The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-18

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.ers Il remarkable dearih Of topics Of interest Ia
nusoai and theatrical matters. Most Of the leading
theasfcs closed not ouy New York. but in al the
other largo cities and uncertainty prevails a. 70 the
arrangements OF many Of them lr az coEng season
Managers awaiting nc result z ling operations
before Richmond before they lagto.. 10 spe,nlsons
which depend for the ceaade1t OF
public mind 1t reason presume, that we
hear nothing ulnaa proceedings IN EUROPE regard
Ristor and Titlens u matters had been finally CON
cuded with either OF them fussy to isapyesa 10
would not have failed let know ths fact before
shis.
waiack and Nblos arc the only two OF the regular
Broadway theatres that continue open. Both arc
doing fair business, more particularly since
ths present agreeable change in the tcmpera-
surs has set in. AZ neither house has any
aovoy been produced during the past week. The sum-
msr season too far acs anced enter upon
enterprises Of this kind Mr Florences tenure Of wal
lacks will soon to close and the fall engagements
Of Mr. wheatcy, the present lessee OF Niblos, viii
compel withdrawal Of the Ravei troupe The Winter
Garden Is being freshly renovated and uphoIstersd-a
change that IL much wanted. We trust tina. when it
opens again Mr. jackson will throw sufficient light upon
his improvements 70 make them visible. His economies
IN gas have rendered this OF the goomest
most unsttractive in the CITY, Mr. jackson Is old
enough manager TO know that people go TO theatre 70
see and be seen, well TO enjoy the drama. II he
would give Us little more hydrogen he would find
nus account In IT, At Laura keere's some freshenng
up Is also being Done IL is time that this house should
undergo thorough renovation. Mere cleaning will
restore the faded tnts and furnished gliding that
offend the eye in this once pretty theatre.
The two Opera Houses in New York and Brooklyn are
undergoing considerable alterations. The heavy pillars
and carystdes which obstruct the view and hearing in
the fourteenth establishment arc we understand
IN process of removals change that win render greater
num5er OF seats available and otherwise contribute TO
the enjoyment and comfort OF the audience the di-
rectors would only renounce their invdious privileges
would have the effect OF rendering the establishment
still more popular In the building OF the Brooklyn
deny serious Of construction had been CON-
mltcd in the auditorium, and also in the scenic
arrangements Owing 10 miscalcuiaton in the
pitch OF the galleries, nearly third of tho
seals were rendered utterly vauelsss. This is
now bong rsmsdied but like ali after thoughts at we
fear the expense Of the symmetry Of the sale. In tho
matter Of scenery very great improvement has been
Effected Owing to the drama having been left out Of the
original programme Of the building, the usual sAas'
employed in representations Of this kind omitted
The consequence that when the theatre began
used for dramatic purposes the scenic changes
could not be Effected the existing operate drops being
Insufficient in point Of number and adaptabity for their
requirements. liberal appropriation has been made to
supply this deficiency and fourteen sets Of fats
being made and painted which, with the existing
scenery will prove quite sufficient FOR the ordinary
foperatic and dramatic performances We glad
that these stage additions have been placed under the
direction Of Mr. Robert McNally Of the most inge
uious and experienced u stage machnsts The fresh
scenery being painted by Mr.. ii. W Calyo, to whom
trust, full discretion will this time be left. We
dertand that alteration is to be made in those curious
divisions OF the house called the stage boxes Their present
arrangement certainly unique Tho only object OF such
aiocatons Of space was, thought 20 afford 70 those
who desire it complete privacy. In these boxes the
whole OF the interior is commanded by the audi
torium, which may suit certain puffy directors,
anxious 10 exhibit themselves in state to the
groundlings, but which is not at all convenient
FOR modost individuals such Mr. Chittendcn, who k
te enjoy the drama sub Seriously speaking there
great waste OF space these boxes at present
sucted and managers complain sadly Of IT, People who
would pay box accommodation, the Of its
,rensns naturally object g being placed in positions in
which they must become objects Of general observation
tho audience We would respectfully suggest to the
hoard Of Management that they divide each e these
huge horse stalls into couple Of comfortable boxes
which be done at very SMALL expense and very
much 70 the interest Of those hiring the theatre.
Our talented countrywoman Madame Lorini Whiting
arrived hsre fortnight since from Europe, and now
staying ct one Of tho watering places near Boston Her
viss h without any professional object, she
gsssd appear early in November 81 La Scala in Milan
1t may be interesting 70 her admirers 70 trace the opera
Of this popular coatdtcs In 1850 she sang n
Venice and Turin 1850 Edinburg, Brussels Cologne
Berlin; in 1861 in Amsterdam. Brussels, Paris Lep
sic, Dresden and Res'au; In 1859 in Berlin Brussels
Bsrosc.a and Par-n al Of which cities she has estab
lishsd hsrself Armly in the favor Of the public
Madame Comte Dorchard, who made successful =
debut the New York Academy this spring. has received
several advantageous sfers Of engagements In Paris,
Lyons and Brussels. Il ID probable, however,
that shs win remain In this country some
months longer, - her sister and several
other mombss d her fsmly residing here. and Il is
her present purpose to pass the winter with them. We
grataed to learn that not likely to lose
services Of artist Of whom We have had short but
- agreeable, experience, and whose merits
EsasrsIly acknowledged by the press and the public
In the way a open smusemenfs Cremorns Gardens
and Joaes' Wood continue 10 be literally pa,ronzed at
The nrst named estabshment the popular pantomime Of
hs Spirit Of the Yoodo has been the great attraction
and with other features OF interest ca and pyro
technical. nightly draws large concourse Of spectators
This evening thsre WI b produced, in addition, the
popular spanish dance "E Ols" IN which Senorta Cubas
VIII mako her first appearance this season. Among the
various objects Of interest In these Gardens the fountain Of
living Are not the There but little doubt
THAI the incandesosns liquid which produces this pleasing
ssot identical with the Greek are Of the anccn4s. II
the discovery Of Mr. Lev Short, who has been engaged
10 various chemical experiments Of this kind for the
government. In engagements NJ between ron-clsd
vessels could be employed with advantage, as there Is
opening hssure matter how small, through
which IL cannot be made 10 penetrate.
Miss Bateman opens at the Winter Garden on Monday
the 26th. Miss Kate Reynolds enters upon engage
at the Boston Museum on the same night The
company continues the last season, win the ex
cspton Of the addition Of Mr.. J. A. Smith.
This evening Mr.. Falconsr's Irish drama Of Peep o
Day or savourneen Dneelish will be produced for The
nrst in this city at tho New Bowery The popularity
Of this piece may b. judged or romhe fact that after It's
production London 1t has had q upwards Of two
hundred nights. Mr.. and Mrs +. u. Conway two estab
lshed favorites Of tho New York public arc 70 sustain
the principal parts.