The New York herald., 1870-06-05
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

The grand sacred concert this evening at the
Grand Opera House promises 10 be In reality grand
affair. The orchestra VIII embrace l25 nrst rate In
strumentai musicians and they viii be assisted by
some OF the finest vocasts now 10 be found IN the
metropolis. The programme VIII embrace some OF
the choicest pieces OF modern music vocal and ns'ru-
mental ana 10 popuarze this peculiar Institution
the admission viii be only dfty cents TO all parts OF
the house. An immense audience can be accommo-
dated AT this fine establishment without crOwdng.
and 1t Is admirably adapted for ventilation. The
tertainment prepared, we think, Ia good idea for
the Grand opera House for the whole summer sea-
SON. but we presume the question win be left 10 the
public judgment this evening.
The famous Martinettis, who formed the principal
attraction ~ the once widely known Ravel troupe.
have just returned from successful tour In Cafov-
ma, ana are announced to begin an engagement at
WOODS Museum tomorrow in some OF their most
startling acrobatic performances and In comic and
scenic pantomme written by Mr.. James Schonberg.
The pantomlme has been in preparation for some
weeks, and abounds in that class Of startling me.
cbanica surprises which are q striking ana enter
talnlng feature OF their pantomimlc exhibltions
"Hop o. My Thumb the title OF this production of
skiil aud fun presents the Martlnetti troupe which
consists OF the most talented artists In their line IN
this country, IN succession OF scenes ull panto
mimic hninors muscular marves and ingenious
tricks and transformations. for which the Ravels
were so distinguished The pymnasLc and paDto-
minc performances Of the Mar rinett,s which are 10
be given each day and evening during the week
Will be preceded by the farce of "The Young
WidOw.n
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Florence have been offered an
almost fabulous sum TO play at the Haymarhe, thea
tire, London, early In the fall, appearing q new
piece written by Dion B0uc,cault.
Yesterday was general farewell day. Fechter
made his last bow at the French theatre, Parepa
sang for the last time IN Brooklyn, Mr. Lester Wal
lack closed his regular dramatic season, the blondes
quilted NlbloS, ''ihe Witches OF New York; left
Woods, Mr.. ]. s. Clarke bade farewell TO the Park
Brcokiyn and Bryant's Minstrels washed the cork
of their faces for tue iast time. The Jerome Park
races interiered with the matinees 10 an alarming
extent.
The grand sacred concert at ST. Augustipe's
church, Morrlsania, takes place tonight.
On Tuesday next Mr.. Edward FaIc0ner's benefit
VIII take place at Waack's. Miss Leclercq Mrs.
Barney Williams, Fecher Brougham Wallack and
the immortal Barney himself viii appear.
Only one night more remains for ''The Good-Na-
fured Mann az the Fifth Avenne and that VIII be for
the benefit OF Roberts, the clever scenic artist.
MI. j. Gran has engaged for the next season Ma
dame Maria Seebacn, the great German tragedenne.
she will DO supported by u star company OF thirty
SIX artists.
The advent of Mile. Christina Nilsson is already
causing hutter in musical circles. Before her all
other stars pale, II the universal verdict OF Europe
be relied upon.
Miss Lucie Groux. the child pianist, made her de-
but last night, at Masonic Hall.
The first concert at Terrace Garden was given last
night under the direction OF Henry MolIenlauer.