The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-14
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ARCH STREET THBATRR.-Mr. Clarke has given
us now piece-Ihe Rnights offhe Round Table
which was played for the second time last night.
. It is almost impossible to say anything Of this
piece, It is so bad. The plot is, 20 use vulgar
but expressive word, "muddled." We are eX-
tremely astonshed that Mr.. Clarke should
choose piece so unworthy OF himsef and we
think the author has done we'll to suppress his
name. Tom Tittler," though of course we'll
played by Mr.. Clarke, is scarcely part at ali.
Mr. Clarke made the best oft, however, which
was not much.
Mr.. Garden played the part of Leonard
Darcy" with his usual bad grammar and want
of animation. II Is astonishing how little atten-
tion actors of the present day pay to their manner
OF speaking on the stage. From the leading
actor Of theatre like the Arch, il is certainly not
too much to expect least English. Mr.. Griinths
for once disappointed us In the part OF General
Grantly." He was unusually stiff and cold. II
was scarcely possible, however, to be anything
in such piece.
Mr.. Craig, as "Sir Ralph Booth, was good, and
Mr.. Marlowe played the part Of Captain Coz
zens" in quiet, gentlemanly manner, which is
all we can say of him. z Miss Graham PLAYED
"Perdita" in her usual style, except that her per-
sonation was rather worse than usual. Why will
she say "che-ild" instead OF child aud "ble-ue in
stead of blue Miss Jefferson was admirable as
"Peggy Poplin, but she ~ good in anything, and
quite relief from Others In the same position at
other theatres.
1t is needless to say that the piece was beauti-
fully put upon the stage. The beautiful scenery
and correctness of everything at this theatre
would redeem almost any piece There is one
fault which seems universal among actors lately
they never know their parts perfectly. Even
the Arch street company Is no exception, we are
sorry TO say. We hope 10 see this remedied soon.
TUyging tbe Tables IS a very good farce indeed,
and Clarke as "Jsck Humphries" and General
Jocko" was again in his element.
We would suggest to Mr.. DOdworth not 10 aim
80 much at playing popular" music but TO re-
member that there are some teto who appreciate
and notice the music. With so good an orchestra
Mr.. Dodworth should make better selections, such
as the Trariatq, last night Tomorrow night the
knights of The Round Table will be repeated.
WALNUT SrRRRT THRArRE.-To-night Miss
Lucille Western will appear for the last time as
"Camille," iu Matilda Heron's play of the same
name, which is given by request Miss Heron,
IN complimentary manner, has given Miss
Western permission TO perform her version The
character iswell known and extremely popular.
With Miss Western it will surely attract a
crowded house, notwithstanding the weather.
On Friday Miss Western will receive her benefit.
when she will appear for the last time as "Lsdy
Isabel" and Madame Vine" In EaSt Ly,,ne or
The Elopspaent. The popularity Of this young and
charming actress is Increasing daily, IL we NAV
judge by the more and more crowded state OF the
houses. This engagement has proven a triumph
which has no parallel In point of success In the
history OF the drama In this city. The new play
OF Cecith; o., Lore and Hate, Is still underlined
as being prepared.
CHEsEUr STREET rHEATRB.-JeSsie Brotpr con-
tinues during the week, and draws the elite Of the
city: As Jessie BroYn is short, 1t enables the
public 20 remain and enjoy the afterpieees, now
so well done at the Chesnut.
ACADEMY OF MUsrc.-Lsst night Mr.. Forrest
played OthOllo to a full house. We are glad that
this prevailing age of humbug has not so dead
ened peoples perceptions as to render them
Forests,