New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-12
TIE TUEATERs.
WINTER GARDRN

soerS D us Cd name OF The Game Love" than by the
0e a"a happier tue that sr Brougham has bestowed
upohn Ihe web Is marinony and tue "Fiesr arc tho
couples that are enmeshed There need 10 toll the story
OF comedy SO often upon the New.York stage n il
an exceedingly amusing story aud told ia very bIaut
udogue compressed as now acted into three sparkling ac,
referred to this comedy when Mr. Brougham produced
here last season. and could add nothing 10 he admiration then
expressed FOR its strongly indviiuaed and finely drawn
characters its humorous situations its wit its wisdom and
the high tone OF its sentiment, II thoroughly good nlav
and that for reason which is worth pointing ont Mr.
Brougham OF the few dramatic authors now extapt
who possess sufficient intellect wit and culture TO be able Ia
base play upon intrinsic merits Of thought feeling and sty
and not upon merely theatrical expeden We not pause
to illustrate the idea II will be found both sound and
suggestive by those who choose reflect upon IT, Success
achieved by such propey achieved; and
hence feel peculiar pleasure recording the cordial popu
lar welcome which has been bestowed Flies the
Web just last week ii upon Playing With Fire.
The piece has been well presented under Mr. Haniys man
agement and it generally well acted Mr. Brougham and
Miss Carr enact the principal Characters ForsIovs
is fine companion picture 10 Dr. Sardgs and Mr..
Broughams portrayal Of the kndhear,ed worldly wise garru
lou witty old lawyer remarkably truthful and touches tho
heart by its gente humanity while it weahes the face IN
smiles by it exrberan bgmDr Mr. Brougham. in pleasantly
demonstrating bis alleged inability to make speech N sdo
evening delightful and characteristic address after the
comedy OF the most thoroughly pleased audiences We
have ever seen. lie subsequently played 0Claghan in HIS
Last Legs"pre resented aferpece-and proved that
artist deneate shman upon the stage without being
that bosterous nauy which frequently presented
the true type Of Celtic character.
wALLACK's THEATER.
In the theatrical world it is now fully admit d
fact that Summer has actually arrived. At Nbos at t.
Olympic and at the Winter Garden the point concd =
last Monday At Walacks however-whioh little nearer
the North Pol-a vigorous stand made for six days in
behalf Of "the Fall and Winter Season. But budding Nature
and budding Irish drama proved more than match for con-
views aad the "Fa and Winter Season. sue
cumbpd Saturday evening last 1t is Never Too Late
to Mend" acted the tbireh time. that evening
and large audience appauied its humane feelings and its
beautiful scenery and wen. away well pleased Genial and
cheerful feeling regnd both sides OF the curtain In tho
geenroom the usual farewell words spoken over the
generous rosy may borrow the expressive phrase OF
the Swveerand the players parted and went
their several ways Some go 10 the ountans. some TO
the seaside the Among The latter
is Mr. Holstoa. whom shall hope 10 welcome back
at no distant day. Miss Henriques has already
gone to England. Mr.. Waack himself will take
refuge among the White Hills We note these incidents az
typical pecu liar dsntegraon which attends the close
of theatrical i of course certain sentiment
Of sadness connected with IT, but tie Players have fairly
earned their right repose and heartily wish them
happy Summer wherever they dwell. How industousy they
have bored how much they have accomplished in the
service Of dramatic may be gathered from brief back
/
2st September 1906 has lasted nearly nine moahs and
has been Tricky chequered with variety and novelty Forty
nine PLAYS been acted at WalacH Tbeaer within the
time specified. OF these. the Double Gallant Played
times Lost in London played % times Henry Dunbar
played ls times The Neeiu played IA times, Society,"
played times The Se7" played IA times, The Porters
Knot aud Second Love- played each, and @ 1t Is
Never Too Late to Mend played 30 times abso-
lulo novelties. Tie other pieces Americans
in Paris" " Boots at the Swan" the Country
Squire" the "Clandestine Marriage Dreams Of Deluson,
Deaf as Post" Dombey and Son" Don Cazar de Bazan
The Eton Boy High Life Below Stairs" " How She
Loves Him lei Plrle Francois" the Irish Heress.
the Iron Mask John Bull" King and Comedian" the
king Of the Commons the Knights Of the Round Table.
Loves Sacrifice" the Laughing Hyena," ladies a.
Home" Mirilms Curse" Married Life "A New Way 70
Pay Old Debts The Poor Gentleman, Paul Pry," Rural
Felicity The Rivals" Romance and Reality. the Rent
Day" Still Waters Run Deep" Secrets Worth Knowing
the Serious Family" Single Life" "She Stops Con-
quer To Marry Not to Marry" the Unequal Match"
the Wonderful Woman" Wonder" and The wfes Sc
cret' several respects this list suggestive. As play
is ver done Walacks without careful rehearsal it shows
that there has been no lack of hard for the results at
tanned.
The Summer this house. under the management OF
Mr. Moss and Mr. Floyd nauguraed last nga Mr.. Dan
Bryant his custom always IN the Summer time appeared
in Irish Drama Born to Good Luck" and Handy
And," were acted. When AIR. Bryant played here last
Summer VIC Igted vita much interest MS ambl0ls ana
careful efforts after excellence in his art Few players
are actuaed by motives so truly genuine and commends
bic as those which prompt Mr. Bryant TO emerge
from behind the black cloud Of Negro Mnsrelsy, AID
slime as leineator bis counys character and customs
We wish him the fullest His audience ought TO large
The Fenan being over there be many unemployed
about and they could scarcely do better than TO
wallacks TheaeT. and laugh aud cry with Dan Bryant
densey crowded last evening in
welcome accorded to Mr. Bryant extremely
dial lie manifess that quiet humor and modest defer
for which hs previous efforts IN the dramatic
or have been generally and justly praised. Messrs.
Moss and Floyd have caused the pieces mentioned TO be pre-
seuted in suitable manner both respect to acting and %
scenery. The company embraces Messrs. Holland
Nuuan. Ringgod. Kames Browne. williamson Pope. Leon
ard Graham. Ward and Cashin. Mrs John Seton. MIS-
Mark Smith Miss Carman. Miss Barrett and Miss Rosa
Cooke The who especially accomplished as
popular songsres repeated last the pleasant sue
now deserted. AS the performances in detail We have
neither space time 10 speak at the moment and must
therefore, be content merely say general terms that Mr.
Bryant auspoousy naugurated the Summer season at
walack's Theater The Irisa Emgran' in rehearsal.
and several novelties be produced in the OF Mr.
Bfyants engagement.
STEPHEN MASSBrr.
The friends of this gentleman IN this city intend
giving him Farewell Complimentary Testimonial at Dod-
worth Monday evening next prior TO his leaving for
England Col Ppess readings Te,ations and ballads ara
well worth listening TO- and his friends will doubtless crowd
the hall to bid him goodby.