extraordinary performance which take place at the
Academy OF Music Tuesday evening week. 1t is
soree usca, under the direction Of Italian committee
and proceeds to be given the fund for the RELIEF
OF the widows and orphans made by the The great
star on the occasion Kuckerbocker Countess, the
daughter Of OF milonares. The lady the wife
OF French nobieman, and lately attached to the
person Of the Empress. Madame Oomtesse will sing In
tho "Puritsni" All the ladies', old and young, are In
terrible state OF excitement about the dan.e May her
pathway be strewn with roses, minus the thorns.
The Jones' Wood festival to day viii be very enter
tanning Tho hotel and grounds in the best possible
order All tho best instrumental musicians in the CITY
tho societies having united this occasion-w play
aid some Of tho German bands will sing tho songs Of
Fahsrland which pleasant sort Of things In the open
cir. We do not know Of pleasant way Of spending
tho day than by sortie TO Jones' Wood.
Theatrical affairs not just absorbingly interest
Ing Miss Laura Keene closed her very prosperous sea-
SON On Saturday The Metropolitan was closed during
che week. except for one night Of the amateur OPERA
which failed, and not repeated. Mr.. Eddys benefit
u Nibios attracted great house on Wednesday,
and Mrs. Heron Stoepel, who played Parthenis
ON tho occasion, was very cordially received.
At this house on Saturday Me- Edmond Plllet played
hamlet Mr. Pillet teacher Of eocution In this city,
and Of he read the text well. He had graceful
ana impressive manner, good taste and perfect know
ledge Of the requirements OF the scene consequently he
played Hamlet well It a subdued easy, agreeable
performance.
At the French theatre Mle Chsvaier had her benefit
ON Saturday, when " La Bienvenue dc New York;
pleasant impromptu by resident Iterdtur, attracted
full house. On Tuesday ala Vie de B,heme," In which
Iaba mAde Of his frs. in Paris, will be
given. At wallacks theatre Mr.. walcot had on Friday
rsordnary performance will be given for the benefit Of
the Treasurer, Mr. Moss, whose popularity with the pub
Lie would insure him good house. But In order have
doubts about the matter Mr. Moss puts up very fine
programme, the details Of which will be found else
where.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J Florence will open at Wallack's on
che 18th Without doubt these popular performers will
receive an encore Of their trlumphs of last year.
The Metropolitan theatre will be opened for
season next Wednesday evening. There have been
important alterations in the stage Of the theatre and
the auditorium viii be decorated in style corresponding
with tho Among the artists engaged We notice
the welcome of hessrs. Blake Bfoueham, walcet
Dyott, Conway, Mrs. Conway, Miss Ada Clifton and Mim
Earah Stevens The management remains In the hands Of
Mr.. Conway.
The Palace Garden viii be opened this evening for the
regular The Garden is the agreeable open
air resort In the metropolis and the under Mr.
Thomas Bakers direction deserve all tho favor In which
they are held by the public.
The entertainments for this evening at tho theatres in
cludes-
At Niblos Garden . revival of BalScs ever agreeable
opera, The Bohemian Carl" which will be sung BY Nss
Lucy Esccts Miss Haywood Mr. Miranda and Mr. Pearson
At Waiack's theatre for the last night Of the season.
which has been . very profitable one, Mr.. Brougham's
pleasant comedy, Romance and Reality" will be acted
The performances for the benefit Of Mr. Lester Wal
lack. i'm vii,
At Laura Kecnes theatre the Misses Gougenhe
commence summer season, and will act In the i've act
drama, by Charles Reade and Tom Taylor, "rhe Kogs
RIVAL" which title they have changed TO SCOUT and
Stage" The rival beauties, Nell Gwynne and Mistress
Stewart, will be played by the Misses Gougenhem, whom
the hobt6s Of the Broadway theatre will remember
very pretty, lively and agreeable actresses.
At Barnun's Museum "Ida May" new drama, will
be performed this afternoon and evening.
At the Bowery theatre two favorte pieces are
nounced, "rhe Rebel Coasters" and "Sx Degrees Of
Crimen
votaries Of Ethiopian minstresy viii find excellent per.
Hormances at Woods Bryants' and Hooeys establish
ments.
There will be two circuses In town this week-Pent-
lands, Broadway and Thirteenth street (EasD, and
Whitbys, on Sixth avenue and Fifteenth street.
The provinces give important theatrical news
The Opera ct Boston dra wing close has
been very successful one for Mr. Ullman. ALI the New
Orleans theatres closed Mr. Pacde announced that
he should not the management Of the Varieties
It will be long day before the Oreanos another COM
pany Ike that collected by Mr. Pacide.
Mr. c. Mahoney, teacher of music in the New York In
stituton for the Blind whose system Of musical notation
by which the music compressed into q smaller space
has been very well received both In the United States and
Europe has Just effected further improvement, which
for the benefit Of beginners who have the OF their
tie places n neAd OF note letter indicating
the place Of the note In the staff This system general
ly adopted, VIII simplify very much the task Of master
and pupil.
The complimentary concert which tho Brooklyn people
have offered to Madame Gazzanga will take place
che returns from Boston, 1t will be under the direction
Of the Committee Of the Philharmonic Society
The june Sessions OF the Common Council.
II the mscaled "Cty Fathers do not take immediate
action On other Of the Mayors excellent noina-
tons for the once Of City Inspector, and pestence
comes upon with the approaching summers sum- then
the odium and the sin be upon their heads They are
caous to newspaper casgatons only hope that
OF their personal interests and those of their
families will warn them that the city should have an In
spector.