New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-02

wherein Do0bey charges the watch This was painted
by Evans. The ballroom is also from his brush 1t
is set for the second act and for the last, and
1t is full OF variety and color To this wealth
Of scenic accessories added luxury Of costume
never surpassed on stage Spanish and Italian tastes
were consulted on these matters. and the result
delicate minghng Of gorgeous cOlors-the spanards of
course, being the darker and sterner In the acting
which gave the comedy its amplest illustration there
much to admire and little TO regret With the excep
ton Of Mr. Holland Mr. Young and Miss Mestayer all the
members Of tho company are included. The play will be
better acted hereafter than it was acted last night
Several Of the players made their first essay
in the parts that they undertook Tho
best acting done by Mr. Wallack as Beuediek Mr.
Gilbert as DogbeTy Mr. Fisher Leonato, Mr. stoddard
as Per0eS, Mr. Rnggold as Claudio and Mr. Jennings
Hero. In the Benedick of Mr. Waack there is a nice
blending Of seriousness and merriment. From the
crown Of his head to the sole of his foot he is all mr"
but, underneath his mirth there true manhood an
earnestness Of heart and nobility of mind
that show his love to be good and show
him worthy to be loved This was especially
shown In the conversation with Beatrice after the inter
ruped wedding and in the quarrel scene with Claudio
Mss Eytnge. Beatrice. played exceedingly well in the
former passage, which demands display Of passionate
feeling and action, and both Mr. Waack and herself
were recalled after the cutain fell Upon this matter OF
the acting, however cannot particularly dwell
throughout, and excellent in certain features. Mr.
Fishers Leonato was perfect embodiment OF
Official dignity, native refinement and pater
nal feeling and character Mrs Jennings
made Hero she should be, delicate as newy-blown
lily. Considering the weight Of tho scenes and all the
other obstacles tins first representation Of "Much Ado"
passed OFF very smoothly 1t would DO possible of course
to nger slight defects and delays But occasion
like this is occasion for praise and not for
All that tends to elevate the drama demands cordial
support and this and every kindred effort deserves the
exercise Of every influence in It's favor that thought can
bring to bear upon it.
Mr.. WallaCk called before the curtain when It
finally fell last night towards 70 O'clock and in response
to the cordial applause Of his audience he made the sub
joined address:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN Although the hour is late.
IS apt TO be the when the curtain falls all first
night performances, am glad you have done me tho
honor OF calling me before you, since Il gives OPP
portunty desired. We who have the pleasure OF meet
ing face 20 face and OF receiving personally your
kind and encouraging paudts, sufficiently rewarded
by that fact but wish, in the Of those
siStants IN our good work. mean tho gentlemen who
painted the scenery have presented 10 you, tho
chanics who constructed 1t, and the whose
work adorned and aided the efectto thank you for the
applause with which you received their efOrts and
really glad Of this public opportunity OF acknowledging
their Zeal and efficiency.