The New York herald., 1869-06-13
a III u s E NJ E N T s.

AMUSE EMENTS.
SrEtNwAY HALL-THE SEYMOUR MEMoRIAI.-The
memorial matinee and evening concert given at
Seinway Han yesterday for the benefit OF the widow
and child Of the late Charles c. B. Seymour were as
successful, both artisticay and pecunlary, as the
most devoted friend OF the lamented critic could
desire. Crowded houses on both occasions well
coined the most brilliant assemblage of musical
talent that has perhaps ever cOngregated IN this
city. There were bus two disappontments-Mr
States and Ole Bull Nine. Testa and Miss Kellogg
were the stars OF the matinee the former by her
exquisite rendering OF the SdtltdrtS from Rossnis
mass anu the latter by her brdike Interpretation OF
the grand scena and rondo finale from "Sonnam
bula." Nine. Rosa, Nine. Rose Bell and Mrs. Sc
gum the features Of the evening performance.
A dozen gentlemen OF the most eminent ability
assisted at both performances. Nine. Bell sang the
celebrated polonase from "Mignon" Nine. Rosa
Clarlbel's songs 1t was In all, touching and weL
deserved tribute to one OF the kndest, most honor
abe and high minded gentlemen who ever graced
the journalistic profession IN the metropolis
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-One fact worthy
Of note which is a trait mertorious in observing
the characteristics Of the Brooklyn people, lies
the certainty that they can discern between good
and Indifferent influences that exercise the veal OF
their city; that they are susceptible to the good
which the Introduction Of conservatory Of the
legitimate drama in their midst has wrought upon
the community; that the experience, energy and
artistic skill Of Mrs. F. B. Conway, the lessee Of the
Park theatre brought to bear upon the Inauguration
OF her successful theatrical in their city, where
she established the present favorte place OF amuse
ment, has steadily won for her hosts OF patrons
and that the latter have grown to regard the fair
lessee Mrs. Conway, whose name mas long since be-
come household word in the domestic circles OF
the City of Churches-in short as friend as one TO
their presence. Last evening was proof positive
OF the truth OF this assertion. the occasion being
Academy OF Music from the ladies OF Brook
| lyn. This commendabe recognltion OF the
services OF Mrs. Conway on the part OF her lady ad-
mers whose name Is Legion, was as truly grateful to
tne beneficiary as i was pleasing TO the participants,
who were thus enabled TO testify their appreciation
OF the fair artist "A Brilliant Comedy" was an
nounced on bills for the entertainment, and Its
.'LondOn Assurance which was given, is too
familiar IN the plot TO need recaptuaton here but
rectness Of its delinaton on the boards OF the
Brooklyn Academy. Mrs. d. r. Bowers sustained
ner which elected well deserved applause
while the fair beneficiary, as Lady Gay
spanSer, maintained ner claims throughout
expression 10 In the rounds Of appreciation which
greeted her appearance on the stage. Mr.; T. b.
Conway was never more at home than In his imper-
sOnation OF the somewhat arduous r0Le OF Sir Har-
court Courtley. John Brougham, who appeared as
Dazzle. was duly appreciated as ever. The FESTIVE
Charles Courtiey or J. G. McColum was worthy OF
that actor. MIR. Chippendale as Max Harkaway, W.
Harris as Coo, Mrs. T. :. Cline as Pert, E. Lamb as
Mark Meddle and the remainder of the company
all acquitted themselves IN an acceptable manner
and formed strong support rhe house was
crowded Ia every part and the benefit was success
III complimentary, artistic and pecunarv point OF
! view.
| Concerning t.c Past ORA matic season.
The regular musical and theatrical season which
has Just terminated IN this city has been remark
able one in the extreme. IL has been season OF
some few really brilliant successes, but at the
ulne II has 10 a certain extent been failure both
dramatically and pecunariy. Never before perhaps
| IN the annals OF the metropolitan stage have we
| been youchsafed q season OF music and the drama
Of which so much was expected and so little ac-
;ualIy realized. II was inaugurated with grand
| nouri-h OF managerial trumpets, under the
most nattering auspices and with many en-
couragng promises Of success; but venture TO
sert that New YORK never before enjoyed dramatic
! season which so completely failed TO meet the eX-
peCtatioDs entertained OF II by Old paygoers as the
one Just brought TO a close. IL opened abruptly and
with briliancy which threatened to eclipse every.
thing IN the same line that had delighted US In years
gone by. IT. close has been Just as sudden "a was
it, opening, but Its brllliancy did not last The
lights went out without warning flicker, and left
quite a number Of our managers overwhelmed by
the darkness Of disaster, II not OF despair, theii
minds a prey to the nckieness Of public taste and
appreciation, their once plethoric purses nearly
empty, and their own red fire lighting up the delu
siye picture OF the tnseled Heaven OF Delights
| IN the back ground, and shedding ray OF false
glory the debris Of their wrecked hopes and shat
| tered fortunes.
| Snch OF our managers as now find themselves
| placed In this unpleasant dilemma have nobody u
thank for II but themselves. The public have Away.
shown n Willingness to patroDize and support boti
the opera and the drama SO long as either were
worthy Of support or encouragement; but so soor
az u became apparent that our amusement caereri
were not fulfilling the promises tney had made ant
were only acting under false pretences, that sam,
goOdnatured public at once refused 10 longer couu
. tenance the systematic humbuggfng TO which io
T years " had been subjected. and without mors
ado u has abandoned its friends OF the "sOck and
! bu-klni 70 the fan they 80 richly deserved. True
some few OF our theatres have gone through tns
entire season with nylng coiors; but the majority o.
them were either forced to CLOSE shopii long before
the specified time, or else have continued up TO IN,
present day 10 sturiiy battle against the storms o
adVersty and misfortune. In tue vain hope that hs
bright sunshine OF success would once again ilumn,
their depleted Golfers It's lfe-savlng rays. Al
i fourteen ont Of the nineteen places OF Legitimate
amusement in this city the regular dramatic seasoI
has been brought TO close and, In some few IN
stances gwen over 20 the tender mercies Of tneran
showA wandering fui1sfte5 and companies o
stfnllinp PLAYERS. some OF these gorgeous temples
csted TO the worship Of Monus ana Mel DouIene
VIII keep their massive doors barred against the un
appteciatvc aud thankess public until the return o
cold weather. wnile Others or them Will Indulge "
the "open aud shutr game during the summer sol
has at lasi wheeled into line aud IL at the preseu
moment amnscmentless Judging rom present IN
dicatiOns II more than probable that IN addition
to the four 1--we theatres that VIII remain opei
. during the summer that we shall be favored SENT
occasionally at many Of the other theatres VIII
spasmodic performances, all or which Will, doubt
lcss. prove more or less interesting and enJoyabie
The past season, aside from Its shortcomings an'
drawbacks has taught our theatrical manager
, many wholesome ana useful lessons which the!
will do well TO profit by II has taught them tha
&c made to draw unless backed up with acknow
Iedged talent anu ABILITY; ana we may heIS he keT