New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-04
THE DRAMA.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATER.

VIZ
the ballad of Aud ROBIN Gray" and doubtless Also 1t
was written with view to Mt such an actor as MT
Toole or Mr. COuldOek with cOngenial character Ib
spirit il resembles The Chimney Corner Dearer
Than Life (which is almost the same thng-and pieces
Of that description Such plays exert very wholesome
influence touching the heart and stimulating sympathy
with sound and sweet ideals OF life ana
hove This particular specimen is not likely 70 impress
anybody az strong work OF art but no careful observer
can fail 20 see that it's construction sensible ana neat
It's language smooth, It's situations frequently enecuVe
IT'S sentiment pure Mr. DAILY has brought 1t out win ap
pr0priate soenery-whch indeed implied IN the state
Eeut that he has produced 1t at all. Good scenery
and good stage management are the rule at
this theater-as have often intmated Eleven
persons participate in the representation OFF, Daddy
Gray"-Mr Z. L. Davenport enactng the old lover Miss
Agnes Ethel playing Jessie Bel the heroine, and the
other parts falling TO Mrs wilkins Miss Ian gmore, Mr.,
Ryner Mr.. George Jordan, jr., Mr.. James Lewis-who
IA extremely cOmical and amusing as augusta" Jttks-
Mr.. f. Chapman, Miss Mccormack, and Master
Hcarne The acting Of Miss Ethel as the
simple and tender country girl, pleases by Its
nature-wbich is compounded of ardor and OF
piquancy. We have never seen this lady 10 so
much advantage as in this character. Mr.. Davenport
acts Daddy Gray experienced actor might be ex-
peeed debut he does not excite much interest OF
sympathy. The experience to be unvailed is not, per
haps, agreeable. An old man in love with young
woman is not an admirable spectacle The old Goethe
might have fine lover but the old gentleman
OF everyday life is simply pitiable object when he falls
into this condition. Mr.. Davenport depicted, with
sufficient accuracy. and with many touches OF
delicate art, the struggles Of selfish instinct
against generous impulses and sensible ideas, in
a really good nature but the part Of Daddy
gray requires such Blake when comes there
such anotherD to lift to real emnence in the realm Of
emotional acting. Daddy Gray" will be acted at the
Matinee to-day In the evening "Everybody's Friend"
viii he repeated-Mr. James Lewis playing MajOr ne
In character he has afforded deal OF
genuine enjoyment.-Mr. DAILY has in preparation don
Caesar dc Bazan," Wives AS They We're" aud other
novelties Change Of bill is made very frequently at this
theaersO vOtaries have need TO complain Of
lack Of variety.
FRENCH THEATER-LoNDON.
Mr.. Tayleure has urged on the career of
London" the French Theater with great deal Of
energy The strength Of the play at the outset in
hs scenery To view that is to facsimies OF many
noted places in the English capital Besides, the action
Of the piece suggested the Of everyday life in
great oity-cOmmonpace hustle, on the surface, hiding
tragedy and romance beneath. Such power as thus
resided in the drama-lnited, but genuine far as it
went-was heightened effect by the good acting of
Mrs Jennings, Mr.. Bangs. and Mr.. Lewis Baker. who.
with sorts OF Abilities have the great virtue OF
eArnestneSs OF coarse cheap features-Negro
ABstrelsy Punch and Jndy etchaye been introdueedn
of the scenes ana have been received with
that boiserOus applause which discriminating public
usually bestOws upon what ii best understands and APP
precates. Next week, assured the entire drama
be revaWped. Its best points, OF course, will be
retained, while will DE added-rom the original
piece Time and Tide" This have been done last
Monday In of the characters essential changes OF
spirit will be made lessen the sOmber effect OF the
piece and CITIZEN humorous elements London"
to drama that will bear good deal OF
Improvement; and assuming its new shape we trust
II may acquire attractiveness so that It's humane
teaching picturesque and interesting scenery
ho fha str els mi n
tou.-There will be Matinee Of London" to-day.
BOOTHS THEATER.
The sual Saturday matinee will be given at
this theater to-day. "Tme and the Hour" is announced
for repetition with Miss Morant Mr. Hamilton, Mr.. Pc
ters Miss De Bar and others in the east. Tonight Mr..
Hackett whose FalstaG has drawn fun houses, since
NJ ODday will enact that character for the sixth time
Important changes, understand are to be made in
the method Of reDreseDtug the nth act Of Henry the
Fourth"-a grand miscellaneous combat illustrative OF
the battle Of Shrewsbury being designed Such combat,
Will be remembered. Of the brilliant features
In Mr. Booths revival Of Romeo and juliet" Mr. Hack
EFT IL playing FdisiaF with extraordinary vgor. The
feebleness which alluded in remarkng his first
performance, to have entirely vanished. The
veteran has warmed 10 his work. fact and whoever
now sees PRESERVATION OF FaistGF viii a and
kne ideal strongly worked Mr. Hacketts engage
rneut Booths Theater Will extend 10 the 18th OF De
eember.
wALLACK's THEATER.
Mr.. Lester Wallack will play at the Matinee
50 day IN this theater. in "HOme," and "a Regular
Pix" His series Saturday Matuees has proved very
successful Tonight, Mr. j. W. Waiaok will again appear
IN the somber but affecting part Of Henry Dunbar Next
week Is to be devoted 10 variety. On Monday shall
see The Wonder" with Mr. Lester Waack Don FeiiI
On Tuesday. popular comedian will appear in 1.-The
Captain OF the Watch" "woodcOck's Little Game.'
"HOm, and A Regular Fix" may be seen again next
wednesday.
THE CIRCUS.
There will be Matinee NJ the Circus this
afternoon when irTepressibe Arabs will
whrl themselves in space and rush and glitter ike 80
many human comets Next week, in addition TO these
and other attractive perfonners-the wonderful
monkey" from the sydenham Crystal Palace will
sstonsh mankind In Mr.. Lents and contribute
Lhe novelty and charm OF the Circus performance.
OLYMPIC THEATER.
The stereOtyped stage Yankee has made his
appearance at Olympic Tneater where Monday
last Mr. RObinsOn-whO is a desc rbed as yankee
has been playing Darius DtiOh. Mr. Robinson dresses
This part IN striped brown swalOw-tailed
scat white hat Of pOrtentous and hdeous shane,
large boots and a Wig Of long haxen hair Mr. Robinson,
will Of be understood, says "abeout" and
"eOncarD," and gal" and "pucker" and other words
Of that sort; and IL VIII also be understood
a he digs potatoes with remarkable CELEBRITY dances
force and endurance. and drinks sweet cider and
milk. How much there is in all this, shall
stay consider how much fun there is in it is de
termned by the age experience and the speca
tor Mr. Robinson plays with great deal OF vim. and
hIs personal Pecuarities amusing. He may be
the olympic this afternoon and this evening On Mon
day, however, Mr. Hayes VIII present Mr. AugustiD
Day's drama Of Under the Gaslight"
WOODS MUSEUM.
"KpnilworthD Is a well known burlesuue Int