New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-23
THE DRAMA.
OLYMPIC THEATER.

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| AT the Olympic Theater grim visaged melo-
drama temporarily superseded the merry sprite OF
pantomime For two weeks the stage Of this cheerful
house has been occupied by play OF Poor Humanity
the merits OF which, Notwithstanding considerable weak
ness Of STYLE and rather sOmber cOlorng would have
been more wildly displayed had the general acting
which gave It Illustration been more definite and forcibe
As was, the drama will chiefly be remembered as the
vehicle graphic piece of character painting done by
Mt william Hoston, In the part Of hrs WiSby Last
night this comedian appeared IN two characteristics
Vorpr0od in The Lottery Ticket" and as Diey Dean,
IN "The Lost Will" Both performances showed
his extraordinary power Of assuming foreign iden-
tty. and both warmly and richly colored with
quaint humOr Mr.. Holstons WormroOd impressed us as
finished cabinet picture. The body OF this parsonage
is uncouth deformy. The soul is sardonc malignity.
VOrmpoOd is sunsed with JOY In the pain that others
suffer- and glores in the work OF bringing IL upon them
Alacrty OF thought in dCyising i'll, and exuberant
agility in doing It, manifest his vile nature. The study
cannot be regarded pleasant Yet 1t Is stndy-and
one OF tho most original that VIC call to mind. This
quality OF originality. seldom seen upon the stage, is
always seen In Mr. Hoston's acting Making due allow
for those personal pecuartes which are contin
ualy paten-thOugh not so in this than IN every
actor OF strong indydualtyhe characters presented
by Mr. Hoston definite, distinct various, and true
10 Down TO the last detail Of costume they show
fixed personality. The point amply illustrated,
night in the contrast between Mr. Hoston's Worm
rood aud his DicIy Dean. The latter is a oOster-
monger-a sort OF individual almost If not entirely I'M
known here-and very eccentric specimen OF his class.
Precisely the quality OF Dieky Deans humOr we find
difficult define Perhaps It arises out OF simplicity
deludng itself with the idea that it is cunning. One con-
spcuous trait in the character its rich relish OF life
Dicky Dean threw great deal of light upon the story OF
"The Lost Will "-mOre than have time to throw
upon II at present The agonles Of composition are
sometimes inadequate to the agonies OF meo-drama, A
murder done, the first act OF this play, before the
fear.surprsed eyes" Of the audience-and very well
done into tho bargain. An innocent person Is subse
quenty accused of the crime and OF course the later
action Of the piece brings about the justification OF the
innocent and the punishment OF the guilty. There
three acts and IS characters, beside peasantry-
and the scene laid in England. We thus specific,
because the drama, though manlfesy old, Is compare
lively on the local stage. To unraVe It's plot in
minute detail would be to bore the reader with sort OF
lawyers analysis OF criminal case More than half the
enjoyment OF this order Of play consists in being led from
darkness light and having your blood appropriately
curded the right moment by the crash OF the sensa-
tOnal drum the OF the OminOus bassoOn. Who
visits the Olympic then, Will see good farce and
an interesting melodrama-of the good old, circulating
library patteru-and In Mr. Hostons PRESENTATIONS. two
really excellent pieces OF characterGctng We should
also note that Mr. Studey Mr.. Mortimer Mr.. Becks, Mr.
NJ C. DAILY Miss Ida Vernon, Mrs. Wright and Others,
effectively participated In the representation.
TIE TAMNANY.
The Hanlon Brothers. who have Of late as
touished the sporting world by q really extraordinary
feat on the trapcze-a feat requiring great courage
nervous concentration and perfectly trained sl-are
about TO bring to the>r series OF performances at
the Tammany We cannot say that the sight OF their
achievements Is mentally morally benefcia-and yet
it awakous that sympathy with gallant power and au.
dacous pluck which Is dormant in every manly heart
Considered as physical artists these Hanlons are at the
head OF their profession The final opportunity OF seeing
them should be improved by all who have an interest in
this kind OF exhibition. The Hanlons will appear every
night and at the Saturday Matinee. We observe that
Miss Fanny Herring Bowery actress OF some local re-
pute. will shortly appear at this theater
DRAMATIC NOTES.
cone Poor Girl by Mr.. Writ Sykes-a re-
Gently published story which aims To deepen and broaden
sympathy with tho idea OF protection aud new channels
for wOlnaus industry-has been taken, by Miss owe
Logan as basis OF drama. The play viii bear the
same title the book The scenes incideEts and char
Ia the story We learn have been used but the
plot been considerably extended In scope THIS work
ought do good IL L. ut all events, step In the rght
direction.
Miss Laura Keene, ut the Chestnut-st. Thea.
ter Philadelphia. has produced play called Bogus.
comedy OF Love and Money which latter play,
founded novel then current, dates back 70 1851 When
called The school for scheinng MISS heehe ana
Of tne philadelphia journalists are "hg MAI OF
words this production which ought TO dement, the
theater treasury, II It benefits nothing else.
Edwin Adams took his farewell benefit at
the California ThcateT, san Francisco on the 2yth OF
October. appearing ss Ydpd. In The Dramatist ana
VIham I'M Black Eyed susan" His last appearance,
on the gOth was made Moebeh He then went 10 Sac
ramentO Miss Charlotte Ih0mPson s1eeeeued Mr;
produced John BrOughams poetic and touching drama Oh
"Tho Lily Of France"