The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
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FIFTH AVENUE THEArRE-A snakspearian reyi-
val has 80 often been the synonym or disappoint-
ment THAT the brilliant ana appreciative audience
which yesterday evening filed Mr.. Days elegant
little theatre were equally surprised and delighted
at the very successful reproduction OF Twelfth
Night; or, What You Wi.n This charming comedy,
which so exQustey blends Italian delicacy OF fancy
with English warmth Of soul and wealth of
humor, and which abounds In happy situa
lions ana ingenious combinations, has not
before been represented In New York during
a period OF twelve years. IL ADDED, therefore,
able scenery and agreeable music and the acting OF
an excellent stock company ana LASTLY no means
,sast.the interest excited by the temperance OF
Mrs ScotCSiddons on the American stage THIS
gifted comedienne was heartily welcomed, and this
time there can be no reason TO complain that she
the Ecast:-Viola Mrs. Scott siddons; the Lady
Olivia, MISS Agnes Ethel; her maid, Maria,
on the Lady olivia, Misses Ames, Rowland ana Ear.
relt; Orsno, the Duke OF nlyria, Mr.. d. II. Harkns;
LORD Valentine, Mr.. George Jordan, Jr; LORD Curio,
Mr. Fl. STEWART Sir Toby Belch, uncle TO the Lady
Olivia, Mr.. W. Davldge; Sir Andrew Agueoheek Mr..
!: y: polSi Mavolio steward TO Olivia. Mr. George
seoastlna Mr. d. Ryner; sebastina young gen.
emap pe brother 70 y0 Mr. Egper che rr
Justice Mr. Il. Beosman. Mrs. scott tsst ons
could scarcely have chosen more favorable roe for
the exhibition OF her best qualities than that or
Viola, who belongs pre-eminently to the romantic
class OF Shakspeare's Incompatible heroines. This
Is class OF "women OF remarkable natures brought
into striking notice by remarkable situauons.u
Viola, Olivia. Rosalind, are notable examples OF it.
Each has o fancful temperament. viola has given
her heart 70 her fancy. She has cary been made
acquainted with danger. Her lot yet in vision.
AIRY wss cast
able shakspearian critic has remarked
XIV. But, unlike La vaere. Viola never told her
love, and, although she seeks the presence OF the
Scott. siddons succeeded admirably in representing
''the great madenly Innocence with as much
S OF yoa su, tue
fully anayze her Improvisation Of this dainty
character And we con only add word In
whose love waits not on her will, "who cannot love
q chlvalrous duke, but uncrowns her heart and
port, as her maid Maria of Mr.. lewis A as oIiva's
clown; OF MI Polk, as Sir Andrew Aguecheek; or
Mr.. Clarke, as Malvollo, and particularly OF Mr..
Davidge, as SIR Toby Belch,
GRAND OPERA HoUsE.-The sensation at this
theatre last night was the reproduction OF "The
Tempest" A well flied house rewarded the man
agement for the revival. In the distribution or
characters, as compared with the former cast there
is a marked difference and certainly so far as the
actors are concerned the change Is not for the bet
ter. With the exception OF Mr. Charles Wheatlegh,
who is really good In the part OF Caliban, the
pany is only mddllng. The Ariel Of Miss Lisa
Weber was fine effort-graceful, spr.ghtly and
winning In her acting. She entered fully INTO the
spirit OF the part, and her playing was grateful
surprise to the many who have only seen her
In burlesQue. Her singing through the piece was
excellent. and in the duet with Miss Clara Fisher,
OF ~ know bank" both ladies received hearty
encore. Miss Annie Deland, as Miranda, was an
Improvement on her predecessor in the same role
The dancing was led by Rita Sangali. Dancing
Just imagine the cancan In the Tempest Shades
OF Shakespeare Who could have thought that the
Prince Of Erie would have introduced Ofenbachs can
can, which he purchased from Bateman, into Shak-
speares Tempest This is the latest sensation OF
the great nancier The scenery OF the 'Tempest' is
superb, several OF the scenes perfect gems, and
their merits were duly acknowledged by the audi
tors. The piece went OIL slowly last night, as the
actors were in their roles; but with little prac-
tice the time OF acting will be reduced, and the
piece Will he brought to close at reasonably early
hour
TAMMANY HALL.-The great attraction at this
favorite place Of amusement last night was the
'Grand Assault at Arms" between Jem Mace the
English champion and his cousin Leopold Mace.
The house was crowded in every part, with
most pleasing sprinKling OF the fair SEX
who enjoyed not only the preliminary bill Of
with fresh and unappeased appetite for the choice
oseam OF the eVen hs nm INNS was e double
cousin acquitted themselves with great 6ciat, eXct-
Ing rapturous applause from somewhat critical
sporting characters deserves that distinction. The
interchanges OF 'gloved'' civilities between
these friendly contestants were so rapid
directed with more than usual telling effect
elected the cheers and applause OF the critics that
the ordinary observer had time to take note OF what
had occurred. Then a brief eathing spell was
INDUCED In, ana the assault at arms was renewed
with fresh exhibition Of the highest art in spar.
ring. From the success Of the speculation last
evening and the general desire that prevails to see
the most scientific puglst in the world illustrate
the management OF the Tammanv Amusement Hall
have big thing in Mace and MS cousin Leopold