The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-11

Eleven matinee performances are announced for
to-day in this city. Quite enough In the way Of
theatrical amusement, one would suppose, for one
short afternoon. In 90 small Q village. There Is
almost everything In the way OF dramatic novelty
for fastd play goers to choose FROM yet such
as may find 1t impossible to suit their peculiar taste
In the selection Of programme In the afternoon
will be afforded another opportunity In the evening,
when the extra inducements OF mnstrelsy ana
grand English opera will be offered them. Should
the weather prove propitous each OF the theatres
will doubtless be largely attended, and as each sepa.
rate one OF these establishments parades good bill
Of novel attractions the afternoon promises to be
one Of rare dramatic enjoyment. The following are
the matinees announced for to-day:-"Rip Van
Winkle," at Booths; "Solon Single" and 1.-THE Live
Indian" at Wallack's "Formosa,n at Nblo's
Dreams" at the Fifth Avenue; "Unce Toms
Cabin" at the Olympic 1.-THE Sea OF Ice,n at the
Grand Opera House; "The Pearl OF Savoy.u at
Woods Museum; BLOW for Blow" at the Comque;
"Queen OF Hearts," at the rammany; varieties,
OF the Maverley; and grand varieties entertain.
Tne matinee At waIlacks theatre to-day viii be
Joseph G. Hanley. John E. Owens In 1.-THE Live In.
dian" and Scion shlnge, the Zaylstowski sisters In
In ana Out OF Place, and Mr.. J, Levy, the cornet
Exactly four years ago to-day Nine. Parepa Rosa
made her FIRST debu. in America-an auspicious an.
d.
Manager Tayeure has taken six months lease
OF the Theatre Francas, in which he contemplates
giving season OF legitimate drama, commencing in
November. He received from London ON Monday
last all the scenery and machinery OF q new sensa
tonai play the Joint production OF Messrs. Henry
Ills opening sensation.
musical novelty 10 announced to appear at Stein.
way Hall on the nth inst, under the name OF the
"franKo Family" consisting of nve children from
seven 10 fourteen years OF age three girls and two
boys, Americans by birth, who are said TO be phe.
nonena ON both the violin and plano.
Romeo Leinn2weln Will irradiate the countc.
comical buresques on FRA Diavoior and aladdin y
MIS-. ". r. Bowers appears IN her popular sensa-
uonai comedy OF "Snare' next week At the VAN ut
| street theatre, Philadelphia.
g. H. Maxwell at present business manager at the
| Maverley theatre, has been engaged BY Manager
Mnes o. tne National theatre, Cincinnati, as one Of
MS leading stock actors.
| The European Circus, az the immense Skating
| kink 10 newark on Wednesday and Thursday even.
ings could hardly accommodate the crowds desIrous
VI ADMISSION. They are to appear in BROOKLYN Ali
next week ON Fulton avenue in large vacant piece
oI ground near the City Hail. which they have gone
70 great expense TO illuminate with NUN beress gas
jets, surrounding the place entirely In o halo Of
| ON Monday last Mne. Morlacchi was the REGIMENT
OF most enthusiastic benefit at the Boston theatre
sne was presented during the performance with a
cosby Rod medal bearing the inscription "Prese
| ed 10 the peerless MorIacch.p The medal was
Attacbeu large eagle OF gold by q massive cham
| Lafayette Harrison, whose name has been 40 Ion q
| and favorably known In musical circles 90 manages
OF opera, concers and oratorio will have A grand
| beEeht concer, on Tuesday next at Sie,nwav uaII
The long and arduous services Of Mr. Harrison in rho
caase oi music shouid insure large attendance,