New-York tribune., 1870-05-10
THE DRAMA.
,,,v rANCrRs AT WALLACK'S.


The attraction offered the play Of 1.-The Lancers
W. era IN saving that this piece has nos been
ec.i in New York before 1t was done years ago.
al Burtons Theater Mr.. Wallaek put u Oh 'he s'ase
last night with excellent scenery, ana the p's III ~
were very nicely acted Neither piece nor acting now
ev,- impressed particularly remarkaoie' Do'h
~ GOOD and both were appreciated. In this comedy
of The Iancers there pretty little love story pref
tiv o.u The play excites and gratIhes an agreeape
curiosity. Miss Louisa Moore acted the cme1 part
Every one knows how rose-bush bursts INTO poon'
There is certain sweet negligence about It, Ihat sort
ofDeelgence pervaded Miss MOOre's acting. 1t was,
really very careful but had delightful atmosphere OF
graceful ease and involuntary sweetness MI "yndham
and Mr. Fisher acted the chief masculine characters ana
te former actor evineed delightful grace and pleas
tng warmth Of sentiment, combined with admirable Skill
TAepay received with frequent laughter and ap-
pause Mr. stoddart was led away by the exuberance
OF his humor and made blunder, which we trust
he will not repeat The representation was thoroughly
successful "The Lancers is pretty little play null OF
light life COLOR and sweetness. 1t is not ambitious ana
perhaps il will have all the more prosperity Tor tat
roaS0n.
DRAMATIC FUND ASSOCIATION.
An election took place yesterday or oiilcers
OF the Dramatic Fund Association for the ensuing year.
The Trustees in Office reelected MI T. n Ma
son was made Treasurer, and Mr. Bernard, Secretary
and the following gentlemen were made Trustees: J W.
Walack, John Broughsm John Gilbert, Vim. Davldge,
IT. Hind Theodore Moss, Il. Moore, n. b. Clarke, j.
Howard, Henry Isherwood, j. II. Stoddart, W. D. Flor
ence, and Mr.. Chippendale Mr. S. L. NJ. Barlow was
elected President This is manifestly, an excellent
board.
BOOTHS THEATER.
"The School of Reform" and "Among the
Breakers acted last night, at Booths Theater in
tie presence Of considerable audience. Mr.. Clarke
Bob Tyke made deep impression. Pathos and humor
unto As Darlington Jones Mr. Clarke exceedingly
funny and greeted with shouts of laughter We
must reserve this topic for particular remark at
another time. 1t is enough, for the moment to say that
the change Of bill has attracted regard for Mr..
Clarke and his humorous and admirable acting.
VARIETIES THEATER, NEW -ORLEANs-MR W. r.
FLOYD'S RETIREMENT.
The reader has probably seen the remark
that IT is an i'll wind which blows nobody good Failure
at the Varieties Theaer is bad thing for NewOreans
but good thing New-York 1t will send back to our
stage Of the best light comedians OF the day. Mr.
Floyd coming home For five years past he has man.
the Varieties Theaer but while be has made gains
be has also had losses; and altogether, the enterprise
though managed with uncommon ability, taste, and
tact proved unsuccessful Mr. Floyd does wisely 70
abandon useless strugglethe moral Of which is that
HewOreans will not support firstclass theater Mr.
Floyd received superb testimonial, the 27th ut on
the occasion of the closing alike of his term Of
and OF the Varieties Theater. The house was
crowded. The sIy presented was "The Irish Heiress
Al the close of the performance Mr. Floyd was called
before the curtain, and made the recipient or
SalOman behalf Of the "Varietie Club" the other
presented by Mr. j. Horner, behalf of citizens and
personal friends Of the Both gentlemen made
appropriate, because earnest graceful, ana Drlei
speeches One Of these, Mr. Horners address, was cs
pceialy felicitous in Its ample minute, and delicate
appreciation of faithful labor integrity of character and
conduct and humane feeing-"H losses have been in
cured" said Mr. HoTner they have fallen upon none
but your personal friends, many of whom represent
here this evening. You retire from this community with
honor leaving it in the power of no man to breathe
word gans you, account OF your misfortunes"-Mr
Horner then spoke Of Floyd the first manager in
NewOreans who ever dared to close his theater doors
OIL the Christian sabbath" and thanked him for keeping
stage pure and for practical services 10 the cause OF
Charity Mr.. Floyds reply was as follows:
riseyer with feelings of sorrow that we approach
tlat ssd word Farewell" You will therefore pardon
Which, opening the unwritten future closes on five
years pleasant and may ada happy, associsti9ns ions
theater. . , ,-- 4. - -
deep regret at parting with you, the keen sense OF
gratitude that Ills my heart for the many, very many
hattering reception this evening, and these costly ev
Of appreciation, would efectaLy paralyze my
There is an eloquence in silence powerful than
that of words. and TO this only can now appeal In my
deem due 10 you to say that wherever my footsteps
may pursuit OF the profession to which my ex
and It's best energies are devoted In the hOest
OF New0reans and the many NOBLE generous lriehos
leave behind NE here ,. .u 4. ,,, o oil o m
sIectful and 1ectionate farewell!
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr.. w. H. Smith is managing the Stockton
Theater, in California.
Mr.. jefferson was succeeded, at the Boston
TheateT, last night, by LOtta.
Mr.. J. K. Emmett has been playing Fritz, In
philadelphia, at the Arch-st Theater
Miss Bateman is in Paris, recruiting her
health, for pro ssiona tour Of England, in the Fall
Mr.. L. i. Davenport will shortly play an
LII W.. IL uslg nl
isrlty. - ""'"'Hs '''' "-''' '-'''
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams commenced the
fourth week Of prosperous cement at the Walnut
st Theater, Philadelphia, last night.
The Sangalli Ballet Troupe has danced itself
Dance"
Dramatic representations are to constitute
I n,rG 70 oi enertainment In the Continehial n3te,,
Enpng branch, this summer They will DO directed Dy
1ieSsrs' Byrnne and Starr
a., MI Days dnmatizatiOn of Fernando" from
bicb mi 0i Victor sardOu Is reserved for next seAsO
vi ihe OoodNatured Man"
.!d Dir, Adolphe Buislay, the trapeze performer,
Ieu ~ the CITY OF Mexico the l0th OF March from
t T enee,s OF fall from trapezebar attached to
DdhOOh' W leet from tie ground
The gross receipts of the leading places of
amusement in Now York during month OF March were
a. a. follows: Wallacks Theater A9,990; Grand Opera
mS Olympic, t9o45. Nibo's Garden sls ssi Woods
museum $1,000; Stadt Theater $1,000 Tbeater CXmique,
'i,sIO; Academy of Music, sl2,9ll.
1he Boston Saturday Erening Gazette, for
-, ,1y years the recognized dramatic ana puhiea paper
VI Boston, ana always entertaining weekly has lately
been purchased by Mr.. Henry @. Parker an able and
s9Ady ~-~!-d auu prosperous, aud auder BIT. rar4ers