New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-09-22
WalIack's Thcater.

The annual reopening of Wallacks Theater
&c very interesting theatrical event. 1t fails
TO call together select audience. rlays OF the best
order are habtualy produced here and they arc per
formed with intelligent and consistent Difference TO the
claims Of dramatic art 1t was the desire Of the late
Mr. Waluck-upon whose grave the grass is growing
but whose memory is yet green in many hearis-io
have thoroughly good theatrical company here, and
10 preserve in this eaer unainted atmosphere OF
elegant culture with that desire he labored aud he
did not labor in vain Mr.. Lester WGack, nheriiing
his honored fathers duties has also Inherited that
fathers motives That is Why tAs theater holds a
foremost place Nothing Is left undone that con-
tribute TO its excellence DUNG the brief vacation
since Mr. Bryant closed his engagement the Interior
Of the house has been renovated and eshened 30 that
il now possesses an unusually brilliant appearance.
The figure Of Apollo that formerly occupied the fore
ground Of the dropcurtain has been painted out and
! bit Of river scenery with castled crag has been
painted in-the effect Of which, if incongruous,
is not entirely unpleasant. large audience was in
attendance last evening TO witness the first representa-
ton Of new drama, entitled "The Scrl" which was
written by Tom Taylor the basis Of a French piece.
1.-The Serf was first produced at the Olympic TAeaier.
in London, last July But II not a successful play
in that city, One may have been that il was not
well acted. The piece needs strong cast and thnt a.
we understand it did not have at the London olympic
Its plot u.s. briefly. this: becomes enamored
Of young artist. The young artist turns out 10 be
Russian serf and is claimed as such by a young vim
dctiye Russian noble THIS transpires In France
Then the scene changes TO Russia. whittier the young
artist goes-yery fColshy-to procure bis freedom.
from the father Of the young noble who claims him.
But he finds the fther dead, and Is hereupon obliged
10 submit to many ndignities The ountess, however
follows him to Russia all the while struggling against
her love- In the end lie is discovered to be serf
all, but rather the legitimate son and heir OF the
deceased lore, and thus on owner Of serfs-pnder
which altered circumstances lie becomes the
accepted lover of the Countess; and 80 all
is well on the course Of their true love
We expected to find tbs drama consistently heavy bu
we have been pleasantly disappointed. 1t is not
strong play, nor devoid Of nge of absurdity; but II
is agreeable and affecting. There is realm. in
which the sun always shnes-which romance lights and
worms-where the roses are always In bloom, under
cloudless sky-and that is the realm of youthful love
This the scene of the present DRAMA and therefore
il strongly appeals the fancy Severh OF its situa
lions very exciting II has been put upon the stage
with excellent scenery-that Of the second &C. being
particularly mertorious for artistic properties. The
cast is good one. Mr. L. L. Davenport. Mr. Gilbert,
and Miss Henriques sustain the principal characters.
Mr. Fisher Mr.. Holland. and Miss Burke are fortunate
In having good though subsidiary parts We shall take
on early occasion to refer again 10 this subject and to
discuss II more thoroughly. There hurried remarks do
but record very interesting occasion. 1.-THE Serf is
not destined to extensive and longcontnued popular
ity. but it will hold a respectable place among NJ.
welack's stock pieces. The opeaing was brilliant,
and we do not doubt that il inaugurates brilliant
son.