The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-26
Theatrical and Musical Matters.

oays Vi our Guys prosperity the lueatics "ho paws Va
amusement were not much better raironzed than they
have been for the past week To be 1t must be
membered that there are only regular theatres now
"open-three if we include Barnumsand that we have
no opera, pantomime, ballet circus performance TO
compete with them but instead Of those have other
places of entertainment Of modern growth but OF great
popularity founded the principle Of the Canterbury,
whore the audience smoke their scgars and sip their ale
at the same time that they listen to the music and sing
ing admire the dancing laugh at the comic per
formances
There two theatrical novelties last weekhe ap-
pearance of Clarke, the comedian in the character Of
Toodles, at the Winter Garden and the bringing out
of military spectacle called I" Bull Run or, the sacking
of Fairfax Court House, at the New Bowery. Clarke
has proved to be decided favoritc and although he
@cuples the unfavorablo position Of being all the
time contrastcd with greater favorlte, now
no more, who gave TO Toodles popularity
which it by deserves, still he comes out
from the comparison without loss 1t remarkable that
some Of the pieces which have proved the greatest sue
ccsscs are those that really destitute of merit in
dramatic point of view, and only owe their being at all
tolerated the stage to the personation Of single
character. Take Lord Dundreary out u "Our American
Cousin let that role be performed by ordinary
actor and the play could not for week. Transfer
Ioodes bodily into any other pay--and that can be
easily DONE for he has connection with the stupid
pot-and the thing that is left insuncraby silly In
fact the of Toodl,s himself depends upon the
actors ability to pcrsonate drunken man. Cfarke's
persona is really excellent little elaborate probably
but initiated to the life. In other comedesas for in
stance, any neighbours wife"-hs comic powers
shown to better advantage Under his engagement the
Winter Garden draws full and fashionable audiences
The comedy OF sLeap Year" and nTcolles'
tnounccd for this evening
1t has been mentioned in of the weekly papers,
an Interesting fact, that Mrs. Thayer Mrs. Baker ana
Mrs. Challrau, three OF The lad performers at this esiab
lshmcit occupy the relat ons to each other OF grand
another, mother and daughter II might be Interesting
M it true, but it unfortunately lacks that cs ntia
attribute Mrs Chanrau is not the daughter or relative
aof Mrs. Baker.
Gayler's military spectacular drama of "Bull Run"
was presented the first last Monday evening at
the New Bcwery theatre, continued throughout the
week ond ia announced nightly for this week aso II
draws crowded houses
Barpum's Museum Is mover failing in its attractions
Whatever hour Of the day evening one visits it, he
sure to d hundreds Of people young and old examining
the countless cnriositles with YhNl crammed, from
THE hppopotaus in his bath the cellar door TO the
HAPPY family IL their cage in the attic The theatrical
Representations compare favorably with those ON more
pretenious stages The pieces for to-day arc the drama
of Michael Earle and tho comedy of The Haunted
vtc Mss Toedt, tue vioinist, are still engaged
Bsypnts' MInstres at Mechanics Hall, have the field
OF African opera pretty much all TO themselves, ana OF
course doing good business. Among other comical
tiles they have u burlesque on Bull run
The Mcodeon spreads itself in The way Of getting mp
most attractive programme Among the entertainments
80 literally provided the operate ballet of :. III
Child Of the Regiment" and the elite opera of the
the ballet OF Harvet Home" gymnac ciscs, the
flying trapaze, and songs and dances ad lttitum.
The American Concert Hail. the Canterbury, the Crysa,
Palace and the Gatcs rival tic Meodeon the c.
tivencss of their entertainments They all very
amusing
Nxon's Circus is exhibiting for two days-to day and
sto .morrow--in Williamsburg.
We understand that Hermann, the wizard magician
and par crceen is to make his appearance at
the Academy Of Music for the first time about the 4th
of next month The success which he has met with
in both hcmsphcres and The orders with which he has
been decorated by several sovercigns Of tho q
and of the rulers Of the New World, indicate
that he is marvel in tho nccroman,ic art Our
feens will soon have opportuntyto judge for them
selves and the wizard sure will have no cause
to complain of iberality on their part.
One Of the Mexican papers says Of Max Maretzeks
opera troupe
The FIRST opera has closed, and although We
fear that entcprsng manager Mr. Mareizek has no'
met with all rie SUCCESS he merel yet considering the
present depressed of Mexico consequent pctca
events, think he has grea, congratulate hin
self To artists tho public debt of gratitude for
many pleasing hours The benefits Of the talented sisters
Naiali were great iriumrhs. We have n more
enthusiasm bouquets greater demonstrations Of
great regard and appreciation, and feel convinced
they will ever remember Will pleasure those evenings in
Mexico
The London Court Journal says that has gone
forth thai Madame Lind Goldschmilt is likely
her professional abors
The illustrated NeUs says Of the London theares'Tho
theatrical hasens its Close and the bust.
action of arrangements exceedingly anguid For
other the Princess struggles to keep open Mr.
Phelps has already departed and left the field to Fech
ter who has occupied the stage for five nights out Of the
six. Three have been devoted to " Hamlet aud two to
"Thc Corsican Brothers." At the Olympic Miss Amy
Scdgwick appeared Monday in Mr. Tom Taylors drama
OF " Plot and Passion" Ndme. de Fontanges. Mr..
Robson as Dcsmarcts maintains all his original excel
loncc The Iiaymarket continues the OF Mr.. Parcc's
comedy, "My Lord and My Lady," in which Mr..
and Mrs c. Matthews still ccntnqc to be favoriles AT
the Standard Mr.. Croswick still continues attract
The Flower Girl" has however this week been substi
tuted by the Surrey drama, entitled Ambon in which
Miss Marriott ssains the character OF Catharne Howard
and Mr. Crcswick that of Ethelwold.
Blondin was drawing immense crowds at the Crystal
Palace, sydenham. His popularity is described
sssuperhuman." He is to visit Paris.
Adelina Patti had n grand concert recently at the
Crystal Palace She had for her coadjutors Madame
RudersdorT Sguors Tiberin and Ronconi and NJ Zegcr
She herself supplied for her share the performance the
,cavatna from 'sLuca di Iammcrmoor," Regenava mel
Sienzio" Eckarts "Swiss Echo Song" the Scotch ballad
sWithn Nile o. Edinburgh Town" anI the g0ndo finale
from La Soanambua." All vocerousy applauded
and the Swiss Scotch .cngs enthusiastically eucored
Eor the Swiss song Mdle Pet substituted "eme, Sweet
Home" ami for the Scotch the Irish ballad, fhe Last
Rose Of Summer" Tho young lady was in fine tone, aud
sang most admirably, the "Lcho Song" and "The Last