New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-21
WARM NIGHTS AT THE PLAY.
ATTEMPTS IN TOWN TO RIVAL COUNTRY
PLEASURES

PLEASURES.
The theatres are In that position Ia which
everything tells against them. The people on whom
they depend for their support leaving town in IN.
creasing numbers. and those who stay readily kept
at home by a hot night. cold night. or a rainy
night. Moreover there are outdoor sports that maae
their devotees feel when evening comes that further
amusement for the day is not worth the exertion
The hfueth performance Of the Tar and the Tartar
will take place at Palmers Theatre on Monday even
ing, June 30, and the souvenir OF the occasion will be
handsome album containing the words and music |,
full Of the transcription Of national sung In the las,
act Of tho opera The album will be illustrated by
new process. Each song Of the medley will b.
Illuminated and on the opposite page will be charao
terstc Of the country represented by the song
The theatre will be decorated with the flags OF t~
different nations and the boxes and balcony Will be
festooned with streamers Of red, white and blue
Mr. Mansfield has changed the last act Of @Don
juan 80 that the hero does not die This seems 10 be
regarded by the audience generally a peasansr
and more satisfactory end. In tho Of his pres
ent engagement at the Garden Theatre NJ Mansfield
will present Don Qulxote,' by George Edgar Mont
gomery, and Sir Charles Coldsteam'
Carmen" is the Offering Of English opera at IN,
Grand Opera House for this week. 1t will be presented
in the same manner as the four selections that haya
made the popularity of the present season thus ar
Leo stomont will sing the part Of the bal1ghter 70.
morrow night.
The usual variety Of light operas is oFerei at u.
Terrace Garden this week. " Boccaccio' Will be 1ye
for the first time this season tomorrow night "The
Queens Lace Handkerchief will be sung on Tuesday,
&" Girofe- Girofa1 on Wednesday, and The Vasabod'
on Thursday Don Caesar" will be presented for the
first time on Friday and repeated on saturday
The fftieth performance Of Wang" at the Broadway
Theatre will be reached soon, and mysterious hints
thrown out that the souvenir distributed will throw all
previous attempts at souvenirs into the shade As
three comic operas usually start at about the same
time each spring, three souvenirs likely to arrive
at about the tme and excellent chances fof
emulation and comparison offered.
Another week will close The Merchants career al
the Madison Square Theatre 1t has had satisfactory
course and that means good foundation for a
on the road "Janeo will follow for time before ti6
house is delivered over to farce-cOmedy.
Apollo will be presented fo7 the hfeth time At
the Casino on Thursday night. The souvenir will Be
an album containing portraits and autographs Of MEM
hers OF the company, printed on celuloid New COS
Tunes will also be provided for part Of the company
Large crowds are attending the roof garden concerts
on the nights.
An interesting programme Will be presented AZ
Roster d Bials this week. including Miss Peggy Pryde
the Braaz Brothers In novel merformance, WOOD and
Shemmard Mile Price Dow, the English dancer ana
the burlesque Adams Temptation Carmencita. Of
course will appear and delight her audiences. new
burlesque entitled We Oden Tines will be produced
for the first time Monday, June D. under the sup
crvison of Gus Bruno. The usual concert takes place
tonight.
After most prosperous run, HsTrgan's Reilly ana
the 400, closed its career last evening. Mr. Harrgan
will spend his vacation at schrOOn Lake Dave Bram
will 60 to the Catskill Mountains, and NJ. W. hAhEy
will combine business with pleasure by passing the
time between this city and Long Branch. lie Is
making active preparations for next seasons opening
which will be on or about October l.
"A scene In The struggle Of LIFE which Is TO be
produced at the standard Theatre on september T.
said to suggest the somewhat famous baecarat case
Occasion is therefore taken TO that the play was
written thirty years ago and that the likeness Is ac'
cdental.
"The Old, Old story which was produced at
trial matinee in the Lyceum Theatre last March. VIII
he sent on tour next season, beginning IN september
AT the Madison Square Garden An!putledtie TIL
more's Band CampaIiini and the quartet OF singers
continue 10 draw good audiences. The programmes Oi
vocal and instrumental music offered by Mr. Gilmore
this season are OF a popular and generally pleasing
character. A.,
The more or less dusky company known as the
Creoles has received enough encouragement al the
standard Theatre for the last week to Induce 10 sAy
longer. The minstrel performance that II gives mas
been enjoyed by many people and IL VIII DC 0oHi"0a
for another week at least.
A benefit for the relief Of the sufferers by the ttt
at Sea Bright will take place on July l. Among uA
we'll known people who have already promised V
assist are Miss Efie Elsler John Webster, Frank
Byron Mrs. Henderson, Arthur Rehan, Arthur Byron.
Neil Burgess Joseph WheelOck. Harry Weaver George
Boniface jr. and Harry ard John Kerne The par
ticulars Will be published in day or two.