The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-11-11
A M U s { M z N T s.
Broadway Then,re-Mr. Charles DiIIon's King

In eli fiction than the story Of the wronged and passion
se old monarch tortured TO madness and death by his
inhumsn and unnatural daughters Lcar is the deepest
OF tragedies, inwsrdy and outwardy, spiritually and
materially Ih woes are expressing Its action Is pain
full s oaastrophies rendng II has much OF the
terrible form and lofty grandeur Of Eschylus and
sophocies; and his characters driven bya blind
and remorseiess fate like Pylades and Oreses Cyteu-
nesra and Agamemnon Eteooles and Poynices TO deeds
that starts and appal Lear certainly Of the most
arduous Of mpersonations; for Il requires such
variety Of passion and changing mood, such dig
nifty and weakness, such power and pusrlity, such
constant passing forward and backward on tho gamut of
feeling Very few actors here abroad have gained
extended reputation In Lear and nearly all who essay
have different conception and different mode OF 70.
presenting the mad and melancholy king Critics are as
opposite In Views and judgments OF eminent artists in
tner rendering OF II as ordinary political and
theological opinions Charles Keans Lear for instance
mas nad many ardent and enthusiastic admirers; and
even during the declining In which he last visited
US ne was praised TO the echo by critics Of acknowledged
anin'y Others Of equal ability thought his Lear an
extraordinary Instance or senie impotency, and his
ginning to end.
Mr. Charles Dillon gave Lear last evening at the Broad
way or the third time TO large audience that loudly
spphuded him, and called him out at the end Of the
NTH act He has. 1t said. aurels in the part in
england; and London audiences, informed have
commended him highly for his impersonaon In New
YORK he has met with good reception though many
fal 70 like either his conception his style That ID
not TO be wondered at however for Mr. Dillon has
deavored TO make school OF his own; to be natural
rather than sensational; TO presen, the spirit OF the
part rather than to make points He Is an orig-
nal actor no one can doubt that and he is
and shatterng the mirror OF nrtcaiy before which SO
many OF ragcdans have learned love themselves
and be undsurbed by rivals He reminds ia al times OF
Charles Kean and a. Others Of Mexican buchanan n
Western tragedian who, Ike Mr Dillon claims to belong
to the natural and passiona school OF hts Mr. Dill
M Ynt. h.,t,
yemembrance OF witnessing any Lear ike hs and has
been our fortune TO SEQ all the actors who have under
taken the character in the last twenty-five years Tho
FIRST two acts OF the tragedy were youchsafed
lest evening but We heard him highly praised
in several OF the scenes. 1hs curse,
informed, delivered with striking effect though in
entirely original manner and was warmly appauded.
doah, and his brokenhearted sorrow her corpse,
in the las, act correctly and arsticay given,
WEI ~. -: .4i conception ys E -, ryroi lid he
frequently runs counter TO OF. d-a o. fitness and
taste But ne seems conscientious and have studied
carefully whatever be undertakes Actors who Try 10
be original must wait for appreciation, and must DO
power & reached. We are glad to soc th,s
We trust he will grow INTO favor more and more. II no
please the patrons Of the theatre he dispense no
doubt with the audation Of tho critics for they arc as
ono to ten thousand.
Miss Celia Logan, with her sweet and spiritual face
looked Cordea might have done, and was well re-
cevcd Che has hardly power enough for the character
but she played quietly and tastefiy and made one OK
the dearest SbRkspero's glorious hero
ines l0yabe both 10 tho eve aud 20 the heart
Thalia Theatre.
Is gratifying TO have to record that the managerial
efforts emanatisg from the Thsla theatre length bid
fair be crowned Wits SUCCESS and that this place OF
amusement is becoming fashionable resort, not alone
among the German, but even among large portion OF
che American population Of the city. II must also be
remarked that the company is not sions becoming
strides In dramatic improvement Last night the house
filled with select audience assembled greet the
second appearance Of Mr. Kroncld, who impersonated
windmlcr the leading and title rife In Der Water
Debuiantin The piece an ella podrda Of Jokes Of all
applause noens vn About tho play. re, It Is
oessary 10 great deal Il has little real merit but
the desired result obtained the audience Ii kept in
continual roar Of laughter and the needed appplsnse is
readily and heartily accorded Mr.. Kronscld was called
out three times successfully at tho end of tho third act
favor Miss Felmann did no. xhdcr tho par, or Rosa
Helen ~ well could have been desired She lacked
the assumed dignity necessary In the character and
looked far too good tempered for her part little
spirit would have been an improvements Tho perform
Dznbs sang tho opening song admirably and, together
with Mr. Ahfeldt was repeatedly appsuded. Mr.. Lob
man, ~ German student, also played his part we'll
French Theatre.
The story OF lie X mon dun Jsuns Romms Pnvrrs
requires rehearsal here Feuilers I'VE act comedy
Is quite familiar American paygoen French
audisnces, and IL equally popular with both. On the
Gallo and English stage the strength Of the work
springs from the skiful deineaton Of s characters,
WHILE added 70 this element Of excellence, the polish
and brllAnoy or the dialogue In the original version
wins the pra Of the critic Our intcres, awakened
70 equal extent by the dransaf prrs'as Of the two
plays Tho impoverished Marquis, seeking by honest
labor 10 retrieve hls fortune, secures sympathy
despite hs somewhat Ltimed vanity, aud
mis- pronunciation OF wealth and revenge strictly
in accordance with tho noble sentiments he
processes. The character OF Marguerite IL much
powerfully aud quite cevery drawn, for tho naughty
bearing OF thu grit coupled with her boosted contempt
for the sunnest illusions Of youth, fail 70 endow her
with any tart Of rcpuIsivcness and her faults inspire
us with the respectful pity Of which hear, prematurey
scared by doubt and disrus Is deserving. rather Than
In Ike singular mood, would, doub, be the object
The other creatures OF the authors sncynot of his
imagnation,re also entertaining, even IL they engros
not our undivided attention The intriguing and weak
minded county fop, the honest old notary, the faith
ful domestic 9th his exclusive appreciation Of aTis.
tocratio empoyers the schefning and malicious
poor relation aud the ccque,th and sp,oful governes
are worthy Their places asned them In the picture the
completeness Il each character rendering needed
csssory TO the development OF the intrigue. Hence
dsduce that "a give full effect to the comedy, all the
hem las, pirh, Nine Rosa ssanIer assumed The lead
ing one and acted tho ree Of HGrcusritc with consnm
mate skill. Tae cold disdain exhibited In the early
stages OF the piece, her concealed efforts 10
her pride WHEN compelled TO ask the forglvenes o.
Maxe and impassloned nterances when abe bcl6ds
her hitherto de@psed lover about mper his life
worthy Of all praise. NJ scribots Maxine was lea
truthful portrsiture o. tho poor nobisnan, and the
artists sometimes ed both warmth and nsiuralne-s
In q strain OF nonotonous defamation. N. Abers he
BsrsIlan was . careful and elective rendering OF a
thankess part His performance Justly appreciated
NJ Feuiet made much more favorable impression ~
Lauepsr than on the orcsson OF hs nrst appearance
but his acting rl lacks force Nine DARE and " Ed
gard played excelloniiy well, thereby setting an exam
pie 10 which neither Mile. solange nor Nine. pclgne
adhered the ability q these ladies' being totally made
quats 20 tho proper rendering % their character Tue
other parts inirussd 10 Mmes chol Walter, Chan
dora Deligus and Francis md Mile. Apborsne and
performed to tho Satisfaction Of large and brl
liant audience.
Opera Co,niauc Matinee.
The beautiful little rh6aIe Fnncais was well nlled al