New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-11-17
THE DRAMA
MADAM R1sToRI As PA d. roLoMKI.

Nj 5anctity is one Of the qualities Of character
of .al say. Of tho conditions Of the souwhch
Madam E.tor perfectly porInys both in feeling and in
nsr Majestic sancity is the prominent quality OF the
character Of Pa d Tolonc She pure minded aectionate
devoted wife heroic in spirit aud capable o. the most extreme
ssfslo6ce In the Of the drama she Is made the vic
Of plot and treated with cruel injustice and igno
miny Great suferings come upon her, but she meets
dhsm with great spirit nnd thus illustrates the sublmy Of
rtitude The character is simple AID is developed
Madam Eiton coneeves the pan perfectly well and acts it
With exceeding sweetness o. sentiment WIN several heIe
ing that continually impressive and with exquisite beauty OF
fnisb an nearly AM Of the details Take II for al in an II is
touching and genuine work OF dramatic Madam Rstors
uns the rt two acts will not soon be FORGOTTEN Her art
made finely manifest Ii0s first interview with Hugo
Delicate shades Of emotion herein very neatly conveyed in
delicate intonatOns Of yOicesueh indicated close and
thOughtu study. In the third act when PA,
preached and abandoned by her husband is assailed
by Hugo and threatens 20 hurl herself from the
window Madam Ristors Italian ercenes. Of temperament
created several startling effects II seemed 20 how belt that
air Of artifciality too made itself felt in this
obssvers however viii commend itself as powerful and
an the introduction the hbret;o the excitaon Of terror
umbs death but triumphant in consciousness
Vndcated innocence Madam RstOr in her poraiture Of
pensve suffering is wonderfully truthful and pathetic Her
bar Of passion when calling for vengeance IN this last act
perhaps The hnest single point IN NE performance Lha
tbs so.cessss of the yreaf actress Albeit her ria
g. not great effort copared with her Elizabeth 81 her judith
Iaonoas with the character and are delicate and beautiful
As the drama-Charles Marencos Pa d Toomei lit Is
Oheo Pa occupies somewhat the position OF DesdB0aa
and POSSESSES OF DesdenOnas attributes Reaaud
STORY Of the piece utterly improbable and indeed stimu
lsies tho mirth o. the wicked II requires more
70 laugh At the ponlerons and solemn Of Sgnor
Aanreo 10 put mildly ne Is not ohakespeafe Inc piece
bot IA general the stage management at the French Ieaer Is
eKecraby inefficient The thester not crowded but the
reception accorded 20 Madam Rstor In her new effort was
that OF cordial though critical applause To-day she will play
Etsobe at Manesthe last and only one Of this brief
season
MR.. DAWSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN.
Mr. Bogumil Dawson hiss been engaged by Mr..
Stuart to play brief engagement the Winter Garden His
6rs appearance theater viii be made Saturday
tag next week the 2h inst in the character Of Hamlet His
si performance to be given for The benefit Of the German
given 10 tho hospital After that We believe Dawson
performances are 70 Be at matinees
MATIEERS TO-DAY.
Another opportunity is given to-day Of seeing "The
long strike az matinee at the Olympic Theaier The price
OF admission the matnees is much lower than the price Of
admission to tho evening performances
Belphegor" will be given for the last time to-day,
al a matinS al the Broadway Theater This is Mr. Dillon
most characteristics eronaton and all students Of the drama
ought 10 see A.
1.-THE Black Crook" will, as is customary, be given
at a matinee at Nblo's Garden
"Rosina Meadows" will be acted this afternoon
and ibis evening at Banums Museum The wild beasts will
also be on exhibition.
Circus Matiree is given to-day. We only need
CiTcas y understood.
BadwOrth's Minstrsls give Matinee, at the Fifth.
Avenue Opera Mouse
"Grifsth Gaunt" viii be acted TODAY At Matinee
at tho New York Ihsas The piece 70 attract large
eodsences
Mr.. Bsrtss new mystery, which we have described
already and which Il Of the most wonderful bts Of magic
DOawoth's Hall