The New York Herald Newspaper, August 9, 1875, Page 3

RINGING UP THE CURTAIN The Musical and Dramatic Season of 1875-76. ROSSI AND SULLIVAN. Extensive Preparations of the Managers for the Coming Campaign. TIBTJENS, BULOW AND ARABELLA GODDARD. Concert, Oratorio, German, French and English Opera and Piano Recitals. ITALIAN OPERA ABANDONED FOR THE PRESENT. A Complete List of the Companies Engaged at the Leading Theatres of America for the Fall and Winter Season. SETTING THE SCENES. The musical and dramatic season of 1875-76, the ar- rangements for which are now completed, will scarcely bear comparison in point of interest, calibre of artists or variety of attractions with some of Its predecessors. We are promised, of course, many celebrities, notably Ernesto Rossi and Barry Sullivan in drama, and Mile. — Tietjens, Mme, Goddard and Hans Von Bilow in music; but there will be much disappointment felt in this city on account of the abandonment of Italian opera by those managers to whom the public naturally look for that delightful entertainment. The failure of Mr. Strakosch in this linc last season should not discourage him or other enterprising musical entrepreneurs entering the field this season, When Italian vpera has been give in this city in the complete and artistic manner that characterized the sec- ond Nilsson season it has proved a financial success to the management; but when represented by in- ferior artists failure is sure to be the consequence. And yet the case is not different in other branches of amuse- ments. Our people want the best in everything and we quite willing to pay for it. Wachtel in German pera at the Academy of Music, Kellogg in English pera at Booth’s and Judic in French opéra bouffe at the Lycoum will be the principal operatic features of the season, The drama, as will be seen from our sub- joined list, will have many worthy representatives and \ fow novelties, MLLE, TERESA TIETJENS, PRIMA DONNA. Of that grand race of dramatic singers of which Mali- dran, Grisi, Viardot, Albani and Pasta were such glo- tions representatives, Mile. Tietjens may be regarded ’s the Inst. The operatic singers of the present day, accomplished though they may be, are unable to master those grand rdles with which the names of the artists we have mentioned are so intimately associated, The first visit of Mile, Tietjens to America may, therefore, be regarded in the light of an interesting musical ovent. Teresa Tietjens was born at Hamburg, in June, 1834, of Hungarian parentage. At the ago of fourteen it was discovered that sho was possessed of a voice vf great power and marvellous sweetness, 4s it became developed, under the instruction af a neighboring professor of music, it. was found | yo be a high soprano of unparalleled _regis- ver, ranging from © below the line to D in alt, Buch a voice only required cultivation to yield fortune and reputation, Milo. Tietjens was accordingly sent to Vienna to study under the best masters in Germany. 80 rapid was her progress that on her return to Ham- | burg, in 1849, she made her début in opera, essaying the arduous but brilliant rote of Lucrezia, in “Lucrezia Bor- Fi.” Despite the non-success of her first appearance, the persevered and improved to such an extent that she received an offer of an engagement from the director of the Royal Opera at Frankfort-on-the-Main. Here her Buccess was decided, and she was engaged by the diree- tor of the Imperial ‘Opera, Vienna. She made her dé- but in the Austrian capital in 1856, as Donna Anna, in “Don Giovanni’ (in German), and at the fall of the turtain was called upon the’ stage no less than six Mmes. The management then secured her for the three Jollowing seasons, and her wonderful lyric and dramatic wers were displayed in ‘‘Norma,” “Les Huguenots,” ‘Lucrezia Borgia,” ‘Le Nozze di Figaro,” “Fidelio” “ “Trovatore.”’ She soon attracted the attention of r. Lumley, manager of Her Majesty’s Opera in the Haymarket, London. The Viennese director permitted her to fulfil a short engagement in ve are On the 18th of April, 1858, Mile. Tietjens made her rst appearance on the sie of Her Majesty’s Theatre, ‘and also sang in Italian for the first time. She selected the role of Valentine, in “Les Huguenots,” for her Aébut, and was ably’ supported by Mme. Ortolani, Biuglini, Belletti and Vialetti, One of the leading aritics of the day thus spoke of her after her London 4éhut:—“It_ is needless to say a single word upon the extraordinary gifts and accomplishments of shis ‘truly distinguished singer. A voice so rich in Yuality, so extensive, so flexible, combined with a tem- perament £0 passionate and adramatic perception so Brac carrioa us back to the highest standards of lyric excellence in our memory, The great line that cam- menced with Pasta, and was sustained in all its honors by Schroeder, Malibran and Grisi, finds no feeble vindiea- jon in the genius of Mile. Tioyens.”' Since that time jetjens had been the brightest star in the London operatic firmament. Her impersonation of the title roles in “Fidelio” and “Medea,” “Norma” and “Lucre- tia Borgia” has never been surpassed. In this clty in concert at Steinway Hall on the 4th of October, under the management of Mr. Max Strakosch, DR. HANS GUIDO VON BULOW. The remarkable success and popularity which the re- owned Russian pianist, Anton Rubinstein, met with during his American tour has had the good effect of temoving from the minds of many European virtuosi | and masters of the divine art certain erroneous impres- sions regarding the musical taste and appreciation of our peopl It has induced another great pianist, Bolow, to visit us and give us the beneflt of having all the gems of piano literature interpreted by a master hand. Although Dr. Von Bilow is young as a musi- can in comparison to the other leading spirits of the German schools of music, yet his talent has placed him tm a position of prominence among them, He was born at Dresden on the 8th of January, 1820, bis father, Baron Edward von Bolow, being a novelist of distinction, Young Guido, when a child, showed Bo particular aptitude for the art in which he was afterward to become sodistinguished, He commenced the study of music, however, receiving lessons on the plano from Herr Wieck, the father of Mmo, Schumann, and instructions in the theory of music from Horr Eber- wotn, In 1848 Von BOlow went to Leipsic for the pur- pose of studying law, a profession selected for him by his father. At Leipsic he formed the acquaintance of tho most distinguished musicians of Germany, and here his career was determined upon, his love of music in- creasing daily, Ho completed his Jaw studies at Berlin, and then, acting on the advice o' applicd himself wholly to the study of music. ‘His fathor, incensed at this course, discarded the young Guido, but both Liszt and Wagner encouraged and as sisted him, the former preparing him as a pianist and the latter as a conductor at the theatre at Zurich, where “Tannbduser” and ‘Lohengrin’? were produced jn grand style. In 1851 Von Balow went to Weimar and studied under Liszt for two years with unremitting per- fovorance, In 1852 he played for the first time in pub- lic at a musical festival in Ballerestadt, and in tho same year his overture to ‘Julius Cwsar’ ‘was performed for the first time at Weimar, and he bo- came one of the editors of the influential journal Nene Zeitschrift fir Musik, of Leipsic, being an uncompro- mising chainpion of the Wagner school. He succeeded Kullak as principal professor of the piano at the Berlin Conservatory of Music, founded by Marx & Stern, In 1867 he married Cosima, the daughter of Liszt and the Countess d’Agout, who has since become Mme, Richard Wagner. In the following year he was appointed cour Pianist at Berlin, and, atter a visit to Russia, where he was received with high distinction, he finally lected as kapellmeister and director of op King of Bavaria at Munich, Here his grout talents as a conductor were shown the most brilliant light He produced all of Wagner's operas in a very. complete and artistic manner, The compositions of Balow are not numerous, and are rather cecentric than {nterest ing. The best work is the overture and music to Shakes “ds ar," q in As w pianist Von Bilow. is a prodigy, rivalled iy by Liszt and Rubinstem, His memory’ is aston. ishing, and ho can play the works of any of the great masters without being obliged to refer to the notes, Maas Von Balow will inaugurate the new Chick- from | She will appear | Liszt and Wagner, he | | | Her farewell concert in London took | interest by all lovers of the divine art in this city, | Central Park Garden concerts will not be brought to a NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1875—WITH SUPPLEMENT. ering Hall, on Fifth avemue, early in October with a series of piano recitals, ARABELLA GODDARD, PIANIST. Madame Arabella Goddard, one of the most eminent pianists that has appeared in England for a quarter of @ century, was born at St. Servan, near St. Malo, Brittany, in January, 1896, Like all great musicians her abilities began to display themselves almost from infancy, She played a fantasia on themes from Mozart's “Don Juan” at a charitable concert in St. Servan when amere child. Her promise of future celebrity was so | great that her parents took her to Paris, where she received lessons from the celebrated Kalkbrenner. The Goddards afterward removed to Londow, where the young pianist was confided to the care of Mrs. Anderson, of Her Majesty's Theatre, and at eight years of age she performed before the Queen and Prince Albert. Her next teacher was Thalberg, under whose guidance her ress Was astonishing, She could play the most It passages at sight and hundreds of works from memory. Her first important début took place in 1850, at Balfe's concerts, in which "she made a decided bit in a concerto of After assiduous study of claxsieal music and composi- tion under the guidance of Macfarren she attained the foremost position among the pianists of England. Her playing of the sonata in B flat, opus 106, has never been excelled. “Such a tour de force,” said Chorley, one of tho best critics of his day, “from any lady pianist of any country or of any age we cannot recall.” She has appeared frequently at some of the great German musical festivals, and at the last Boston jubilee she jade herdébut in this country, but under such un- i favorable circumstancos that it was impossible for those occasion to form The piano s0- of Yankee that ability. who heard) her on an idea of her great lected for her was a_ monstrosity charlatanism, and the Coliseum utterly. for such’ a branch of art as piano playing. ogg on February 11, 1873, and since that time she has given concerts with unvarying success in Australia and India, Some years ago she was united in marriage to Mr. J. W. Davi- gon, the musical critic of the London Times, In the course of her distinguished cars Mme, Goddard not only mastered all the important works of the greatest acknowledged composers—from Bach and Handel to Mo- zart, from Mozart to Becthoven, Hummel, Moscheles, Weber, Mendelssohn and Sterndah Bennett—but she has. also introduced in her concerts such composers as Woelfi, Dussek, Steibelt, &e., giants in their own days. She was for years the most popular artist in England and was made a genuine pet of the,pubhe, Sho will make her début in New York early in October, THEODORE THOMAS. A musical season would be robbed of much of its interest were Theodore Thomas and his incomparable orchestra withdrawn from its announcements. New Yorkers have came to regard this musical organization as a necessity in the interpretation of the great classical works, and the symphony concerts given under the direc- tion of this admirable leader are looked forward to with The close before the middle of September. Thomas’ orchestra will then proceed to Albany, and after giving aconcert there will appear in some of the Western cities, The dates of the sympho certs at Steinway Hall are as follows:—First coneert, November 13; sec- ond, December 4; third, January 22, 1876; fourth, February 26; fifth, March 25; sixth, April 22. ‘The first Brooklyn Philharmonio concert—Mr. Thomas resuming the leadership of the society—will be given on Decem- ber 18. A series of symphony concerts will be given in Boston dnd Philadelphia during the season, P. 8 GILMORE. The fine military band organized by Mr. P. 8. Gilmore, now making steady progress toward that standard of perfection reached by the Garde Républicaine which vis- ited us two years ago, will continue to be the attractive feature atthe magnificent garden which Mr, Gilmoro has constructed out of the Hippodrome. The material of this band is excellent, All the notable virtu- osi of the country have been engaged, and by constant, unremitting exertions and rehearsals ‘it has been found capable of interpreting some of the most abstruse notions of the school of the future as well as the noblest works of the old masters, The band numbers one hundred strong; its répertoire is very extensive, and, certainly, on thik side of the Atlantic, no military organization can be found to equal it, The concerts at Gilmore's Gar- den will soon have additional attractions, such as a cor- net quartet, in which Messrs, Gilmore, Levy, Arbucklo and Bent will take part, a chorus and’an eminent s0- prano soloist. The garden itself is one of the chief sum- mer attractions of the metropolis, THE THEATRICAL SEASON. WALLACK’S THEATRE, ‘The usual preliminary season opens at Wallack’s about the 16th of August with the well known English comic opera company of which Miss Julia Mathews is the bright particular star. The company will be known in America as the H. & C., these being the initials of the two managers under whose direction it will travel through the United States. The picce selected for the opening performance will be in all probability “The Grand Duchess,” in which Miss Mathows made an im- monse hit in England. This lady is the originator of the attempt to give English versions of French opéras bouffe, and so far has met with greater success than any of her imitators, This company will include the following artists:— Miss Julia Mathews, prima Miss Annie Cook. donna. Mr. G. H. MacDermott, Miss Rose Temple, Mr. Albert Brennir, Mile, Marguerite Selv1. Mons, L, Delorme, Miss Rose Keene. Mr. Harry Collier, Miss Isabel Lewes, Mr. W. Forrester. Miss Pollie Smallwood. Mr. John Hogan, Miss Maude Egerton, Mr. I. Harv Miss Bessie Temple. Mr. Louis de Smith, Miss Marion Antoine, Mr. Peter Lawson. Miss Julia Hogan, Mr. F. Stanislans........es000e ssse.eMusical Director Among the works to be produced are ‘Fair Helen,” “Grand Duchess,” ““Girofle-Girofla,” “Blue Beard,” &e, In October this theatre will reopen for the regular fail season, when a new comedy by Dion Boucicault will be presented. Mr. Boncicault, it is understood, is at Present at work on this new piece, It will furnish Mr. Montague with a part specially fitted for him. Tho name of the new play is not announced, but it will be written with the object of supplying all Mr, Wallack’s artists with parts suited to their several capacities. The following is the composition of the regular company for the season of 1875-76, as far as is known: Mr. H. J, Montague, Mr, W. J. Leonard. Mr. John Gilbert, Miss Ada Dyas. Mr. Harry Beckett, Eflic Germon. Mr. W. K. Floyd. Miss Tone Burke, Mr. C, Stephenson, Mme, Ponisi, : Mr. W. Herbert. Mrs. John Sefton, Mr. E. M. Holland, Miss Kate Bartlett. Mr. ©, KE, Edwin, Mr. Lester Wallack, Mr. John Gilbert, Acting Manager Mr. W. R. Floyd... : Stage Manager MRS, CONWAY'S THEATRE. The rumor circulated some time ago that Mr. Moss had obtained a Jease of this house was premature, Mr. Moss had somé negotiations with the owners, but a hiteh occurred and the matter was declared off. Under these circumstances arrangements were made with Miss Minnie Conway, and that young lady will assume tho responsibilities of lessee this's ™ Maurice Gran and Chi UM, ia, tho enterprising young managers of this house, have’ not yet developed their ns for the season. It’ is, however, known that they have secured Rossi, the great Italian tragedian, the rival and some claim the master of Salvini, They hope also to bonflist, to come to Ameri that they will succeed. open with opéra boy(fe. HOOTH'S THEATRE, The promise for the approaching season of Booth’s Theatre is exceptionally bright. Jarrett & Palmer have very wisely determined to continue the policy of the es- lablishmont Inaugurated laat season, und will, therefore, with the inconsiderable interlude of six weeks, devote the entire term from August 30. to the close of the sea- sou to representations of the legitimate drama. The plays of Shakespeare, Bulwer, Massinger and others of the higher range will be given in rapid duccession, and with a fidelity to historical correctness, consideration for propriety of detail and fulness of ilustration that must hold for the theatre the well-won reputation of being the leading play house of the country, Barry Sullivan, the great Irish tragedian, will be the first attraction. He will appear Monday evening, August 20, as Hainlet, with the special support of Miss Louise Hibbard, of the prin- cipal London theatres, and Mr. James F.'Catheart, the woll known English aetor, who will be remembered as having so ably supported Charles Kean during his stay in this country. Sullivan's recent farewell appear ances in Great Britain and Irciand were made occasions for enthusiastic demonstrations ard—some of thom taking the shape of costly presents before im- mense audiences—while banquets, attended by the more influential of the nobility, were not infrequent, His advent here is looked forward to with intense ine terest, not only by those who have never seen the re- nowned player, but by those who have pleasurable recollections of bis great impersonations on the occa- sion of his first tour through the United States. The ‘a, but it 18 not quite certain The season at this house will parts in whieh Mr, Sullivan will appear in this city in clude Hamlet, Richelieu, Richard HT, Claude ‘Mel. notte, Beverly, in the ““Gamester,” and Macbeth, It 18 A satisiaction to know that he will be surrounded by a complete and capable stock company, the ‘principal members of | which are Miss Rosa Kand, Miss Mary Wells, Mr, Frederick B. Warde, leading man; ©. B, Bishop, comedian; Charles Vandenhott, Charles Le Clereg, Henry Weaver, Frank Little, H. D. "Bradley, J. Re K, Collier, Mr. Munroe, Mr. Kent ‘and Mr. Roushy will also appear at this. theatre engagement, and in an enti expressly for her by Dion Boucicault, Opera Company, ‘with Clara Louise prima ¢ have been engaged, and their son will be ny by th 1, for the first ke ‘ode lime in this country, ot the opera ot the “Lily of Kil- larney,” the libretto. of whieh is founded on the story oft on Hawn.” Hon “is to be revived, and with an inerease of my ceptions the great original cluding Mr. George I licence, cast will be pres us the Young M With tew ex ved, 1 hare Verhaps the grandest stage offering of the whole Will be the production of Shake. of “Julins Caesar,” It is r mont that nothing approach. ing it in magniticence will have ever been wit- nessed in the Republic. Everything will be new, dresses, scenery, armor and all paraphernalia, Matt Morgan is wow engaged upon the armorial designs and Hummel. | unfitted | persuade Judie, the well-known Parisian opera | y new | dresses, Jerome's nting of the of the Emperor’’ wif find realization, and street life in Rome, B. ©. 44, will form an animated stage picture of unparalleled grandeur, In this seene over three hun- dred auxiharies will be en, The entire Shake- spearian company of Booth’s Theatre will be called into requisition for the proper representation of the tragedy, | and the principal characters will be sustained by an ex- traordinary combination, including Mr. Lawrence Bar- rett as Cassius, Mr. E. L. Davenport as Brutus, together ith Mr. F. C. Bangs, whose remarkable impersonation of the part of Mare Antony met with unanimous recog- | nition by press and people. This presentment of the enterprising managers of th’s Theatre makes a com- | mendable exhibit, and it is not atall improbable that the i es of the last season will be repeated. Mr. joseph H. Tooker will continue in the important posi- tion of business manager, and the other executives will be Signor Operti, who assumes the direction of the orchestra in place of Michael Connolly, now of the Hay- market, London; John L. Vincent, stage manager, and William Voeghtlin, cbief scenic artist, PARK THEATRE. Despite the most serious obstacles this little theatre assumed a position in the front rank last season. These | obstacles were the naturally unfavorable impression, we might say popular prejudice, created by the failurd at the opening by Fechter in “Love's Penance,” from the fact that the house was incomplete, having been opened prematurely, and was one of the meanest ap- pearing and appointed instead of being the handsomest theatre in the city, as it’ was originally designed and proclaimed it would be. Except under the most judi- | cious management the enterprise would have failed. | No manager but one of Mr, Stuart's experience, re- sources and prestige could have so successfully breasted the current and turned it in his own favor. hte has a valhable ally in his director, Mr. Chandos Fulton. | Raymond's triumph as Colonel Sellers, doubtful at first, was admirably worked into a furor and 120 per- formances scored. Probably a weaker play never at- tained popularity; the portrait from real life of Colonel julberry Sellers was its only redeeming feature and attraction. The success of this production is an cvidence of the eagerness of the public to sustain native talent and the American drama, and may be accepted as a tribute of encourage- Ment to native authorship. Another hit scored at the Park last season equally as emphatic as Colonel Sellers was the ‘ra fe of “Girotle-Girofla.”” Had the season been filled by Colonel Sellers and ‘'Girofle- Girotla”” it would have been unequivocally suecessfal— ‘one of the brightest, indeed, on record. Black marks: in the record were the production of “Le Voyage en Chine’—in consequence of the delay of “Girofle- Girotla”—and Frank Mayo in ‘Davy Crockett,”’ whir a pretty piece, had been “played ont’? at Wood's and Niblo’s to an extent that the admirable setting and cast afforded by Mr. Stuart could not renew its popular at- tractiveness, In consequence of litigation, which com- menced with the opening of the house, and which has all through his régime retarded all his efforts, Mr. Stuart has been delayed in his arrangements for tho ensuing season, and will not be able to open till late—about the middle of October, in fact. At tho little Park ho will endeavor to foster the native drama and encourage native authorshi Mr. Stuart is one of the few engaged in theatrical management who by reason of his training and position is thoroughly com- petent of judging of the merits of a manuscript, who would bring to bear on the same work the same talent ‘that an editor would evinee. To such mai ‘8 as Mr. Stnart, Mr. Daly and Mr. Wallack, gentlemen and pe ivapevoor we naturally look for the intellectual effort of the production of a manuscript novelty, or the estab- lishment of a new school. Mr, Stuart will produce sev- eral American plays, dealing with American institutions, and during the season introduce several new candidates for dramatic honor, whom he is confident will become favorites. During the season a new comedy, by Mr. George Fawcett Rowe, will be produced, with the au- thor in the cast. It is needless to add that Mr. Stuart will cater only for the better class, whose refined tastes and cultivated minds leads them to seek the nobler order of dramas and comedy which he will produce, with the elaboration of mae embellishment which has: always characterized hts management since the mem- orable production of “Hamlet” at the Winter Garden. FIPTH AVENUR THEATRE. The Vokes will be followed by the revival at this house of the “‘Big Bonanza,” after which ‘Rose Mi- chel’’ will be produced. In October Edwin Booth ap- pears in a round of favorite characters, But Daly's own season will not begin till November, when Clara Morris reappears in a new play, written expressly for her by Mr. Daly, This play will furnish the favorite Ameri- ican artiste with one of those emotional parts which sho interprets with such subtleness of thought and effective realism, H. J. Byron's ‘Our Boys’’ will be produced in February, Behind these Mr. Daly has in reservation several important plays, which, should opportunity offer, are sure to see the light.’ All the old company remain with Mr, Daly this season, and Mr. Charles Rock- well, Mr. Maurice Barrymore, the old-time favorite Mr. John Brougham, Miss Nannie Sargent and Miss Kate Hol- land, Miss Fannie Francis, Miss May Nunez, will also be added te the brilliant group of artists that Mr. Daly has called around him with his usual foresight and intelli- gence. From the foregoing list of attractions and novelties it is plain that Mr. Daly means to struggle vigorously for the public patronage, and we have no donbt that his intelligence and untiring industry will meet with their merited reward. Engagements are also pending with Anna Dickinson and also for the produc- tion of Tennyson’s “Queen Mary.” GRAND OPERA H01 Messrs. Theodore Hamilton and Wheelock have under- taken the management of this house, and will open on August 16 with ‘‘Around the World in Eighty a ‘The company comprises such favorites as Messrs, Ham- ilton, Wheelock, D’Orsay, Ogden, Mestayer, Wallace and Johnston, ‘and iiss Marion, Sackett May Gal- lagher. OLYMPIC 4&TEATRE. The regular season at this house opens Angust 25. Tt will be the aim of the management to offer the public a dramatic entertainment that will be light and amusing without descending to grossness, The effort to make this house a family theatre, which was seriously made last season, met with considerable success. It is, there- fore, to be expected that the management will continne to exclude from their entertainments whatever could offend persons of refined taste. A very efficient com- pany has already been secured, which, in accordance with the policy of the house, will,’ no doubt, be strengthened by additional talont’as the season rolls on, Mr. Pat Rooney, the Irish comedian, will reappear. Mr. John Hart and Mr, William Courtright assume Ethiopian characters; Messrs. Johnson and Bruno are engaged as “character comedians,” and Mr. James Vincent will figure in the capacity of stage manager. The leading comedian is Mr. Bland Holt. Miss Lina Edwin is engaged as soubrette and vocalist and Mr. W. B, Cahill will figure in burlesque. Messrs. Harper and Stansil, who have only two legs between them, are to supply songs and dances; Mr. J. L. Davie, with his | troupe of educated dogs, and the Carlo gymnasts will | also give their services. Master Martin, Miss Nully | Pieris, Ida Greenfield, Kitty Parker and Wash Norton have also been engaged. Among the associates of these artists are Mr. G. W. Reed, Miss Adie Farwell and Miss Pearl Thornton, Miss Leona Dare will perform her | wonderful gymnastic feats. The Worrell sisters will figure in the entertainment. Mr, Harry Munroe is engaged asa “character vocalist,” Mr, Julia Coventry will appear in burlesque and drama, Miss Jenny Yea- mans is secured as juvenile actress, FRAGILE THEATRE. It is not certain at what dato this theatre will open. ‘Tho construction of the house proceeds rapidly, but It cannot bor well be completed before the middle of Sep- tember, The engagements for the entire company aro not yet completed. THEATRE COMIQUE opens on Monday, August 16, with variety entertain- ments, The principal portion of the company engaged for | the new Eagle Theatre will open the season there, under the management of Colonel T. Alston Brown, Josh Hart, owever, remaining proprietor. |The theatre being i good condition, no alterations or improvements have been made. Among the company for the opening are Jolly Nash, from London, comic vocalist, and Lawrence Tooley, Dutch comedian, GLOBE THRATRE, A variety entertainment will be given at this house, whieh opens under the management of Messrs. Butler | and Murtha, Oceasional dramatic stars will appear. Tho house has been newly fitted up. METROPOLITAN THEATRE, The house has been purged from the cancan abomina- nation, and, under the direction of Messrs, Pastor and | Leavitt, it will be devoted daring the season to a regu- | lar variety entertainment. NIRLO'S THEATRE. Nothing definite is known about tho future of this | house. It is thought it will be devoted to the produc- | tion of sensational plays, and be under the manage- ment of Mr, William Wheatley. ACADEMY OF MUSIC, The spectacular play, ‘Around the World in_ Fighty Days,” will be produced at this house Angust 26, Tho scenery used will be the same as that used at the Porte | St. Martin, where the piece was originally produced and proved an immense success. In order to enhance the attractions a strong ballet troupe has been secured. Tho following will be the personnel of the com- pany :— M. Poisson, M. Nozel, M. Robecchi, M. Cornil, seonic q artists, The department of effects and accessories will be rep- resented by M. Halle, master of statuary; M. Nezel, | principal machinist; | cessions; M. Ahlborn, chief of modern costumes; M. Audrey, chief engineer; M. Dracon, director of patent | illuminators; M. Chalain, chief Oriental costumer; M. | | Deschamps, master armorer, (All the above are gaged exproaaly from the Porte Saint Martin Theatre, | Paris.) M. Dombach, chief carpenter; Mr. F. Roberts, director of auxiliaries; Mr. J. Hadloy, gas engineer; Mr, B. A. Baker, stage superintendent. The orchestral department will consist of Signor Conterno, conductor, and a fall grand opera orchestra; M, Selington, director of the grand chorus. All the original Porte Saint Martin music by M. Debillemont, The Porte Saint Martin grand ballet will consist of | Mile, Rosetti, premiere danseuse aseoulta; Milo, Pelletior (from the Theatre de la Gaiete, Paris), premiere, dan- sense assoulta; Mile. Rose, Mile, Aucher, Mile, Lam- perti, Milo. Aurora, Mile. Lupidie, Mile, Ardotti, Mile. Costina, Mile, Lomatti, and sixteen coryphees, besides a | splendid corps de bullet in charge of the famous Parisian maitre de ballet, M. Victor Buisseret, The great original Hindoo native dances will be per- formed by Mile, Kathi Kiralfy, Mlle, Emily Kiralfy | | and M, Arnold Kiralfy. | The entire spectacie will be placed on the stage under the immediate porsonal supervision of M. Camille Weinschenk. = * ‘The dramatic portion will be interpreted by the fol- lowing cast:— LADIES. | Aouda (an East Indian Princess. | Nemen (her sister)... Nakabira (with son _Miss Minnie Conway JMiss Dorn Goldthvwenite “Kouda Slave") Miss Kate Prager Fox Mixa Kato Brevort ‘wortmtt) vs Companions of) Nakabira, Snake charmers, "ies Lita Pierson Miss Adelaide Cook Phileas F ber of the Hecentrle Club) as Fo, of the Beco . | adhe tering Mr. Owen Martowa Mr. d. Fitegerald W. Jennings Harry Relntorth O'Paske (an ex-Senator from New York’ “Assassination | gnit | Raitrond co: M. Dagoni, superintendent of pro: | 0 Mr. C. Huebner ‘Mr. Fred. Williams ‘Mr, BE. T. bg man A scout John Jones... er Shien, Magistrate... mductor Bar keeper. Mr. J. Coal heave: -Mr.F. H, Robinson Waiter... Mr. W. Barmore | Synopsis of scenes and tableaux in the action of this thrilling and realistic work :— Tableau 1.—A Club Room in London—The Wager for Half a Million—The Hurried Departure, Tableau 2.—The Arrival at Suez—Glorious View of the Suez Can: Tablean 3.—Off for the East Indies—An Interior of a Hindoo Bungalow, Tableau 4.—The Necropolis—The Great Religious Fes- tival of the Suttee—A Scene of Marvellous Beauty— Grand Funeral Pageant—The Victin—The Rescue— Thrilling Dénonement, Tableau 5.—The Great European Hotel in Calcutta, Tableau 6.—Terrific Cave of Serpents, Tablean 7.—Gardens of Nakahirah’s Palaco—Fete of the Snake Charmers and Introduction of the Startling tile Dances, ‘ablean 8.—Union Pacific Depot in San Francisco, Tableau 9%.—On tho Pacific Railroad—The Train At- tacked by Road Agents, r eared 10.—The Giant's’ Stairway—The Rocky Moun- ins. Tableau 11.—Grand Saloon of the steamer Henrietta, Tablean 12.—The Steamer on the Ocean, Tableau 13.—Terrific Explosion, Tableau 14.—A Waif on the Sea, Tableau 15.—Night—The Lights of Liverpool Tableau 16,—Liverpool by Day. Tableau 17,—L, and N. W. Hotel, Liverpool Tableau 18.—The Eccentric Club’ Palace, London—Re- snit of the Wager, Gorgeous Finale Tableau—The Revels of the ‘Eccen- trics.” DARLING'S OPERA HoUs! Under this title we shall know Bryant’s until some Kell English 0} Mi Mitchell, Joh: Meuloush san aft i ie ae new turn of the wheel of fate gives it a new master anda | new name. It is a mistake to be frequently changing the | names of theatres and we doubt not the incoming troupe | will find that there is something in aname, This house will still remain the home of “legitimate” minstrel per- | formance, There is to be much novelty, but as much as | ssible of the good old traditions will be preserved. ‘the new managers are Messrs. Cotton, Reed & Simpson. Mr. Simpson was treasurer of tho old house for eighteen years and “Dave Reed” will be rocognized by persons familiar with the place. woop's MUSEUM. This house never closes, but_ makes of every day its season. At present Mr. Dominic boards with “The Sp, work of much in- terest. The succeeding ongagements are abundant, and should give great satisfaction to the patrons of the theatre, First inorder is the Frank Frayne Combina- tion, which introduces a whole family of Fraynes, Mr. J. W. Butler, the wonderful dog Jack, and the ‘cele- brated pony Huckleberry, Mr. ©.’ W. Tayleuro’s sensation “‘Si Slocum’? will be the means of ducing this troupe to tho notice of the public. Then comes Mr, Johnny Thompson, and, later on, Miss Kato Fisher will appear, she being’ followed by Mr. Joseph Proctor, Mr. F. 8, Chanfrau, Mr, Hernandez Foster and Mr, Oliver Doud Byron, eDOWRRY THRATRE. The old home of the melodrama has been completely overhauled daring the vacation, Mr, Hurst has taken a lease of the theatre, and it will open under a new man- agement. ROMINSON TALL. Manager Robinson has made ample preparations for a fall and winter season at his cosey little house. He has engaged a first class company for English comic opera, of which Miss Clara Fisher’ and Miss Lonise Franklin are the prime donne. The works of Offenbach, Lecocq and Hervé will be presented ina very complete man- ner, The suminer season has been an assured success. BAN FRANCISCO MINSTRE Messrs. Birch, Wambold & Backus open their house of minstrelsy this month. Their company 1s stronger than ever, and a host of attractions is promised. HOOLKY’S NEW THEATRE—HROOKLYN, N.Y. R. M. Hooley... Bartley Campbell. ee ‘The season will commence September 6, with Bart- ley Campbell's production entitled the “Virginian,” to be followed by all the Intest plays of native and foreign authors. The theatre has been entirely remodelled, hew proscenium and stage, and seated with patent fold: ing chairs of the most approved pattern. iy Miss Annie Ward Tiffany, Miss Lizzie Mahon, Miss Minnie Doyle, Mrs. C, A. Macder, Mrs. J. J. Prior, Miss Aggie Wood, Miss Heion Southern, Miss Marion Fiske, Miss Alice Everett, +++. Leader of Orchestra M. C. Mr. Eben Mr. Hamilton Harris, G, Wray Holmes, A. D, Billings, Murray, Mr. James Wilks, Mr. George Eberlo, Professor Corno, Gaspard Maeder seeee sSconic Artist ALBANY AND TROY OPERA HOUSES. J. W. Albaugi Manager Aug . Miss Amelia Waugh, Miss Monte Ransom, Mrs. W. J. Gilbert, Mrs. E. Eberlo, Mrs. A. Olliver, T. L, Connor, F. K, Vernon, G: F! Larock, W. J. Gilbert, Eugene Eberie, Fred, Vern Mrs. Agnes Larock, Julian Mitchel, Miss Constance Mitchell, W. J. Alger, Miss Julia Moore, Robert Foréyth, Miss A. Harvey, Samuel Sutton, Miss Weerns. F. H. Wilson, The following stars and combinations will appear during the season:—Maggio Mitchell, Jane Coombs, B. L. Davenport, L. Barrott, Holman Opera Troupe, Edwin Adams, Harrigan and Hart, Vokeses, Baker and Farron, Robert McWade, Dominick Murray, Rena, Rose Wood and 1, Morrison, Mrs. D. P. Bowers, Buifalo Bill, Frank Erayne, Lilie Wilkinson ‘“Around the World,” “Henry 7)” &, NEW OPERA HOUSE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. %, Clinton Halles ss cas vesesarecy sseashcesgasss MABEOP Season commences August 33. COMPANY. Mr. Harry L. Dufeld, Mr. J. Clinton Hall, Mr. J. P. Clark, Miss Mary L. Young, Mr. ©, W. Eveleth, Miss Lizzie Hall, Mr. N. Haviland, Mrs. F, Edstrom, Mr. Louis R, Warwick, Miss Emma Whittle, Mr. A. Lennox, Misk Letitia McKenzie, Mr. J. E. Macgregor, Miss Pauline Richards, Mr. W. F, Horton, Mrs. W. F. Horton, . W. ©. McKenzie, . J. E, Kirkwood, . B.C. Brown, The following stars and combinations will appear dur- ing the season:—Miss Jane Coombs, Mr. Frank Mayo, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence, E. 1.’ Davenport, Lillie Wilkinson, Kate Fisher, Butlalo Bill, John Thompson, Mrs. Bowers and J, C. MeCollum, Maggie Mitchell, Ba- ker and Farron, Minnie Palmer, Fred Robinson, &c. PORTLAND MUSEUM, J.T. Wyer & J. A. Arnold... +eeeeeee+Proprictors Season commences September 6. This establishment has been completely refitted dur- ing the recess and will be devoted to stock business, COMPANY, Miss M.’ Blesser, Miss E. McKay, Mr. J. A. Arnold, Mr. J. G. Rowlett, . Charles Norris, Mr. E. T, Ellerman, I. 3. Snyder, Mrs. Isabel Waldron, . John Sutherland, Miss Florence Stratton, . Frank Curtis, . Harry Bascomb, C, A. Monell, A. K. Adams, . Harry Bradley, . Fred B. Barton, Miss Connie Thompson, Mrs. Isabella Preston, Miss Clara Rainforth, Miss Clara Drinkwater, Miss Blanche Arnold, Miss Rose Graham, i . C. Woodrutl, Emily Silver, » F. Osgood, Miss Ada Trattete, WHITNEY’S GRAND OPERA TOUSE, DETROIT, MICH. T. W. Dave: Oegeeeeesceeceececeses MANOZOP ‘This house is in course of construction, and will be ready for occupation by September 1, It’ will be, when completed, second to none in the West. Season will commence September 13, There will be no regular company. The following stars and combinations aro en- gaged:—Furbish’s Fitth Avenue Combination, in “Two Orphans; Holtman Opera Company, Baker and Far: ron, Marion Taylor Combination, Minnie Palmer, Jane Coombs, Lawrence Barrett, Mrs, Bowers, Lotta, Edwin Adams, Charlotte Thompson Combination, Mrs. Oates’ | ra Company, Frank Mayo Combination, Kel- , Comic 0} ig English Opera, Rose Wood and Lewis Mortison, “Around the World Company, Julia Matthews Comic Opera, &e. LAWRESCE BARRETT. Marcus R. Mayer... ssee+e/Business Manager Mr. Barrett will fill engagements in California at California Theatre, San Francisco; Piper's Opera, Vir- ginia City; Whitney's Grand Opera House, Detroit; Do Bar's, St. Louis; Academy, at Bnflalo; Euclid Avenue Honse, Cleveland; Macauley’s Theatro, Louisville; 's Theatre, Now York city. TOSTON MUSEUM. , Season of 1875-76 commences August 23. pe Booth’ COMPANY, Mr. Charles Barron, Mr. A. H. Loring, Mr. William Warren, Mr. W. J. Mason, Mr. R. F. MeClannin, Miss Annie Clarke, . W, J, Le Moyne, Miss Mary Cary . W. H, Crisp, Mrs. J. R. Vincent, Mr. Frank G, Cotter, Mist Fannie Hayward, Mr. J. H. Ring, Miss Louise Anderson, Mr. J. Burrows, Miss Ida Gary, Mr. George Riddle, Miss Fannie Skerritt, Mr. J. Carlos, Miss M. Parker, Mr. J. Nolan, Miss Sadie Henley, Mr. Fred, Williams, J, R. Pitman, Mr. H. J. Murray Business stric Miss Leighton, Miss Nolan, , Miss Georgio Tylor, ly etock, except last two weeks of May and the entire month of Juno, for which engagements | are open for stars. DOSTON THEA Orlando Tompkins and J. C. Thayer.. L, RK, Shewell «Manager Ti. MeGlennin Business Manager Season commences August 30, COMPANY. Mr. I. R. Shewell, Mr. George Bolles, Mr. J. H. Barr, Mrs. Thomas Barry, Mr. P. A. Anderson, Mrs, Charles Poole, Mr. ©. Leslie Allen, Miss Olivia Rand, D. Mrs, T. M. Hunter, 1s Levick, | Mr. M. D. Bebit, Morrill, Mr. HL Rees Davis, art, Mr. J. Taylor, Miss Kate Wilson, Mr. H. A. Cripps, Miss M. Hodgson. Mr, Joseph Mitehell, This is one of the Inrgest_ and most complete theatres in the country. The following stars will appear during the soason;—Mr, F. §, Chanfrau, Lotta, Barry Sull- intro- | .Proprictors | urray occupies the | Mrs. John Drew... «Mal ress "Business Manager nee Manager | COMPANY. Mr. John W. Blaisdell, Mr. M. Wilson, Mr. George Howard, Mrs. John Drew, Miss Florence Noble, E Miss Georgie Drew, | Mr. Sam Hemple, Mrs. Alex. F. Baker, Mr. Alfred Hudson, Mrs. Edwin F. Price, Mr. William Wallis, Miss Josephine Baker, Mr. W. H. Kennedy, Miss Marry Barr, Mr. E. F. Nagle, Miss Mary Cooper, Mr. Lewis Baker, Miss Lizzie Revera, | Mr. W. Wallis, Ji Miss L. Lewis, Mr. John Wor Miss Kate Griffith. Mr. Henry Castor, The stellar and musteal attractions will probably be as follows:—The Vokes, Wachtel, Daly’s Tian Avenue | Company, E. L. Davenport, Mrs, James A. Oates’ Comic | Mr. T. J. Elborts, the leading attractions. ARCH STREET THEATRE, PHILADELPHIA. Opera; “Julia Matthews, with Henderson & Colville’s | Gayety Comic Opera; Edwin Adams, Lydia Thompson's | Burlesque Troupe, Fanny Davenport, Soldene Opéra | Bouffe, Mrs. §D. P. Bowers, Miss Augusta Dargon in Tennyson's “Queen Mary;’ T. ©. King, Ben De Bar as | Falstaff, George Belmore, ke. ‘The house is in splendid | condition, having been entirely refitted. WALNOT STREET THRATRE, PHILADELPHIA. Organization for season of 1875-76, Proprietor (also of Charing Cross, London. .J, 8. Clarke Mr. J. 8. Clarke and George K. Goodwin veeeeeMr, C.K. Burns i, Charles R. Dodworth Mr. Charles M. Walcot r. George Hielge and Mr. R. Smith | COMPANY. Mr. Willis 8. Page, Mr. Frederic Beck, Mrs. C. M. Walcot, Mrs. F. L. Davenport, Director of Music. Stago Manager Scenic Artists. Mr. ©. M. Walcot, Mr. Roland Reed, Mr. W, A. Chapman, Mr. W. B. Turner, Mr. W. H. Bailey, Mrs. W. A. Chapman, Mr. Atkins Laurence, Miss May Davenport, Mr. W. H. Jones, Mrs. T. L. Crease, Mr. W. H. Whitecar, Mrs. Atkins Laurence, This bouse has been entirely refitted; seated with the | Nolan patent chair. Other marked improvements havo | been made. The season will open August 16 with G. Fox's Pantomime Troupe, to be followed by Furbisp’s. | Fifth Avenue Company in “Two Orphans.’ Stars of the first class will follow in rapid succession, THE CHICAGO THEATR Mr, Thomas A. Hall.......+.s++0+ seeeees es Manager This is the first season of this house (late Grand Opera House), and will commence on Monday, August 16, It | will be strictly a stock theatre, conducted upon the | same plan as Wallack’s) Mr. ‘Hall, the manager, 18 | | | | eminently well qualified for this enterprise. COMPANY. Mr. Edward Arnot, Mr. J.D. Germon, Mr. Cyril Searle, Miss Helen Tracy, Miss FE. Pierce, Mr. F. Chippendal Mr. ED. Hoimes,” Mr. Ed. Coleman, Mr. W. A. Sands, Mr. Harry Lee, Mr. George Stoddart, Mr. R. J. Hill, Miss Ada Gieman, Miss Agnes Proctor, Miss Minnie Monk, Miss Blanche May, Miss E. Mordaunt, Mrs. Ada Kankel, Mrs. Geo. Stoddart, A new play, by Alberny, author of ‘The Two Roses,” | will be the opening piece.’ New plays by American and foreign authors will be produced in rapid succession. M'VICKER’S THEATRE, CHICAGO. Ts Be Moleleae ls. weit cs coargnasens c n commences August 23, COMPANY. L. Marten, Miss Jennie Carroll, Mrs. Frank Murdoch Mrs. Clara Stoneall iss Josephine Bro Miss lise Moore, ne Miss Emma Marshall, Miss Jennie Bri | +-Manager | J. Leslie Gossin, G. B. Waldron, J. Ogden Stevens, Frank MeVicker, W. H. Lovett, M. Morienty, M. Rainford, W. H. Seymour, J. M, Barron, Miss Carrie Bray, FE. Barr, Miss Juten Pierce, J. Elson, Miss Mary Redford, Alfred Johnson, Miss Edith Bray, 4. Hurley, F. Morely, Sidney Young, Among the ‘stellar attractions will be found the names of Edwin Adams, John McCullough, Minnio Palmer, Maggio Mitchell Combination, Lotta, Daly's Fifth Ave: nue Company. i FORD'S THEATRES—BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON, John T, Ford ooanee Proprietor ©. L. Graves {Stage Manager for Baltimoro 8. B. Dufleld tage Manager for Washington COMPANIES, Miss Jennie West, Miss Emma Nobles. Louis Aldrich, J. B. Everham, L. R. Willard, Miss Lillie Glover, M. Lanagan, Miss Rose Osborn, Henry Pearson, Harry Hatto, J. F, Ward, . J. Rowe, George Denham, H. A. Webber, 8. W. Glenn, Miss Clara Fisher, Miss Georgie Dickson, Miss Lottie Francis, Miss J Miss Lydia Deniet Miss Annio Leonard, Miss Graco Marco, Miss Merve Charles, Miss Lizzie Waldro, Miss Emma Clifford, Miss Lizzie Walton, Miss Aggie Houston, Miss Georgie Lyster, Miss Sara Tuttle, Mrs, C, Gonzales, Miss N Miss Ly Miss A. Cushnie, Miss C. Cushnie, &., &e. . Paul, W. H. Burton, Walter Lennox, Jr., J. W. Hague, el Sturgis, Charles Harkinson, John Reibert, John Atwell, 0. W. Doud, John Minsher, Harry Symonds, J. H. Banks, | Z. M. Davidson, STARS AND COMBINATIONS. Mr. Edwin Booth plays fifty-two performances through the South, his first visit since 1859, Mr, John | T. Raymond eight weeks throngh the same circuit. En- | gagements are also made with the following stars*— | Clara Morris, Jane Coombs, George Belmore, Julia. Matthews, English Comic Opera; Kellogg, English Opera; Maggie Mitchell, Mrs, James A. Oates’ troupe; | Henry V., with Jarrett & Palmer; Vokes, John Me- Cullough, Barry Sullivan, Funny Davenport, Furbish’s Fifth Avenue Combination, George L. Fox, Mrs, F. 8. Chanfrau, Baker and Farron, Harrigan and Hart, E. T. Stetson, Rena, Frank Frayne, Mlle. Zoe, Dominick Murray, John’ Thompson, &c.’ Season will commence at Holliday street Theatre August 16, at the Grand Opera House, and Washington simultancously about September 1. GRAND OPERA HOUSE, R. E. J. Miles... A. J. Bradley. NCINNATI. pens: Sepi -Manager | Manager COMPANY. Mr. Frank Roche, Miss Gussie De Forrest, Mr. A. D. Bradley, Mrs. H. P. Grattan, Mr. M. M, Price, Miss Viola Plunkett, Mr. M. W. Fiske, Miss Fanny Leo, Mr. W. HL Southard, Mrs. c Mr. J. A. Meade, Miss E. Hanchott, Mr. W. G. Shine, Mr. Harry Pierson, Mr. J. H. Young, Mr. J. Reeves, Mr. H, Morris, Mr. Thomas Ackland, STARS AND COMBINATIONS. John McCullough, the Vokes, Julia Matthews’ Comic Opera, Miss Fanny’ Davenport, Barry Sullivan, Clara Morris, Mrs, Oates’ Opera Troupe, Mrs. D, P. Bowers, Maguie Mitchell, Rose Wood and. "Lewis Morrison, Jano Coombs, Minnie Palmer, James Lewis, George Belmore, Kellogg’ English Opera’ and sovoral others in negotia: tion, . Miss M. Waters, Miss Carrie Morse, Miss Jennie Coombs, Miss Hattie Joyce, Miss Annie Wylie. ACADEMY OF MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS, LA. David Bidwell... \....Proprictor and Manager Mr. J. H. Huntley, Miss Louise Lord, Mr. J. A. Low, Miss Marie Bates, Mr. J. F. 3 Miss Jennie Clitford, Mr. Mr. George F. Ketchum, Harry Sinclair, Mrs, Emma Palmer, Miss Florence Kennedy, Mr. George Dilks, Miss Jennie Woltz, Mr. James Davis, Miss Ada Boshell, Mr. Harry Hogan, Miss Lanra Bascomb, Mr. F. J. Traynor, Miss Hattie Piko, Mr, Benjamin Bro Miss May Graham, 7 ne Miss Minnie Maddern, STARS AND COMIINATIONS, Julia Matthews’ Comic Opera, Roberts & Dare’s Pan- tomime Troupe, Frank Mayo, Minnio Palmer, Lydia Thompson's Burlesque Company, Baker and ’Farron, George L. Fox's Humpty Dumpty troupe, Mr.George Bel- ihore, Katie Putnam, The Troabadors, ‘Yankeo Locke, Round the World, Harrigan and Hart, ’Hayerley’s Min strels, Sheridan & Mack Combination, Daly's Round the Clock, &e., &e. ‘The Mobile Theatre, Mobilo, Ala., will bo under the management of Mr. D. Bidwell, and will be made a first class star and combination theatre, in conjunction with the Academy in New Orleans, Season opens Septem- ber 20. VARIBTIPS THEATRE, NEW ORLEANS, LA, ©. W. Tayleure and Sirs. F. 8. Chanfrau, Lessevs and Managers Its company includes, among its principals, Messrs. Frank Mordaunt, W. F. Burroughs, J. B. Polk, T. F. Egberts, W. W. Moreland, . H. Thompson, , W. Sut- ton, A. F, Chipman, A. Torriani, Jr. ; Misses Ada Monk, Belle Bailey, Amy Thompson; Eliza Long, and Mesdames ¥. B. Vandeerin, C. H. Thompson and W. W, Moreland. Among the stellar attractions annonnced are Signor Ernest Rossi, John McCullough, Daly's Fifth Avenno Company, John T. Raymond, Furbist Fitth Avenue jon, French Opera Botte, Charlotte Thomp- 8. Chanfrau and others, ‘Season commences iy in November, enrietta K. Chanfran, supported by the Varie- ro (New Orleans) company, will, prior to the opening of the season in that city, make an extended starring four, commencing at Ford’s Grand Opera House, Baltimore, E. B, Brown is the business man. ager. SVrank &. Chanfrau will commence his fall soazon at the Boston Theatre, August 30. He will afterward play suceessive engagements in New York, Brooklyn, Provi- dence, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St, Louis, Chicago, In Galveston and San Francisco, Dead Shot,"’ opens bis season city, August 16, at Wood's Museum, in C, W. Tayleure’s original frontier drama of “Xi Sloe OLYMPIC. THEATRE—ST. LOUIS, Spalding & Pope.. Season commence «Managers August 3 This favorite resort has been newly fitted up and is complete In every particular, COMPANY. Mr. 8. W., Piercy, Miss Blancho De Bar, Mr. L. F. Rand, Miss M.D. Clifton Miss Frankie Miss Libbie ) Mr. F, Hight, MeClettan, Mr. Charles Plunkett, Mr. F. D. Allen, Miss Dora xt. € Mr. L. R. Stockwell, Irs. FA Mr ailing, Miss A. Mr. Charles Ahrens, Mise J. Gate Mr. Jobn MeDonald, Miss Mary MeGuire, Mr. J. 1. Hay, Miss F Siddons, &e, &e, Mr. J. 8, Tattlo, ©, Hamilton, Mr. H. Knight, &e. The following stars will pear during the season ;— DP, wore, hy jas Fanny Davenport, Juli J Company, Mr. John T. Formers, Mr, John McCullough, Mr. F. 8. Chanfrau, Fi ish's Fifth ‘Avenue Combination, Mr. Charles Pope, Baker and Farron, Mile. Bonfanti and Naiad Queen, Mr. Frank Mayo, Mrs, Rachel Macauley, Miss Minnie Palmer, Henry V., Mr. George Belmore, Frank Frayne, Harri- gan and Hart, Jack and Jil! Pantomime, French Opera Company, &¢. MEMPHIS THEATRE, MEMPHIS, TENN. T. W. Davey and James Brooks .+»Managert Beason commences Sept . No regular company being engaged, the time will be filled by stars and combinations lows :—Haverley’s Minstrels, the Troubadours, Baker and Farron, 0. D. Byron, Daly's Fifth Avenne Company, Mrs. Pv. Bowers, Mile. Zoe, Julia Matthews’ Gaiety Company, Walla sters’ Combination, Maggie Mitchell's Com- bination, Rose Wood and Lewis Morrison, Charlotte Thompson, Edwin Adams, Lotta, John T. Raymond, C, W. Couldock, Furbish’s Fifth Avenne Combination, &¢. TREMONT OPERA HOUSE, Henry Greenwall ivi blishinent will not have a regular stock com coming season, It will play combinations. stars will play, supported by the compa s from the Varieties, ‘Academy of Music and 5t Charles theatres, New Orleans, The prominent stars will be Lotta, #.°S, Chanfrau, Maggie Mitchell, 0, D. Byron, &e., “ke. Among the combinations will be found 'Furbish’s Fifth Avenue Company, Julia Mat thews’ English Comic Opera, Soldene's English Opéra Boufle, Charlotte Thompson's, Sheridan & Mack's, The Troubadours, Wallace Sisters, Buffalo Bill, French Opéra Bouffe, H. E. Abbey’s, Fanny Price, Haverley Minstrels, &e., &e. CALPORNIA THEATRE, John McCullough. -Propric Benton Hill, wa R, M. Eberle W. T. Port : This is the handsomest theatre on the Pacifle coast, and its average receipts are probably larger than any theatre on this Continent. All the principal stars appeat at this house, The fall season will ber inaugurated by Mr. Lawrence Barrett, who will be supported by the following powerful organization :— Mr, Barton Hill, Miss Bella Pateman, Matthews’ ‘his pany the 66 or and Manager Mr. T. W. Keene, Mrs. Indah, Mr, Robert Pateman, Mrs, C. R. Saunders, Mr. Harry Edwards, Miss Alice Harri: Mr. Walter M. Leman, Miss Ellie Wilton, Mr.C. H. Mestayer, Miss Lore Jonson, Mr.'J. 8. Torrance, Miss Carrio Wyatt, Mr. Frank Kild Miss Kitty Pell, Mr. Murray Woods, Belle Chapman, Mr. F ayer, Miss Nellie Cummins, Mr. Henry Coad, Miss Ada Shattuck, | M nie Higgs, Mrs. Sophie Edwin, Mr. &. Miss Vavasour, &e., &e., de. Musical’ Dir Mr, Charles Schuta Business Manager.» Machinist... .-Martin Joyce MA HT. Paddoe! techs This popular little lady, with her own company, will play during the season in all the principal theatres of tha country. She has a fine company, and will commence her season on or about the 20th of September. comPaxy, Willte Mitchell ra rs, Ssan Floo dard, Miss Alice Wyndham, Fanny Young, 85 Annie Newman, Miss Emma Mitchell, Miss Jennie Fisher, Mrs. J. B. Irving. Thomas W. Brown, Agent, MARION TAYLOR COMBINATION Charles A. King. Will commence 5 the principal cities, The following William Harris, Edwin Varrey, A. G. Enos, D. R. Young, f, Irving, lisle, William Rosstater, Walter Hine, -Manager nd travel through company is en- Miss Marion Taylor, Miss May Arlington, Miss May Montello, Miss Lizzie Anderson, MeManus, . D, E, Ralton, . W. A. Donaldson, . Walter Kelly, B. Mr. Smith, Miss Tilly Sericess, Mr. Dan Mayo, ” * Miss Sadi Smith, Mr. W. Scallan, Miss C, Watkins, Mr. G. W. Allison, Miss H. Sprole, Mr. G. Reed, &o., &e., Ko Mr. C. Collins, ‘tage Manager TION, Henry E. Abt Sob Biekaoy Miss Alice Brooks, Miss Mary Madden, Miss Emily Vincent, Mr. W. Cullington, Mr. James Smith, . G. . Leader of Orchestra The season will § mber 20, with Edwin Adams, at Now Haven; thence through New England, Pennsylvania for three weeks, after which Lotta joing October 11, supported by E. A. Locke for several weeks, During the season Mr. John T. Raymond plays an en- gagement of ten weeks. Mrs. D. P. Bowers and J. C. McCollnm also play with this company. Mr. Abbey haa arranged a season of thirty-six weeks, during which time he plays the above stars at. intervals, and also Mr, Couldock. They visit the principal cities and towns in the Poh England States and through the West and South. LOTTA AND rs MS CO! Season of 1875 and 1876. Manager Agent... Mr. C. W. Couldoek, Mr. Hart Conway, . James Taylor, Butler, G. P. Barnard, MARRIGAN AND HART'S COMBINATION, M. W. Hanley... .Manager Miss Rachaol Noah, Miss A. Glassford, Miss A. Fielding, Miss P. Willis, Miss 8. Thomas, Miss M. Hayes. F. L. Wise, ture Sixty-ninth regiment Season will commence in Philadelphia, August 23, thenco through all the princk pal cities of the country. MRS, MORRISON'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE, TORONTO, ONT, Mrs. Charlotte Morrison....... tees eManageress Opens Septomber 6 COMPANY. J. R. Grismer, I. Gobay, ©. P. DeGroate Miss Mary Davenport, Miss Mary Carr, G. Davis, Mrs. 0. Marlowe, M. B. Curtis, J. Sumbrush, Miss Mary Preston, F, A. White, Miss Emily Delmar, W, Stokes, Miss Ada Foy, Mrs. M. Davis, * Roberts, ke, &e. STARS. During the season the following will :—Edwie Booth, Charles Fechter, Jane Coombs, Edwin Adams, Angusta Dargon, Fred Robinson, Minnie Palmer, Lillie Wilkinson, McKee Rankin, Rose Wood and Lewis Mor rison, Ada Gray, &e, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES, Miss Julia Rive, the clever pianist, will give concerta in this city in the fall. Mile, Judic and a French opéra bouffe company are engaged for the Lyceum. Wachtel and a German opera company will appear af the Academy of Music in October, The Philharmonic Society has not yet determined upon its programme for the coming season. Dr. Damrosch and the Oratorio Society will produce “Elijah” and other works before Christmas, Miss Kellogg and her English opera company will bring out Benedict's “Lily of Killarney” at Booth's, Messrs, Wall & Simmonds have an artists’ exchange on Union square, where nearly all the engagements we have mentioned were consummated. ¥. T. Stetson appears at Baltimore, Washington, Phik adelphia, Cleveland, Pittsburg, New Orleans, Mobile, Chicago, Rochester, Albany, Troy and Brooklyn. Minnie Palmer commences her season at Toronto, ex- tends to Albany, Troy, Wheeling, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Detroit, Buffalo, Chicaga, Cleveland and St. Lonis, Jane Coombs commences her season at Rochester, N. Y.; thence Albany, Troy, Baltimore, St. Louis, Chi- cago, Cincinnati, Toronto, Buffalo, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburg and Indianapolis. Lewis Morrison and Rose Wood appear at Albany, Troy, Toronto, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Wheeling, Cincinnati, Memphis, New Orleans, St. Louis, Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburg, Cleveland and Rochester. John McCullough’s star engagements the ensuing sea son commence at Chicago and extend to the following citics:—Indianapolis, Cincinnati, St Louis, Baltimore, Washington, New Orleans, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Boston Philadelphia, New York and San Francisco, THE DIAMOND SMUGGLING CASE. The examination of John Hall and James Henry be- foro United States Commissioner Romaine at Jersey City to-day is awaited with deep interest. The prison- ers are still in the Hudson County Jail, and are very roti cont in regard to the charges against them. They ap pear to have plenty of money, and are supplied with all the luxuries they desire by friends who visit them from New York. ‘They were startled yesterday by the statement in the Hrravo that an exam. ination is to be made of a diamond cross found in their possession, so as to ascertain if it bo- longed to Sefora Roque de Lara, who was robbed im Cuba last April, One very suspicions cirenmstance in their case is that they refiize to answer any questions 1 regard to the original ownership of the jewelry. Every: discovery made in the case was in spite of their efforts to throw the detectives off the track. Special Treasurg gent Chaiker has had two detectives assigned to him, nd the result of their investigations on Staten Island and elsewhere will be made known at the examinatiog to-day <patehes have been sont to the police authorities in London for further information regarding the robbery of the jewelry of the Countess of Dudley, and a dé seription of the jewels has been demanded. District Attorney Keasbey will domand an adjournment of the examination till the r information is obtained from England, The d cart pin seized from the proprietor of the hotel on Staten Island, where Hall and Henry boarded, corresponds with one stolen from Mrs, Paran Stevens, of Fifth avenue, while that Jad was in Paris, on the 23d of June, by her servant mat who disappeared with two men, The letters. found i the trunk of the prisoners at Staten Island aro now in the hands of the detectives and will bo made the basit of a charge of false B say hey against them if tl should be discharged from the charges