The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26
TheatricalS.

Theatricals.
On Monday evening last Concert Hall
was filed to its utmost tensions to witness
the first appearance of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barney Williams in this city. A large
number ofpcrsons who had secured tickets
were compelled to postpone the sight for
a more convenient season, owing the i'm
mensc crowd. Every night since the hall
has been filed, sometimes TO point Of
discomfort, and the performances have
been greeted with rapturous applause
Mr. and Mrs. Williams were preceded to
this place by a high reputation-public
curiosity was raised, and high degree Of
perfection was expected. 1t is but the
truth to say that their representations
have cxcellcd expectation. Barney VIII
Hams has that unmistakable, irresistible
hunor that belongs to the true come
dian, and often carries his flashes Of wit
beyond the authors conception. Hcreal-
ly plays with his part, turning it over
and over, exhibiting every ludicrous faa-
ture, developing more humor by his man
nor than by the word Of the play. In tho
number Of Irish characters h. has person
atcd during the week it is difficult to Sc
lcct any one as his best As the "Irish
Lion " he excited uncomfortable laughter,
and certainly one of his happiest efforts is
in the scene in the tailor's shop, in which
drollcry speaks in every action. But We
despair in our efforts to particularizo.-
All say to those who think this article
colored to 90 and see his representations,
and We will bet cigar you viii laugh up
to our standard.
Mrs. Williams displays astonishing yer
satility in acting. In a single piece sh
viii pcrsonate half dozen totally differ
cnt characters, of different nations, and
the change of dress is not to la- as to
many who attempt such d;a-eu,t task he
entire change. Every accent ard rc4-
ture is fitted to the character IL hand -
She played on Tuesday night the part,
among several in the same piece, of a
Gypsey girl, singing a song that for the
perfection of its limitations seemed real
rather than burlesquc. But her great
forte is in Yankee character. Her Yankee
girl is no faint outline. 1t is piece of
real Independent, hearty, dont-stand-any-
nonsense, Bunker-hillish ycrdancy, and
cxcites shouts of applause.
We are pleased to notice that the citi-
zcns of Nevada have rendered compli-
mentary benefit to Mrs. Williams, and
that it has been accepted for tonight
She deserves public appreciation for her eff
forts to please, and this evidence of apprc-
citation must be highly gratifying to her. In
another column may be found the CORES
pondence relating to the benefit. We
have no doubt the house will be overflow
ing tonight, to appropriately greet the
beneficiary
~ PupIlc are indebted 10 NT. J. IS.
Robinson for the pleasure of this visit Of
the above named accomplished artists, and
TOR the excellent manner in which they
are sustained in their presentations. The
Robinson family has in itself talents of
a superior order, and have often played to
full houses in Nevada. Mr.. Robinson
always plays his parts well, as does Mr..
Compton and William.
We saw Barney play at Marysville, and
do not think he was as we'll supported by
the ladies of the troup as by those of the
Robinson family Little SUE has not
played yet, and were an attraction need
ed, her name to the bill to act would sup
ply it. She danced last night, and was
loudly applauded, and dances twice to-
night. She is bewitching little favoritc.
Why don't they bring her out:
Messrs. POLAND and Dumphries are cx-
cellent comedians, and do their share to-
wards good entertainment.
We trust no one will miss the opportu-
nifty to witness the rich entertainments
now offered at Concert Hall. Frisbie mas
made extensive alterations, and is making
more--enlarging the stage, fitting seen
cry, &c. The hall has taken he appear.
acc- e , c.at little thsat-.