New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-14
The Thertcrs.
A NEW PLAY At THE OLYMPIC.

"Doing for the Best" was acted last evening
for the second time the Olympic Theater 1t belongs
TO that class of plays Of which "The Chimney Corner
is the best and the best known representative ItS
scene and its characters English, and its aim IS 10
present picture of humble domestic life. aud to ex"'t
simplicity TO the dscredit of aectatOn. Perhaps we
shall best indicate its quality and purpose, by saying
that 1t illustrates Tennyson's significant lines:
"Howeer it be. It seems to me
Kind heart than coronets 49,
And simple faith than Norman blood!'
The thought is grateful one TO every honest miAu;
and to SUCH accordingly the little play cannot fan to
be welcome. Perhaps the lesson is trite one we
cannot say that the piece at all impressed US with
sense of intellectual power. But good-feeing' Ike
brandy punch at Christmas time is contagious and in
spiring and good feeling is the strength of Doing Tor
the Best" The piece is comprised in two acts. The
first shows US poor laborer in tie losom Of his family
His surroundings are all humble. 1be second act shows
rs this domestic paragon suddenly made rich-and IN
a superfc;al sense dazzed by his wealth One thiaks
of Bofin now and then, in contemplating this new
nhase of Stlbbs But, in the end Stubs shows that
the man. heart has not been hardened; and SiuObSS
daughter is happily beirohed 10 the favored pasterer
and Stublss adopted daughter turns out to be the
rightfu heir to tie estate. and she TOO. is happily
betrothed and the curtain falls upon TIE
happiness of the whole Stubs family; and we
for whom the carriage does not wait at the theaier-
door welk home with our umbrella, and do not envy
Dives ns his chariot whrls by. very agreeable little
play. therefore is Doing for tie Best" and It las
been very neatly produced at the Olympic The scenery
especially that devised for act frs-Tepresenting the
interior Of the aboyers coitageis remarkably correct
and reflects much credit upon the careful art Of MI
HAYES and the skilful stago-management OF MI
Selwyn. All tie parts. toe, were, last evening. ex'
tremey well played Mr. Rowe assumed the principal
character that of Stubb and played in his usual
quiet simple and truthful manner. In London by the
way it was flvorte part with Robson, as 1t stills with
Phelps. Mr. HIND Mr.. Lewis. Mr.. Rockwell MI. Gil
lett Mrs S. II. Gilbert Miss Alice Placide, and Miss
Louisa Myers fill out the cast. "Doing for the Best"
will be acted every night until further notice preim
mary to Cinderella La Couare." The Three
GuarIsmen is in preparation, in which Mrs. Methua
Schelier will make her first appearance at this theaer
On Friday evening next the performance at the
Olympic will be given for the benefit OF Miss Kate
Newton ireland As 1t Is" viii be represented Miss
Newton playing Judy o Irot 4 careful, and often
successful and pleasing actress Miss Newtons talents
and industry have won cordial recognition; and we
heartily hope that che will have good benefit. Mr..
G. c. Davenport will, this occasion. enact Ragged
Pat. while Mr. Boni'ace will play Dan OCarolan.
wAILACK'S THEATER.
Our usual preliminary sketch Of the theatrical
week was crowded out of Mondays paper, and thus.
unfortunately we ere debarred the pleasure OF calling
,tention 10 the performance, announced for that
evening, at Waack's. for tie benefit OF Miss Fanny
moraut. We are glad TO record. however. that the
occasion was pleasant. Miss Morant has not played
very often. this season. but whatever she has under
l., oil lna of fpW
actresses upon the stage who ont Of place in
the character Of lady, Miss Moraut exceS in comedy
but the versatility Of talents enables her also to sue
coed in tragic parts Married Life" and 1.-THE
Elton Boy" were the pieces represented for her Benefit
Last evening. "The Rent Dag" was given. with an
aferpicce. Tonight 1.-THE Knights Of the Round
Table will be performed for the benefit Of
Mr.. Charles Fisher who will, we presume
play Captain Cozzeps, the nonchalant and fas'
cnating rascal 1t nearly three years since last we
saw him in the part which be acts with lofty grace and
with minute and delicate elaboration and finish Of de-
tails The piece itself is IN extremely clever one,
reyying the London fashionable life Of the times OF
George the Second, aud presenting various and In
terestiag picture Of couit rascay. Tom Iiiler the
humorous horn-blower. appears in this drama MIR.
lester Walack used TO PLAY it, but we presume ii will
cow fall to the lot Of Mr.. Frederic Robinson. Mr..
Marx Smith will appear the swindling gOurmond-a
ieliciousy humorous personation. We may safely
anticipated very pleasant occasion. "Soc.ey" will be
repeated on Thursday. The Serious Family" and
1.-THE Laughing Hyena" are in rehearsal. Romance
and Reality" will be acted Oh Friday. and "The I'm.
equal Match on Saturday
OLD BowERY THEATER.
Mr.. Fox still adheres, and that wisely, to the
sonic pantonirne Of Jack and Gill" Hence the Old
Bowery is largely attended, every night and on satur
day afternoons. This entertainment Is especially
adapted for children and should be enjoyed by all low.
Of ninth Two pieces are acted beside the pan.o-
mime.
WINTER GARDEN.
Richelieu" is acted at this theater every
eight. excepting that of Wednesday This evening
Mrs Marie wilkins viii take Benefit. appearing as
the Widow Green, in 1.-THE Love Chase" In this
character we believe that she has equal upon the
American stage. 1t was as the Widow Green that
MIS- wilkins made her first appearance in this country.
at Waacks Theater, winning the warmest popular and
critical plaudits. The part Of Constance will be
acted by Miss Lucie Keeler. who has volunteered
for the occasion, and who win then and thus make
her first appearance on the New-York stage.
For the Matinee at this Theater to-day, commencing
stl O'Clock, the pieces selected are "Ruy Bias" and
Shskspeares flaming Of the Shrew." Mr.. Booth WI
play Ruy Bias and Petruchio We have not for several
Years witnessed his personation Of he latter parts but
remember it admirable piece OF acting full OF
life and humor. The part Of Katharine will be acted
BY Mrs Winter who viii thus make her first appear
anoe at this theater.