The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-27
CHARLES DICKENS, READINGS.

- Ckrisssns CAROL, uud the Trsai Scene
IN Pickwfck.
That chapter OF t1s inimitabls "Pickwicf Papers"
which, according to the table Of contents sis wholly
devoted full and faithful report Of the memorable
triad OF Bardsn against Pckwick." has probably boon
otener read than any other selection contained In the
works OF Charles Dckena As consequence. the sub
|sct matter extensively and more particu-
larry countless readers OF grsst Fog.
iish novelist and therefore the announcement that v
10 be read by its author was sufficient 20 attract -
steirway Hall last evening las bad on all previcss
occasiopsl large and refined audencs--ths
the "ehrisiaas Carroll offered In addition another
dish going towards the makeup OF this Intellectual feast.
The sCarop read hrst Every reader OF Doksus
IL familiar with IT, and each OF them has
formed in his mind what it appears him
must be the only possible impcrsona alton Of
lie principal characters Not OF ,bem however
il safe TO say would Dickens portrayal Of these
widely ideal personsges to BIO such no hal
pictured them. OLD scroose, the avaricious money
contentsd clerk Tiny Tim, the puny cripple, wno on
account Of his very hepiessness, had more than
ordinary hold tho affections OF bis loving fnher are
not. whom invested with tho living voice By thar
imaginative author the same that they appeal 10 BE-
when transferred 10 tho reader brain from the paige Of
the novelist Eyen the transparent form OF Marioy's
ghost presents different view when described 70 US ~
Dickens in person. instead OF Dickens paper and
becomes then douby palpabo the sense OF vision.
how, ghen looking through the breast OF his ghost.
ships large Maistcoat plRuty discern the riIt
buttons his back The s.Christmas Carol" becomes
doubly enchanting whom hears II read by Dickens.
As to tho trial Nsyar ono get II the ph ana
pontedness OF that immortal oponing speech OF SER
geant Buzfgz to "a conscientious, sympathizng ana
coutempative jury OF his counrymen; or form true
conception OF the tone aud manner in which Mr. Justice
sisreleish comparatively delivered his charge
that minister II the law who twas particularly
short NAN, and fat that he seemed all race
and wa s,coat and when seated all you couid see %
him queer little eyes, broad pink face ana
oe hig and camirai looking
ws--un be hts heard these specimens OF loyal ana
judicial ability from tho lips OF their author. The
court soeue nimiiabiy rendered throughout. aaM
particularly examinations tho witnesses
Nathaniel Winkle (vlosc Christian enlgms
10 the fat little uscc) and the ready wittod Sam Vel.
Ter who always spelt II with swe.n There IL enough
In Mr. Dickens syls and nsEner OF "rcading' 10
vince ono, after listening 10 him for only few minucs
that had he adopted the ssge instead Of authorship
his proersoD he would have risen 20 the of
Of the rst magnitude let his aud ences have bees
critical. HIS "reeding" Is. In fact specios
Of protean acting wherein tho sole actor renders most
vvidiy every character no ssays. II vs. needless to
add that every 'point made Ivy tho reader lass
evening fully appreciated by his hearers. who
knovieiged HIS successful efforts by gylog him ire.
ggent and hesrty applause.