The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-25

Mr.. John Collins nj the Arch

Mr.. John Collins, the popular Irish comedian and
vocalist VINO has been making tour OF the world
since ne appeared here several years ago received
cordial welcome back to Phiadelnba Isst evening at
the Arch street Theatre, where he commenced an
engagement with the lively comedy OF The Irish M
oGssdd0r and the rafting farce of How TO Pan Rent
MT collins is one OF the very few representatives
now on the stage Of line Of Irish characters that
we would be 10th to lose. That burlesque on hu-
manity, the Irish peasant OF whom Barney Williams
is the chief representative, has almost succeeded
in driving the Irish gentlemen Of Tyrone Power from
the stage. John Brougham has nearly ceased play
ing this line of parts and Mr.. Collins therefore, has
scarcely rival in the field The iT'Sh Ambassador Is
very elegant and very amusing comedy, and How
10 Pay the Rent is capital farce. The characters Of
''Sir Patrick OPlenipo' and Morgan Rather" in
these pieces afforded Mr. Collins excellent oppor-
tuntes to win the regards OF his audience, and his
performance last evening was heartily appaudcd
throughout.
Mr.. Collins was admirably supported by the Arch
Street Company and can promise those who
visit the theatre during his engagement a series OF
performances that will be remembered with pleasure
in the future.
s'F1Orette" mt the Theatre COmiaue.
Last evening" Florette the Cricket was produced at
the Theatre Comque, according to announcement,
to a large audience. The good impression made by
the rehearsal Of the piece Saturday afternoon was
more than confirmed by the performance, which is
decidedly in advance Of anything that the Galton
troupe has yet given in this city, The adaptation is
exceedingly well done, and the music which has
been chosen to illustrate the story is of high grade
and yet well suited to catch the popular ear The
drama of Fdnchon, with which all pay-goers are
familiar is perfect gem in it's way,
and with competent performer in the part of the
''Crcket it cannot fail to the sympathies and
applause OF audience The character is admit
raby suited to Miss Susan Gslton, and her acting
and singing last evening received the heartest re-
cogntion. Not having seen Maggie Mitchell Miss
nprfOrmq w wit
being trammelled by preconceved notions. She
misses some OF the peculiar elflshness that dstin-
gushes Maggie Mitchels acting, particularly in the
shadow scene, but this is compensated for by the
Ane sentiment, the tenderness of feeling and
warm-heartedness that underlie the rough
exterior of the little witch girl and simply as dra-
matte performance her "F1orette" will be entitled to
take high rank. Niss Galton appeared to be
little last evening, which deracted slightly
from the force Of her acting and singing, but she
becomes familiar with the part this will disappear,
and she will render the role with vivacity and
sparkle that will be sure tell with her audience.
F0Tette has been nicely put upon the stage and
the support decidedly better than has been here
tofore. The troupe has excellent basso in Mr..
Clark, and a couple of good tenors in Mr. Kelleher
and Mr. Graft These gentlemen have all something
TO learn about the art Of acting but they appear
be learning; and Mr.. Clark especially, who hitherto
has not acted at ALL last evening, as "Father Bar
baud" gave evidence that he is gaining ideas
on the subject which promise good results if he will
only take pains to improve. Miss Blanche Galton
acted the part OF '|Mother Fadet" admirably but
Mr.. Within rather too demonstratve as
'Didier" and although at times he acted with much
force and expression, his performance was careless
and he certainly do better if he chooses to make
the effort.
There were some inequalities last evening such as
are incident to first performance, which will wear
of in q night or two; but the piece was success
and it ought to have good run.
The City Amusements.
ATTHE WALNUT Mr.. E L. Davenport will appear
this evening "ROvern in the sparkling comedy OF
Wild Oats, and civilian" in the drama Of Black
Eyed Susan.
or The Pearl of ChiUdby will be produced.
On Monday next Mr.. Joseph Jefferson will COM
IAence an engagement.
AT THE ARCH Mr.. Collins viii appear this evening
as "Sir Patrick OPlenpo" in The Irish ambassador,
and as "Morgan Ratter" in Hoc to Pay tie Rent.
AT THE CHESNUT the Elise Holt troupe will appear
this evening in the new burlesque entitled The Judy
Ident of Paris
AT THE THEATRE CoMoUE FJorette the Cricket will
be performed this evening
On Monday next Miss Susan GatOn will have
complimentary benefit, when an attractive bill will
AT THE AMERICAN Joe Emmett, the Dutch come
dian, Master Clarence the child performer the
trapeze and host of other artists, will appear this
evening in a variety entertainment.
MRS. +. MORDAUNTS benefit, TO take place next
saturday afternoon at the Academy of Music, pro-
. misses to be brilliant affair The Arch Street Thea
ire company win appear IN Mr. MI CTsgs rag 9arlessgqe Dur esq Of
ding, and the farce Of Family Jars, in which last
piece Mrs. Mordaunt will sustain one OF the leading
characters. Other favorite performers will lend
their assistance to make the affair a success.
AR THE CHESEUT STREET RINK the fifth grand prize
velocipede exhibition will be held this evening. A
contest will take place for the gold medal and cham
pionshp OF Philadelphia; also for the silver medal
for the champion boy rider A valuable present will
be given to the best little girl rider under ten years OF
age, and to the fastest boy rider in the double
The velocipedrome has become very popular nsti-
sutton, and the exhibitions heretofore given have
always attracted immense audiences.
MRS. FRANCES ANNE KEABLE will read Shake
speares exquisite comedy OF As You Like II tO-mOT-
row evening at the Academy of Music, for the bene-
nit OF the Mercantile Library building fund We hope
that the Library will realize a handsome sum from
this entertainment.
PROFESSOR JAMES MCCLISToCK, NJ. d., will lecture
this evening at Concert Hall on the NERVOUS Sys-
tem," etc
RMiss ANNA e. DICKINSON will deliver her first
lecture on woman's suffrage, under the title OF
'sNothing Unreasonable at the Academy OF Music,
on Monday evening next This will be Miss Dickin-
sons last appearance in this city previous 10 her
departure for California The sale OF seats will com
mence on Friday morning at Gould's, No. 923 Ches-
nut street.
CITY ITEMS.