The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-21
AN q sRMRuTs.


Mr. BogumI DAVIDSON, for the past few weeks, ct the
stadt Thestrs continues undated. There ID not the
slightest dmnuton In the attendance and at the close OF
each act this reormer Of the American stage regularly
called out BY outburst Of genuine applause Last
night at his fourteenth appearance, the enthusiasm was
almost AZ great At his debut and benefit He appeared
In two plays Hons Jlroe or the Pearl Necklace and Die
Un9guckcAen In the former the rough, uncouth Ia
borer who willing 10 sacrifice himself for even the
betrothed husband Of the girl he loved again the
returned soldier brouzed in . dozen campaigns, the
genius that shone In Narcisse, Francis dc Moor
and Richard III, was apparent. Then followed an
amusing little act comedy Die Unglckiichen. in
which he personated three different characters; not
however, like those farcica protean arrangements OF
the present day, but making each character finished
sort OF Mark Tapley, in a sny away costume,
on whom the world might frown pleased for ali no
cared, sccostiug the old Yves. India planter in 'hsllo
ole Teller, sve. jolly with the additional accom-.
pshment of being slightly inebriated aiectonate
he put that eccentric Tmon, Peter Falk into good
humor IN spte OF himself moment later and he came
out the exquisite Hippoyte Falk, in immaculate
walking mourning or ball dress, occasion might
quire, one whom we would imagine be irresistible
with the ladies' But his greatest triumph for triumph
II was. was in the character OF the old French
dancing master The grotesqaencss Of the mpesonaton
was occasionally relieved by touches of sentiment and
Keeling. The exquisite grace characteristic OF the
dancing master, and above all OF French dancing
master, appeared In every motion and every look Mr..
Dawson was well supported in both plays Miss Mar
chand and Miss Irsceck particularly good In Hans
Jurec. In the comedy Mrs Hnbner as the chat,ering
lady who had buried husband been divorced from
second deserted By third and who had left the fourth.
was deservedy called out by the applause OF the au
dience.
In comedy, drama or tragedy Mr. Dawson Is the same
great actor and his example, hope will exercise
beneficial influence on the American stage, which before
the advent OF Risori and DAWSON had sunk so low.
French Theatre.
or the many popular piaywrigb,s OF modern France,
yictorien sardou is the favoue s,i his comedies
devoid of the scathing criticisms on society which
Angler places the lips of his characters and sparkle
with the cutting wit biting sarcasm peculiar to
BarrAre's. His productions most OF thoir
to skifaly managed intrgucs ingenious grouping of
eccentric Characters and combination of traVcal and
comical stage effects which, added to the excellence OF
the works superficial eudes de nGuys, gives them
strong Claim to the approval OF the critical Such has
been the case with Henriete, with Nos Tn,imss, La
Fhmie Benoiton aud les Ganaches This latter piece
whose title might read. The Old Fogies given
last night at Theatre Fancas and very favoraby
ceived. II is an interesting, rather than brilliant,
work. In the older characters OF the comedy see
reflected all the preiudices of the arstocracy of the
ancen regime in the words OF the younger hearen
to the preceps of the democratic creed and keep pace
with the progress of the age quartetc of sold ogies
made known to u.s. dragging out their weary lives in
everything but the past and for the advent of
days when customs and shall most resemble those
OF other times. What miracle awaken these unfor-
tunates from the state OF semi into
which they have relapsedg Tho appearance IN their
midst Of young girl whose innocent talk whose
merry laughter, whose suddenly conceived and frankly
confessed lovo overthrow the habits OF tho CIRCLE
initiate the preiudces OF the nobleman, inspire the
atheist with faith and assert the righteousness Of
modern principles Such the main features OF the
play, during the performance Of which behold
Marguerite working all these wonders, and bringing
limit eQlfu nd hup dxuosaS NJ VII
thus briefly sketched outline OF the piece, VIC must
tnrn 70 the consideration NJ tho arses Of Messra JUG
net Drvots company. Last night they literally
made their FIRST appearance before an American
audience. only or two Of the troop being
already known TO the patrons Of the French theatre
Mile. Rosa Sauner, actress OF genuine merit. bore
OF the honcrs Of the evening. Her rendering Of
the orphan whose joyful presence thaws the Icy hearts
and ultimately wrests from the time hardened fogies
Of tho glorics Of the present, marked
touching great warmth OF expression and
considerable power evinced tho most tragcnl
Of tho play. Mme Daire, appearing embittercd
spinstcr and devoce shared the plauds OF the speca
tribe less ably rendered. ~ Feuiilet who as
sumcd the role OF tho Marquis, gdRachs Who
spite OF his prejudices, often wins our sympathy
performed his part carefully bat with greater charness
Of forcible d!ction than the text actually required.
scribot also rather reserved In certain portions OF
hrs lot toward The close we're delivered with warmth
and effect NJ. EdgArd's Fromentel most disagree
nble specimen of the Togy," was capital deneation
Of character whose grumb.ngs enlvened the heavier
parts nj work The other ries satisfactorily
rendered by NM Chol Chandora, Albert and Walter. Of
the merits Of the three last named orftses shall b.
better able 10 speak Al IN early day.