The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-12

At the Park, Dryden's version played with O.
Horn and Berkeley music. Mr.. Barry played Prospero;
j. Thorne, Caban Mr.. Horn, Ferdinand; MIR. Barnes,
Stephano; H. Placide, Trncuo; Mrs. Austin Ariel, and
Mrs. sharp, Miranda. Messrs. Thorne, c. Horn and
Barnes, have since died
At Burtons the piece given with selections froos
Halevys, Arne's and Purcclps music. In order that
may the better explain what have to say stats
the plot of the piece
Prospero Duke Of Milan more devoted to his studies
than the cares Of State reposes his confidence in has
the brother of Alonzo King of Naples Prosperos enemy
despoils him OF his dukedom, aud induces Gonzaio,
Nearolitun to embark him and his infant daughter M
randa on board ship, from whence they sent arAt
in crazy boat and left to thcr fate BY the humanity
Of Gonzalo they supplied with food and ramsnt In
this deserted state they reach Island inhabited Only
by Calban half man half monster Prospero dospons
Csliban Of his Sovereignty, and uscs him -
tica studiss, and is aided by sprit-the "dAisE
Ariel" After many years residence tho King
The ps hsxns sS hs
with his Ferdinand the usurper Antonio, and Sehas
an and Gonxalo The storm raised By the agency Of
Prospero and Ariel They II reach the shose safely
Ferdinand is enamored Of Miranda, and she Of him.
The king cannot find him, and after deporing his los
Az the deed about TO be done Ariel awakcns the king
Caban also plots to murder Prospero bnt this il ass
prevented by the agency Of Ariel Finally, Prospsre
with Ariels assistance having enticed the king his
CELL general amnesty 10 declared and Miranda u
knovledged as the betrothed Of Ferdinand.
oecoe0 h1cceHA,
veteran playgoers were astsnished to see suaA
effects produced small stage. Everything wss
done wel-the actors perfect-the machinsta haa
evidently been hard at work, and to purposs-
every new, and Of the scenes
quistely beautiful The storm finely managed
and the beautiful effect rewarded with hearty
burst of applause. The "spirt masque also cspi
tally done. In fact have not time to particularise
the many gems. They must DO to be appreciated
The instrumental music deserves q word Of praise.
though the orchestra s not quite powerful enough foe
Halevy's storm music The actors, generally did very
well and we have rarely enjoyed anything much
the scenes between Calban, Stephano and Trinculs.
We have not single objection to urge against the
representation Of either of these Mr.
Burton's Caliban surprised by its excellence Mrs. O.
Hill made her debut at this theatre Ariel Mrs. Hn
has good face and her singing voice. though not full
powerful is sweet and after she had recovered from the
apparent her reception she entirely
successful with the music Her rendering Of Where the
bee sucks" capital and received deserved encore
In acting she seemed like novice, and she deficient
in knowledge of the business Of the piece Her byepAy
when watching Ferdinand and Miranda was correct
Ariel the unknowing servant Of Prospero and
tirey ignorant Of his purposes So also her steal
ing about the stage in the with Calban Trncuo
and Stephano As Ariel Is supposed to be invisible there
is no necessity for mystery her part She gave
nice little bit Of acting in the whsss
Prsero orders her to prepare the spirits for the masque
Mr., Fishers Prospero played with the proper
amount of weight and dignity but II would be improved
il his enunciaon clearer Mr. Jordnn's Fer iinsnd
good end his reading deserves high praise lie gav
every word clearly, sensbly and distinctly MI Norton
should not be bosterous while plotting murder and
Mr. Holman's discovery of Ariel was ridiculous, that
spirit being supposed to be invisible Aopos of Ariel
cannot the necessity of suspending that spre
palpable cords. II 10 not effective.
Finally, 'The Tempest at Burton's is great treat.
and everybody should enjoy It, We think IT will for
many nights and Mr. Burton has the thanks Of all lowers
Of good plays well played for his exertons.
The play was enthusiastically received by crowded
house and after the fall Of the curtain the manager
called out. He announced ''The Tempest" for every
evening till further notice.