The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-04
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL.

s aso"i ee"cpvc"curs All that Is known for positive
snat tue company with which tho short season just
concluded has been carried have transferred their ao
glance from tho diplomatic UIlman to the imperial Grau
to do everything the grand classic STYLE
Owing to bis talent for imposing denouemen we have had
solved for US at one and the same moment the much
agated questions Of Hinkey's preferences de cGr Of
Brenois pressing foreign engagements and of Susnis
overpowerng desire to return into the bosom Of his
family. A wedding, q dose Of hattery iudicousy
administered to the beau tenor, and the exhibition OF
bank book with handsome balance tho credit side
have been tho potent agencies by which this reunion OF
the scattering members Of the troupe has been effected
For the winter then may count upon their retention
In this country; but whore and how the psesdro
calculates upon making the returns which will )nablo
him TO pay for SO long period tho salaries agreed upon
we have yet to learn. For this wcck no announces
series OF concerts at Newark, New Haven, Hartford,
Springfield and Worcester, beginning tonight at the first
of these towns After that he may give short Of
Opera here until the 9Th OF next month"; when he opens
the opera house Buffalo. As regards the proxmate
Of the troupe here however, there is nothing
beyond speculation for that is advertised
TO DO hired TO any manager society in the ntry
towns that may foe disposed engage in such
prise. Whatever may be the arrangements decided
spon, tho public have reason TO feel indebted to Mr.
Gran for his efforts to keep the troupe together Once
separated, there would be difficulty, undor tho
circumstances OF the country in inducing fresh
artists Of equal merit TO come out here.
We have event OF interest record in theatrical
affairs Tho three principal houses walacks, the Win
ter Garden and Laura Keenes, have made change in
their performances during the week. They all doing
well with the pieces they playing that, with
| the exception of that at the Winter Garden, IL Is
not likely they will be withdrawn. At
"a Mr. y &.
engagement In Philadelphia, "The Octoroon" cannot be
continued longer than the present week. Those who
Mr. CIarkes Salem Scudder should
the opportunity Of enjoying that nmtable mpersonaton
Mcssrs. Mason and Thomas commence their seventh
of classical sorccs at Dodworths Hall
evening The following is the programme for the first
concer-1. Quartet in major (Mozart), Messrs. Tho
mas. Moscntha Matzka and Bergner @ Senate for
panoforte In fiat major (Beethoven) William Mason.
3. Rondo Brantc in minor, for piano and violin (Schu-
bert) Messrs William Mason and Theodore Thomas 4.
Quartet in major (schumann), Messrs Thomas, Mosen-
thai, Mazka and Bergner
The Brooklyn Academy Of Music is likely to prove
POSING stockholders this winter If the
mutation Of the directors exclude dramatic perform
ances be porsevercd in. The feeling upon the subject
among the general body Of the stockholders is indicated
by the following letter received by Mr. U1an the
cason of his last benefit
CLINTON AVENUE, Oct. II, 1861.
b. UIlMAS, ESQ Dear sirl regret to have to return
the enclosed three tickets When the pous directors OF
the Brooklyn theatre shall discover that there is really
no more "ungodiness' in the "Mjdsummer Nights
alta" or IN Don Giovanni the shareholders may and
ought 10 afford TO mako sacrifices for the Opera but
as things now the had better be closed alto
gether week days. and given up TO some reverend
gentleman on Sundays. | am, dear sir, with great
respect, JOHN OSBORN
The New Bowery reopcned on Saturday evening with
nautical drama, by Charles Gayer, entitled "Hat-
teras Inlet or Our Naval Victories" The piece Of
fectvely brought out and is likely to have good
The house has undergone alterations during the
convenience and comfort.
Tho equestrian performances ut the Old Bowery
drawing excellent audiences. Mr. Stirncy knows how
combine attractive programme and as he does not
suffer the salaries Of his people to fall in arrear both
actors and public have to be pleased with his CT
forts.
sThe Angel < Midnight still continues to occupy the
chief place amongst the attractions at Barnums is
not likely to be Withdrawn for another week The
gagement Of the Hppopotamus has been further pro-
onged.
At Brymt's some novelties have been introduced in
this weeks bills At Hooeys Oate Of Niblo's) the Plan
tton Festival Dance continues the chief feature Of the
performances.
u
and cheapness of tho offered these places
constitute the secret of their popularity.
The Partisan Cabinet Of Wonders Is visited by great
Aumbcrs Of persons attracted BY the scientific snd
usual character Of the exhibition
Mr.. Benjamin gives his second nhce3hnesss nenfng
from SHAKESPEARE, pickes and mood, N the Home cael,
No. 20 East Twenty -aisrh soreet, this evening"
The choir Of TIM Church Of re ffoy Trinity, hoekyn.
ve their FRS, public rehearsal last Friday evening This
dor consists Of qnareKc q very sne vsices, vith
picked chorus, and eight shek boys sryanged to sing
aDhphenaly. Tho clnryh dessey throneed ant the
programme Admirably rendered b every par tUup-
Mr.. add Mrs }. NJ osmstscs, sesore and srrare and m
Chas 8 Huntington, basso, being the soieists George
vniian Warren uaanist and director.
grind presentation concert is to be given at the
BeokyA Ath9nsnn u Hursday next, in which Mrs
Nozart, Mr. j. r. Thnsnns, NJ. s. D. Mills md M. W.
Dressier viii take part. Asnssg the gifts seven
octave pianoforte and q Grower h Hkav SOWING ma
s1lAe.
aFRMAN THEkHeAs,-xss Anna Klein, from HaabEg,
made her first appearasce the stadt theatre Monday
last Miss Klein 10 yeusg actress Of very prerssc~hg
appearance, and showed by her performance that she
hne had careful stssS training. Hcr,ddtut quite a
Success On Friday, her second appearance she played
with similar effect the role If Hamnee in Rrcls1NHRrs
comedy.
Elk KIND efuECKs--(Thc Child OF Fortune. A
representation Of Hafrners "Pcter Kranan- Wedncs
day brought bcards for the first time Miss
Cecilia Fortner the occasion of her fathers benefit
The latter has been for many past favorte
dian OF the Stadt theatre audiences.
representation Of Of Schier's dramas--sDis Jung
frau Won Orleans has met bat partial success
The repertoire the Sadt theatre for the ensuing
woek includes Brachvoges "Narziss,' FIVE act ira
gedy, which will be given Wednesday for Madame
Hoyms benefit. Herr Hoym will make his rentYec on this
occasion Mr.. Hoym is Lieutenant in tho army Of the
Potomac, aud will arrive Ia town this week furlough
The German Opera company still engaged IN the
preparation OF opera, which will shortly be ready
for presentation.
Madame Won Be~kel sGe Of the most talented German
opera singers in this city has accepted temporary
gagoment in Germany.
FRENCH TnrA1RcMs.-Ths ;rospe Of French artist
who last winter performing in this city have after
through Canada, gone to tho French and Danish
colonies in the West India Islands. The company Of
fists includes Mesdames Panlno Dupont and Dasnlle
Acsrs. Bertrand, Robin Hubert, Dusaulle and Leires>
FOREIGN.
The Fbrcnces sti playing at the Theatre Royal
Manchester their there having warranted pro-