New-York tribune., 1870-09-27
TIE DRAMA.
wALLAcK's MISUNDERSTANDING NIGH

WALLAChS IliEAIElt-OIESlNE MUTT.
The annual opening of Wallacks TheateI
affords very interesting and enjoyable occasion to
largo concourse OF intelligent and cultivated person
Such an assembly was gathered within its walls last
nght-to greet its very popular manager on the tLres
hold OF dramatic year; to observe with Interest
and delight the great changes and Improvements that
have been made in the favorite house, and 10 witness
representation of sberidau's comedy Of "Ihe Rivals
The auditorium presented uncommony brilliant ap
nearance-Harv because Of its rich and tasteful ccora
ons and partly because Of the gay dresses OF the merry
throng by which it was filed These, commingcd in Z
sea Of light made up a peculiarly animated ard spars
ling picture. 1t s scarcely t d to say that the hous
crowded and, large the audience was, we do nos
believe it contained single individual who wa
not charmed with the aspect Of the theater anS
satisfied with the merit Of its opening representation
Walacks has always been esteemed handsome theasr
but it is handsomer now than ever it was before The
dome is very important addition TO its beauty Tut
ceiling frescoed in the style that in the t'
of Louis the Fourteenth absolbs and gives forth again
the luster of the lights and is peculiar qualification
the eye that loves fine colors There certain comfort
able glow in the tDts OF the wals,crimScn ant
gold, the combination whereof seems saturated viii
orange. The borders blue, and contain great ds
Of elegant arabesque The proscenium arch, awaysre
markabe for the symmetry OF its shape is olnamert'
now with delcacy OF which cannot be too highly
commended. The pillars upon either side seen
to be Of solid jaSper-a beautiful mineral, mi
tated, in this instance, with extraordinary success
Around the sides and top OF the arch runs
riyuet of on the walls Of the private boxes ia
paper that makes think Of oh China and rare lace
so delicate is it in COLOR and quaint in design. The cur
tains OF these boxes repeat this effect OF Lace which
finally emphasized and made complete, by the drop
curtain on which beautiful, massy fall of lace hO1
downward between folds OF purple velvet Ills Is
rare specimen OF painting, and does credit % the talent
OF Mr. John Hyard, jr All these beauties, upon whcf
we eau but touch in passing, were, we repeat enjoyed
by everybody. The atmosphere was, Enthusiastically az
atmosphere OF content All things worked well T. tAs
result Mr. Thomas Baker was happy in his Orchestral
musc-not forgetting 10 blend the element OF the p"Pa
lar with that of the classic compromise hau0hlom
with the tastes of these days. Mr. Lester Waaok VEG
was called before the curtain al the end OF the Hs act
he did not come till called at the end Of th'
play-was happy in his speech, saying the
right word for the clever and Industrious artisans Who
in twelve days, have made bis theaer as bright asa
fairy palace saying also, graceful woris about his ex
cellent dramatic company, and touching with equal
taste and feeling upon the kindly relations logc eNiSsn
between the public AMI himself. And "The ldyGls'-a
comedy that needs praise-was put upon tie stage
and In the chief parts, acted, in manner which 10
no exaggeration to describe truly delignfuL The
scenery was new. The aduncts were adequate And
artists OF the best ability united In the acting Of the com
edy. We have often remarked on the extreme d!fi,uV
Of preserving that brlliancy OF atmosphere ly wien
sheridan's comedies enyeloped. u il tho 1tn"S
phere OF refined life, made luminous with tie irEhies'
wit Ii was preserved in this rcprescn.dtlo2 IN INC
excitement naturally inspired by contact VIII me III
teectual eOr Of fayOrte artists one is dsinelhed"
lipger upon details The chief hits OF the ey, ling were
made by Mr.. Gilbert and Mr. Brougham. TIC hne
and the rich huu0r Of Mr.. Gilbert's SIR ANmohH
welded into symmetrical portrait OF character py 'n'
perfect art OF an experienced actor have often been Au
rnired. They were appreciated by his auditors LS'
evening and there was in their enthusiasm, uiS,'
indication OF the very cordial personal esteem III WIN"
Mr. Gilbert is held in this community. Mr. brous"""
was greeted with ardent manifestations OF pleasure
The heart OF the house beat u quick response 10 h'
coming John Brougham will always bo moro TO 'u"'
public than an actor lie is the w.t. the rO'' ana 'o
gcneroushcartod gentleman. And tia, BIS t''N u INV
tender feeling with which he was Sie,',i l'.' n'en
very hearty greeting was given 10 Mr. s'oUu''' ""'