The New York herald., 1869-06-22

This hamlet BY the sea BOOTHS artist. assigned to
its reproduction has satisfactorily reproduced
to carry the conviction that It is faithful picture
Of the very place, painted the spot rather that
1t the place ITSELF with the living villagers before
us, cheering heartily for Enoch, who has just res.
cued child from the waves. And 80 the play goes
prettily on, in rustic sweetness and simplicity to
the closing OF the first act with the happy wedding
OF Enoch and Annie Leigh, which 1 enlivened by q
nne chorus from band Of singers, and by the gene
raj happiness OF the merry company.
At the opening OF the second act seven years have
elapsed: Enoch % has . family upon his hands and
for ther wants oa sao orces "a
from the sea, suggests IT, and Enoch resolves upon
the bold venture OF q cruise to China as seaman,
selzng 10 as Q lucky chance TO mend his fortunes.
His wife objects, and eads against 1t; but in vain.
He Is resolved upon thes experiment. He Will make
his arrangements for her and the children in his
absence and seeks to console her with the nope
that he Will Mi.
Atlast, returning rich,
Become the master Of a larger crAt,
With With fuller ~ G profits lead an easier s ., life
And pass bis days days Il k'pa peace among his own.
At the opening OF the third act he has been gone
ten years, and Philip, the prosperous miller. who
her children begins to plead his own cause Enoch
will never return, and Philip, on the occasion OF
nutting party, thus plumpy pops the question:
father to your in children Tau.i esyns 20 think
Perhaps You know wha, would have you know;
wish you for my wife. sH
After many doubts and msgvings Mrs. Arden sur
renders ut discretion, and IN the Illustrations Of these
incidents we have some pretty rustic groups and
Al the opennr of the fourth act Epoch appears
before US on his lonely Pacific island seated under
q palm tree, and looking out over the boundless
man for the good ship that is to bear him honlc
meditating upon his hard luck and wondering II his
Annie, ike the immortal Webster, still lives. And
here the same painter has given tropical picture
search for Water Enoch Is ali right again. Tor here
s n s sp ,S s % % the
benevolent old lady IN his native town. from whom
he learns that he has too late TO be OF any SER
vice to his wife, who has settled down into substan
tial home comforts" /" with Philip; and here too,
and to the end, the accessories OF the stage conri
butte vastly to helghten the charms OF the story.
The playwright has somewhat OF course, en-
larged upon tue poem In his scenes, characters and
conversations eut adheres me, reilg,ousy 70 ms text
In dramatic form. The lively choruses and dances
introduced add much TO the sparkling briliancy OF
Mr.. Edwin Adams as Enoch Arden has r6le by
which he ought to be hereafter distinguished. The
on his lonely island Is exceedingly effective, ana
was heartily encored. Mr.. Lawler as Philip Ray
ss us the sr frank and e. ~ gns
'old saltn that we should like to see more OF him;
and so OF Mr. Fenno as the bluff and hearty Reuben.
one would have II; Miss Morant as Miriam Lane
enters with her unfang earnestness into the spirit
anS ss % S
special commentator. The cast throughout Is
good and the play really q charming entertain
ment and win surely become o popular favorite.
There was very good house, Notwithstanding the
sultry aud stormy night and the reception OF the
play was enthusiastic. IL Is, indeed, o charming
play.
GRAND OPERA HousE-The metropolitan admirers
OF Miss Lucille western-anJ their number Is le-
gion-turned out In large numbers last evening to
welcome her professional temperance after over
years absence from the city. That highly wrought
drama OF the purely legitimate but intensely sensa
tional school, East Lynne,- was selected for her
nrst evenings performance. more happy seiec-
tion could not have been made. The splendid repu-
tation she has achieved as Lady Mabel Carlyle ana
Madame Vine In her impersonations OF TINS dual cnar-
acter during her continuous round OF professional
engagements IN her prolonged absence from the city
had preceded her. good deal was expected nom
ner but these expectations werc fully realized. sue
sustained her reputation. IL IL unnecessary 10 ex-
pIan the plot of piece IL enjoys the favor OF the
universal acauaintance Of theatre goers. From the
airish guileessness Of welded lie In the OPEN
mo act through the trying ordeal Of the eiopement
scene IN all the more trying scenes OF tne supse-
0uent acts calling into acufist ACTIVITY the stronger
Emotional and tragic passions OF the human heart,
and particularly that human heart proud anu sen,
wronged and writhing IN its deep agony,
sbe showed herself q truly genuine fortible
aud mpassioned actress. A pleasing aud Just tri-
butte 20 her ine acting were the frequent Interrupt
at the close Of each act aud the frequent horal oer
,nqs thrown at her feet, The piece was finely put on
the stage aud Miss western was v<ell supported.
Mr.. Cotthold as Archibald Carlyle was most excel
Leyison than Mr. Mckee Rankin Is seen on the stage.
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