New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-16
TIE DR4MA.
PATRIE AGAIN.


Sardou's historical drama of Patrie,s trans
lated from the French by Mr.. Henry A. DeIe ras re-
produced, at the Grand Opera House. on Monday
ming. with the scenery which originally gave 1t il.
lustration and with cast of characters Descrip
ton of the piece would DO tedious superauty now.
Every person interested IN theatrical matters Is aware
that depicts the suerngs which thel Protestant popu
aon Of the Netherlands endured under the cruel tyran
ny OF bis Catholic Majesty Philip the Second King OF
Spain; and that Il shows how bold revolutionary
nent was defeated by the malgn influence OF domestic
intrigue It Is sadly dark and depressing piece but
strong in its gloom aud not brilliant with the
livd light OF bad passions in full action. The por
ton OF which reproduces historical period Is valua
be-as showing foulness Of tyranny and the need OF
religousy guarding the freedom Of mankind The por
ton 1t which relates to the domestic intrigue is pain
fully repusve bnt it Ia made tributary to several very
strong dramatic situations and in this respect not fOI
its studies OF human nature, 1t be endured. The
painting excellent throughout In respect to
strength and dstnctness although Its absolute truth
funess Is occasionally open to question. The hcrona
Dolores occurs to US in the light Of monster Atd on
the other hand is superbly drawn the evil Of Lis nature
based religious fanaticism, being strongly contrasted
with the anxious and suffering paternal tenderness thai
makes HIM pathetic as well as a tragic parsonage
Out OF this despOts relations with his dying daughes
grows tho best dramatic INTEREST," OF tho piece
In the performance OF Patrle" at the Grand Opers
House Mr. Bangss deneation OF Alba claims the CHIEF
place II IS work OF art In externas 1t Is hne Spanish
picture In spirit 1t is the very essence OF feligous
bgotry that has embttered and soured narrow selfish,
inense In details Of conduct II distinct
gnlcant at all points, rounded and MISUNDERSTANDING
the results OF imagination, thought, and wedirected
skill With reference to Miss Westerns Dolores general
remark must suffice. 1t is commendabe for extraor
binary force, mental and physical The actress e1ern
all her strength which is excessive; but, as enc
seems incapable Of directing and controlling that
strength, It's exercise has the effect OF frenzy.
Nevertheless, since Dolores is character largely
made up sound fury and wild passions Miss Westerns
enough to the truth to answes
all practical purposes. Portions Of her acting on Monday
evening strongly affected her audience through the me-
dunn Of physical magnetism the Interview with
Aba when Dolores denounces her husband and 90 en-
traps her lover Mr. nlton played Count Rysoor. and
was great improvement upon the original representa-
tive OF that character here Mr. c. w. C0uldock Captain
Karo0 was undertaken by Mr. j. A. Hearne, who made
the lover look like ruan, and acted without particle
Of apparent sincerity. Taken altogether, though the
present representation OF Parie" is more distinct and
effective the former II Is notable that the text
OF the piece has been osome extent shOrn OF the plu
mage Of too many words Further condemnation
would still further improve 1t. The scenery
employed has already received its Just tribute
OF recognition The great merit OF 1t Is one that scene
painters should ofener consider and strive to attain
That merit certain misty mellownes OF color whereby
the quality OF garish Is dispelled. Such pic.
that representing the great square In Brussels
seldom the stage. We Of opinion. from the
hrst that there Is good deal Of life In Patrie"
popular melodrama, and that its withdrawalto which
Mr.. Tayleure was compelled by the propnetors OF the
Opera House-was premature. The present revival Of
the play under the agement, bids far to
firm that opinion by popular and pecunisry success
The audiences at the Opera House have been quite sSgs
every night this week. .....
Mr.. Jefferson. the people of Brooklyn win be
glad TO learn plays RIP Van Winkle at the Academy Of
Music, on the first three evenings OF neIt week
On recent occasion, at NiblO's Garden, 8
performer unknown to made ridiculous exhibition
OF herself in the little part Of Oond The name OF Mia
Clara Fisher the young and talented vocalist was sci
down IN the bills that Of the representative Of this
character Miss Fisher had been cast In the part but
had given u up at the request Of the manager and did
appear at all Neglect TO remove her name rom the
bill subjected her the dscredit OF very bad perform
ance The trifing sometimes do great deal Of
harm