New-York daily tribune., 1865-10-17
WaIlack's Theater.

II was the boast of James Triplet-the dear
old blunderer OF " Masks and Faces that ne Wa
strictly original" Few dramatists can share tha9
boast and I" the eminent Tom Taylor ie Eot one oH
that few Yet The Comedy Of Still Waters knu
Deem is We believe entirely his own. At any rate
ousbt 10 befor iti intensely English IN character ano
/, vital With Tom Taylor talent at devising cramatic
effect and constructing spirited dialogue It's thFeo
acts never flag; its conversations are continuously
spirited and its lesson Is one that an Ango'saIon
might well love TO teach. and which AngloSaIons may
well delight earn Herein consists the power OF the
comedy and the OF its permanence. lthonors
English-whicb 10 also the Amercan-idea OF home ana
Il exalts those homely virtues which endure through
good and through evil. In contrast with empty graces
and bold bad arts, which attract and sometimes de-.
ceye but which are ever too hattering sweet TO bs
substantial" Yet We shall be sorry to an excess OF
the Millmay character. II approximates "goodyism.
so to speak, its tendencies, and not infrequenty 10
copieres up such images Of moral excellence that on
the Youthful Washington, who could not tell lie.
and who cut il with my hetchet." Everybody kuowN
that and moving story. Nor. again, should va
witness with satisfaction the unsuspecting and undn-
eliminating acceptance Of the proverb which giveS
title and meaning TO this comedy. "Stin Waters do,
indeed run deep" but they are NOT always trnst-
worthy for all that There still waters which ems
poy their deepness 10 drown, and not TO save,l
but not so in this interesting and reail3
delightful play Right conquers wrong, In this; an0
Mldmay is permitted TO win our respect for his rea
worth without awakening our disgust for oversranedN
goodishness piece well known need not here be de-
scribed We note however. with much pleasure, that
its representation at Waack's Theater. in copuncinT
with the mirthful free of lei On Parle Francois
affords a source Of real entertainment to those who
truly appreciate and. therefore, truly enjoy drama,io
art 1t has been done this with superb cast oc
parts and il is acted in a manner thet leaves 10 ROOM
for adverse criticism. That nonchalance. which come.
times makes Mr.. Fisher a little sluggish and dal in
certain other characters. makes him entirely natural
in toe character Of John Mildmay. Mr.. Dayen-
port is the very ideal Of Captain Hawksley-s
elegant cool and winning in eIternals yet cot wanting
in the undecurnt of evil passion nor those occasional
signs of the curbed devil which only artist knows
how to display. Mr.. Mark Smith is the Mr.. Potter.
the fussy old Englishman retired from business who
thinks himself Solomon and is really BOBBY; and
Mr. Smith portrays the character with perfect fidelity
to nature Miss Henriques is nearly always pretty
and pleasing in the part OF Mrs Mldmay; while Miss
Fanny Morant in the ungrstefal part of Mrs Stern
hold acts with much truth and intensity Of emotion
as almost 10 make hate her for her correctness Tho
lesser parts are satisfactorily performed IH
reference 10 the farce Of "Ici On Parle Franz
cais" description were superfuous. whoever
wishes to lsugh-and that. because therein something
to laugh at-should see Mr. Young as Dubois, aud Mr-
Holstsn Sprggns Both actors are artists. and bot
show it, in this piece. Altogether the bill is remarks
ably good one; and its repetition. Wednesday and
on Saturday onght to be witnessed by all lovers of fun
Mr. wallsck announces that he has engaged M Fred
.rick Robinson, from the St. james Theater LondonJ
Rumor bespeaks him good actor. 1t is also an,
lounccd that Mrs. Vernon and Miss Cannon wilR
hotly make their first appearance The promiseB
Gew Comedy is soon to be represented. "The Serf'.
gill be acted again tonight