New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13
TIE DRAMA.
LITTLE BARfronr AT TIE OLYMPIC.

LITTLE BAREFOOT AT THE OLYMPIC.
Observation with extended view" should by
no means 20 to Little Barefoot" at the Olympic It's
august eye would discern satisfying substance in that
exceedingly mild play But those who are tolerant OF
the common and gentle graces Of everyday life should
sec Little Barefoot" and would surely enjoy IT, The
piece appeals to tender human sensbtes aud to none
other No cloud II sin oyershadows H. No trail Of the
serpent shows Shiny ts surface All Is sunshne,-but
for few April showers. Lille Barefoot interests us be-
cause of her sweetness her goodness, and her extra
ordinary animal sprits-yery extraordinary indeed as
interpreted by Mics Maggie Mitchell who is all action
and lighness like q dancing sunbeam. To see her in
this character Is 20 merry. loving sefsacrifong
little creature conscious OF her surronndngsas sensitive
brother making tho best OF humble lot In life, but
hungerng at love and Joy which seem the natural
rights OF youth As Tennyson apuy says
Aboi, III. cpsrinE q The fossr,
Nature does put forth her power In this remarkably viva
playIwhich has little action, no strklng incident no
especial novelty Of plot no particular iehci Oh dc.oa
way and rewarded with happiness at last The spec
very pleasant II IL does not greatly impress the mind
least it momentarily soothes away care and gently
little dsresses and glad In her little joys Miss Mitchell
interprets both with good deal OF nataIalne ss
then--as when she Jerks ont those illusions 70 the
parents who have gone to the long rest And ihen
which many people mistake and applaud for humor
Cultivation Of the voice Is what this aetres,
but give personatons the great benefit OF more light
and shade. There is kind OF flower which bursts and
Maggie Mitchell suggests the Prince Ruperts
Drop, in perpetual action. But. as We said
late and We are very glad of that for she is very
popular and has it in her power 70 DO great deal Of
good by diusing not alone the wholesome influence OF
pure plays but that Of good models in the dramatic art
Little Barefoot was put upon the stage win excellent
landscape tho golden bayfield,, the merry sports OF
humble but yirtuous peasonry Mr. Hayes painted al
require new Endorsement at tho hands OF the Press.
Mr. Collier who appeared last night In his customary
and was essentially graceful and tender n the emotional
passages and appropriately joyous IN the lighter scenes
aR a and 5SaSs ' Rose,
70 IN ad S tu very of
sunny pictures. In some moods the mind would
be slOyed by its sugary sweetness; in Others
all Sur '3 wish money H. T Fox ' son5aned s des
to the spOrtiveness OF the performance by his intense
His eccentric hunor his hearty, honest funmanested
at every point in this personatOnwas go magnetic in
scarcely ess than his audience Little Barefoot" will
be played every night until further notice and At Sat
preparation ct this house. and Will be brought out next
month.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr.. Murdoch will give his last entertainment
tonight, at steinway Hall.
The favOrite play Of ours will be repeated
at Walack's Theater tonight. pauline" was again
acted last night TO good house, and wiz be repeated
Saturday.
At the French Theator, this evening, the
performance will consist OF La supplioe dune Femme"
and " La File do Dominique" Mile. RELIEF viii enact
four characters.
Miss Lizzie Willmore has resumed her part
In the white Fawn, at Nibos Garden. Her reappear
was made on Monday. Mr.. Mark Smith Ia retained
In the theatrical company, member OF the reserve
corps
Miss Olive Logan's entertainment is to be
given at Dodworths Hall Wednesday evening, the 10th
inst will witness its beginning Miss Logan will lecture
on Life Behind the Scenes" unique exhibition may
be anticipated.
Lotta's popularity remains undated. The
Broadway Theater 10 crowded nightly. What with the
prettiness OF Lue Ne the devry OF the Hdrehioness
s'creiLers grandnoquence, Qps mischief and Lottas
clog dance and banOsolO, the entertainment Ia amply
yarious and TO the lovers OF sport II thoroughly ENJOY
able.