Mountain Democrat., 1857-06-13
Ttlentrhrui.

We have The pleasure Of chronicling among
us the advent of those two tavOrite California
artists, Mr.. and Mrs. STARK who, for the last
week, have been playing successful engage
nteHt. Returning from a second triumphant
visit to Australia, it must be gratifying to every
patron Of ThcspiS, to welcome these favortc
California artists, to the scenes of their early
lHbOrS and triumplS. These two artists are in-
separably associated with the history Of the
drama in this State, and the author Of ST. The
Chronicles Of San Francisco" pays no higher
or more deserving tribute, than WHEN hepwarts
to MIR. James Stark the chief merit Of founding
the true aud legitimate drama in California
We repeat, 1t gives us great pleasure to wei
come him again among us, and when We add
our humble praise to the volume of admiration
accorded to him and his cStimablc wife, we but
do but simple act of Justice To the genius Of
the drfi@t, and the virtue Of the individual.-
Accompanied by u corps Of talented artists,
conspicuous among whom are Mrs. Woodward
and Mr.. Phelps, they have performed during
the week succession Of classic tragedies aud
comedies, TO srpvcciativc audiences. While we
were prepared to anticipate the complete sue
cess Ot MIR. Stark, we confess to degree Of
surprise for the cllastc and finished excellence
that distinguished the personation Of this gen
tlcman.
A certain idiOsyncrnsy, individuality, or man.
nCrism that is almost inSepaTably characteristic
of constant local association, and is denomna-
ted the stWe of All actor, has been entirely re-
moved, or so modified and chaStcned by travel
and practice before foreign audiences, that the
acting OF MIR. Stark seemed to be the holding
" the mirror up to nature" In around Of char.
actcrS such aS Mclnotte, Rieheliet, Mortimer
and dc Moore, this gentleman has displayed IL
versatility Of talent, an extent and accuracy Of
study, aud genius that enttlc him tO the high.
est and front cmincncc in the rank 0f distln-
-guiShed actors who have sought "thc bubble
reputation" in California.
Mrs. Stark's presentations Of the Lady Of I.y-
ons, Julie dc Mauprat, and other characters
in which she has appeared here, have won for
her golden opinions and have been received by
our citizens with unfcigned applause. We
have heard many regrets expressed at the
shortncss of her stay among us, and wishes for
another opportunity to witness her imimrHble
TenditlonS Of character. Tonight she will AZ
pear US "Camillc, i'll which she stands without
u rival
While il is work Of supcrcrogaton. we can
not tOrcgO the opportunity tO pay tribute of
respect TO Mrs. Woodward, than whom, for the
possession of all those qualities that alike make
ono beloved and valued i'll the walks of private
life, and esteemed as u caterer tor popular en-
tertalnmcnt, none are more Cndcarcd to the
California public. This lady and Mr.. Phelps
are both great favOritcs with the citizens Of FL
Dorado, and both on account Of their artistic
merits, and the frequent efforts they have here
tOfOre made to minister to the intellectual taste
ofour people. Without dsparqgcmcn we may
say that this is decidedly the most talented
company that has ever visited the mountains,
and every way worthy Of liberal patronage.
Tonight MIR. and Mrs. Stark appear for the
last time. Our citizens rendered them u COM
plimentary beHeiit,, which they accepted. and
have selected the thrilling play Of "CANiLLE'
for the occasion. Secure seats carly--the the
atre will bc crowded.