New-York tribune., 1867-03-21
THE DRAMA.

Miss Cannon on the occasion OF her benefit. last
evening, at Waacks Theater, was greeted by
lustrous band of admiring friends. The characters
that she assumed were Ph0be in Paul Pry." and
.Jeraima, in Rural Felicity A spirit of piquant
mischief and roguish droery aninates Miss GannOn's
acting. and makes it, in an uncommon degree, re-
freshmg and delightful. She played last evening,
with even morethan her usual brilliancy. Her per-
sOnatiOns of the parts above named are well known
to the hdbitu6s of Waacks Theater. The particular
bill arranged for her benefit night is not novelty at
this house. It's promise was, we need not say,
thoroughly fulfilled in every part. To see MIR. H0I
lands Paul Pry is to see perfect performance IN the
sphere of low comedy. Though the of more
than seventy Winters have whitened his venerable
head. this genuine and sterling artist acts with all
the fervOr of youthful spirit, all the genality OF
spontaneous humOrist, and all the truthfulness OF
keen and cultivated student of human nature. lD-
night will be given a repetition of Henry Dunbar"
also announced for Saturday. Tomorrow even
ing friday Mr. Charles Fisher viii take benefit
LOvels familiar play of The Wifcs Secret viii be
acted on this OCCASION for the first time IN two years.
Mr. Fisher in Cavalier part, apt at mirth and not
i'll ut sentiment good, manly, and tender appears te
singular advantage in this drama. We trust
he will be hOnorcd with large audience.
" Masks and Faces is underlined, at Mallacks,
sign that the occasion of the Benefit of Miss Hen
riaues is not far off. II comes indeed. on Monday,
These Benefit announcements, as the practical thea
ter goer il aware prelude the close of the regular
dramatic season. journalistic etiquette has, from
time immemorial exempted benefit performances
from criticism. This H. in fact, kind OF festival
time when past labors and successes IN art are great
fully and pleasantly acknowledged. and many
wreath of roses is placed many a happy brow.
May there be abundance both of warm-hearted
friends and floral ns-meiaphoncal' that is ioT
good taste cannot abide Sun-ShOwcr OF vegetables
at all the theatrical benefit gatherings IN the Town
Mr. Booth appeared last evening rs Richeito, and
as on the last HabIC night. the Winter Garden was
densely crowded. These two chaiacers-as wide
asunder as the poles. or even the Poles and the
Russians-are the best suited for the revelation Of
Mr. Booths genius; and IN bOil he does Justice DOn
to his abilities and his reputation Tonight nc VIII
enact Romt0-a part IN which ms acting becomes To
lis merely curious while tO many others lt Is Singu
larry delightful. His B,HtHs-a remarkably powerful
and deeply pathetic peTsOnation-niay bc seen 10
I morrow night.
Mr.. W. = Andrews will take his benefit at tbs
Winter Garden on saturday appearing as Tors
Diadreary in "Our American Cousin. and aN Gfd"bS
Gag in the musical farce of JeRny Lind The latter
part enabled him, last Summer. 70 make an nncom-
monty strong hit as many readers WILL d0ubties$
remember The former he PLAYED. several season.
since nj Brooklyn, with remarkable popular success.
II will thus be that hls benefit bul l. strong
one: and since believe Nj. Andrews 10 De one OF
the most studOuS. conscientious, and wOrthlly
ambitious workers IN the dramatic art-we take
pleasure in directing particular attention 10 IT'S
attractions
The excellent burlesque Of KenilworlT has
been revived at the New-York Theater where Lady
Don will appear for three nights more ItISumored.
bv the way, that the WOrpll Sisters have made ar
rlngementS for summer campaign AT tins thealer,
commencing IN May.
Whoever wishes TO see "Unclc TOMS Cabin
NAV enjoy that privilege, suffer that torure-ior
there are always two ways of looking at subject
either mt Woods Theater or at the. Bowery. Mrs.
IIoward'S excellent persOnatiOn of Iopsq may bs
witnessed nj the latter theaer and viii only he seen
10 be admired. At the former house Uncle Tom VIII
reside but till the end of the present week.
Mrs BameyWams will take Benefit tomorrow
night at the Broadway Theater varied and attract
i've bill will be offered. Meanwhile "All-ialiow Eve
holds the stage, and gives Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
abundant opportunity of amusing the many aunlrefs
of their peculiar delineation of Irish life and charac,
ter Their engagement at this theater VIII eAtehd
only to the end of next week.
A performance will take place at the French
Theaer this evening, the occasion being that OF tho
farewell benefit of MNl Scrbot and Chandora, and
Mines Saunier and Carmel-artists who have amply
merited public favor. The plays will he lie supphce
dune Femme and =" LAmOur dune lngenue" On
Saturday evening next will be given l!e SupPIee
dune Homme," and "LAmOur de ChapeilerD Inc
former play has lately made lively impression III
Paris.