The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-28

"ITumpty Dummy, nj thc Arch.

'Humpty DumptyN ut the Afch.
MIR. &. l.. FOx's pantomime Of HuBIpty DUmp'yi Is
not altogether O novelty here, It having been pro-
duced at the Chestnut about year ago. As pantO-
mime IL very much resembles all other pantomimes
that have been brought out since the Raves fOrsOok
the stage II tacks the variety and ingenuity OF the
concoctons OF those remarkable performers, but
as such things go nowadays 1t is cleverly arranged
piece. Pantomime, II we do not have too much of IT,
is about enjoyable style OF entertainment as can
be placed before the public. The fun, If little
rough, is legitimate amt It is infinitely preferable TO
the bad puns and poor jokes Of the English bur
lesques to which have lately been treated ad nau-
scum. AS a summer entertainment it is as good as
anything that can be devised, for If people go to
the theatre during the hot weather. they wish TO
something that can be laughed at, and that does not
require any mental effort to understand.
Htmptg DWntptg was produced on Saturday even
ing at the Arch to fair audience, and it will proba-
bly, enjoy good run. The various characters are
for the most part credltably represented Tony
Dener, who is really better "Clown" than @. L.
Fox, did not appear as brilliant usual, but then
there were good many bitches, such as are to be
expected on the first night of piece Of this kind.
After things get to working smoother he will doubt
less develop more eXuberant humOr. Mr. Denier,
however, talks rather too much; q "Clown" should
have good deal TO do and very little to say, al
though he may now and then throw in word or two
with excellent effect. Mr. Denier was fairly sup
ported by Mr.. George \. Beane as "Pantaloon," Mr..
Harry Leslie as 'Hare1uin,' and Mallle Aurlo as
"C0lumbue.n
The ballet which was moderately good, was led by
Madlle Theresa Antonino, dancer who appearedin
the Black Crook troupe when that piece was first
produced at the Academy Of Music.
Mr.. Alfred Moe, the skater is good performer in
his line and of his Efforts created much amuse-
ment and applause.
The principal characters in the prologue which,
by-the-way, is stuped such things usually are
were sustained by Miss c. Jefferson and Emily Yates,
neither OF whom spoke loud enough to be heard.
Huplpty Duntpty is placed upon the stage in
fairly good style, although what is described upon
the bills 'the grand elimination scenep does not
amount to much. The most remarkable effort in
the scenic line is illustrative of the "disjolnted
thinking" of the day. and this is distinguished by
graphic aegorical representation of THE EVENING
TELEGRAPH, with accurate portrait of the Editor
in-Chief as he appears in the heat OF composition
when rounding brilliant period. This scene is very
fine indeed, and we are glad that the heartiest
mendatiOn can be bestowed upon it. The only
fault we have to find is that the circulation of The
TELEGRAPH is underrated by few millions, but
this defect is trfing that it is not to be taken
into consideration in view OF the remarkable merits
of this fine work of art
On Saturday evening the transformation and trick
scenes did not work smoothly as could be wished,
but for this due allowances must be made, and here
after everything may be expected TO progress as
satisfactorily as can be desired.