The New York herald., 1870-06-20
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.

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The dog days are not calculated to arouse the
spirits OF the managerial world; for 1t requires COM
siderable fortitude 10 SIT In theatre with gas
burning on every side and tine thermometer among
the ninetes. In the unequal contest between Sirius
and rhalia the latter generally gets the worse and
empty benches and depleted treasury greet the un-
fortunate manager every evening. But there are
exceptions to every general rule, and such Is the case
In this instance.
The clever and popular John Brougham still con-
tinues his sensational drama Of tine "Red Light at
Waacks. Manager Moss has spared no pains IN
placing this piece the boards In the most completes
and satisfactory manner The success which 1t has
gained In other cities IL emphatically endorsed In
this metropolis.
Rarely has manager been so uniformly successml
during an entire season, and been 80 persistent In
keeping his theatre up The highest standard OF arp,
as has been the with Mr.. DAILY, OF the Fifth
Avenue. Still more rarely has a manager been
known to reserve for the end OF his season his
strongest card, and when other establishments have
either closed or entered upon summer season. Mr..
DAILY brings out the most successful drama In his
repertoire to close his regular season. "Fernande"
Is running, In spite Of the weather, to very good
houses and bids fair to occupy the boards for tho
greater part OF the No wonder too, for the
cast the strongest that could be got together In
this city.
The clever Mrs. James A. oates brings out the very
best burlesque in her repertoire 'The Field OF the
Cloth Of Gold, tonight at the Olympic. In this bur-
lesque she and her unrivalled company made their
greatest success in provincial towns and as the Vi
vaciOus Earl Darnley she is inimitable. Many singd-
lar and interesting effects Will be introduced In the
fair scene.
The exciting and romantic play Of "The Hugue-
notn which has been placed the stage at Booths
in the most superb STYLE Is the attraction at that
theatre.
There are two interesting events at Niblo's this
week. On Wednesday evening Mr.. j. A. Zmmer-
man. the treasurer, who has been long and favora-
bly, known to the patrons Of this establishment,
takes benefit. The bill is an immense one. Edwin
Adams and Miss Carson play in "The Marble Heart"
Henri DraytOn sings one Of his best songs, ana
the drama OF 'Katy OShie" will be presented. On
Friday evening the descrvedy popular stage man.
ager VncenD has benefit, the first in eight years,
on which occasion he will make his first and only
appearance as an actor. Among the volunteers at
this benefit are Lenlngwell, WacOt, Rankin, Fanny
Herring and Marion Taylor, and the bill will COM
prise drama, comedy, farce, singing and dancing.
| The theatre closed on Saturday night its regular
season. and will be opened for the fall season about
the middle Of August with new play by Boucicault.
The "Black Crookn will be revived after short
| season OF Lo.ta.
| The Martinetti troupe enter upon their third
| week at woods Museum and the management has
| secured new sensation in the person of Little
| Nell, the California Diamond" actress OF The
| Lota order.
At length there are prospects Of the close OF the
| career OF the 'Twelve Temptations at the Grand
| Opera House. new feature is promised by the
management consisting of Nine. Lanners Vlennese
| ballet troupe which will shortly appear.
Tbar ont nf ha
| the heat announce an immense bill this week. The
| pantomlme OF "Hunkey Doree," grand ballet. and
choice titbits of minstrelsy Of its salient
| features
| Z. L. Davenport's Hamlet will be the feature at
Mrs. Conway's Park theatre, Brooklyn, this week.
| Mr.. Fl. Grau announces summer season Of opera
| bouGe at Terrace Garden commencing on Wednes-
| day. The charming young prtmd donna Pauline
| Canissa wnl be the principal feature
| Manager Freligh has secured Miss Fanny Herring
and Mr studley stars at the Bowery this week.
| The bill commences with the sensational drama,
| "Cadet LIE Perle"
Tony Pastor has thirteen new stars this week, O
musical burlesque and new drama He announces
the gratifying fact that he has secured at vast
expense, all the summer breezes that can be found
| In the city.
Kelly / Leon'sMinstrels have new and attractive
| bill this week.
The ever popular maestro. Theodore Thomas, still
continues his Central Park Garden concerts AS
summer resort this garden has equal IN the city.
The second concert OF the Grand Juvenile Beetno-
ven festival VIII be given this evening at Steinway
| Hail.
Mr.. George W. Hows, one of our most popular lee
turers. Will repeat "Peter's Ambition this evening
for the benefit OF Christ church, Rye, in the Sunday
| school rooms OF the church.
Miss Adelaide Philips the representative con-
tralto OF America, has created immense furOr in
California. The San Francisco press speak OF her In
the most atering terms, and crowded houses attest
the popularity which she has gained there.
The Berge Choral Union give the last concert Of
the season at Association Hall on Tuesday. The
programme comprises Pregltteya, by Marchettf;
"Ardu Watz;o tenor solo, trio, ''Llft Thine Eyes,n
from 'Eljah;" duet, IRON "Marino Faliero;" over
ture, ''Gazza Lallra;" Gypsy chorus. from "Pre.
cosa," and n,dle, from "Nalveo" Dr. william
Berge Will preside at the organ.
Professor Christian Berge, director of the Flushing
Conservatory OF Music Will give concert on THURS
day in Flushing Town Hall. lie will be assisted by
his pupils and Nine. Salvotti and Mr.. @. J. Werneke.
Miss Fanny Stocqueler has retired from the stage
in consequence OF her entering on new roe under
| matrimonial management. The young lady is about
| becoming the wife Of very wealthy Russian mer.
| chant Of this city, New Orleans and Galveston.