New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-24
THE DRAMA.
THE COSTUMES IN oTHELLo.

THE COSTUMES IN 0THELLo.
The general accuracy of the dresses used in
the representation Of Ohcio," at Booths Theater Is
not less remarkable than tho beauty OF the scenes The
historic period OF Othelos story Is little while anterior
20 1870 The tragedy wrton In l60i2, rs nearly rs
can he ascertaned Venetian dresses OF tho latter part
OF the 10th century arc therefore, the correct apparel for
the pcrsonages In OthClo" Authorities in reference to
that apparel are abundant Mr. Booth has paid strict re-
gard to correctness in this particular We describe the
costumes OF OMelo and Desdemona part viii typfy
the whole orHELLolsf Dress: Long gown OF rich Cash
mere wrought with gold aud various oolors THIS Is
looped up to the hip, on the left side, with jewels
Moorish burnous, striped with purple and gold Purple
velvet shoes embroidered with gold and pearl sash,
OF green and gold Jewced chain2d DTesE Steelplate
armor. White burnous. made OF African goats har-d
Dress Long white gown. Moorish with hood and scarlet
trimmings White sash, made Of goatshar. Scarlet vel
vet shoes Pearl earrings. II Will be observed that,
although conforned to tho Christian standard, rs Is
right these dresses aro devised 20 express the
barbaric OF the Moor Mr. Booths father
used 60 wear Turkish dress which is magnificent but
incorrect Many Otheos OF the modern stage orr In like
manner. -DEsDEaoNA-id Dress: White satin train,
trimmed with illusion and pearls High pointed corsagc,
with RUIZ Long pulled sleeves Pearls between pulls
stomaeher elaboraoly embroidered with pearls. Girde
OF the Diamond earrings cross, aud PIN Mary
Stuart cap, made OF white satin and pearls % Dress
Drab satin train, embroidered with gold. Blue satin
poncha. embroidered with gold. Blue satin Mary Stuart
cap, trimmed With gold leaves 81 DreS: Rose
san train; the front breadth OF white satin. trimmed
with three pontlaee hounces headed by pearl f3gc
High pointed corsarge, with ruff White, pointed bton
acher embroidered with pearls. Pearl grdle Sleeves
pued with whito satin Bands OF satin and pearls
between puts, Mary Stuart cap. OF satin trimmed
with pears-Equally elaborate care and richness per-
wade dresses By tho other chief performers
The soldiers and peasGntry aTrayod m aecu
| rate cottuncs. Tho former wear the Venetian morton
In every particular the dressing Of this piece is superb
specimen Of stage art and al example for tho modern
| theater.
THEATER COMIQUE.
The Theater COmique belongs to the numer-
Gus tribe OF the Pbnix It has lately risen nom its
ashes Tho resurrection 20 have been happy one
Mr. W. H. I1ngards vyaoious energy has been largely
instrumental in establishing the fortunes OF tho honse
Light entertainments are given here, and they constantly
prosper. The present bill comprises Robert Macaire"
Mr. Lingard's Comic Sketches, and the burlosque OF
Pluto" Thcse features seen and applauded by
fun house last evening Robert Macalre" done in
one act Symmetry sacrificed by tins arrangement,
but time was gained aud time IL often great matter
Mr. G. BOniiaoe performed Robert hdoGiyr Tho char
acer requires a certain yilainous dash and polish Of
manner, which Mr.. Boniface seems unable TO sup
ply But Mr. Boniiaco is almost unique AID Is
certainly potent, In exhibitions OF physical
force; and by dint of these exhibitions his
Robert Macoe deeply moved the multitude, that
answered roar, and deep called out unto deep This was
delicious. Mr.. Owen Fawcet played Jacques SFCp, In
broadly humorous way rich in e1rnyaCant RbsuTdity
Miss Lena Edwin among tho other performers, alone at
tracted attcnonby iniusinR littlb Of the requisite
Iifo into the part Of Cieene To Mr.. Lngards comic
songs IL only nesdfu to make passing reference.
They given pleasure to hundreds OF persons Cnp
tain Jinks" was the oldest; "The Dutch Onion Vcnder"
took precedence as novelty More novel yet however
were the Statues Mr. Lingard represented In turn Gen.
Grant Mayor Hail. Horace Greeley, and Gen. r. L. Lee
The make mp aud action for Mr. Greeley and Nj. Hall
we're quite faithful and the effect was lacking either
IN cloyerncss in sport. AS Grant and Leo SIR Lin
gard was less suceeasfu but both tho counterfeit pre-
sentiments recognized AMI applauded These efforts
arc wen worthy ofpubo attention Upon the buresquo OF
"Puto"-which hab been many times presented, and has
become an established attraction at this heatorpartc
ular comment Is needless. One meets here again tho
hippan thinly disguised sensualty characteristic Of
such productions In general, together with good
puns on classic myths and much bad slang In auson 10
local events and notorietes Miss Alec DuDning, tho
chief feminine member of tho burlesquo company-a
pretty and sprghly young actressdid not appear on
this OCCASION because OF Illness Miss D. ngard I'm her
place. enacted 0pheus MT George Atkins, rs Clotida,
and Mr. Conway Cox Oharon INDUCED In furious fun,
and greatly augmented the rough hllarty Of tho enter
tainment Handsome scenery and costumes adorn the
feeble vclousness Of Puto and help to make II pre-
sentableA Matinee Will be given at the Thoster Com
ique Oh Saturday.
WOODS MUSEUM PAET0MIME.
Robinson CrusOe" will be presented ut
Woods Museum Monday evening, April &C. The
piece has been in steady rehearsal for time. Mag
nihcent scenes and dresses are promised The com
pany combines great many attractive elements. Some
Of the names here appended Miss Marion Taylor,
burlesquo actress and vocalist, from tho b. James
Theater Miss Marie Longmore from the Strand Theater;
Miss Irving, from Drury Lane; Miss Pacman from the
Theater Royal, Birmingham; Mile. Julio FEEDER premier
danseuso Of the Grand Opera House. Vienna Mr. Joseph
Irving, comedian, from Drury Lane; Mr. ]. Wallace,
comedian, from tho Holbom Theater, London, and
Theater Royal. Birmingham; Mile Chapman, Coumbine;
Mr.. L. Pateman, Harlequin; Miss Armstrong, female
Harlequin; Mr.. i. Chapman, Panaloon; Mr. Chrisdec,
Pantommist; Mr. Charles Abbott. Clown Mr.. Whiting
ham, superintendent of Lights. and Mr, Fred, W. Hum
phreys, Musical Director
BOOTHS THEATER.
The welcome announcement is made that on
Monday next Mr. Edwin Booth will appear as Iago.
Fine "a his performance OF Oeo isand for symmetry,
intense passion rare felcites OF analysis
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