New-York tribune., 1868-10-27
THE DRAMA.
wALLACK'S THEATER,

wALLACK's THEATER.
4 new English play, called "The Ian
csshe Lass" wac acted last night Walacks Theater
for the first time in America IL Is tveact drama by
Mr. H. Byron, transpantod from the stage OF the New
Queens Theater in London, which it has attained
conspicuous prominence 1t is domestic and pathetic in
character though tDged with the prevailing hectic OF
sensatiOnalsm 1t Ia written smoothly, and at times
with real dramatic vigor 1t introduces fifteen persons
and numerous nameess auxiliares. It's action passes
partly England and partly in Australia. Its chief Incl
dental stage effect is night scene representing an old
pier and the arrival Of feyboa II admits in general
OF the setting Of picturesque scenery in It's presentation
Its story strong local color but therewithai su
cient OF the vitality Of universal human nature to make
II everywhere touching What that story s the reader
Will doubtless prefer TO learn from witnessing the per
formance Of the drama. We spare him. therefore, the
dreary perusa Of synopsis OF the plot Enough to cay
that il Illustrates tendery delcatey and strongly the
possible heroism OF womans nature and the
beautiful devotedness OF womans heart The
Lancashire Lass, Ruth Kirby, was played by
Miss EytiDge, and the other characters weTo
sustained by sir. J. w Waaok, Mr. Charles Fisher MI
George Holland Mr AW.Young Mr. J. Z. Polk MI Rock
we'll Mr. Leonard Mr.. O.. +. Browne, Mr.. J. l.. Mat
thews Mt j. I. Ward. Mr Z. Cashin Mr.. j. CuTraD Mrs
Clara Jennings, and Mrs sedey Browne In general tie
acting good. SO the scenery-the portions rop
resentave of rural landscape being the best alike IN
which brings ont in landscape pictures the ideal ele-
ment. Messrs. sherwood and Evans have bestowed
great deal Of thoughtful industry and mature talent upon
the preparation Of these The perpcture which
closes act third was, Of course warmly applaudod In
other respects also the play aroused popular applause
II may down, in brief OF those fortunate
combinations OF dramatic life with theatrical decoration
which impress the judciOus, and at the same time, sat
sfy the idle vacant taste current for startling
emphasis and show. At another day We may find oeca
sion 20 discuss its character and value as work OF ar
and the acting that now gives it illustration 1t was
well received last night by large audience that found
nothing to complain Of but the length Of the perform
MRS. sCOTr-sIDDoNs.
Last evening, at Steinway Hall, Mrs. Scott
siddons the English actress appeared before consider.
able audience contributed from tho cultivated and re-
fined portion OF this community 10 which she read seeo-
tons from the works Of Shakespeare, Scott and Tenny
SON. In England this artist accomplished tho difficult
task Of persOnating shakespeares RosaHd in way 20
satisfy the demands OF the exacting criticism This
Is a very important and significant fact IN her favor
much than that other fact, so strenuousy dwe
upon IN the silly circular which heradcd the LADY ,0n
Ing that she Is descended from the great Mr. ddohs OF
the Old English stage. An actress who -h play R0snhna
Is, Indeed entitled TO the most res uul nearing Nis
ScOttSiddOns showed in her '-Loduci0fy Ieadhg mat
her claim TO such heaups IS thoroughly wel founded
She is handsome woan possessed OF siGgulaly pure,
clearani 1exr'. and certain inexpre5sble charm
Of ornanhcod pervades alike her individuality and her
art In her suggested personaon OF Rosaitd for read
ing cannot be said 20 do than suggest what dra
ug,le ant sone can accomplish there was precisely the
right blending OF fine intellect with sotness Of
temperament and dazzling brllancy OF spirits and Wit
That constitute Shakepeages brightest ,. @ sweotest he
rone er Lody Macbeth showed justness Of conception,
and much that vgor OF suppressed emotion which is
called intensity but 1t did not evince remarkable tragic
capacity. truly sunshiny nature, Ike that OF Mrs
has in It's depths or the desperate
nassions and tho awful anguish Of Lddy MaeJeh. II
,rond be a luxury TO see Mrs. seottsddons in comedy
but il would be Indifferent pleasure to see her in
tragedy she read the lyrical portion Of her selections
simply sweey. and with all requisite feeling In brief
and lust speak but briefly her entertainment
commends itself to the approval and regard Of the
lovers OF refined literary study and delicate intepreta
tive art 1t calculated we may add, to deepen natu
raj regret that comedy actress OF the first class is
seen In proper sphere upon our dramatic stage To
night Mrs. 6cOtt.SiddOns will read in the Brooklyn
Academy OF Music. Her engagement at Stenway Hall is
limited to six appearances Her second reading here is
announced for Wednesday night She merits the reward
OF the true artist
THE EUROPEAN CIRCUS.
Under canvas, on the north side of Thirty
fourthst between Broadway and the seventhave.. the
Furopsan Circus is now giving daily and nightly exhbi'
tons 1t was first here last Spring, when IL made tn
umpha marches through the streets and attracted great
deal OF attention and applause from tho votares OF the
We not find It's much changed
There is the same tent, and, when We saw II,
there was the vast thrOng Of people in attendance
The spectators though, were little more comfortably
seated-rows Of chars substantial platform having
been provided and the performances wero little better
aud more diversified Miss Lucille Watson and Mr. James
Robinson are the principal riders, and their SKILL vgor
and dash need no new word Of recognition or applause
Ono player deceives and amuses the audience by
clever very delicate assumption OF equestrian inebr
ETY. There trained ponies there are clowns who joke
and sing and there are lions In brief there all the
elements OF good circus OF tho old school The cry OF
Peanuts" is heard continually TO resOund shnviDgs and
tanbak conspicuous and the spectator who listens
TO the shouting and the clang OF the incidental music
and looks upon tho multitude and snus the Of
tan ana horse is not unlikely TO feel II he boy
again and had to celebrate the Fourth Of July
This is the second week OF the European Circus and it's
present season may not be very long protracted
wherefore the pleasure seekers who favor this order en-
tertainment would do well 10 make immediate Of
their opportunities.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
A Free Exhibition of pictures OF the War"
may be seen, this week, at TTenors Hail. near Forty
second-st., On siKthave.
Mr. and Mrs, Florence continue their engage
ment at the Broadway Theater, where mo Therough.
faro" and "Thrice Married" upon the BILL and
have largely attracted and pleased the multitude
In Mr.. Lcnts New York Circus the programme
proved remarkably sucoessu and be seen together
with other good circus performances every night and
Wednesday and saturday afternoons.
Mr.. Leslie. one of the San Francisco Min
sTeIs has excited meat deal Of meniment lately Ivy ht