New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-21
THE DR1M1.
LITTLE EMILY AT NIBLo's.


Mr.. Andrew Halliday'S new drama Of Little
Emily based on Dickenss novel Of Dayid Copperheid"
was acted night at Nbos Garden for the rst timo
in this country The representation witnessed by
very large concOurse OF spectators and was frequently
and emphatically applauded. The applause we sr7
glad to say, entirely deserved "Lttle Emily" lisa
thoroughly good play, simple In CONSTRUCTION stong ana
rich in dialogue and fertile in opportunities flor acting
and for scenic illustration. 1t IL comprised IN four acta
and introduces I6 characers-a but OF whom enter
during the first act, which little circumstance shows
that the dramatist has his materials well IN hand Inc
plot deals with the two episodes OF Little Emily seduction
and Mr. Wickcld rum and shows at last their rescue.
Each act terminates with all effective scenic taOeau
which in each case tributary TO strong and genuine
dramatic effect The close OF act third IL particularly
ine revealing, does. the famous shpwreck on Var
mouth Sands beautiful and impressive picture OF the
exterior OF the Cathedral at Canterbury at the end OF act
second likewise merits especial admiration Ihls anu
the storm scene aroused the ardent enthusiasm OF the
audience With reference 10 the acting we nave hlue
but commentator to express. Ham Peggoty by MI r.
c. Bangs was the gem OF the performance. Mr. shewel
az Pe0goty and Mr. Felix Vincent, Heep presented
also excellent works Of art To these, and kindred poh
OF merit however, shall recur, when the preseh'
pressure upon columns places larger space at ou
disposal We must find room, though, to commend al
particularly good the Besey TrotroOd OF Mrs Bradsha"
and the INrs G,mniidge OF Mrs. Rea. There were
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should be corrected Notably Rosa Ddrtte, which wa
well played by Miss Kate Newton. should not run about
IN black velvet evening dress and read letters on lar
mouth beach. in gale OF wind. nor shouid the oh'c
cold OF Winter night be so generally dened by ths
several persons who gather about Canterbury Caheur
The drama does attempt too much, we should auo
and it amuses the mind and touches the heart; and
will prove capital piece for the sacred Christmas season
The following is entire cast-he strength OF wnies
viii Ia apDarent "a glance:
Danv Peg0otty L. X. shewell; Ham, +. c. Bangs; M
Mearber Geo Bonace Urah HeeP islS IL a. sac dst
Yrdddles H. Rendle; Hr. WiekfeId J. b. Brutone; Lnm
hmy Mis-. Lone Burke Burke hsf ne g Ms G GSmg
Mrs. Rea; Martha, Miss Kate Carson l0Sa nne' Bi.
Kate Newton ATs MiedU6sr. Miss Mary Maddeih' De'i
7rotoOod, Mrs. Bradshaw.
wALLACK's THEATER.
No grass grows under the feet of Mr.. Lester
Waack The energetic manager and spirited comedian
ia vigorously pushing his season-briant no les'
with auxiliary than with personal triumphs Lately
Mr. Wallack has appeared Frederick, In " Ernes
tine" for the first time this season The audience "s
numerous and both play aud acting we're received with
Joyous laughter and many marks OF appreciation fede
iek Is Erce,r and II there is anything that
Mr. walack can do thoroughly well. and with
exquisite art a hIrce,T Is that thlng. Ihose
who know Dir Walack's acting are aware tDa'
his comedy style often and very ludcrousy drops he
farce That peculiarly. whether always merit OF not
seen in his FREDERICK anu causeu Neas N0" ~
amusement We pause to describe the current OH
well known and popular play Ernestine Is touehins
as well as merry. II was very ninety acteu-tho i'
genuous Eresine and the pert ana piquaht marc oenA
ute reed with all needul tenderness ana brightness
nv Miss Henriaues aud Miss Germon. The performance
concluded with Trying II On"-In which Mr. "yhdham
acted Waisinghom Potts Another opportunity OF Seeing
thi, excellent bill will shortly be afforded to MI "aaeA
public Last night the comedy Of Wild Oats was pf"
duced At this iheater with uncommony Sood casio
characters