New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-07-04
Observation-Disclosures
WHAT THE THEATRES ARE DOING AND PRE-
PAIRING TO DO.

Inc rise IN the thermometer lasb week ndU
its effect upon the business done At the Now
York theatres The unusual GOODNESS OF the
month just ended has caused the Juns
business done by most OF the theatres to bo almost
phenomenal but wostner prophets promise heated
term prolonged beyond its usual limits this good luck
will probably be Offset by disaster to those theatres
which intend to open unusually early next season.
Comic opera this year has hardly had. to an eI.
pressive theatrical phrase. the summer draught It
has had ia years gone by. Ermne" at tho Casino and
"The Growing Hen at wallacks 10 Is true, have both
done WELL but other tunefu ventures havc fallen re-
markably fat. Even regards the latter OF the two
fairly successful operas mentioned, Mr.. McCaulrs bet
ter Judgment has rendered him doubtful OF the possib
ty of playing to good houses at the end of July In
order barely to pay It's expenses comic opera must
draw enough people to make what for any other arac
tion would lie profitable business. The principals re-
covc salaries equal to those paid to members OF the
leading stock and In addition there are chorus
orchestra salaries and costumers bills to be met.
Mr. McCaul said Friday afternoon: Il have decided
to run Tho Growing Hen only week longer and
then shall put on 'Falka for week. This will end
my at walacks for the present. so far wo have
made money, but can hardly think that
with weather there probability OF prota-
bic business Falka,' think, will run for week to
good business always WAS favorite opera ana IL
will DO seen with many of the old In t. Hopper
will play the old man and Hubert wilke. McDonough.
Bertha Rcc Keinand young George Bonifaoe will Also
be As soon the company closes here It wil 20
to b. 1d sss H Of s
business Of atter has far been extraordinary and
ginia could hardly behave my eyes when saw the
houses On August 80 we open st WaliacE. again i9r
produce The new opera The A~oassador which have
owned Tor some time. Tomorrow sail for Europe ~
Novelties with one Of which may Determine TO open
ny IN Place ES % The
night Mr. McCau asked to step on the stage. where
he found the whole company assembled ma nsa.
pany's name and Wished him I" bon voyage" Ia was
also presented with beautiful basket Of flowers. and
Caul spoke few words in reply and the p,easan
sort OF harmony prevailed generally
Tomorrow afternoon Richard Mansfield will give
special matinee performance OF prince Karl" which
Will celebrate only the National holiday, but the
seventy.ifth performance OF the amusing farcical
comedy which he has carried along In surprising
manner for many weeks. SO good business at
present that Mr.. Mansfield has made up his mind that
the piece I've with profit until the Tooth night
at least 81 have. however," said be, "oute made up
mind to thing. and that is that shall not force
the piece week beyond the time when 1t show
balance tho right side OF the ledger go far 1t has
paid a handsome profit fact upon which naturally
plume myself somewhat. az believe profitable sum-
mer season at this theatre has not always been the rule
AS to my plans for tho future, they are in no way
changed since last told them to you. have. however
beginning about the middle OF February and shall then
produce DR.. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde have received
tho manuscript Of this. than pleased
with NY only fear is that the character may he even
merely. ami ~ being one which Will apply touchstone
the " critics. think shall at lsas have taken long
stride forward IN my profession There Is one other
rnm Of Prince has dom. anu no t ss
think, brought forward a young actress who Will. am
convinced make Tor herself great name In ner prSiSs
watched work closely and feel convinced that young
future before her Walt ami see If am NOT correct"
The young to whom Mr.. Mansfield referred mas
Troy, and came from the ranks of the amateurs
Rudolph Aronson is rejecting with some bitterness on
the unsatisfactory condition OF the copyright laws and
1t safe say that the future the Copyright League
will md him friend 1t tOlerably GER
that cannot do much 10 protect "Ermne against
unauthorized production II shall OF course said he the
day, 6ght tho matter on: to the end. have.
think the moral support all honest people. but tn It
does seem to be enough. Ihave bought and paid
for the opera libreto and orchestraon, neither OF
which has ever been published. The title has been
copyrighted and because mere piano arrangement has
been published my property is to be quietly stolen II
steals OF the costumes use can have him
put in jail but he steal all that is really OF value
and go scot free. 1t seems peculiar does 1t notF 1t
must DO borne In mind. though that the title Of the
opera published with the piano score and that
a variation the Old theme OF Robert Macalre
Ia difficult project in the courts Were the story en-
tlr-ly original Mr.. would have better chance
A. to the popularity OF Ermnie" there is doubt
and is doing such excellent business that Mr. Arouson
feels OF being able TO keep on the stage until tue
appearance OF the Violet Cameron Company, which |
takes place October A. Concdent with tni, VIII be
the setting out on Their travels fce tns n
cast rs NewYork. Tho cast. indeed. VIII be mate.
Mark smith viii added II Tue tour VIII last six
weeks and will include all the leading olties Mr. Aron.
naeify trtyB
General Barton of the Bou Theatre was standing in
front OF that late Of bitter warfare yesterday look
ing as though " Bridal Traps" aud " Growing Hens
had never entered his scheme OF philosophy. "Yes
said he feel peace with the world for our latest
venture already looks like confirmed success. The first
night of Humbug saw a large house, but that we did
not look upon at all surprising. for the occasion
really benefit to the employees OF the house On Thurs
lay however. to our surprise. we had quite large
house, and Friday larger STILL The business In
fact much above that done by AdonIs in the cor
spending of last year. The piece is regular hot
weather one-a laugh from beginning TO end-and |
press generally attach oven more Importance 10 the
iversement gwen by pleased audience. Every oLe
from seeing Roland Reed to advise MS friends
and acquaintance to follow hi. or her example and
him too was In Boston last week 10 look after
the first prod uction there of The Bridal Trap and
appeared catch at once Tue business through the
week, too. has been excellent
The only effect If any Of the recent OF Appeals
decision on the Central Park Gardcn have
20 Increase already large business by calling atten-
ton to It's and the excellent In which
t ia conducted john Lavlnc. who Ia Mr.. Neuendords
business manager said yesterday that with the eYcep
lion of week the place had returned large profit
.lnce It's opening. "You must remember also" he
ided. THAT 50 far the weather has been alto
sether favorable 10 u.s. 1t the surIest or nights
mat expect to do the largest business Next week
go hope the electric fountain working order,
snd and additions constantly being made.
hat however W" are most reloced AZ is the character
,f the people VINO are supporting u.s. IL has oftou
leen d0ubied whether the people or the better class
ould support place of tins sort, and II whether
hey wouli not be driven out by a rough element, that
W feel almost Ike poneers We have demonstrated,
hiuk thar with little tact and only the
element be admitted. and that the others
AN either he kept out or will md attraction 10
he IN come"