New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-11
THE DRAMA.
NIBLo's GARDEN.


Tho melo-drama of mot Guilty" which was
hrougbt out at Niblos last Monday evening contains ee
onts of attractveness that will certainly procure
ree measure Of popularity and long ana successful
nm IL is humanitarian in spirit III tels very inter
.tnr story IL various in scene, incident ana chaIac
tor II shows many aspects o. life IL Is romantic ana
D,e,nresoue IL il animated with military ardor ana
adorned with military trappings. II is set upon inc
stage with abundant wealth Of scenery and its impOr-
tant parts are very well acted In the beginning IL de
picts some aspects OF street life in London ana
graphically portrays the commission Of theft and the
arrest OF an innocent man. Enthusiastically convicted OF
The crime Thence it's CURRENT flows through me se.
region OF life In prsonSo that the spectator ne &
works and ways the dOngs and subeIings, OF the con
ylcts under sentence. This portion OF the piece IL TIL
dered peculiarly exciting by its portrayal OF an outnrek
among the pTisoners-in this as in other chief situations
OF the drama, very adroit use being naIe ol tIie
element OF suspense. The riot ends in the escape
of the so cruelty and unjustly Lmprs9olheeaa
and, in subsequent scene-fuu OF actNly
and the glare and noise OF actual every day ne-he rs
seen to embark under the best Of DISCUSSES on board
troopship bound for India no that country nS aGto
al the piece then prOceeds-there 10 concern itself wine
revolt Of the SepOys and stormy battle between thSm
and theBrh troops by TINS te the nero Hno o oe
Established at home and his fame unsulled The enemy
no first embroled him in trouble, however, is seen to
have pursued him with vindictive ana remorseess ma
tired; and by strange and improbable turn OF crcum-
into position Of authority the young soldier and
proceeds more 10 harrass him. In the end, how
tcuar OF this plot would involve the rehearsal
of tedious details Enough has been said 10 indicate the
OF the interest IL inspires. The spectator yielding
himself 10 the Illusion OF the moment is held IN con
tnua suspense, the while his eyes are pleased by the
spectacle Of animated and various action, and his ears
are RECALLED with stirring incidental music. MOI
%ty IN a t n4rn ats 40 abonSd in sights for the
superficial observer well as theatrical sensations LOT
sm6ne Inc accessories are military band and large
detachment of the militia Previous TO the battescehe
occurs parade, which seems to afford abundant sats
10 cOnnoiseurs IN military drill The batte scene
itself has most fiery and dangerous aspec-iree use
being made Of musketry and toTpedoes, on a STAG STAG
crowded with soldiers in conflict These incidents alone
would serve to commend MOI Guly 10 tn t l
ton Of the general public The real merit OF he piece
though is found in Its queter scenes and chiefly IN inc
81 All points with isefEwhich supplies motive for
leading situations. There may not be anything original
rcnarkable skin exhibited in their use and remarkable
effectiveness apparent in their results Everything need
Charles Waicot, Mr.. Mckee Rankin, Mr.. G. H. Morton,
Mr.. Owen Fawcett, Mr. Mackay. Mrs C. Waleot 'lr and
Mis- Virginia Buchanan sustain Tie prlnclpal weight OF
the acting
WOODS MUSEUM.
The star of joy has arisen for the juvenile
populaton-and for all Hghtedhearted persons-at
Woods Museum. clever pantomime company is act
ing there-the Martneti Troupe-n new piece, called
"Hop o. My Thumb" written for the Museum by Mr..
James sch0nberg, stagemanager of Wallacks The
Pantomime Troupe includes Mr. Paul, the Harlequin
Mile Desir6e the COlumbne. 1t is clever troupe, I'M
ostentaous in its tricks, but really funny and not vn
form, but has the merit of offering some new eombna
lions Of old incidents neatly devised and wewTitten
buresque- opening-in which the skillful pen of Mr.
schnberg has made several telling points the
pantomirne, and introduces nearly forty persons
pany AZ the Museum. Master ignacio Martinett
an acted and spoken narrative Of his adventures-the
piece takes its name livelier OF more mischievous
We should note, precedes Hop My Thumb" in which
Mr. Dan Leon the California gyInast and MT paHi
OF legs as well as arms Mr.; Wood has chosen suit
his Museum, and one that we imagine, cannot fail 10
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The dancing of Lupo and Albertina is a
conspicuous feature Of attraction in the spectacle Of
"The Twelve Temptations" at the Grand Opera House.
The second Of Mr.. Fsks Sacred Concerts Will be given
here on sunday evening
BOOTHS THEATER.
The last performance of Mr.. Charles Gaylers
"Takng the Chances will be given at Booths meater
tonight two weeks run for this somewhat slight, but
pleasant and amusing piece is fact significant Of merit
in both the play and the performance. Mr. Gayler would
have had better fortune of course had the weather been
trprisc Mr. Mcvicker has met with cordial aud mered
commentator, for his Peter Ioaeroy We trust large
audience will improve the opportunity OF seeing him.
this evening. ON Monday night Booths Theater will he
closed for a dress rehearsal Of "The Huguenos," which
Il TO be brought out after elaborate preparation on Tues
DAY next
IS. THE MAT1NEES,
Afternoon performances will be given to-day
at the Grand Opera House. Wallacks Theater, Woods
Museum, the Fifth Avenue Theater, the Olympic Thea
ter and Nblos Garden. The pleasueseeker has there
fore the opportunity OF choice between spectacle melO
haua, pautOmlme, and burlesque.
OLYMPIC THEATER.
An entire change of programme will be made
at the Olympic Monday, when Mrs. Oates will act in
"The Daughter Of the regiment" This is wise choice
and should prove a prosperous change. The sprighty
actress captvaed crowds OF the admirers Of volatile
entertainments cheerful influence, most timely and de-
trabe in these days and nights Of rain fog, and blue
devils.
KELLY AND Icons MINsTRELs.
Mr. Harris reappcarance at this pleasant and
popular haunt has enivened entertainment which
already very lively and enjoyable. Songs, dances,
farces, comic colloquies and buresques, in which Mr.
Kelly, Mr.. Leon, Mr. Purdy Mr.. Hart, Mr.. Howard, MI
Wilson, and other skilled performers take part, afford
genuine eniOym to those who relish Negro Minstresy