New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-26
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proved since Monday night. The transition from Mon
days to Tuesdays performance was curiousy abrunt
II might have been imagined on some accounts tb.,
the piece had been for the second evening IN.
grim solcmnty with which number Of the actor, h.s
previously encompassed themselves was dispensed vs
Some inappropriate dresses were abandoned and n.
general tone Of the representation was toeraby nm "a
the spirit Of the nineteenth century. On Monday h.S
the mldew Of the middle ages Mr. Charles Barron IN.
creased the number and improved the quality Of NJ,
gestures, and his department was that Of man sud
denly inspired with new and less melodramatc view,
of life. His voice was not nearly so much ike yoics
from the tomb Mr. Stoddart could not quite sacrisc.
his bold effects but he conciliated common sense b,
moderating his transports to certain extent and
the quiet parts Of his personation were truly adj
mirable Mr. Janison's eloquence was still that o.
the pulpit, but when author will stir Spurgeoy
into an otherwise noffensive nature it is moi
much tho fault Of the actor who personates the char
acter. If his preaching becomes oppressive. Mr.
Jamison at least preached melodously on Tuesday
night. Miss Henrietta Irving displayed extreme good
taste by making sacrifice of the costly but inadicous
dresses OF the first evening and arraying herself in
style Of simple elegance. This We consider IN view Of
the current deprayed notions about theatrical Gress
conquest Of instinct and prejudice demanding particu
lar acknowledgment. We trust Miss Irving ia herald
Of reform. II her example will only set foot rebel
lion against the corruptions Of feminine costume upon
the New York stage the publlc-that is the hest part
of twill be seriously indebted to her.
| Within a or two, the dressing O. many Of
the prominent ladies at the Broadway heate haa
been dictated only by vulgar passion for the display Of
fnery Instead Of worthy artistic emulation, silly ri.
valrics If personal decoration have agtated their gen.
tie souls The value Of intelligent understanding Of
stage duties has been almost forgotten in tic rage os
supremacy in silks laces gloves jewels and other en-.
trancing paraphernalia. Ii has almost come to b
acknowledged that II matters much less what an actre
has in her head than what she can PIT on her body
She may he empty you please within provided she
makes herself refulgent without. 1t is enumerated
alaong the attractions Of several ladies engaged in
heaters that they supply the public with animated pic
lures Of the latest md most expensive fasons This
may be veIy interesting to few foolish women but u
the sensible majority of audiences believe & is very
annoying. II not the majority then viii say to
the sensible minority. whose opinion is much better
worth considering We have seen what should be hum.
bic peasant girls faunt upon the stage in conditions q
such radiant splendor that nothing short Ct ring in
the nose could increase the absurdty Of their appear
ance. And, which is more unfortunate We lave seen
occasional sincere eort ~ satisfy taste and proprety
completely neutralized by the oyerpowerng glare and
glitter which surrounded. There are doubtless thos
who would willingly revolt against all this artificial
nonsense .,hey could screw their courage wei
work but the gaudy influences around are just Vow too
powerful for them.
The fact is that all theatrical dressing should be sub
jeet the control Of the stage management Tut as II
is the practice of American theaters TO compel actors
70 supply their own wadrubes interference would lot
be considered jusfabe except in extreme cases. In
European theaters Outside of England dresses a'd
gratuousy provided according to the discretion and
taste Of managers Paris probably has better theati
cal essing than any other city Costumes are there
prepared with fuess accuracy. and actors must wear
them whether they be disposed to or not Any lady
possessing private wardrobe Is free 10 IT, but Il
must be used under the supervision Of the stage man.
ager Mile. Duyerger, pretty and clever French ar
fist, has, thanks to luck and Demdof. collection Oh
diamonds valued at 500 90 francs She permitted
to wear them only in one part during an entire
season--that Of Marguerite Gauthier in LA Dame
aux Cameias" II it were Mile. Duvercels destiny
to be connected with Broadway theater, she would
probably be floating about the stage in liquid iuster
every night, without the variation Of a single
We shall be glad to welcome disciples Of Jiss IT.
wings new faith.
PARyUMs MUsgUM-"J Janet Pride" is the
dramatic attraction at the Museum for tie present
week. This interesting play. which is ole of Mr..
Boucicault's most sklml productions, is effectively
put upon tie stage and faithfully represented by M
Barnums company. The principal characters are sDs
tanned by Messrs Maggie Jamison Mestayer. Hadaway'
and Mrs Prior all Of whom win the interest and secure
the applause Of the audiences. To soothe and dNeH
the mind Of the spectator after each exciting taban
the curtain lifted upon exhibitions Of less thrilling
character Thus the painful emotions which may have
been aroused by the Of the murders in tie second
act gently dispersed by the apparton OF Monsieur
Bernard. the French giant looming grand gloomy and
peculiar By the side Of the dwarf, Gen. Grant, j.
who on tits occasion. constitutes speck. And the
narrowing business of Janet alleged guilt at the close
of the fourth act is con'oyerted by the destinations Oh
the pretty dancer Mile Ernestine. who is light IAN
tastic and has toe, but never trips. With stirring
drama robust giants of every sex, fragmen'ary d"a
illuminated fountains mprovised minstrelsy and sweet
sataton deity interminged the hours at the museum
pass like the pageant Of a kaleidoscope
BROADWAY ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-IhiS place
of entertainment-recently Hope Chapel-is occupied
BY Mrs. II. Holmans company Of juvenile performers
cinderella" is played by them every eyepin5 Snd on
Saturday afternoon. Miss Salie Holman also appears
in the protean piece entitled The Young Actress
WALLAcK's THBATER.-LoyePs play, "lhe
wis Secret will be performed tonight for the hiss
nine al this theater. No., OIL.
NrB1o's SALooY.-The concert OF little cara
p;sbcr 10 which we have before alluded takes place TO-
night at Niblos Saloon
Jersey CITY PAYS THE GOVERNMENT 'oa-
MUTATION AT the meeting Of the Jersey w! ,oa'nU'
So,nnI an Tuesday night the following resolution,