The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

Miss Hmma Grattan, formerly o member Of the
blonde brigade at Niblos, who was supposed to be
on her way to California, for the delectable purpose
of arranging certain little matrimonial and profes.
sionai affairs, has suddenly turned up In the Hub,
where she is the reigning star OF burlesque at the
olympic theatre.
Niagara has another BIondin sensation. Professor
jenkins, the Canadian tght-rope performer pro-
poses imperilinR his life tomorrow by attempting
the hazardous feat Of crossing over the Falls on
single two inch rope mounted upon o velocipede.
The rope is 1850 feet long, and is stretched from the
grounds Of the Mount Eagle House, below the sus-
pension bridge, to point directly opposite on the
Canadian side Of the river. Professor Jenkins Will
continue TO amuse himself and others In this fool
hardy manner for several weeks to come.
The W0rrell sisters-SOphe, Jennie and Irene (the
latter having recently rejolned the trOupe) have
the exception OF two or three weeks. They com.
menced four nights engagement at Troy last night
ana WIN subsequently appear at Newark Brooklyn
ana trenton. Their Western tour opens at Pitts
burg, on the 9th OF September.
spain IN 1857 contained 33s theatres, with seats
Tor 1872 $40 persons In that year the performances
were, opera, 500; drama, 8,094 and zdrzueld Oper-
attic COMEDY. 3303; besides which there existed
l0i dramatic clubs, los dancing clubs and 942 other
organizations Tor various amusements. The number
OF ''bul rings" was co. containing seats for $685. 90
persons and In which 49s performances were
gwen during the year. Eight crcuses gave $40 per-
formances. fiftytwo cockpits gave 903 exhibitions
besides which there were 5ol bah Matches If any
other country III the world can show better record
than Spa In the amusement line, we should like to
hear OF it.
pretty incident occurred the other evening at the
Central PARK Garden which Is worth recording. An
observed through the crowd and walking up TO Mr..
Theodore Thomas, with polite bow and his hand
some face wreathed with smiles presented that gen.
ueman with a very elegant bouquet. The audience
applauded the little fellow Justify, and he retired
from this, SINS first appearance on any stage" with
as much grace ana sang JrOid as though he were
an s'OlQ StdyerU HIS name Is Master Harry Watson
The Olympic theatre and pantomime are now re-
garded in theatrical circles as synonymous terms
Certainly no other theatre IN this city boast Of
such glorious pantomimic record. The famed
"Humpty Dumpty" was performed 1873 consecutive
times, and "Hiccory Diccory Dock,n which win be
withdrawn on Saturday evening, the 4th OF Septem-
Der, Will then have reached It's one hundred and
eighteenth representation. Botn OF these, added to-
gether gives MIR. George L. Fox the unprecedented
career or COL consecutive panlomimic representa-.
tons IN his great role Of Clown. The management
o. the Olympic theatre are maSlng active prepare,
drama Will be produced Immediately alter the with.
drawa OF the pantomime OF "Hiccory Diccory'' from
the boards. The drama win be produced in quite
new and acceptable shape, having been rewritten,
revised and remodeed. 1t will have the benefits Of
new scenery ana strong cast, including Mrs. G: G.
Howard. the original Iopsy,. MISS Ida Vernon, Mrs.
Kinds, George l.. Fox, and Messrs. Mortimer Stud.
ley and Becks.
nam closed during the present week TO permit OF
the necessary alterations and repairs preparatory to
opening for the fall and winter The museum
usual ana Will be made doubly attractive by the ad-
dltion Of such curiosites as Chang. Chow-Gow, the
Chinese giant his little wife, Kin-Foo, and Admiral
Fisk, Jr., the Narragansett dwarf; besides which
"nying gymnast" viii imperi hts life to amuse the
visitors to this popular institution. During the re-
cess the theatre VIII be thoroughly renovated and
redecOrated, and Will reopen for the regular season
Monday the 30h INST, when the Zavistowski SIS
tiers, Christine, Emeline and Allce-a trio OF very
pretty and talented young ladies-wlIl appear In q
new burlesque entitled "Mansanielo" and the CO.
medietta OF the "Water Nympns." Both pieces will
introduce songs, dances, pantommtc action and
brilliant dialogue and Will form the afternoon at
traction. In the evening the Ranu Sisters, DIVA
and Rosa-tw0 clever actresses from California
will make their first appearance In this city In the
Manager Wood, during the season, proposes to
play number Of brilliant ''star" engagements at
tins house, the interstices between which VIII be
filled up with comedies and novel sensational plays
by the regular stock company. number of new
and unique curiosites viii be added to the various
collections IN the museum department., which Will
otherwise be made attractive and interesting to ia
miles and students. The stock company ut this
establishment for the ensuing season comprises the
names OF 9. W; Barry, stage Manager; J. +. Ward
7. w. keene, Frank Evans, f. 4. Rooney, II. NJ
Morton, Messrs. De Bony, Archer, Marden ant
complement OF auxiliary ladies and gentlemen.