The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-03
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.


The gloomy aspect Of managers which for the
past week two has clouded their flexible visages,
was partly dispelled by the gentle oreezes that
Gently babe visitors forth IRON water and refresh
ing draughts. The heat had apparently spent ITSELF
and on Friday night nearly all places OF amusement
had their wonted throng. Although several thea
tres have already closed Tor the season. few Will bar
their doors to the patriotic public tomorrow night
when 1t is anticipated not seat Will be lett unoccu-
pied in any hstronic temple M the city.
The testimonial benefit TO be rendered to Messrs.
Dan SymOns Sut. on aad Knapp, OF the Olympic
theatre, can hardly fail to be cordial en-
dOrsement Of merit Apart from the spen-
did programmes arranged Tor the OCCASION.
both morning and evening, the popularity OF
the first named gentleman would alone
warrant success Besides being first ass theatre
Cal manager, courteous and gentlemanly at that,
Mr.. Symons is very talented actor, and has already
figured prominently on the stage. Alter some four
years. retirement his active professional career
during which time Mr.. SymonS mas confined his
laDOrs to the business portion o theatrical manage
ment, he will appear tomorrow night as Achie
Talma Dufard Ii the humorous French comic drama
Of 1.-The First Night OF Ny Daughters Debut" He
VIII be supported by MISS Corneia Jefferson. After
which Master Harry jackson VIII recite ''Shamus
OBrien.n The indeiaIigapie G. l.. Fox, the friend
the comedletta Of the 'owIss swans" the part Of
Rosetta being performed by MIS- James A. Oates.
Harry Jackson VIII introduce his living photographs
in !'rhe Day Alter The Fair" The day programme
IS also highly interesting and altogether Mr.. Symons
and friends Will have reason 10 be pleased ut the
substantial manner III WHICH the memorable Fourth
viii be honOred at the olympic
The arrival OF the Vlenno.se Ballet Troupe ON
Thursday last per steamer Anenannia brings tempia-
ton No. Is, which puts the other twelve out OF
joint, and 80, after prosperous run, the Grand
Opera House Will shortly relieved OF its present
exhibition as the great ballet troupe is announced
to appear on the lit INST.
Marie Seebach, the kiaori Of Germany will
doubtless be the great histronic sensation OF the
coming season. Although Dut little known in
America, 1t appears that she has equals on the
stage, judging at least from the c0plOus extracts
from the leading German papers. She is one Of
those great tragic lights gifted by nature, and,
although perhaps educated TO the highest standard
Of excellence, her early taste Tor the boards was
somewhat remarkable. SecDacn was born In Riga
In 1880. She fist appeared a. the Lubbock theatre
in 1850, and subsequently at Dantzc and
Casse Two years later she commenced PLAYING
leading characters Her FIRST substantial triumph
was al Munich, Is "a, where, having been induced
to compete III grand test performance, she amazed
the judges by her brllia mt Interpretation Of Margue
rite, in "Faust,n and v,ctorioosy carried on tho
nonors. Her genius was esiaosned, and be-
fore long she was universally acknowledged DIS the
greatest living German acres. sac became reader
10 King OF Hanover. Whi.e at IN Courts Of st.
sne was e recipient OF cosby souvenirs ia apprecl-
alton OF her merits. Pressing invitations were IS
sued TO the great arist TO PERFORM IN Paris bus her
numerous engagements throughout Germany COM
PEELED ner 10 decline the heavy indu celent5 Onered
ner visit thai CITY, Mr. }. GrAu IN securing the
services vi the celebrated ttay .ieisne Tor an ex-
tended American toar, mas neglected. one i'm
pOrIdnL feature the eusase cement II spield.d
cOmpany, among which IS lille Veaela SHINING
light Vi the German stage. IL may 10 remembered
TIT Mic. vesCvaii, not unknown III theatrical cir
in this city, HAD been N nesolat.on wltn Nile
Veneta for the purpose or Introducing 10 Amer
mai nnaly conclu1ed MS engagement. with this iady
Vestvan offered Il large sum 10 e.ease tie contract.
Determined, however, tnat tile company should be
as strong US poss De Grau declined al Inducements.
Venesa VIII PROBABLY appear one OF The Seebach
'sor nights' aud will subsequently, perform IA con-
junction. Grau uaqaestloD .Dly looks fofwl.d to
another triumph like thai which is M. hGa MIS- pre-
vious engagements anu ftuIn al. appearances his
hopes VIII be realized. lMne. SeepGcl appears at
the Frenca theatre IN september nex.
Acrobatic suicides are beginning to arouse
public attention. Tie Grntn Is tn audiences would
prefer to be spared tle pan OF witnessing any per-
Aud while 1t Is perfectly pain tlat such business
affords no qualification whatever people are still
plagued by performances enAreiy oreiyn to the OBJ
JecG for which people go to places OF amusement.
sooner I,e@islatures nut q stop to il the better
With the exception OF her MajesJy's new theatre
there are thlrty-seven theatres In London, whose
united audItor;ums VIII contain II 20 persons.
The patent Tor new lyrical theatre, to be built In
Duplin mas been granted local Journal states that
this has been long and anXIousy wished Tor by the
Citizens.
sims Reeves and Jules StOckhausen are to give
concert IN London next month"; at which the Whole
OF Schubert's twenty songs, entitled 'Die Sch0Ie
Mullerinn Will be introduced. SINS WILL Of course,
be on hand barring '.indlsposiMon.r
The French wresters, the man with the iron jaw
and the female Samson will MAKE their appear
ance tomorrow at Woods Special rules are laid
down Tor the wrestlers, and tler style Is said to be
totally different to any hitherto IN the country.
D'lLiie lifts heavy weights with his teeth, While
par.ner Oi Samson NE. Uo!vnc ,i..enus eAlipis-
s .iie VIA. pionoei "ouPo " eA'iee VII ous