The American patriot., 1855-06-30
/ The Thespian Performance.


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ro On Tuesday evening, tho Goth inst, 'The
Thespian Society," in conformity to previous
announcement, performed the beautiful play Of
'Eyadne, or, The Hall of Statues f.i;,-g
The object of this performance was to aid in
the purchase of a Fire Engine for the Town of
Clinton. The thanks of the community are
due to the corps for this generous testimonial
of their public spiritedness; and we trust that
the liberal and appreciatng public will abun-
dainty testify, by its patronage and encourage
ment, sense of its Obligations to the Society
for this laudablc effort on their part to ad-
vance the public good. a- iaiam oil III (
The attendance was large and respectable.
A performance Of more than ordinary interest
had been promised, and high anticipations
were entertained by ALL We are happy to
state that the most sanguine expectations were
more than realized, and that the company &C.
quilted themselves with unusual eclat
The character Of EvADNE was personated by
Mrs. H. A. Nichols, a lady Of superior accom-
p'ishments and much versatility of talent
Much is due to Mrs. Nichols for the success
which has attended The Thespian Society, and
for the public interest which has been enlisted
! in its behalf Her artistic talent would do ere.
dit to any stage. .re ra-i. .s..l ..i+ nj.
The part ofOLIvA was sustained by Mrs. A.
p Butler in highly creditablc manner. This
being her first appearance on the stage it was
natural that an exhibition of some degree of
diffidence or embarrassment should have been
expected so far, however, from manifesting
any confusion, her sclfpossession and evident
appreciation of the part enabled her to perform
it in a faultless and praseworthy manner.
The KING OF NAPLES was represented in ad-
mirable style by Mr.. s. H. Butler, who has
displayed much taste in his execution of the
paintings, scenery, &C., of the stage. '''.
Mr.. Young's representation of CoLoNNA was
exceedingly graceful and happy, evincing as it
did, thorough study and an accurate con-
ception fthe part. 3a '' ''ft 'i tt
Mr.. Kedslie as LrDovlco, sustained his part
with signal ability, affordng an excellent de-
lineation of the character. sfl % 9@ t
Mr.. Nichols appeared as vIcENr1o Ofcourse
his part was well pcrformed--in a manner too
peculiar to himself-and decidedly mcrc,rial.
Mr.. Summers representation of SpALArRo
was unexceptionable. The cast was, in fact,
an excellent one, ana the company merit tho
highest praise. ,..-l ,,.i .,r -, '.,,r
Several beautiful pieces Of music were per.
formed by the orchestra, under the direction
of Mr.. B. Moses; and among them were some
very fine original pieces, composed by him
and by Mr. A. Moses. -,....i.. = ..-. .,t .4.,
The play being over, a very handsome EPr-
LoGUE, by DR.. James S. Taylor, was spoken by
Mr. Young Our friend, the Doctor, seems to
WELD the pen poetic with quite as much facili.
ty as the spatula, and appears quite as con-
versant with the acaters OF Hezicon as with the
TInctures Of the Naterio Nedica. What con-
geniality there is between pills and poetry we
never could imagine; nor could we conceive
how it is possible for Therapeutics to hold
communion with the Art Of Song. The Doc.
tors epilogue, however, has disabused our
mind of any doubt upon the subject, and has
most admirably illustrated the fellowship which
subssts between them. ffh.t.r' 1' 1sa.aaa
We are informed that on Wednesday even,
ing next, there will be repetition of "EvAD
Me-" As the Thespian Society deserve the
commentator and support of the public, We
hope that on that occasion the performance
will be honored with full house. Xxx.
.i,.l '.. TFOr the American Patriot
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