The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-08
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play, "The Enltr1lI ilIS, WHiCh W az prOductu tof
the first TIME at the Broadway theatre. for the
counteracting Influences OF the weather were most
inauspiciously displayed. The attendance was.
nevertheless. exceedingly large. and Is
not too much 10 say that the piece was
awaited with mfrgled feelings OF pleasure
and anxiety. The plot which has already
been given. 10 we'll conceived and excellenay
worked out. while the dialogue spsrkies with wit
and humor and is replete with some OF the raciest
features characteristic OF Hbernian controversy.
Indeed ''Ihe Emerald Ring" must have received
Bronghams most careful attention. for thrOugh0us
h g0odnat voice seems TO speak with It's won't
ed eoquence and vivacity. or the sensational enecS
good; but the confined limits or the stage consider
ably mar the scene. The most interesting phase
r ., Me production V the wrecking Of iun
false beacon. The vessel Is pernaps too extensive
IN ITS proportions and the desired eject therefore,.
~ hucn ihteriered with little more smoothness.
however, and the casualty placed farther from the
Iootights VIII undoubtedly tend TO its completeness
The sea view near Devunagh Is picturesque, and tho
rolling breakers, radiant with the tns OF the settnk
sun, are admirably presented. The high cliffs jut out
Ia bold reie and altogether the design Il pretty ana
lifelikc. Not the least striking portion OF tho
drama is the perous situation OF Geraldine, who u
piniOned to tho rock TO await death by the coming
tide There Is also an excellent representation OF
conservatory, which branches or a drawing room;
and altogether there " nothing to complain OF IN
ana well presented. while the situations are equally
effective and credtably displayed. 1t could not be,
nor was 1t. expectedsthat the drama would be pro,
night and Ii at intervals the delays were
tedious and some errors dlscernible, the
cause. OF course was apparent requires no little
trouble Judgment and experience TO produce aplay
with all It's finish on IFS first presentation, and,
taking that fact into eonsideratlon. tne ., Emerald
Nearly all the characters were respectfully sustained
II is needless say that the leading ones were led
by Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams aud In . manner
that elected the heartlest appreciation. Both were
adapted to their parts and can include Mike and
s nsss' Of s Ss' rssnS
the subtle attorney. found an able ex-
ponent in Mr. J. Il. Jack. while Ralph
trayed by Mr. J. Garden. Miss Kate Newton made.
her first appearance since her indispositou AZ De-
O'Nci and sydney LOTUS were entrusted to Messrs-
Held and Williamson. Throughout there was an
evident desire to please. and tho audience recpro,
Gated the feeling by frequent manifestations OF
approval Altogether 1.-The Emerald Ring" may Do
fairly considered success, and viii doubtless OBJ
tain that popularity which its many merits deserve.
NEW YORK THEATRE.-Mrs. Scott-SiddOnS ~
Julia, in tho HunchDack, last evening played with
wonderfully vivacous power. and not only by her
superbly brilliant acting fautessly faithful 70
the character 30 delicately drawn BY tho crest
dramatic author among whose splendid dramas this
ranks with the hrst but fully justified her right -
the renowned name she bears and ability TO essay
with fullest confidence In her genius and culture tho
higher and more dificult walks OF dramatic art. The
enchanting simplicity and aressness Of the csanssy
bred girl were better personated than In the
scene In the first act In which she makes her
appearance. Her dress, manner and encomiums Of
rural life had charming naturalness that cann0t DO
surpassed The pure healthy maiden, the freshness
Of young and fresh heart, welded, as It beloved.
irrcvOcably to rural life, were exhibited with con-
summate skill. but if she was powerfully dramatic
In this acting her transp0sed character OF the
fne city lady was more intensely true TO life ana
effective. She most especially happy IN the pas
sages where she rec0unfs her intended guy and fash
l,Iat IN uVlp rriann tn tr
next sne was cast or by Sir Thomas, in the scene
where she signs the paper Of betrotha TO Lord Tnso
down to kiss the fragments OF letter OF Sir Thomas
sent to her, but torn into shreds by Master Walter
there was progressive climax Of superb scting. anc
Its appreciation OF her fine acting by calling her ae
the end or the third act before the curtain Hut u
which everybody IL 40 familiar. iii were possible
her acting grew inner with each successive scener
till with each fall OF the curtain when again and
again, in tribute to her magnificent dramatic lmper
sonat0n she called before the curtain and most
Hpp ssaIs ras piece Wa
which OF course added greatly to the effectiveness
OF its representation. MT. Harkins was specially
Blanche Grey az Helen. Mr.. Davidge ms Fathon
tndescribably happy as he always Is in his do
ineatiOns.
PARK THKArRE-BRooKLYN.--' sGio the Armorer
or Tyre" was produced at this little theatre last
night for the first time. Mr.. !. Proctor who has
been engaged for one week. took the leading char
acter aud his performance was not only highly Gre
dItabe himself but satisfactory to those who had
the pleasure OF witnessing II. Mr.. Proctor, as Ii
well known, IL one OF the old school OF mel0dra-
matte actors, yet more consistent in many respects
than others OF the same class, and his appearance
at the Park lends weight In the scale OF pleasure
which the patrons or the drama are not displeased
10
Theatrical ind Musical Notes.
Forrest in Boston last night
The Chestnut street theatre, Philadelphia has been
converted into circus and OF the best In
the country.
Mile. Schneider has been accused OF an Intention
to publish her memoirs. This intention she ind0-
nauty repudiates.
Theatrical business in Savannah Ia very brisk. Mia
Charlotte Thompson in 'The Founding OF Paris" IN
creating a sensation there. ~ .r
NJ. Ernest Boulanger has composed, and N. Pasde-
oup has accepted. an opera called "Don Qucnotte %
The IbrettO IS by NM Care and Barbier