New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-21
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psLPnEaoR AT SlBLo's GARDEN.


"Belphoeor' holds the stage OF Nhlo's Garden, ana
must continue 10 hold for to 1t by no
mean. perfect drama since particulars, II onends
the sense II smery and harmony Ia ant Thus br example
its plot depends upon mpraeicabe circumstance-an
unlikely Misunderstanding betwX Bephegor and his VIE IN
the frs, fcand ia carried 10 lis climax 10y improbable ue
dents Bephegos recovery Of papers at the end Of the
second Cct-papers ka he cannot stop to examine though
they purpot to solve bis faes intensely theatrical bat viii
no, bear the weight OF logic The intricate machinery OF the
third act also which Bephegor finds bis WIFE impresses
tie mind az clumsy Portions Of the dialogue lack
that degree of finish which is not incompatible with the
sty Of harmonng language with characters But after all
objections have been made is 10 be conceded that so much
of this play as illustrates Belphegors separation from
his wife and ehlj and his subsequent search for them.
is true to Nature and Is faugt with distressing rathos.
This portion gives Mr. Dillon those opportunities for truthful
and acting which he seizes with such thorough
and lust sympathy aud Of which he makes such artistic
The story that BephegOr wife after twelve years happy
life with him. sought and found by the representative Of
noble family claiming her as one Of its members and was
lured away her husband by the prospect Of saYngwh
needed comforts OF and luXury-Ler chids life The
dramatic power Of the piece Is shown in those scenes which
portray the struggle between mothers love and wes de-
yoi0n; the touching pcpexy Of the poor monneblnk rs
he slowly admits that bis wife is growing tired Of him
and of poverty and longs for her wealthy relatives aud bis
passionate anguish finding himself deserted Mr. Dillon
more than TO provide the stlatousMr Dons acting sup
pes the rest His portrayal Of oyeof the strong love Of
truehearted mans something the like Of which we have
never before seen upon the stage 1t Is art fulfilling
itself and becoming nature. Iu tue little N4es
10 which Belplegor resorts make his wife f!get Ter newly
disclosed origin and found opportunities u wealth and
rank in the bringing home Of the shawl which he buys FOR
her in his terrible anguish AMI vain attempt at prayer when
he finds himself abandoned SIR. Dlon art as nearly rer
lection as a stage effort tel be. Very truthful and touch
Ing too is his preston Of bitter and want In the sub
seqaent picture of Bephegor wanderngs Toward the last
however the per.onation falls oil power But this is the
fault Of the dramats who already noted brings about his
denouemen in clumsy manner albeit with good theatrical
effect 1t will enough say that the meeting between Bel
phegor and his wife and their reeonoatonor pure love on
both sides is rewarded with ultimate happiness in this drama
take, Mace in the house Of nobenan at Paris
and that all the persons involved arEayed In COS
tunes suitable TO the age Of Louis XVIII Every
thing that taste and liberal expenditure Of money could
for the pay has been done by Mr.. WheatleY and its
nightly is greeted with admiring pandts by
crowded audiences The cast includes Mr. Becks who dsn
cashes himself by vvacious personaon OF harlequin,
Mr. Burnett Miss Mary Wells Mrs Maeder and other
bers the company We have already noted Miss Vernons
earnest and surprisingly good acting in the part OF Madeline
Belphegor will be played tonight ana every night at
Niblos till all have who wish to one Of the
best pieces Of acting known to our stage
New bills will be presented at several Of the thea
tiers this evening
At the Winter Garden, Mr.. and Mrs. Barney
CMors ard tie farce Of Latest fiom NewYcrk" This is