The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-31
Grruing telegraph
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1864.
AMUsEMENTs.


New CuENur STREET THEATRE. THE
fascination for the stage is thoughta strange one,
yet, when it is considered that It bnngs all the
higher faculties Of the Intellect into play that Il
requires deep scnsibHlty and passion, that it
affords scope for feelings and emotions which in
our everyday world fnd no scope. and, above all,
that 10 brings iu a week, to a successful actress
as much as hard.toiling scamstress can earn in
a yCer--the temptations are great, and even rea-
son and common sense can sanction tncm
Woman sphere Of work Is so crCum scribed,
30 ill-paid that we wonder not chat she should
strive NJ one bound 10 provide independence for
herself, OiienCr for those dear to her. AS the
advantages are pOndyred on the Oillicultles seem
10 disapp ar, and the result seems easy. A part
TO learn, dress TO provide, little fright TO CON
Qutr appear only nothing when compared With
The magnitude of the result Hen'e he number
Of deUutanies submitted TO the patient and cour-
itoug public.
We would desire to speak with gontouess and
leniency OF the deOutautc OF last night, Miss
Aunie Darcy. Mercy should ever temper jus
tce hut justice must bo done for the sake OF those
who come after who have merit, and for the sake
o. loul-0s sabhst ed artists who have refined and
increased their talents BY deep and continued
Buoy.
That Miss darcy should drop her v)iro at the
end of nor setteuCes, tRNt she should not move
with ease, that she Should not properly IN ldulate
her voice, we Ihink perfectly nqtuctl In novice,
and perfectly cumpuile with talent; but that
she should read without Intelligence or fcelog
that she should be utterly dew bid Of imp Use,
magnetism, and enthusiasm, tlat she should drop
her hS, is what canuOl be forgiven. Mss
D'Aroy's voice is thin and strained TO give it
power
She is tall and well formed, with handsome
nrm, and youth and good looks sufficient for
success, had she possessed the intellectual re-
quirements. We cannot think that Miss Darcy
has any requisite for the stage, excepting The toiH
10 succeed. Of Nj MOrdaunt's "Msster Walter
we have already spoken. lie matures II each
time be plays it. To him came the hOuors of
the play.
Mr. Murdoch read his part "excellently well, "
OF course. lie did not look IT, nor IS his Bro ID
way lounge at all suited TO tragedy. Miss Ward
was sufficiently good and yivaciOus as "Hslen." "
"hOdus" was played with humor and dis retion
by Dir. Ward This evening Miss darcy will
play Pauline"
On Monday the fine Warren Combination will
appear, ard we may be sure Ot a few weeks,
thorough and justihable enjoyment. Mr. Warren
ittbe most finished artist we have on the stage ;
Miss Orton unapproachable In some parts; Mrs.
MeStayeT the high-bred old woman of the stage,
and Charles Barron, who eau, If and when he
likes, be excellent.
WALNUT STREET THEATRB.-We suppose the
inclement weather will not materially interfere
with the attendance at this popu ar theatre to-
night. We have yet to know the occasion when
the popularity of Miss western, With ner attract
i've entertainments, would not overcome tbt
influence OF lhe storm king. TIE bill for tonight
is Oater Tioist, in which Miss Western viii
nppenr as 'Nncy Sykes" for the last time
The performances win close with the fayori'C
drama Of the Golden Farmer. Both pieces ur,
effectively cast.
On Monday next Miss Western commences th'
last week Of her great engagement repeatint
Madame Celeste's original military drama Of th
French Spy;or, The Fah Of Atyeirs.
ARCH STREET THEATRR.-NeXt week will b
M Carke's last week. He has sacrificed thi
week TO the holiday people, and will give us hi
best choice Of pieces.