Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-04-22

THE BLACK CRooK-LAsT WEEK.--This
being the last week Of the production Of
this magnificent spectacle here, we advise
all those who have not yet gazed upon its
scenic beauties, its mechanical wonders and
fine tableaux, to visit the Opera House at
least one night before the representation
closes. We have once or twice before al
uded, in a general way, to the manner in
which the principal characters are sup
ported. Mr.. w. r. Griffith, as Hertzog, the
Black Crook, has taken his place as the best
representative the part has ever had. We
have not seen it as played East, but friends
in whose opinion we have the fullest conf
dence, and who have seen the part acted in
New York and Boston, assure US that Mr..
Griffith's rendition of the character excells
either of those cities. It is difficult part
to play, and thankless one, and in the
hands of Mr.. Griffith is an immense one.
John Ogden plays Greppo well. 1t is
not much of part, and requires more than
usual ability to make it at all funny. That
Ogden has succeeded in making something
of it is evidenced by the fact that his II
want to go home !''is made bye-woNa. Mr..
Gossin, has made first rate juvenile part
of Rodolphe, character, which, in the
hands of an actor of less ability, would be
miserable ''walking gentleman" Morti-
mer is an actor of good ability, so far as we
can judge in the little Count Wolfenstein
gives him to do. We have already spoken
in terms of the highest commendation of
John Matthew'S Won Puffengruntz. His
makeup. acting, positions, all are irresist-
IDLY funny, and no man lives who could do
the part better.
As to the ladies, with the exception of
Barbara, there isn't female part in the
piece worth studying, yet those who have
them in charge make the most of them.
Our readers all know our opinion of Mrs
G. N. Walcot. She is, as we have already
said, the best in her line on the American
stage to-day. We don't know what kind
Of an actress Miss Florence is. AS Amina
there is nothing for her to do but speak the
words. Therefore we are unable to form
an opinion of her ability. Stalacta, as pre-
present by Hattie Lee, is well read, splen-
didly dressed and capitally rendered. In
the triple combat, and at the close of the
third act she appears to good advantage.
Fanny Prestige, as Carline, is charming
She is such gay, rollicking, captivating
little gem of girl, and with her graceful
motions, spirited singing, and great good
humor, she is turning half our young fell
lows crazy. She enters into the spirit of the
play and leaves her auditors in greatest
good humor with themselves and her.
As to the dancing, we can but reiterate
our previous opinions, that for dash and
spirit, grace and agility-in fact all that
goes to make fancy dancing attractive,
Md1le Augusta exceeds any one we have
seen since Celeste drove our people crazy
She needs but foreign name and reputa-
tion to repeat the J1rore created by " Fanny
Elsler, the divine" Her agility is in itselt
wonderful, and when considered in connec-
tion with her art, is beautiful and attract
i've. Signoretta Jovetta is also fine dan
Ger, and only needs dash and fire to be 6
dangerous rival to Augusta. But we are
making this notice too long. Go during
the week and see the play, and confess il
the most beautiful spectacle ever pro.
duced.