The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-14
Oprratfc and Dramatfc aIatters.

Operate and Dramatic Matters.
The rivalry between the CApuleb and Nontaguss Of
Winter Garden and Irving place continues with unsbsied
ardsr The Management OF the former house surprised
their rivals last week, and achieved brilliant coup dsa
by the adoption Of democratic scale Of proeS, which
took the musical public by storm.
The little star Of Irving place. however, managed to
maintain her position and divide the popular favor with
her Broadway rivals.
The present Is announced, both n Irving place and
Winter Garden the last week Of the sesSon and great
efforts have been made by both to insure brilliant ter
minson Of the struggle for popular favor and the opera
Tic champlonship.
At the Academy, Madame GszzaniRa Is announced for
two evenings prior 10 her departure for Europe and win
make her ddbuson Tuesday evening" in her original role
OF volests In ola frsviats." "koses In Egypt" which
had . successful last week. will be given 10 night,
with Patti, Brisnon, and star cast
At Winter Garden, ia Juve," which was decidedly
successful last week, gives place to verdis "Ncbuchad
nezzar," which is announced for Tuesday night, when
Ssnor Mrandola, the new basso, will make his debut
Laura Keene closed very successful season on Satur.
day night and took farewell benefit She sails for Eu.
rope this week. whittier she goes quest Of novelties for
the fall and winter season
The season at Laura Keene's theatre will com.
Wednesday OF this week. under the direction Of
Mr.. Joseph Jefferson, who holds the nrgt position In his
line on the American stage In the creation Of one role
be made the fortune Of metropolitan manager and now
assumes the rens for himself Like Robson of London
Mr. jefferson belongs to the drama of the present day,
and s an sminenty progressive artist Should he dis
play - manager the qualities which have won for
him hB hen artistic position, hs susoess ID assured His
programme for the opening night includes Psnchss very
buYl he ~ 9TH N nj
cast, embracing three first rate conference.-the. John
Wood, MISS q. Jefferson, and Mrs Chanfrau. The mise
scene 10 be entirely new, and all the minor parts
the play distributed among good artists. The spe'
claity Of the theatre will be light pieces, vaudevies,
petite comedies arccs and buresques, suitable to the
sesson.
Several sterling plays produced at waacks last
week. and among them Of the finest comedies In the
English language including "Ths School for Scandal and
"she stoops Conquer" Tonight will be produced for
the time in this city, and original comic drams
by Tom Taylor, entitled the "Overiand Route which
has been running for two months the Hsymarket
Brousham, Blake Dyott, waloos Mrs Hoey, Miss Gan.
non, and, fact, the entire strength OF Mr. walacks ad
mirable company
At the Bowery theatre several benots have taken
during the past week. "The Black Knight" aud new
local farce, entitled "The Charleston Convention
Boarding the Delegates announced for the week
AT the New Bowery, " Harry Blake; or, The Man Who
Travels his Muscle" the Bronze Donkey and "B.
or, The BeDcis Boy in England" las, week
with fair The Black Cat Of Coventry" and
stc piece Illustrative OF the late fight constitute the lead
ing features Of attraction At the New Bowery this week
{" Blue Beard" which produced Niblo's last
week. has been far successful that will be continued
another week, when will doubtless be superseded by
new production now in active preparation.
jacobs, the Wizard, and, presume, the "origns'
wha has been very successful at ss4 Broadway where
be has and delighted large audiences during the
past week
Christy's and Bryants Nnstrels each vie with the
other for public favor the former Nblos saloon and
the lister Ut Mcchanics' Hall, 472 Broadway.
At Brnums "Dot or, the Cricket the Hearth !" has
been the leading card Of the Lecture Room FOR last
two weeks, and b still continued. Misc Emily Messenger
will take benefit this establishment night
Adams California Menagcrie Of Threenth
and Fourth avenue continues to attract crowds Adams
being quite much curiosity In his way the
or the pet grizzly
The Philharmonic Society Of Brooklyn terminated lie
season on Thursday last with grand Bsecher's
church. In which Patti, Brsnol, Madame strakosch and
Mr.. Mills, tho pianist took part Upwards Of four
teen hundred dollars taken ON this OCCASION being
The enthusiastic manner In which Nw PAta and
sisnor Brisnou were received this their nrst sp-
pearancs In the sister city must have been ex.
hemey gratifying to them. In the Of the even
ing, the President, Mr.. wymsn, In presenting Miss
Patti magnificent bouquet contributed by the Brooklyn
Horticultural Society, took occasion to pay her
handsome compliments, which were warmly responded 70
by the audience.
whilst noticing The concluding performance OF thu
Brooklyn Philharmonic may be useful 10 similar socie
ties say few words 10 the result Of its operstons
during the pcs, winter. Il should, In the nrn place. bs
stated that the association managed exclusively by
tsurs, artst being allowed 70 interfere With lie direc
ton. I orchestral performances among the best in
the country, largo sums being expendng in render.
Ing that feature perfect possible. Notwithstanding
that Ia orchestra costs $500 concert with the prepa
rAiory rehsasa and that engages addition the first
vocal and instrumental talent that 10 be had has the
merit Of being self sustaining institution OF fe
vocalsts, there have sung SUCCESSFULLY 1t con
ccrs this winter GazzAngs Johannsen AIoerini Gasser
and Patti Of male, ". Cook, Centensr, Beaucarde,
Gsssicr and prsnou. Tho music produced has been Of
the highest class and the growing favor with which Il 10
listened 70 ~ aesea by the fac, that the society ends
M season with handsome balance 10 ~ ueasurer's
hands
City InselIigsnce.
Tw HrxxAx rEsnxosAr---An adjourned meeting OF the
friends Of the renowned BsncA Boy. suc champion OF
the whos world viii DO held this evening u Goldbccks
Hail. Broadway TO take further steps towards securing
proper testimonial for their fsvorite II expected
that the gathering night vii be Of monster character
as many q our substantial cifzsns have rgnidcd
their intention Of beng present Tue Finance Commute
e srms % sna
posi- al Contributions 10 the fund. Contributions may,
therefore, be forwarded direct 10 the above hrm, 70
any member OF the Finance Committee wbose will
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