AMUSEMENTS. BUFFALO ACADEMY OF MUSIC. METROPOLITAN THEATRE.) (FORMERLY JOHN ,H. & BENRY L MEECH, Lessees & Managers. GRAND INAUGURATION, Tuesday Eve'g, July 28, 68, Dramatic and Mafical 'Season of 1869 When aud 1808 will commeuce under entirely the NEW MANAGEMENT; fairly clan ample recognition from the Who publie may of Butlo and v'cinity fur their enterprise a effecting a series of engagements with a thoroughly First Class Company, Selected with great care, comprising almost ENTIRELY NEW ARTISTS, Which, with a thorongb organization, will render them the dneat ever in thie city. Tats mangotficene establtebment bas boon fully Benerated, Repainted and Redecorated, New Carpeting and Matting placed on the lohby and pasangee, and the seats made de com 'ortable and commodious. The Orchestra Chairs are all handsowely upholstered which will conduce greatly to thetr enjoyable occupation and attrac tiveneer. The entrance and interior have been extensivety altered, newly papered and beautifully freecoed There has also been constructed A Rear Entrance te Washington st, For egress Gad ingress, of sufflelent width for the perices safety and convenience of the public The alterations in the Stage Department are of costly dercription. A new Neone Dock 25 feet square, has been bu fit by TILDEN & CO, for for the storage of scenery intended especially for *pectacnlar ploces. Blegant Appointmenta, Novel Bandinery and the lateet inventione are introdnced The •Ver dbule, Anditorium and Scenery present an un, asua) appearnuce of Gorgeous & Majestic Splendor, The Seente and Mechanical Departments will be, as beretofore, conducted by F. STANFIELD and THOMAS DUNCAN, aided by competent assistanta. The Stage Appointmenta, -Propertier, Wardrobe, Calotum Lights. &c., andor the superintendeuce of GEORGE MORRIS, CHARLES LOCKEN sod F. GOODWIN. THE ORCHESTRA, Under the Streetion 'of Prof. JOHN FOLIO. WAY, been selected from the HOUTCOA tu the etty, and will be found thoroughty edenumber and quality. Negotiations are now per ding with the Greatest Stars in the Country, Who will posit rely visit Bathlothie seuson, in mpid succession, ander the ausplees of the pre sent Losses. For Selection of Opening Plays, and furth particulars, ace future Advert sements and PrO- Regular Family Matinee Every Saturday Afiorno on. St. James Hall! in 11 ha it & 9 Bill