The New York herald., 1862-01-08
Amusements Last Evening.

This establishment opened last night for length
ened season Of dramatic performances by the exceent
company formed under Mr. Jarretts auspices The piece
selected for this Sheridsns School for
Scandal )" the most brilliant 10 the most popular, d
the comedies written by the wits OF the Georgian crsi
The cast, fur the principal characters were COM
cerned was a. follows Sir Peter Teazle, Mr.. Mark
Smith, Sir Oliver Surface, Mr.. George Ryer; Charles Sur
face, Mr. VIM wheatley Joseph Surface, Mr. J. W. Wal.
lack Jr.; Sir Benjamin Backbs, Mr.. E. L. Davenport;
Lady Teazle, Mrs. Julia Bennett Barrow; Mrs. candouf
Mrs. J. W. Wallsck, Jr. This list, IL Will 30
seen, embraces the names Of some OF the osss
comedians the American stage, most Of them we'll
known New York audiences, and two Mr. william
wheatey and Mr. Ryer familiar rather by roputar
tion than otherwise, il being many years, believe
since either of them played Ia our city.
II impossible that with piece thus cast and SD
perbly mounted in point OF the performance
should not be complete success We have never, Ia
fact tho comedy better played each Of the porsons
the drama acting with that aJaon and perfect cond-
ence which arises from the consciousness Of being well
supported OF the Lady Teaze of Mrs. Barrow we have
already had occasion speak terms Of high praise.
spirited and happy performance deserving coiit
for its del the conyentonalsms which have
hacknled the character. Mr Wheateys Charles surfaces
merits especial conmcndaticD. Ho is viyacioGg and
graceful actor, always gentlemanly and up the
mark. One Of the best Sir Peter Teazles that
have for some time is that Of Mr.. Mark Smith.
1t shows evidence of the careful study which used dis
tnguish old comedians. IN Joseph Surface Mr.. Wal
lack exhibited the same generally correct appreciation
OF the part which maes his lago He, ncverheiess a.
reminded forciby Of the leading traits Of the
latter mpcrsolaton--a fault that Of his ability
might readily himself Of. We regretted 10 find Mr..
Davenports talents thrown away in part OF such minor
importance that of Sir BENJAMIN Backbite; bot the
ready conform the interests Of the company
with which he is associated without reference to tho
position which he holds in his profession.
1t is gratifying to be enabled to record the success,
beth artisstic and pecupary, Of efforts in direction
into which it il desirable divert the public TASTE
Let hope that the result Of temporary caprice,
and that shall continue to witness the boards ot
theatres which cultivate while they alss The
mind.
Tonight Mr. Davenport plays Hamle-ons Of the nnsse
impersonatious Of that gifted actor.
wALLAcK's THEATRE.
Congrevss comedy OF Glove for Loven was revived q
this house last night with the success that has as.
tended its predecessors Lester waack Valentine
feigned madness admirably, and, indeed, acted wen
throughout; while Mr.. Blake, as Sir Sampson Legend
contributed pleasant sero comic vein TO the piece The
part Of Angelica well sustained by Mrs. Hoey and o.
the whole the play very effectively rendered The
costumes in keeping with the time and place and
tho mise effective. The house was well filed and
the audience testified their appreciation by repeated ap.
plause there noticeable fault 1t lay the some.
what mechanical uttcrances and slight hestions Of one
two Of tho minor characters occasionally, conss.
quence doubt Of their parts not being sufficiently a
mar to them, owing to the nightly changes OF the pro.
grsmme. Tonight Holcrofts comedy of'sThs Road %
Ruin" will be produced.
wISTER GARDEN.
Mr. j. s. Clarke, the COMEDIAN occupies the boards AZ
this house, aud right worthy he does H. His imper.
sonation Of Toodes last night as fine and natural
piece Of acting in its lro could well be conceived
M. Clarke, although young on tho stage, s q finished
comic actor and his performance pssscsses the rare
merit Of intense humor without cxoggoraton, aad
abounding fun without vulgary. Tho house last nighs
well attended, and it 10 hardly necessary to say
that the audience thoroughly appreciated tho excecas
acting Of r. Clarke Tonight he appears as I'll slow.
boy, in Bourcicaus adaptation OF Dickens story OF
"Dot"