The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-21
A N u s E ID E N rs.

ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-The programme for the
''Grand Benefit Entertainment in aid OF the Patriot
Cubans," which was given at the Academy OF Music
yesterday evening" under the management OF Messrs.
Genese, Starr, Morrissey and Gerson, offered the
greatest possible variety OF attractions The first
part consisted OF the overture from civilian TELL"
by the orchestra; "Croyneville act vaudeville,
by Lambert Thlboust, with M. Genot as Oscar Le-
cordier, and Nine. v. Maurice as Louise. and the
dancing OF pas de fascination. by Mile. DIAM and
sgnor Cellini and pas seui by La Petite Mathilde
Part second comprised piano solo from "Norma"
and violin solo from "Lucrezia Borga, "by Nile
Fll0men0; song "LO Schiay0," by Mile. Henri
quez de Leon; q new Cuban song composed ex-
pressy for the occasion. by Henry Tucker 1.-The
banner that Bears the Lone Star" and sung by Mr..
Arthur Matheson; piano solo; "Od Guard Polka'
and "Malakon;" national Cuban dance, arranged
and executed by Harry SandersOn, and grand ara
from Judith" by Mile. La Tuer Part third-Hun-
garian Polka, by Mile. Baretta; "Les Deux Ayen-
ges," musical b0un0nery by jacques Onenbach,
interpreted" by Messrs. B0urgon and Francis (but
aCcO1flpa geneat dOrchestra); pas de bouquet
Mule pa and Sgno Cen S
English) by Nine. La Tuer " as the Goddess OF
Liberty assisted by chorus orchestra and the entire
company, with two hundred volunteers In null
uniform" (the two hundred volunteers OF
the programme having mysteriOusly dwindled 10
weny ana many .ae or gd aapcea by Miles,
Theresa Lapointe the Lucille Sisters and DIAM and
Baretta. Although tins patriotic Cuban entertain
of Marshal Barlow it passed or quite successfully,
amid enthusiastic shouts OF "Patrta Ltbertdd"
Musical and Theatrical Notes.
Professor Risleys "Japs" are making their paper
butterflies fly at the Cirque Napoleon. Paris.
Ben Baker Is spoken Of as stage manager at Woods
Museum for the coming season.
The Richmond va theatre is TO be SOLD at auction
in september next If not disposed OF at private sale
before that time.
MCKEE the prestidigitatoria Snowman OF Long
Branch, having been washed out of his pavilion
during the thunder storm OF Friday last will
henceforth give his sle2ht exhibitions in the
parors OF the principal hotels there
minstrel entertainment by company Of ambi-
tious amateurs who call themselves the melbourne
Combination Troupe" will be given at Union Hall,
Broadway, tomorrow evening.
Next week Is the last OF the grotesque Clodoche
troupe and "Snbad" at NIblo's; but after Sinbad''
comes "Arrah ma Pogue,n which drama is promised
us on q genuine scale Of 'rare magnincence." AS
the management this theatre Is famous for fulfill
ing its promises scarcely danger that the
public will be disappointed. The funny Clodoches,
| after seeding from NDl0's, go to Tammany, where
| they will be one Of the opening attractions.
| The high-kicking kIralfys, who are now nightly
deghting large audiences at the olympic with thelr
eight fantastic" man9uyres, wiz appear IA a new
sensational ballet advertisement at that establish
ment next Monday evening.
Rip Van WinKle-Jetferson has joined the loyal
stJersey Blues" Since the birth OF little rip he
| has purchased valuable piece OF property, Tor
500 00O Saddle river Bergen county, to which he
cOntemplates retiring at an early day. with the view
of teacning his young responsibility how to Sleep
the sensational drama OF Long Strke' VIII be
brough. out at Walacks on next t MONDAY evgning
and "Black-Eyed Susan" The Boston company
Will be strengthened by the addition OF Mr.: J. H.
Stoddart who will resume his great role OF Money
| penny. ana Mr.. William r. Floyd, who will sustain
the character or Johnny Reilly. This will be Mr..
Floyds first appearance In this city AFTER an absence
Burlesque in Boston has nearly reached the length
Of its tether and after short season calls for fresh
imported talent ~ to bolster 1t up MISS Alice Jun
ming and Miss Lngard, however, are gradually OBJ
tanning recognition LII more legitimate business that
calls for additional dressing and talent In about the
| same proportion More clothes and more acting Is
| the plantIve cry which comes to US from the Hub
| Miss LYDIA Thompson is slowly recovering from
| her recent severe indispositlon, and will probably
make her temperance at Niblo's next Monday even
ing IN the r0llickng ''Snbad," which roe for the
past four weeks has been so ably filled by Miss Eliza
Wethersby, one OF the most vivaciOus and talented
OF blonde buriesquers that up to the present time
| no mean ORDER good figure and a strong, swee.
| voice. Miss WethersDy would, with but very little
study, prove as valuable an acquisition to the e9ti-
mate drama she now Is to buresque.
The Princess Feilce Is the s06riQuet OF hideous
| female dwarf now being exhibited at the Cirque,
Paris. She has huge head, which might be on any
| old hags shoulders, which rolls about as though II
were stuck dolls body; for the entire being Is
smaller than many of the dolls which are displayed
In the shop windows The little creature stands about
eighteen inches hign and leers and goggles her eyes
and kisses her hand to The curious crowd alter the
| accepted manner Of dashing "gir Of the period"
The Theatre Comque, Boston, has been recently
purchased by newspaper man at the HUB, a party
by the name OF StetsOn who Is now rec0nstructine
1t throughout and proposes to open 1t with Mr. and
| Mrs. JinksLngard and Dickey as the principal
| features Extravagant rumOrs OF terms, &C., are
afoat; but these have now become so much the
| thing that incredulty has risen to be positive
virtue in critic Lngard Is however, 1t Is under
! stood, to continue his role OF manager.
The Viceroy OF Egypt, the evening before he left
Brussels, present at state performance In the
| Theatre Royal de la Monnae. When the Viceroy
entered the house the band played the Egyptian
national hymn and all the audience stood up TO re-
| ceive him. lie withdrew at the commencement OF
the third act, expressing his satisfaction with the
performance. Handsome presents were afterw ards
sent TO the principal artists OF the theatre, Nine.
Sasse, who filled the part OF Le0nore, receiving
| diamond parure OF the value Of $4,000.
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