New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-02-26

Society az Wallack's.

"seeictyo az WnhacsS.
A pleasing little comedy, in three acts, en-
titled Society" brought out at Wa1scks Ihea'e'
ON Thursday evening last, and was repeated on Sanr
day last IL 10 announced. also. for the evenings Vi
Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Of this weeA. i'S
authors are Messrs. I. W. Robertson aud IL T. Moan
In London il has been played with mnoh suoceSs III
Shis country though il prove acceptable ior oecaio"
representation it viii not take sstrong hod upon Popu
A1 esteem This at least, we anticipate RON tue ac'
1bat its story hinges upon incidents 80 peculiarly oca
On the olber hand its purity Of sentiment us re0uAe oi
uercensry motives and its humorous glauces at 'he
uneer side Of journalism possess as keen Significance
Cor Americans as for Engsbmen. Here as in England
life Ia full Of contrasts poverty parts good COMPANY
the course Of true love runs rough and joarnaiS %
endowed with "choice spirits some OF wnon are gen
slenep while some not Here as there meicehary
parents sell their children in the matrimonial MARKET
In New. York as in London and PARIS Inc oooths OF
Vanity Fair stand open the flags futer IN the periuneo
wind the lights blaze, the music sounds, and love,
honor and chivalry bound 10 the triumphal car oil
Mauuop or trampled in the miro Of poverty. Irne
hearts and generous actions, and noble liver, and
che sweet and simple manners Of ladies and gen
fjemen are not wanting, however, IN the strange
Joyous ght,ering, sad drama Of human life-bee
az well as there This little comedy Of Society as
merely q sketch from that drama The s,oTyis common
enough the incidents not novel; the lesson is trte
couple of lovers represented as kept apart by
poverty, and mercenary old woman VINO Is scheT,ing
20 get the heroine married to rich The hero
gentleman, who has become impoverished by his own
nsgpanimty, is portrayed worker with The pen
and associate Of journalists. couple OF vulgar per
IONS. who are wealthy, are represented as seeking
socal position. 0oe o; them, indeed. an iDtoeraDe
young puppy aims at marriage and Parliament. The
Ilot eliminates in contested Parliamentary election
Tie hero triumphs and suddenly made rich by the
death of relative wins in love well az IN politics
This slight story Is well told in point Of language and
L. made the vehicle for several very strong contrasts Of
character and circumstances contrasts which are
uariousy humorous and touching. Our own taste is
sbundantly satisfied with this piece. with all pieces
shat evince a knowledge of human life, and aim TO
strengthen high ideals Of principle and conduct.
Theatrical batIeripg rams, howbe seem in favor just
now The public must have its due allowance OF corps's
and blood.stains, and thundeI.and.lieh lightning Intel
sectus plays do not satisfy the demand Such at anv
sate is the doctrine of not few managers. and OF
journalists who at least old enough to be ashamed
Of self qualification
Mr.. wallack has produced Society with good
Robinson Charles Fisher, Mark Smith. George Hol'
Hand Mr. HostoD, MT. Norton Mr.. Williamson, Mrs.
Vernon and Miss Henriques sustain the principal
chsrscters-with delightful naturalDess in most in
stances and with and culture in their that
exceedingly impressive and agreeable Mr. Smiths
Lord Ptarngant is perfecta picture Of titled forti'
tnde-a complete portraiture Of character in which
dignity, honor and apathy are deity combined. Mr.
Fishers fine Of humor is most agreeaby eyinced
in his personation OF Tom Stylus Mr.. Holston-who
ought to appear much Oftener-expresses with entire
ACCURACY the puppyism Of John Chodd jr Mrs. Vernon
- Lady Ptarngant is the perfect realization Of a
meroenary woman Of society. The Maud Hetberington
Of Miss Benriques is well imagined aud well played
but effect would be If the actress would
efectnaly disguise that undercurreut Of merTimeni
which 10 be natural to her disposition but which
10 slightly neougruous with passion and suffering
Mr. Hollands old Chodd is life ITSELF while Mr.. Robin.
sons Sidney Daryl is an unafectedly elegant and
spirited and touching performance. One Of the lighter
scenes, representing company OF journalists in an
alehouse gives Mr. Norton opportunity to denestc
With singular fidelity kind OF literary Cos igau. His
pSDllysn seems fresh from London cellar; nor are
ks eoadutors in this lacking in yerlsmihtuie
and in humoT. In word, such acting as that with
sbch Society" is presented would insure the success
Of much vestar piece. and il well oacaeted 10 blind
critical rision 10 the astsets Of this one.
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