The New York herald., 1870-03-06

as InuCn as TeIuSeU 10 peFIOru. Dut HtHo SApVStu-
laion overcame Their scruples and they agreed TO
the change but somewhat unwillingy. Monday
morning the last rehearsal took place, and IN the
evening the doors opened TO small preliminary
sale and the night sale was total disappointment.
Instead OF a fine house there were not even ex-
penses and during the second act II was almost de-
cded that II was hardly within human possibility 70
expect second performance OF ''Genevieve." ANA
yet tae
was strung to strain every nerve and sinew to keep
on for .Genevleve'' was winning card. Mrs.
Howard Paul herself proved great success as
Drogan, and throughout the cast was excellent
and in respects surpassed Thar OF the previous
Starr were seated despair that SO fair prospect
should be spoiled entirely. He announced rnat
un'ess his rent was PAID 70 the last cent the next
to be the last blow, for while It might be possible 10
find enough FOR the choruses 1t was out OF the ques
ticn to pay Grau LOO. The day following Byrne and
Starr were received by a deputatlon or cnoriste s.
VINO refused TO plav unless they were paid. orau
was there too and with his usual threats. The young
managers started ont; but rom one cause or an
other were unsuccessful IN their efforts.
TWELFTH AND LAST TEMPTATION
then came. IL was 10 appeal 10 FISK ana ask him
for help In tins dire pass. The hope was not en-
tirely supernuous, for 10Th the young men nad been
tru.te employees of FISK at different times. The
Prince OF Ere was iouni n his office and wa
much more ailab,e than usual IN his deneanor. He
listened so attentivey u tae PRAYER Of the mana
gers that there really seemed some nope at one
iiufe OF getting the desired sub 10Y. But the qles
ton was referred from the master FISK to the SER
want cole, who, after pumping all he could ac-
colde | not hing, and with this ali hope was gone.
When yyrne and Starr returned to the theatre
Grau had altered his nlnd, and said he would al
low he theatre o b, opened. But IS was COO laJe
aad the choristers were still as oostlnaLe as ever.
Thus the thing broke up when promises were latr
est and hopes most br liant,
THE DAY AFTER THE BATTLE.
The next day "wednesday the arclsts and chorus
met in council and proposed to go on ior ihen-
selves. Inls proposal was heartily seconded ~
Byrne, Starr and Orau, and "Genevieven dragged
On through the week.
THE BENEFIT BUSINESS.
S0lnn of the had pad entirely tn
the last day OF performance, and the managers were
IN deht only TO me cnouses ior an entire weex.
Byrne and starr proposed that tney should take
benefit, and from the proceeds pay oue-hall the
sums due, the remainder to he raid from the pro-
ceels OF performance III Brooklyn. Tue proposal
was UNANIMOUSLY accepted, and TO secure all the
managers proposed t1at Grau should take charge
OF the tickets and be responsible for the money re-
ceived. This Mr.. Grau Willingly undertook, ana the
young managers worked heart and soul to deiray
Lhe expenses Of advertising. printing. &C.. winch
near $500. For this only tllrty-nve dollars Of
the ticket money was toucnea. The day OF Lne Den-
efit came. Mr. Grau walked III as usual aDouJ three
O'Clock and demanded $3.50 Tor rent. just double the
sum usually paid Tor the house. He had in mis-
hands about $780, and tie promises Tor the evening
were very fine. ByIne and starr requested nun
TO walt till evening" for 1t was lnpossDle lor them
To pay IN advance. Grau ragged and sIormed, told
the actors he did not believe the benefit could
consent Tnis very naturally caused distrust among
the artlsts. At hall.past seven Grau convened al
on the stage and told them that though Byne and
starr had promised 10 pay the salaries before the
curtain went up he would take care tnat
not a cent went out OF the box once TIL
the performance was over. He added that ne did
tins on his responsibility. Inc cnoruses nur-
INJURED. Grau reloined that II he paid them before
the performance lacy might run away with the
money. This set Rome bowling, and such row ..s
occurred tnen The French theatre never heard be-
fore. All this time about $500 stood shverins
side the doors OF the French theatre and SLll they
camc The night was bitter cold and the people
without made about as mucn noise and were DIS
ana eight eer ed wsa
away to other places OF amusement, yet all
NAMED dark within and without. Now and tnen
mulled murnur OF excited voices would make It's
Way outside To the sidewalk and people would
wonder what was the matter.
Mr.. Grau at eight O'CLOCK precisely made up his
mind to light tine gas and open the DOORS and some
few benevolent persons walked III and took their
seats. Gradually the theatre Degan to loox respect
ABLY full. The orchestra reused TO perform before
their Cash was handed them. hey were paid.
Then came the stage carpenters. lhey refused 10
put up the curtain unless some $40 Grau owed tnen
from the year previous was paid rnem starr APP
peaied, but their only answer was that as Grau
nan vaken tne o. ens tnns ne mignS
The audience was thoroughly excited. The men
and women on the stage, hall dressed. were rushing
ABOUT, and ali the chorus singers showed nclplent
signs Of approaching appoplexy Glrrebenk, the
tenor, made his appearance IN curl papers, the
doughty Baum appeared In his SHIRT and drawers,
the lovely Wanua looked perfect bright, Genevieve
came down IKE bright vision IN less than summer
CARO- and all but Byrne starr Grau and the carpen-
tiers appeared In their under clothes. The excited
Frenchmen danced a klchapoO can can in dead ear
nest and the SIGHT was really worth more than The
pflce of admission II the audience could have
seen IT, But the curtain renamed oDstinateIy down.
Some made a rush Tor The box ofice and Droke the
glass door. Grau Immediately gave orders to have
.'pane OF glass made OF wood" substituted Next,
to the SOUNDS OF a well sustained chorus from the
upper gallery the people made rush Tor the stage
door, broke 1t down, rushed and made Tor the first
Frenchman tncy came across. These braves with a
yell OF dsmay made for the dressing rooms and the
stage was cleared with lightning speed. Some or
audience took to smashing the bencaes others looked
SHARPLY around Tor Graz, VINO was not TO be found.
Byrne and starr received four or five attacks. The
lights and the people were put out and mus ended
the season Of opera bOuBe whlch promised SO fairly