The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-15
DRAMATIC ITEMS.

Mr.. Fairclough, an American actor, made
his debut at the Lyceum Theatre, in London, ou
the 10th of August. in the character of "Ham-
let.N He Is said to have made hit, judging
from the favorable notices he has received
from the press. The Ddtiy Netos says of hint
"His merits are great, but not striking, aud are
more elocutionary than dramatic, His reading
is somewhat conventional, with few peculari-
ties of emphasis which are transatlantic; but
his performance is marked by great ntelll-
gence and occasional force, which seem to pro-
mise that he will be useful in other branches Of
the drama. In America, we believe, he was
not very successful, probably because he Is
more refined than most American TRACE 1ians
who have found their way to this country"
The Telegraph says:-"The unobirusive man
ner in which the new American actor has
come before the play-going public OF the British
metropolis is perfectly in accordance with the
uDdemonstrative nature of his performance.
MIR. Fairclough selected the most difficult en-
bodiment OF the test of his abilities; and 1t is
something to say that his assumption of
Hamlet was sufficiently deserving of the favor
with which u was received by crowded and
somewhat critical audience. Unlike many who
have brought with them from the western
shores of the Atlantic u strong accent boiste-
rous style, and notable extravaganza of ges-
ture, the new American tragedan delivers the
Shakespeareian text with pure intonatton, q
quiet emphasis, and carefully subdued manner.
Evidently an actor OF mature experience, Mr..
Farclough shows that he has been also a
thoughtful student of the poet" The cast con-
tanned another American actor, who also made
his hrst appearance in London as "Claudius,"
Mr.. Frank Lawler.
The second season at Selwyn's new theatre,
the Boston Wallack's, opened most auspieously
on Monday evening" September Z, with that
seemingly immortal old English Comedy-The
Be!e's Strddgen. The house was crowded aud
enthusiastic, and the performance is highly
eulogized by the Boston critics. Seven new
members of the company were introduced on
this occasion:-Mlss Fanny Morent, Mr.. Thomas
Barry Mrs. L. NJ. Hunter, Mr.. G, H. Vanderhoff,
Mr.. g. D. Billings, Mr., j. D. Bradford, and Mr..
H. J.. BasComb. Mr. Robiueon, formerly of
Wallack's was ''Dorlcourt;" Mr.. Vanderhotf was
"Flutter," and Miss Morant was "Mrs. Rackettsn -
Mr. SelWyn and Mr.. Barry, stage managers,
made speeches.
Lolita closed her engagement at Walack's
on Saturday night in Latte NeD and The Mar
chioneSS. The house was crowded in every part
Beautiful floral offerings conveyed 10 the young
actress the farewell greetings of many friends.
Good bye, Lotta," was written in vioiets on one
OF these offerings. Called out at the end Of the
piece, Lolita made this speech:-"PermIt me to
say that thank you thousand and thousand
times. Good byep Lotta goes next to Boston.
"A new convention has been entered into
between the managers of the Opera aud the
French Society of Dramatic Authors aud Com
posers. BY this authors are to receive twelve
per cent of the gross receipts of the theatre,
subject to no deductions whatever. The mana
gers blnd themselves to produce twelve new acts
during each year.
-Fraulein Fanny Janauschek has arrived in
New York with her new company OF German
performers, Fraulein Jauauscbek will make
her first appearance this season at the Academy
OF Music, in that city, on the 5th of October.
She refused an engagement, for 49, 600 1orns, at
the Imperial Theatre Vienna, Just before setting
out for the United States.
-Mad'lle Sara Dove, who has taken the place
OF Menken at the Paris Chateet Theatre, has
neither the beauty nor the notoriety of her pre-
decessor but her pantomlme is said to be
striking, and her face is said to have quickness
and expression.
Miss Maggie Mitchells engagement at
Woods Metropolitan Theatre New York, is to
extend to September %. The receipts of the
new establishment steadily increase, showing
that 1t grows in popular favor. 1t is notable
that the audiences there are OF refined char
acter.
Miss Lydia Thompson, who is to appear
next month at Woods Theatre, New York, has
continuously successful. Miss Thompson was
born in London on the 10th of February lS4l.
The new comedy, 1865" lately heralded by
mysterious circular, will be produced on We'd
hesday evening next, at the New York Theatre,
by the Worrell Sisters.
Theatrical matters in Paris are dull. Boxes
at the Grand Opera are in little demand. Faust
will be brought out there, with Nillson as MAR
garet."
Professor Risley's Japanese company is ex.
citing the greatest enthusiasm in Madrid One
OF the Madrid papers declares that European
acrobats cannot compare with the japanese.
The Surrey Theatre, London, was to have
opened on the 9th, with new drama by Watts
Phillips, entitled Land Rats and Water Rats.
Heller, who is so well known here as a con.
juror, is performing very successfully at the
Prince of Wales Theatre, London.
Miss Bateman will play Lady Macbeth"
and Blanca" during her present London en-
gagement.
The greatest of Spanish actors, NJ. Julian
Romea, died letely at the watering-place of
LCeches.
M. j. Sterling Coyne, the English dramatist,
left about $4,000 OF personal property by his will.