The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
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wAILACK's THEAIBE.-O'Keofe's fine old comedy
Of "Wld Oats'' was produced at this theatre last
night The acting ana the manner In which 1t has
been put on the stage calls to mind old times The
annonncemens OF the production OF "Wild Oatsn
drew . large and fashionable house, and If hearty
paudits and ofrepeated encores are TO be taken as
indications OF the satisfaction Of audience those
VINO were present must have been well pleased.
Few Of the late reyivals at Walack's have been
we anticipate Will be regarded with pleasure. MIR.
Lester Waack played Rover with all the humor,
have distnsashed his playing or me same pars
In years gone BY He has lost none OF MS
the telling points which are literally sp1 nn ID
thr0ughOnt this sterling old comedy. MIR. John Gil
bert's sir George Thunder was another fine effort OF
this reliable actor; aud Mr.. j. h. StOddart was no
way behind hand In giving just Interpretation Of
the hypCcrltical Ephram. John Dory, as played by
Mr.. Charles Fisher was fair specimen Of the rough
old sea-dog OF the ancient days OF the wooden walls
OF old England; aud Sim, part entrusted to Mr..
Williamson, was, both IN dialect and acting well
played. The quiet and undemonstratve part OF Lady
Amaranth fen TO the lot OF Miss Louisa Moore ana
she was equal 10 the task; while the volatile Ene
The revival Of "wild 3atsr may be considered sue
cess; and, while making this announcement for the
comedy, the ACKNOWLEDGMENT may DO made that
tue orchestral selections oil Baker evoked many
calls for repettiOns from the audience.
NrBLo's GARDEN.--It may be sald with truth that
few productions have on 1rst representation been
attended with more uneauivoca success than
Little Emily" The plot IS taken from 'David
Copperneld'' and adapted to the stage by Andrew
Halliday. With the exception that the dialogue
needs little trimming Mir. Halliday has performed
bis share with credit. Those who have read the
stcry have formed their own peculiar ideas OF
the characters depicted. 10 some the per-
sonaton Of the well known individuals
described in the novel might doubtless have sp-
peared quite natural; but others who have studied
them, beheld them IN every day experience might
probably have noticed slight exaggeration. How
belt the crowded audience intensely gratffied
Nor was the favorable impression moro attributable
to the artists than the splendid scenic effects which
were brought into requisitton. In word, the
mounting OF the piece was superb, and deserv-
eddy elected the unanimous appreciation OF thor
oughly apprecativ0 audience Although the wtllin'
Barkls omitted the other prominent parts OF the
eventual tale were happily presented. And first OF
al comes the patient hopeful baiiiH mater. rrepres
slble MicaWber, which was sustained by Mr.. George
Boniface-an actor, BY the way, Of considerable
talent and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES that dash
bly, demonstrated his wonderful versatility
and thorough appreciation Of the famous roe
Mr. Boniface was perfectly at home. and his genial
temperament was In perfect harmony with the
character he so admirably portrayed. Though NOT
character to win much favor from the audience
Miss Kate Newton, arrayeu in appropriate attire.
most vlvldly presented the woman whose love.
ss no as nsas ,a burning n'x
dangerous. rho hate ana feelings OF scorn
and venOmouS repr0ach which she exhibited to the
artese, truthful and unsuspectlng Emily Miss lone
Burke) were most artsticaly convey ed. Thon there
were Daniel Pegg0tty mr. l.. X. ShewelD Ham INIT.
II. G. Bangs); Urlah Heep (Mr. Felix A. Vincentl;
David Copperheld INT. George Aiken); Iraddi0S tMr
II. Rendlo); Mr.. Wickfeld (Mr. J. BrutOnob aud
others, who performed the parts allotted them with
merit. UriAh Heep would have been especi-
ally good had there been q little less
Of Quip Mr. Vincent Is q good actor, and
doubtless studied this character carefully and,
Gil the circumstances, acquitted himself satlsac-
toriy. Agnes Wickfeld had modest ana graceful
In Miss Edith ChalAs, IS had also
Pegg0tty Barkis MIRA. Healy). Mrs. Gnmmidge (Mrs.
Reab Martha miss Kate CarsonI Mrs Micawber
miss Mary Maddern), and, though last not
least, Betsey Trotwood in Mrs. Bradshaw,
who IL especially worthy OF commenda-
ton. AS already mentioned, tho mechanical effects
were such as TO take the audience completely by
surprise. Aside from all sensaiOnaIIsm that might
be attached 10 this excellent display, the scene
presenting Canterbury Cathedral by Midnight was
beyond the usual range or stage delusion
There was presented an apparent reality-a solemn
grandeur-as the majestic and time worn
ediflce lowered In the Dir; az the mar
monlous chorus swelled upwards In joyous
strain; o truthfulness about the scene
~ the snow fakes fell silently upon the tombstones
that at onco awakened feeling OF deep and glow
ing admiration. Nor was the parting scene less
full rugged ship, bound for AUSTRALIA,
leaves the shore with emigrants. Among the
happiest is the gallant Mcawber, who surrounded
BY his happy family, gracefully waves his cambric
10 his many friends. Altogether, "Ltttle Em'y'
WAS worthy triumph