The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-09-24
BOlNGs OF rnE DRAMA.


The "SEA or IUE" has triumphantly estab-
ished itself in the favor of the public. The
scenery and stage effects are so excellent that
they have carried the day despite the shortcom-
ings of the actors. Mr.. Mordaunt has, however,
arrived at a decent know ledge Of the words of his
part, and is now able to give full effect TO the
acting of the dramatic scenes that fall to his share.
There could not be more admirable "Carlos"
OF Hiss Denim we have already expressed an
opinion; her rough and crude manner is sulB-
cient to mar the effects OF her handsome person.
She is most TOO careless IN regard to costume
There is neithcr taste nor freshness in anything
she wears. The gem Of the piece is Little Katie
Baker, the prettICst, neatest, aud most graceful
child we have ever seen OR the stage. Mr.. LennoX
gains in iaV0r. He has one great quality in 4 low
comedian; he is not iOtC. Mrs. Chapman's quiet
ladYlikc manner, her clean (that We shOpld be
reduced by tic frequency Of the opposite defect
TO notice ThisD and elegant dressing is quite
refreshing 70 gool tasle, beside the tawdry
untidiness OF the other ladies'.
The orchestra, too, hgs not selected appropriate
music, ard there is want of decision about Mr.
Smiths leading which makes IL slOyenly. The
effects on the Stage have improved nightly, and
the ice scene, with the coming Of the ship is most
| impressive, and suh ,ient for a whole spectacle
An uiE WALNUT. Mr.. Booth has played Ruy
Bias every night, his marvellous power conquer
| ing every obstacle, and making the audience
| forget those by whom he is surrounded. lie, too,
plays the whole Of next week. All three theatres
| have been crowded on each and every night.
! These large audiences, who, Of course, fill the
treasury, are not all used to public entertain
| ments, and many of them deserve criticism as
| much as the actCrs. Some gallant soldiers sit
| with their arms round the lady Of their love, she
| reclining ON his shoulder, an eKhibit.On which
| docs not suggest favorable Opinions though they
are In the respectable portion Of the auditorium,
| and often respectable themselves.
/ Thea the habit OF eating, which has become
! almost universal is most annoying. Peaches
| apples cakes, are swallowed ia prOfusiOn ;stOnes
juice, and skins being or course, numerically
| stTeTcd around. But worst Of all are the pea
| nuts, for they positively Interrupt the perform
! anCe. The sale OF peanuts, at least, should be-
! forbidden inside the theatres. As for the Gu 3tOm
| Of chewing and splitting In the face Oi q woman.
! creating near her, all round her, a disgusting
| pool that stains her garments, and makes the
| body sicken, ii is probably useless to speak Of
this, for are ali fond Of distinction and being
| the only nation that ChcWs and cXpectOrates, in
| public with far less disgust to those around us)
! we might clean our teeth in public we should be
| proud of il, no doubt, as distinction Certain
It is that even men otherwise refined have never
been prevailed on 10 quit this horrible mlst
eating practice.
AT THE ARcH, Mr. Adams has Played several
Of his popular characters, in a manner that has
maintained the old good opinion. Mr.. Adams is
the most sympathetic young actor on the stage.
OF the support he has met with we have already
| spoken. With all her advantages, we think there
! s not a spark of warmth, genius, or passion Is
| Miss Graham; therefore Is she untitled for any
part beyond that Of q walking lady. Adams
| engagement continues the whole Of next week.
Ok MONDAY we shall be reused from our mu-
sical apathy by grand Concert at Musical Fund
Hall, given by some Of the finest artists we have.
! Nine. Whiting, Lonni, Stefani Amodio Teita q
charming tenor, and the husband Of our Fanny
| Heron, all Of whom will bring back the best mu-
| sical traditions, and brilliantly commence the
| musical season.