New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-10-01
BERGER At BILLIARDS.


own. It's strongly marked with the ealing traits of
the national mind, and is July characteristic. The
arsnd idea is to count. The philosophy of the game is
speculative, but practical II is not wanting in spirit
aud Wit In, It is thoroughly inspired with the purpose
to win. il is leis an AMUSEMENT than trial Itis
rather discipline in the qualities Of coolness, fore
thought. and dexerty, which command success, than
au exhibition Of graceful taleut which commando adj
mraon It is a science, not an art. 1t admits sharp
practice bat under protest i grants the widest priv
ece but iuAice the soysres: penalty. The table has
pockets because they run the score up quickly, and
Jeau,e it is hard to keep ones ball ont Of them. II is
not courteous to hole ones opponents ball. but if the
game depends upon it enc has the chance. II is not
beautiful 10 push ones ball. but if it is not possible to
execute the shot he square way without great skill The
player nay push fOrit.
Growing ous Of the French game grated upon the
English Americas billiards combines the qualities Of
both the stocks. It has tie practical earns oftbe
one, and the sentimental fancy Of The ohgr. There s
both briliaIcy Of style and soldy Of substance Tie
play is Ike tSe players couvorgation-rapid shrewd
contradictory. ornate, but above al, directly TO the
point Mr. Pheap is not the perfect representative Of
cur billiards lie is rather tie Of the future than
Of the present lie s tie winning spirit inoarnate,
stripped Of bravado and all extravaganza. He plays
with imperturbabie Tayify-lhe Puritan Of the cue;
makes light Of fancy Shots prefers making point to
making sensation; takes all fir advantages even
those which false pohteness valves; ald steels his
nerves to tIumpn and TO uro while be presses TO
the erd Of tie game. The majority of our amateurs
avow HE principle but fall short Of his practice.
While they recognize the aim Of playing TO be to win
lofta
with the balls, are often en;coG into brilliant but de-
csitUl shot. They still dazzled by syle. strug
cle gees on between inclination to be clever, with
trust in luck and duty 10 win the game by their own
prudence and real skill.
Mr. Pbelan plays from the mind. M Berger plays
from the heart. That is the game Of Judgment this Of
imagination. The prose Of billiards. and the poetry
As Berger himself defines it, the scientific and the ro
mantle. Berger is the aluTng example for the young
and enthusiastic amateur in the most graceful OF do
nestle games. His appearance in this country will
certainly revive the latent Of the billiard
room, and recruits VIII lcck to his snowy and bright
standard, 10 he inspired with something of his own
gallant ard poetic spirit,
Tie two schools-.le ,ceniiGc and the r5mlutic-
were brought INTO contrast on Saturday evening in Mr.
Phelan private room in bic great temple OF billiards
at the corner Of Broadway and Tenth street. The
French champion wac introduced the representatives
cf the American public, and exhibited his amazing
skin upon his own table which has been set up side by
s.ls with ole oc Phelan's best. The occ9i0n was
Of international GOOD viii and Of cosmopolitan aimi
ration Of Feuius. The company embraced AL the bill
Hard editors Ct tue city, and the most distinguished
professional and amateur players. A collation. pleas:
aHtly capped TIE occasion.
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berger Is DOT roMslChi III appearance Inc sphi
If q dram 5oes mot hover abo,, his pcrson Ite
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ABUNDANT c0pulence suggests ease ano not ac IN lOrce
md ry,tgbt I,t yer .,r,oa lie il tuna Of Tho bio
goo5.rafyr'5 Tobo Egll tba, p,nI lcyea to ticlje,
Ills hands. daft a. they are are no. delicate in form
He plavs On the common French carom table. This
has no pockets is smaller than the table we ufe and
heavier at the bottom with wide cushions surrounding
the bed ln rl,yrg he caalks lis enc inc.fsautly |
generally before each shot and occasionally changes
his cue.
Before MAY the CHAMPION thus addressed HE aud. |
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