The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-23
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

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The sudden rise In the thermometer last week
brought down the receipts OF the various theatres In
this city to a very low dgure. During the first two
n!ghts-Monday and Tuesday--the attendance was
quite large but with the intense heat OF the succeed.
ing nights there came most decided falling of,
and for the rest OF the week the array Of empty
benches at the different histri0nio places of public
resort were more numerous than was the display of
either beauty or fashion. After shower comes the
sunshine and after a famine comes feast. Should
the weather this week prove more moderate and en-
durable than 1t has been for the past I've days it Ia
more than probable that the lovers Of the drama,
after their involuntary confinement will turn out In
goody numbers, and that all OF theatres, for the
next SIX nights as least, will be exceedingly well
patronuzed The programmes OF last week at most
OF the places OF amusement are announced for repe-
tition, the only changes being at WalIack's, where
Mr. John E. Owens appears IN two Of his popular
Characters ''solon Single" and Joshua Butterfly, In
"The vtctins;'' at the Grand Opera House, where
Miss Lucille Western maintains the leading charac-
ter In the "Sea Of Ics;" at the Bowery, where Nile
Marietta Ravel personates the Dumb Girl of Portic
IN the drama OF "Massanie0," and at the waveriey,
which establishment reopens for the season this eve
ning. with strong company, as q varieties theatre
At Booths theatre Mr.. Joseph Jefferson this
inlmltable impersonatlon Of the saporiac "Trip
Van Winkle; but 80 far from the audience
becoming affected with drowslness by Mr. JEFF
nerson's portrayal OF the sleepy old hero Of the
Oatskills they alternate from smiles to tears and
from tears back to smiles again. through the sheer
force and power of Mr. Jeersons clever and artistic
acting. 1t Is only great actor rho can thus 10Y
with and excite and move his auditors and conse.
quently all those who fail to see Mr.. Jefferson as
Grip Van Wtnkler will miss great treat.
"Arrah ma pogue," at Nibo's. has reached the
fourth week OF its success, and vii. probably be
Withdrawn from the boards on next Saturday eve
mug TO make room Tor the new drama OF "Formosa, "
now being played IN London. Mr.. Dan Bryant, as
nonors with MIR. Domlnick Murray, who, as Michael
Feency. the informcr, mas undeniabiy stamped him.
Sell az one OF the best IRISH character actors OF The
At wa.iack's the heavy comedy of .seit" after
oi so.on shns,s and "the victims, VITA Mr. John
f. Owens sustaining the leading role In both pieces.
These plays at Waiacks w.li have the advantages
tlonaby prove trump cards for the management az
they are among Mr.. OWENS most popular specialties.
both OF these pieces ought to prove attractive enough
to crowd the house for many weeks to come.
play with Its excellent cast and superb scenery,
IS announced for repetition at the Fifth Avenue
theatre. Manager DAILY having successfully launched
his little gilded band.b0x OF theatre upon She
to "keep his weather eye OPEN" as the sailors say,
aud to to 1t that his pretty little craft is proper
so Justly merits. lie has already given us fore
taste OF his intentions and, The public being salts
fed have sustained him handsomely.
AT the Grand Opera House the spectacular drama
OF THE Sea of lce after weeks Of preparation, will
be brought out this evening with all the accessories
Of GOOD cast beautiful scenery, new costumes and
novel mechanical etfects, all OF which will doubtless
contribute to the success OF the piece aud enable
years since this drama was performed in this city,
ana its revival at the present day with Miss Lucille
western IN the dual character OF Marie de LaScOurs
and ogara, must prove strong attraction.
AT the olympic the last week but OF the mirth.
provoking pantonime o. "hiccorY Diceory Dock"
months before pantomime In any shape VIII, again
make It's appearance upon Broadway, the present
opportunity OF witnessing and enjoying IL should be
improved.
The success which has attended the legitimate at
the Theatre Comique warrants the management in
repeating the programme Of last week. Robert
sons beautiful three act comedy ensi.led 'sDayid
Garr!ek," with Mr. George Bonacc ia the title role.
and the charming afterpcce OF Catching q Cover.
nor" with Miss Lizzie Wtlmora as Katharine Kaper.
are the attractions.
undergone an entire change. Two good pieces Will
be presented this evenng-"Massanleo" and TON
Crlngles Log" In the drst mentioned Mile. Mar
retta Rave, the popular pantommist, Will person
ate the dumb gir OF ttci III which character she
will fight terrific broaosword combat with one
the Tammany, with its numerous reireshment
saloons Its grand theatre its curiOslties, and
Vulnerable side shows, is apparently more popular
under its present management than during the
pame5t days OF 1.-THE great unwashed unterrifed
democracy" 1.-THE queen OF Hearts, - the "Bleached
Blondes y 'the man fish," the trained cats and
BIRDS together with the Sylvester illusions and the
tumbling Laurs, are all announced for repetition
this week.
Tne dramase department Of Woods Museum will
remain closed during the present week 10 permit OF
the necessary renovation and repairs, preparatory
to opening for The regular fall and winter season.
The Museum proper, however, remains open to the
public, and viii be made d0uby attractive BY the
addition OF several new curOsties, not the least in
teresting OF which win be Chang the Chinese Giant
and his little wife, kin-fQo Admiral Fisk, Jr., q
diminutive dwarf from Naragansett, and "1yfnQ
gymnasL" all OF whom go on exhibition to-day.
Tony Pastor as usual, offers his myriad cOnstitu.
ents . very excellent and attractive programme.
A new pantomnne, eccentric Ethiopian sketches,
song dance and variety Of other inducements are
on the bills OF the opera House for the present
week.
The waverley theatre reopens this evening under
the management of Mr. Clinton Eddy az nrst class
varieties theatre. Mlnstreisy, buriesque and ballet
with Miss Annie Hindie tthe female Lingard) In o
number Of clever sketches.
The Central Park Garden, with Its cool and re-.
freshing bfeezes and Its enjoyable music has been
exceedingly well patronzed during the past week
nor IL Is probable that the attendance will diminish
until cold weather sets In.
Manager Hooley Is once more left in undisputed
possession OF the Geld OF minstreisy in Brooliyn
An enjoyable ola pr0dridd OF fun, music ami non.
sense ID offered for this evening.
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