The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-18
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.

The few theatres which remain omen and brave
the wrath OF the clerk of the weather who seems 20
nave all his fires lighted at once, have hard struQ.
gle OF II, and empty benches are more the rule than
the exception Alluring announcements of various
and unheard OF plans OF raising the wind" ana
dspeling the heat not able to induce the public
to venture near the glare of the footghts In this
unequal fight
Wallacks under the able management OF TheO-
dore Moss, is making the best show. The engage
ment of the clever representative OF comic Father.
land, Joe Emmett, mas proved happy one, and de-
spite the weather last weeks houses were far above
the average OF summer audiences in numbers. Tho
play OF "Fritz," weak as il may be in dramatic
merit Is probably the only kind OF piece suited for
the purpose Of displaying the peculiarities OF such
a comedian as Emmett. The stage Dutchman must
monopolize all the iCterest or lie sinks to a nero
nonenity Or what Is worse, an intrusion. This was
plainly shown in "Men and Acres.r
Madame Lanner's viennose ballet troupe has been
well received at the Grand opera House. The fair
manageress IS an admirable dorseuse, and few OF
the principals assisting her are far superior 10 "
pirouetters OF the "Tweive Temptations" Tile
ballet in general is OF very high order of talent.
Miss Lima Edwin, with an admirable company, il
fighting 1t ont on her own particular line at Hooey's.
in the City OF Churches. The troupe comprises
Of the best artists from the metropolitan stage.
This weeks programmes consist Of ''Tmc Tries ALL"
sBack Eyed Susan" sThe Spitire." 'Sonnambua"
and 'Po0r PucodIy.r Az may be supposed from
the caibre OF the company, each performance Is all
mlrable
have received hearty greeting at the San Francisco
Minstrel Hail. The bill for this week closes with q
traves,ie On sLucreIia Borgia.r
The French wrestlers ana the Mariinetti troupe
commence tonight their last week at Woods Mu-
scum. Little Nell Is still the attraction there
Kelly & Icons Ministries play this week at the
| Park theatre, Brooklyn.
variety troupe, with an endless repertoire, Ii
| Burle ;ques, singing, dancing and Ethiopian com.
edy still rule the boards at the Comtque MatlnAea
| "Wednesday and saturday. the company at this
house OF the best in its line ever brought
| on the metropolitan boards
or all the summer resorts situated within the city,
where one can pass q few hours Of real, unaOyed
enjoyment. the best, beyond doubt is Terrace Gar
den. Since Bernet took 1t IN hand the garden has
| undergone many radical changes, aud stands now
without q rival. Mollenhauer's fine Orchestr. and
| the Pauline Canissa opera troupe are the main
Theodore Thomas contemplates an extended tour
with his magnificent array OF instrumentalists
| through the provinces IN the fall.
Tho queen of the concert rOOm Madame Anna
Bishop with well selected company, starts Oh the
| 18th inst on Canadian tour.
Madame Corinne D'Estalng will be one OF tho
| features Of the lecture room next fall.
on d1 Fechter will change the name Of Selwyn's
! Boston, TO the Pantheon-prObably delicate COM
| pliment to the gods.
| NiD.o's opens on August 10. entirely rentted re-
piece is yes matter Of Uncertainty. as Boacicauis
| and certain California writer have both disap-
! pointed Tie arrangement. Lotl and the 'Back
| Crooks will be the Opening features an September
Jefferson's "Trip Van Wmklc is expected to have
| an immense run at Booths, but four months are q
| little too much.
DAILY Is preparing for vigorous campaign at tho
| Filth avenue. No other changes from our last
! announced at this theatre.
| Mrs. Oates and Fox are the features at the
| olympic.
| Brignoi is winning untold laure's in bis tour
| through Canada and New England. The local press
everywhere speak in the highest terms OF his won
derfu vocal powers and the artistic finish which he
| communicates to everything he sings.