The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-10
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

Matinees despite the sultrness of the atmosphere
still flourish in this perspiring wilderness Of brick
and mortar. Although not quite so 'thick leaves
In vallambrosa," nor even quite 80 numerous as
two months ago. they are nevertheless sufficient In
number variety and quality to satisfy the demands
OF our amusement loving citizens The following
matlnees are announced for this afternoon:-"Doran
and "Biack-Eyed Susan" at Walack's, 'sEnoch
Arden" at Booths "Oliver Twist'' at the Grand
Opera House, "Hiccory Diccory Fox" at the
olympic, 'The Wandering Jew at Woods Mu-
scum, "West Lynne, or the Sopement, at the Thea
tire Comique, Ethiopian sketches and minstrlesy at
Bryants. and minstrelsy and colored burlesque at
Hooley's Opera House, Brooklyn.
Miss Susan Cation is giving short season of Eng
lish opera boune at the Boston Museum. The critics
of the "Hubn praise Miss Cations singing and acting
in very Mandatory manner; but find considerable
fault, and very justly, too with her company. II
Miss Cation insists much longer In keeping such
deadweignts attached to her skirts she will before
long lose prestige in the musical world and the bril-
liancy Of her former lyrical achievements Will be
completely hidden by the duiness. and gloom OF her
present surroundings One prima donna never yet
constituted an entire opera company, and Miss Gal
ton would do well to follow the example OF Parepa-
Rosa and Miss Caroline Rchings and reOrganize her
company for the approaching season before is too
late
at Asneres are all in vain. she Is determined to
sing no more. Theresa aspres to histrionic fame.
Mr. Charles H. Morton, deserving actor and the
original ''Black Crooks at Nblo's, has been ten
dered complimentary benefit by the Caledonian
Club to come OFF at the Theatre Francois the l4th
inst. Several well known professional ladies and
gentlemen have volunteered their services, and Mr..
Morton himself will appear In q leading role upon
the occasion. 'Rob Roy" will be the principal fea-
Sacramento OF late has been suffering from
dearth Of theatrical sensations The cause OF this Is
said to be IN consequence Of the climate giving a
OF the capital OF the Golden State. Miss Char
Iotte Thompson, supported by a strong company,
commences an engagement In that city on next
Monday evening. when she Will endeavor TO enllven
the gloomy SacramentOese by treating them TO q
son OF the legitimate drama.
Miss Kate Reynolds last night persOnated the
Angel OF Midnight for the patient spnsters OF Wor-
cester. she was supported by an itinerant Boston
company and appeared during the piece In only
NJ Pasdeloup, before leaving for Germany, ac-
the Tss oSps Of s IA po
Bulwers novel OF ''Ihe Last Days OF Pompeii,n and
Will be entitled "Nyda" This will be the first re-
presentation given at tue Theatre Lyrque in sep
tember.
The difference between the sham applause of the
cdque,trs, now practlsed at so many OF leading
theatres and the genuine applause of an apprecia-
tive and delighted audience, Is nightly exemplihed
at Walack's, where the hearty plaudts of admiring
thousands rlDg out clear and unreserved with spon
taneity which truly refreshing Here the entire au-
dience joins in the manifestation of approval as a
slight reward to those upon the boards
who have amused and instructed them IN the play,
While at many other theatres the cidQueurs who are
congregated IN little groups at the back OF the house.
or are scattered here aud there throughout the au-
dience, always manage to mar the best points and
effects of the piece by appauding at the wrong Time
which generally so disgusts and annoys the liberal
patrons of the drama who happen to be In the house
az the time that they do not applaud at ALL This
manner oil trying TO force worthless plays upon the
public Is doing more injury to our managers than
they are willing TO acknowledge IL Is alike dis
gusting to the actor and the paying portion OF the
audience, and should be fr0wned down by all true
lovers OF dramatic art. Just long, however lt
is tolerated by an Intelligent public Just so long, and