The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-16

was somsshing fresh upon almost every stage and &C
cordngy we have 70 record the Of crowded
almost unprecedented ~ least the war commenc
The people seem " be much alive 70 enjoyment and
a. appreciativs dramatic as ever despite the
shross through which the couay Is passing and the
gov which necessarily sflicts many households
There was hardly night during the past week thai the
theatres were not filled 10 rspletrn.
The cheap opera which Mr.. Gilman undertook
20 establish the Academy success far large
attendance concsrDsd last week. The house
erammed every night There will be only three nights
more In the present season. Tonight the "Trovgtore
Tn which Madame Borchard, d Angr and Brignol will
appear. Sgnor Amodio. brother 70 the ate favorits
oartone takes the in which his relative always
30 happy-Couns dc Lima On Tuesday evening ..Lin
IA di Chamounix" and selections from "rElissre
a Amors" will be given Mr.. Gilman takes benefit
Wednesday night, with grand programme. Tho event
- the present season tho debut OF Madame Comts
porchard, who artist OF the nrst class thorough
cultivated and possessing nns dramatic power She gave
entire satsftton 70 the agoing public Il would
- we'll II Mr. Uilman could secure her services
most available addition to our New York opera troupe
We had another debltant in the person OF Madame
Hermann, Of whom had to speak favorably be
fore. She made . very pleasing impression on
me audience In the "Child Of the Regiment" on
Friday night, and for nrst appearance bravely
lot necessary say anything, for her powers as
srato well known. Since Abons time she has not
been surpassed hoe. hme. d'Angri comes Of differ
ont nationality from most OF great singers being by
birth Grecian and native Of Ccrhalonia.
1t is not likely that shall have another opera sea
con for some months but when it is believe
shat We may promise something very fine in the way of
artists Max Marctzek. with I'm he from Marti
Che Cuban millionaire, is not Idle in Europe in selecting
good singers he had for money he will secure
Chem. From letters lately received from him. learn
ehat he has already engaged two prime donne-Medori
and Charton-Mazzoini tho tenor, and B,rtoni, Hne
baritone. He Is in Italy, making further negotis
eions with other eminent artists.
The excellent hurlesque OF the "Wzards Tempest
& the Winter Garden Of which have already spoken
1t holds its place tho boards. In scenic eG,ct wit
and good acting generally IL will compare avorabiy with
nything Of tho kind we have had here Cor time.
The star Of the company Miss Emily Thorne from the
Adelphi theatre In London and she very pleasing
actress the least charm about her being great
!perscnal beauty. With nne figure. handsome face
good voice and graceful motion she the good favors
OF tho audience every night might b. expected Tho
e'Tempest" IL on the bills for another week, and will
probably BE- still further continued, for Il 10 wit
0sssed by crowded houses nightly.
Tho "Syren" will DO repeated this week at Niblo's
EArdsn-a piece In which Miss Caroline Richngs inade
% decided Under the auspices Of the combina
Sion company Of Messrs Davenport Jarrett and whely
blos has kept pace with any theatre in the ~, not
alone In the numerical strength Of its audiences but In
ehe talent employed Miss Rchings will appear for tho
nsxt three nights in the grand Druid from Nor
-na''-n addition 70 the "syrsa'-at the request or
many friends, who anxious hear har powers IN
classic opera.
Hiss Maggie Mitchell has had quite successful week
~ Laura Keene's, OF which she is now tho lessee Fan
thon tbs Cricket in which piece she has made quito
esnsation. stili remains on the bills
Tho Florences are keeping mp the reputation OF WAL
acks theatre for full houses The burlesque Of tho
~Iady OF Lyons" vi the two Napoleons, made good
0t and 10 still on the oilis for two nights
somsdistta, the "Returned Volunteer" viii be pro
Aucsd to night. On Wednesday th bill will DO entirely
changed.
Foxs Old Bowery had successful week. To aight
yhs new drama, based on Lsdger Story" wilbs pro-
fuccd. together with two other pieces.
Miss Adah Menksn has bean making sensation At tho
New Bowsry Tonight "MazAppa" IL on tho bills Miss
pdeuxsu taking the principal role, In which It Is
suouucsd that she will asccnd on tho back Of wild
Norse 70 The extreme height Of tho house. feat which,
% doubt, will win great eclas IRON ths Juveniles ADJ
Overs Of the marvellous generally.
The Bryants continue usual, TO entertain large
Aisnoss 1t their ball In Broadway. They have always
something new on the stage.
The Brooklyn Academy Of Music 10 again to present 10
Che inhabitants Of our sister city Miss Bateman, who
SO favorable impression last week many OF
AAs leading citizens addressed request 70 Miss Bate
man 70 appear once moro At the Academy Accordingly
che will perform tonight and night and win
- doubt have brilliant reception. The tragedy Of
FGeradlne." written By her mother, win b produced
tonight.
concert, BY the members II the Philharmonic Society
end several Of promising artists to Be given
~ the Academy u Nusic the 23d nst in aid Of the
Omitted States Sanitary Commission Tho Mercantile L.
erary Association have the OF the entertainment
Mr.. Nixons Cremorne Gardens, corner Of Fourteenth
street and Sixth avenue appear to DO very attractive
end delightful place Of amusement judging from the
sumbsr q visitors who nightly frequent them In the
GUNNER season our people require respectable place
u resort combining fresh air and intellectual
tpyment, such a. the Crsmornc Gardens afford
The complimentary benefit TO Mrs. Augusta Page s TO
sns place the 2Sth Instant at wallacks, under Mr.
eiorsncss management. The demand for tickets Ia
already brisk. Mrs. Page viii personats Juliet, In which
character, It IL said, she is without rivalry.
The German amusemsnts at Jones' Wood, during the
east week. have consisted OF two grand festivals On
Monday night the sangorbund Society had splendid
tsstanmsnt which thirty thousand persons were
Vrcsent On Thursday the Liederkranz held their fss
siva The grounds brilliantly lighted BY Clarkss
.soorsd calcium lights (,hs that used At the
winter Garden in the "Tempcs). and the trees were
Aung with almost innumerable Chinese lanterns. New
platforms raised for tho musicians, Of which
extra number provided. Those who disap-
ponted on Monday night win have tho opportunity OF
attending their next sangerbund festival the l4th Of
July There will be four festivals the Wood during .hi
week, two day festivals-viz Tuesday and Thursday
end one night festival Wednesday On Saturday
shs grounds are engaged BY private society for har
snonous festival
Tie ladies Of Philadelphia are distinguishing them
svss by their benevolent Efforts for the relief Of the
wounded soldiers In The hospitals Nothing that they
cave DONE however, has Afforded the poor sufferers
more satsfacsion and comfort than the afternoon con-
esrts Instituted BY Mrs Annie Nsvns and Miss Williams,
daughter or General williams, Of the regular army.
fhass adsa who arc gifted With One vocal accomplish