Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-09-26
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/" trial of speed and bottom" between the ri
val dramatic establishments of Boston, com.
moncod Oh Monday evening last, and was The
all absorbing topic Of conversation among tho
citizens of the literary emporium, for a week
previous to its commencement.
AS was expected, there was great rush fol
seats at tho opening Of the fremont Theatre
and the confusion was almost uncxampled
In less than two hours from tho opening OF
the ticket office every ticket was disposed Of
many Of which were taken by spectators who
rct'i'cd them in some instances for f'vc dollars
for box, and three dollars 70 rit tickets
| The b i'ldIng IS cry oegln' odifice, hand.
somcly decorated, and though it has been pro.
nounccd splendid, candour compe!s us to say
that taken as whole, i does not come ND 10
our expectations. Perhaps, however, our taste
| is not correct, and hence we shall not quarrel
with those who entertain a different opinion
| The play OF "wIvEs AS THEY WERE, AND
MAIDS AS THEY ARE" went Off with much
spirit and effect, and the members ofthc corps
acquitted themselves with ability, and were
warmly supported by tho smiles of an induI.
gent and an approving audience.
| The Lord Priory Of Mr. Herbert, was an OK.
celcnt piece Of acting; and that gentleman
fully sustained the reputation he has hitherto
| supported in New-York and Philadelpha
MIR. Webbs' Sir William Dorrillon, was chasto
performance; he is an excellent actor. Slr
George Evelyn, found in Mr.. Reed an able
representative. Mr. Blake's Bron7ely was cx-
cellent; Forbes as Norbcry was yer respect
able, and and our old friend, the broad faced.
| laughter loving, John Mills Brown Z" was him.
self again.
The female department, at this Theatre, is
very respectfully filed by Mesdames Blake,
{. Young and Pelby, all Of whom, sus-
'nined their parts TO the satisfaction Of the au-
dieace; particularly Mrs. Charles Young, who
We particularly designate, as ohe his always
been favonri'c with rs, and h,s ,t@avs sus-
'a.ncd 'hc reputation Of n cxcelsn, 6rt-nss.
She dcinea.cd the character Of Lady Mar
a''e - adm rGticu Ia the 1ftc-picca, our
yo' ng iricrd, Ar seid, appeared 20 advan-
tage, though hc ras cas-! N character "a.
below h.s cau,oiy. Pr" tsrs ~ fLc Co,redy
the Prize address was dchrcraG by Mr.. Bake,
N Chas,c and eloquent !arncr; and 10 h,s
ability TIC author ~ 90 .lcsyt1t ndebtc for IFS
favorable reception. II - from the pen of n
Mr.. Jammerson Of Hartford ,ond as poem, in
orr opinion, ranks many degrees below med;.
ocrIty. We are surprised that prize was
awarded 20 il!
Tho Federal Street Theatre was open the
same evening, and n very Numerous and FASH
:onabc audience attended Tho play vas tho
School for Scandal, 20 which was added the
farce Of the Orc Hundred Pound Note. Tho
3r Peter Tcohic of NJ Barnes, WAS rcspcct,.
ole, though wC DO moi think that it IS
h'' best character Sir Oliver Surface.
~ ki'ner, was all thai coulI be asked for.
Joseph Surface by King, very good, and
Cb1r'os Surface by Flynn, excellent. Tic
and would do honour 10 any Theatre. Sir
3ealcnn BacGb 20 hv Bernard, respec,obIc
and the Crabtree sof our old flvonrite, Finn.
all that could ac oNpcc,e'. Mr. Walton, who
sustained the pari of Careless, is said TO be very
good IN his way, though on this occasion. he
did not sui; our wishes lis song was we'll
sung, and he evidently possesses considerable
Smpass Of voice. Moses by MI Andrews. was
"eil sustained. This gentleman is a valuable
acquisition 10 tho American corps dramatic
ana as low comedian has few suporiors.
M., osb0rhc, the gentleman who g,cred us
with ms Earl Osmond, few weeks since. |
Appeared IN his proper line Of business. |
anu ahu sustained tho ardtow part of Lady |
SnoerwelFs servant. OF Miss Rocks. La
ny Ieazlc, we know not what to sav;---t was
good, and it was not good---it was bad and II
was not bad. In this particular character. we
10 not think her equal to Mrs Barnes; but we
arc told that Lady Teazl, is not character
n which she displays her powers TO advan-
age. Mrs. Finn and Mrs Bernard both sus-
AIMED themselves very respectfully. Tho ac
erpieco oftbe Ono Hundred Pound Note.
vent OIL, with much effect, and Barnes Billy
Black took to admiration.
AS to the result ofthe efforts Of tho rival os-
nothing Ike n correct conjecture
'an bo furnished TIE fremont Tboa,r. nos
csses tho advantage Of n new building. and
VI the novelty Of a young establishment. hut
nc federai street. has decidedly tho strongest
'ompany, and hmerit is considered il must ,ri