New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-01
THE DRAMA.
WOODS MUSEUM

Pearl OF Sey" The Zavistowskl Sisets appear III he
former The Rand Sisters appear In the latter TINS
combination results In style Of amusement weI htted
70 the Museum 1t simple it is merry and It Is laden
with those lessons Of nigh morality which museums are
an we'll calculated TO disseminate. The burlesque Oh
'MasanlelIo" is announced as new 1t traVesues lho
opera Of that name and may be briefly but suhcenIy
described as tangled skein OF triyahtes some lhao
some indifferent some oOmcal Tho ZaVstoWsh oiSteis
consisting OF Mrs. Christine Zavlstowsh ana
her daughters Emeline and Aice-are pleas
ant y performers, prepossessing in all respects
skillfu in dancing and singing, alert ViVaclous' SUM-
GENTLY pretty and in the tone OF theU performances
correct and genial Their aotng-f aetfhg IL can pe
called-presents no qualities that are either uhusu Ut
particularly important The influence Whch they sheu
abroad bowever is pure and agreeable while their clev'
erness and their joviay are suGh as VIII make thcni
nonr,ar favor,tes Besides appearing in the buriesque
they participate in the farce OF The Water Nymphs,
which nrecedes IT; but tho whole performance OF THIS
niece IL puerle and insuferably stupid. Upon Inc
Pearl Of savoy we presume that remark is unnecessary
In the way of description This is one Of the pieces that
Miss Maggie Mitchell has made familiar. MIX ana
water may be a useful compound, and certainly Is
harmless one; but it is neither picturesque nor III
teresting when it takes the form OF drama.
However, "The Pearl of Savoy" 10 Hegh'eu
with those moral lessons to which we have
referred as appropriate Museum, ana these are uuy
enforced by the Rand Sisters These performers suggest
10 question Of acting but merely use the stage as Veh
Gle for the exhibition Of themselves The points efe
upon TO be noted that OF them IS arobusous hoy
den while the other is thin, delicate, artlnclay seh
mental and given Vocalzng upon the slightest provo
cation Roth it may be added, are strong IN animal
spirits With reference the general acting in the
Pearl OF Savoy" it would be ridiculous stuitheauoh 10
write one word Of praise. Happily as we nave ih'-
mated acting is of less moment here thah Ioy moran
spirit and this is supplied in abundance Chang' the
Chinese giant may likewise be SEEM together with the
Happy Family ukes Glass Factory numerous galleries
OF coins and other curiOsities and dwarf styled Adj
miral Fisk ir" who is appropriately described as the
smallest man in the world" The audiences OF the Mu-
scum very good for the place and the time OF year.
THE HANLEY BENEFIT.
Arrangements are very nearly completed for
the testimonial performances which certain OF the players
intend to gve as tribute of respect TO the memory OF
the late Mr. Joseph G. Haney and as benefit to his
widow and children. Mr.. Haney was faithful worker
one who constantly fulfilled arduOus duties, and cheer
fully endured heavy burdens OF and many persons
in the dramatic profession have occasion TO remember
him with greatest respect and kindness That Kind
ness they will display in beneating those whom he
best loved, and who are left in poverty To the
public however, the motive Of the proposed per
formances is Of less moment than the attractive
ness This, perceive, will be decided and extra
ordinary. Mr. Jefferson, at Booths Theaer VIII give an
extra matinee OF Erin Van Wrinkle" This il fixed for
Wednesday next the sth OF September. Mr. Edwin
Booth will subsequently appear, at the Academy OF
of Music, IdgO, Mr. James Wallack we believe, playing
Othel!o and the including the names OF MI Lamb,
Mr.. Floyd, Mr. Bangs, Mrs. Wallace Miss Blanche do
Barr and othe. players This representation will proba
bly, take place the 10th inst Finally on the lh there
will be an afternoon performance at Walacks Theater,
in which Mr. Owens and many Others will participate.
The cordial good will which the players have manifested
toward this project pleasant to witness good
cause is to be served and heartily wish it the amplest
support
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr. BrOugham will play in Chicago, on the
18th, and produce his new drama OF The Red Light"
Next week will be the last of Mr. Owenss
engagement at Wallacks. 1.-THE Live Indian" Will be
revived Oh Monday
Mr. Dan Bryant's friends will have an OPP
porunity, Friday evening TO rally round the Green
flag of that comedian Mr. Bryant takes his oeneht
na-Pogue."
Miss Sophie Wonell displayed great deal
Of presence of mind the other night at Troy IN the
wig Of one Of the "peris" suddenly took fire. from
lighted torch. and wasmmedatey IN blaze; whereupon
Miss Sophie Worre plucked the burning thach aud
displayed the black locks of Miss H. oNe who thus es
capped severe If not fatal injury Miss WorTeis hands
badly scorched The accident did not interrupt the
| performance.
| Mr.. j. G. Hanley, recently deceased, was
very glad to learn that tribute will shortly be paid
the memory OF an honorable man and conscientious
his widow and children viii benefit Edwin Booth has
ofheo at the Gcsdoiny Of Muse Bro%raH Floyd
Lamb Mrs Jennings and host Of other players have
volunteered to participate in this labor Of love, which, Of
course, will spendidly attain its object.
Mr.. BOuccaults new drama of "FornOsa"
receives from The London AHeneIa the following deli
attention: SOme ingenuity Of construction and
casona terseness OF Language rescue FOrmOsa from
qualified censuTe But II is poor play aud fun Of i'm
probabilities. In one respect 10 indefcnsfbe. 10 is
the first attempt that has been made TO introduce
upon the English dramatic stage the 'Traviata,'
Of French fiction. 'FOrm0sa' might pass for the
heroine Of Que of the novels of the younger Dumas.
While following vocation the result Of which Is 10
a
serving much OF the righteousness and some OF the
purity OF her youth practice she is as cruel as Marco
the Jerome OF the Files de Marbre, drama from
which the scenes IN which IOrosd appears seem taken
her by the villains OF the piece, and the hold upon her
they possess springs from her dread lest parents
should learn the kind OF life she is leading The greater
part OF two acts passes III the house Of FOrOsd and the
main action hinges upon the amount Of dlslnteresed
marries man Of fortune and position. No purpose,
dramatic or artistic sufficient to vndcate the prescnt
ton Of these pictures OF the life OF the served
by their introduction. That thing is true Is no longer
held 10 justify its employment Nor unduly
TO limit the province Of the dramatist prohibit him
from presenting upon the stage and Investing with ent
social system aud the greatest obstacle TO physical
wellbcng'
In referring to the topic of Mr.. Brougham's
farewell benefit IN San Francisco The Neps Letter Of that
city offers these remarks:
. Benefits usually meaningless affairs hut we are
clad that the good taste and appreciation Of the com
nifty recognizes, In this vague aud hackneyed form
OF expression the rare merits of Mr.. John Brougham
Very few actors have visited California who rank
equally with him In the profession, and none certainly
VINO possess as mach individuality aud intellectual YER
satiy out OF IT, The editor and chief contributor of
saric weekly that In Its brIof bat brilliant career fairly
deserved the ambitious title OF the American Punch tia
writer of the best burlesqueS that possess American
stage, fair poet and dIanast of more than fair
aOly surely has claims upon the gratitude of the Amer
lean public that even the best actors have And yet
as an actor, Mr. BrOugham is superior most actors
VINO nave been also dTamatsts. His versa. |
ulity Is wondcrul-his range Of character not |
only covering most Of the recognized eccentric |
pefsOnaOhs' but what Is rarcr including some of the
best dramatic roles While play who remeIn.
her MN ~ years ago. and recognize him now as the
connecting Ink between the pay day. of w ~ Enrton
aud the present VIII ndorse all that have said they
Will not fail TO see also, how tins brilliant performer has
developed some unsupported traits OF pathos and meo