The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-13
AMUsEMENTS.


FWTH CLASSICAL MATINEE, to be given by the
Quintctto Club, on Wednesday afternoon, has a
most attractive programme, viz, piano ductt by
Cross and Jarvis the most accomplished among
our native piauists; violin solo by Gurtncr; a
piano solo by Jarvis; and quintette of Spohr's
Mr. Jarvis has astonshed everybody by his supe-
ror execution on the piano Ut these eNccllentand
pleasant concerts. He has all the attributes of II
great performer, and grows rapidly in popularity
as he becomes better known and appreciated His
modesty has held him back too long, and it is
high time for him to occupy the position right
fully and honestly his, which is, TO occupy the
proudest position in his profession.
New CHEsNur STREET. THEATRE. - Jessie
Rrotca still continues dosewcdly attractive at
this theatre The great charm of this piece is its
truth. We are sick of the grand sensational
fictions worshpped in this present age of "shod-
dy." After all, the simplest truth is greater and
far more touching than the graudest fiction. The
piece is admirably put upon the stage, and thrills
you almost painfully from beginning to end.
As the afterpeCo on Saturday wc had Don
Caesar de Ba-aB which, though IL made the even
ing's entertainment somewhat too long, surprised
us most agrseably. Mr. Lewis Bakers "DOn
Caesar" was fullOf spirit and humOr. Miss
Vaughn, as "Mariatana" was better than usual.
We would, however, suggest that this lady should
dress with more taste and B5atAcSS.
We must, however, give Miss Vaughn credit
for always being perfect In her parts, which
we cannot say for many OF the other members
OF this thCate. ibis deficiency was painfully
visible on Saturday night, when Mr.. Baker hosl-
tated several times, which marr6d an Otherwise
admirable performance.
Everything on the stage should be as prompt
and as regular as-CiOck.toOrk, we were going To
say-but that reminds us of the clock in tue
prison scene, which was not very regular; for
the hands reminded us OF an inexperienced
couple dancing cOtillion, who, not knowing
the rest of the figures keep perpctually doing "for
ward and back until they lose their place,
rush desperately back, and then lose the
tine into the bargain, and az last stand
still. Mr.. Higgins "Don jose" was better,
We think, than his "Naua SahiO." Miss Reed
looked and played the "Page" very we'll. mr.
/ Murdoch was really admirable as the king
lie requires little more control OF the expression
of bis face but he has talent, aud Is superior 20
many older actors, in thar he reads senSibly and
URdeystaTdiRgiy.
with force that astonshes us for one so juvenile
| in appearance. We are glad to have seen him Ia
this for we did not like him at all as "GeOrdie,'
| in Jessie BrOtcH. Mr.. and Mrs. Chapman were, as
usual, good. In fact, the tout ensemble was ad'
mirable.
/ Jesse Broscn continues this week. On Monday
| VIC shall have the OCtCTOOH, with Miss GCrmOn
| CwhO, by-the-by, has DooadeJUAy improyed) as
Zoe"
ACADEMY oP MUsGC-Mr. Forrest still con-
| tinues the "even tenor OF hiG way" with merited
! success. Since his engagement he has played
"OthellO," "Coriolanus, ;" Hamlet" "Lesr," e:c.
! What can we say of this genuinely great actor
/ that has not been said in his praise lie i7 truly
| Sbahespearo's interpreter. We are glad 20 say
! that he remains some time longer 40 the
Academy.
! Miss LvouIR wBsrERN.- This charming and
popular young artist is still appearing to crowded
and brilliant audiences at the Walnut Street
! Theatre. No artist who has appeared in this
| city at any time has won the distinction and
| popularity Of Miss WESTERN ana she truly de-
serves it. Tonight Miss Western will assume
| the double character Of MADAME st. Aubert'
and "Miami," the Indian Huntress Of the Mis-
sissppii in Buckstone's delightful drama OF lee
| land and America hundred years ago, entitled
Green Bushes. This Is said TO be one OF Miss
| Westerns most effective characters, while the
name of Blackstone at the head OF the play is
sufficient guarantee for the success Of the drama.
To morrow Miss Lucille will appear, by
! quest, Tor the last time, as "Camille.'
| On Friday Miss Western will appear for the
| last time in East Lynne, on the occasion OF her
| benefit,
! Amen STREET THBATRB.--Mr. Clarke still
draws dangerously packed houses at the Arch.
We think him better than ever. In his line he is
unuuestionably the greatest actor on the stage.
He holds the same position in the comic line thai
| Forrest does in the tragic. He has a style pecu-
liary his oaon, that is iairnitablG. Last night be
] played a new piece, The Knights of the Round
| Table, of which We will give notice tomorrow.
| We believe he will continue this piece during
the week.