New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-03
THE DRAMA.
LAST NIGHTS EVENTS.

"The riches Of the ship are come on shore"
80 much done at the theaters last night mat hng
cODmemoraton OF all the incidents OF the evening II ny
no means to be effected at dash. We are fairly per
Flexed by excess OF dramatic novelty. Booths Theater
was made delightful by Mr.. Jefersons humorous quaint
tender and lovely personation Of Rip Van WtkIs Wal
lacks Theater seemed itself once more IN the gh OF MI
Owenss delineaton OF John UHt-a strong clear UNIQUE
piece OF character painting In Niblos Garden bouo
caut snccess Of four years ago repeaedln the re-
vival ~ Arrah- ma. Pogueo The WOrren girls
performed in gay burlesque at Woods Museum anu
there we're other scattering events beside All tue '
ters were as well attended as heaters ever arc ~ '
dogdays At Booths Theater and at WallacKs INC "au
eDces were uucommOny large SO busy ana uNoIsIhou
theatricaI evening we have net experienced Tor oHg
time nor ono so fruitful in suggestion. At more leisure
"the interim having weighed it I'VE shall speak our
free hearts very freely in reference TO the cei FEATURES
Of this sudden dramatic awakening Meantime at the
moment il will suffice that congratulate the players
and tic public this pleasant and most sanitary turn III
the tide Of theatrical affairs.
FIFTH AVENUE TIIEATER.
1t has already been announced that Mr.
Augustm DAILY viii begin his first season as manager OF
the Fifth Avenue Theater the 10th Of August-one
week from Monday next We now learn that his prepa-
raons are matured and knowledge Of these leads us
10 anticipate really brilliant opening for the new enter
prise Mr. Days company will comprise the following
performers: Messrs f. L. Davenport, George H. Clarke,
James Lewis j. Il. Polk, George Holland, William
Daydre. and D. H. Harkins The latter gentleman will
6u the important Office OF stage.manager. The
list OF actresses includes the suboned names Mrs Clara
Jennings, Mrs. f. S. Chanfrau, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert Miss
Marie wilkins Miss Agnes Ethel, Miss Fanny Davenport
and Miss Marie LangmOe Several Of these players, it
will be Observed persons OF genuine and wetearned
emiDence Altogether the company seems strong and
hue The opening piece win be a comedy by Mr. L. W.
Robertson whcA has not hitherto been played in New
Yerk Later IN the season, understand Mr. DAILY viii
act shakespeares Twelfth Night" He also cOntempates
the production Of new plays by Miss Olive Logan, Miss
Matilda Heron, and Mr.. T. B. DeWalden. His own pen
will not be idle. brief he has sketched ont very
spirited programme, which trust to see fulfilled in
equally spirited manner.
OLYMPIC THEATER.
PantOmime still holds its ground at the
Olympic Theater and pursues its unrivaled The
Astounding mirtb OF Mr. Fox the spirited and picturesque
dances Of the Kray Troupe the gay scenery and the
grotesQue tricks Of mechanical device constitute all
theatergOers know lively northumberland partc-
uaTly for the Juvenile pOpulatiOn,-3nd they remain
steadily and rigfuly attractive. The audiences which
assemble at the Olympic not uniformly large, it
IS true-for the pantomime Of "HiccOry, DcCOry Dock
has been played long time and been seen by nearly
erybody; but fair attendance still gTeets the American
Grmadi, and laughter and delighted applause still re-
ward his manifestation OF comic humOr. The usual
Wednesday and Saturday Matn6es announced at the
Olympic where pantomime will prevail for some time to
come.
wALLACK's THEATER.
Mrs. Bateman's comedy of Self was acted
at Wallacks Theater last evening in the presence of
large audience was very kindly received 1t is pic
ture Of life and manners in time and city It's
style is just little prolix, and Its cbaracterswhch are
for the most part persondcatons Of qualities Of virtue
and vice-have now and them the effect Of tedious ale
CORY. But its moral lesson-of the precious worth Of
affection and hOuOr-is wetaught and is illuminated by
tights Of humor and pathOs These are especially i'm.
parted through the medium Of the character Of John
Unit sefopniOnated, cross grained old man who talks
worldly wisdom and acts noby and kindly in despite Of
his philosophy. Mr. Owens represented this character
and repeatedly beguiled his audience Of their hearty
laughter and emphatic plaudts The nicetes Of his act
ing we're numerous Its effect was excellent We shall
recur to it hereafter.
NBLOs GARDEN.
'Arrah- a-POgue" has been reproduced al
Eiblos Garden in quite sumptuous manner The scene
of the surprsa and the of the escape in parc
ular, spirited and truthful compositions Upon the act
ing that has given unusual importance to this revival
the Irish drama we shall improve another occasion L
remark. 1t was in general entirely adequate to the
needs Of the occasion Mr.. Dan Bryant appeared a:
shaun Mr. D. Murray as Feeny Miss Rose Eytinge az
Arrah Miss Josephine Fiddes Fanny Po0T. The per
i interrupted by sudden and startling gas
explosion under the Crosbys lobby, which caused
good deal Of fright and excitement, happily al
layed The representation then proceeded smoothly TO
close, amid general aud earnest applause.
MR.. JEFFERSON AT BOOTHS.
The largest audience that assembled last
night before the footghts gathered in Booths The
ater 70 greet Mr.. Jefferson in Rip VA. Whkle. The
comedian was received with every demonstration of az
fectionae welcome, and he acted in such to
endear himself still moreif that were pOssibe-to the
lovers Of acting The testimony TO the surprising merit
OF Mr. Jeerson acting has often before been borne and
at another time shall improve the first occasion 10
descant the features OF this superb of art Grip
Van Wrinkle been presented in fully worthy
Of the drama and Of Booths Theater.
GRAND OPERA-HOUsE.
EAST Lynne, or The ElOpement" was revived
at the Grand opera-House last evening. Miss Lucille
Western appears TO good advantage in this any
piece in which she performs. Her PRESERVATION Of Lazy
Isabel received with the usual attention and APP
pause that follows stage exhibitions of physical force
aud turbulent extravaganza The audience consider
able in numbers. Miss Western has entered upon the
seventh week Of her engagement at this theater East
Lynne" will be played every night this week and at the
Saturday Matinee.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr.. Edwin Adams is resting at his cottage
IN Long Branch.
Mr.. Samuel COlville has withdrawn from the
ofhce Of business manager OF Woods Museum He will
be succeeded by Mr.. A. L. Parkes.
Mr.. De COrdOva intends to amuse the resi-
dents OF Long Branch Wednesday evening with his
comic lecture on Miss Jones's Wedding" The discourse
will be delivered in the principal hall OF the Continental
Ing of the fiery arrows Of satire.
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