The New York herald., 1869-06-20
MUSICAL AND THEATn.CA NOTES.


Opera b0u6e last night came 20 q full stop in sirfs
city at the Fifth avenue theatrs. For some nme
past this rotiy luxury, with ts sparkling enerves.
cent harmon4es, has been gradually but perceptbiy
dying IN this parton the world, and with Its demise
last night at the gided bandDoc OF Jubilee Fisk,
Jr., In Twentysfourth street-its last stronghold
within the sacred precincts OF the United States
II ceases for lew short months at least, and per-
haps longer, TO have local habitatiOn any where
this side or the tarbulent Atlantic, For many
months II managed to retain its hold upon the pub
lie with tenacity that would have reflected
infinite credit even upon the legitimate drama,
and 1t furthermore gave evidence or strong
vitality. until 1t was finally left without Q
plank to stand upon and was eventually denied by
nckle public the crumbs OF patronage necessary for
Its support II did not, however, receive It's quistus
suddenly, but, like the uncertain chickering's Of q
candle that has burned down to the socket it re-
taned some OF Its former brilliancy up to the very
last moment, and expired with many bright but
nIul spasm which made its death throes almost as
enjoyable and refreshing the naugural notes
OF iIs drol and delicious nonsense that first greeted
American ears. Last night it went out in perfect
luded TO- with "La Perch0e" for Its winding sheet,
Niles. lrma and Descauzas acting as palbearers
and Jubilee Fisk, Jr. as It's chief mOurner.
When opera 0ou0e was first introduced to our
citizens by that sly managerial fox, Bateman, they
inofensive satre, ana 30 long the novelty lasted
they were held captive by It's enchantment. They
found fashionable IDOL and 1t at one time even ap-
peared as though they could not possibly get enough
tired Of their new found pleasure, and sirhInS for
change. II not for something more substantial they
have at last cast away the enchanting baube winch
charmed them for so long tme and will have
nothing more to do with 1t, at least for some
time TO come Though at the outset it was relished
and liberaily patronlzed, 1t proved in tine end q
costly toy TO more than one OF our managers There
was about 1t q peculiar charm. freshness and q
and Il was this very novelty That alured our
managers to float beyond their depth on the ap-
coapsng OF the frai hadders Of public support LETT
them fOundering. II not actually engulfed. in ths
dire waves OF failure and adversely. Whether or
not any OF our managers will be venturesome
enough TO again revive this "willo'- the -wsp'--
opera booGe-next season, Is at present matter Of
Tammany Hall, the great wtgwam where the
grand sachems Of "the great unwashed unterrifed"
tive council but more recently the abode Of the
short skrted ballet, daring aerial gymnasts and the
oeacned % on o. te oofesq1e M last night sue
to the warm weather-and closed its massive doors
against the appreciatve public for the rest OF the
August, when It again opens with new lease OF life,
which doubtless will carry It safely through the
already being made on a grand scale for It's |
opening, and from what we have been |
this estaDlishment it promises to eclipse
in every particular the season which has lust Ter.
minated The theatre proper as heretofore, win be
devoted to burlesque, pantOmime, gymnastic ana |
ballet displays, while the smaller rooms and halls
in the building will be set aside for various
views, 10 In the meanwhile the reconstructed wig.
wan vii! bs thoroughly renovated and internally |
The beached burlesquers-known as the Elise Holt
tr0upe-gave their last performance last night the
hence per Steamer to WSeTe
they are under engagement to appear at one
OF the San francesca theatres In all the
glory OF pink nesbings. gold fringe and gold
halr. Leaving the Pacific slope, tue buresq1ers |
Will again head for New York. travelling overland,
Brother Brlgham's "Saints" with some OF their de-
hghtful performances The exact number OF bur- |
the modern zion" is not definitely known. They |
very nnOcenJly declare that that particular portion
Of their programme all depends upon the pleasure |
somewhere in their rambles that Brother Brigham |
didn't take as kindly as was expected 10 the drama
signor Btz, the father Of wizards, sailed for
Europe yesterday Tor the purpose OF visiting his
daughter who Is no less parsonage than the popu-
lar prima donna Mrs. Jenny Van Zandt. Signor
Bltz returns to this country early In September,
tends giving season OF those sleght-ofhand enter
tainments with which he delighted our citizens In
msr 'Wsst nate in This connection that his is tbe
paid to the land OF his birth INF .seveu years
the western part OF the State and through Pennsyl-
vania, giving burlesques on Cinderella" "Grand
Prestidigitatoriai Nicke, who has been delghting
the denizens OF the Bowery, goes to the BuiiaO |
Academy Of Music for six nights, commencing on
the 26th inst.
The season at Tony PASTORS closes next Satur-
day night on which occasion Tony Will have ben
once more for the OCCASION and host OF other vol
unteers have offered their services so that pros
porous season Is likely TO have lively ending.
Mrs. John Wood IL is stated, designs to have three
distinct companies, for as many classes or entertain
ment, at the st. James theatre, London. Among
already
Mr.. A. w. Young, Mr.. Castor Murray, Miss Sallie
Turner, Miss Marion Lattern, Mr.. Granger and Mr.
j. G. Shore
MISS Bateman has drawn another prize, in the
shape Of play Of remarkable merit and interest," by
Mr. Tom Taylor. 1t Is entitled "Mary Warner" and
its heroine, at the Haymarket theatre.
Billy Florence and his amiable spouse have reached
Rotterdam. he has secured three new pieces Just
ftted W their peculiar style, and has refused en-
gagement In London. They will reach New York
about the middle OF August.
Tne London Lord Chamberlain's latest instance
OF brilliant consistency Is this: He has refused the
manager OF st. James the right TO play Lies vieux
Garcons," one OF the most reputable and elegant OF
French pieces. The Paris papers cannot UNDER
sta nd this Introduction when they remember Schnei
ders cascades and furious success last year In the
"Belle Helene" and ''The Duchess"
Lyric art promises TO prosper IN Egypt The engage
ments concluded Tor the Italian theatre at Cairo
secured Mile. Lucca as prima donna (under con-
dtions that she can arrange with the St. Petersburg
operal, Naudn as tenor, Mile. Vital, the baritone
Bocconi. and the well known Professor Muzio.
rs conductor About the 18th October the opening
should take place.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT
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