New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-17
THE DR4MA.
DooTn's THEATER-MR. CLARKE.


"Fox versus GooSen and Lost Ashore" were
presented last ght Booths Theaer in the presence
of many pleased and enthusiastic spectators. The former
piece a comedy, tnged with farce. The latter is farce
unqualified Together they make particularly bright
and merry bill. Telling situations and good writing
make Fox versus Goose" a capital play 1t contrasts
cool audacty and adroit sklln swndling-with comic
simplicity. easily overborne, discounted, and made lud
cTous Tie current of the piece may be briefly and
clearly defined. jack Costing the eccentric smpetOn,
the 10 be marriedto lady chosen by his father
and whom he has not for years,-gets drunk,
and his and identity assumed by cool adven
Subsequently they confronted in the house OF
tAe prospective bride. Entanglements ensue from the
fact that e desires to wed third party, but chooses
keep up The deception commenced by the swinder. We
do design TO give particuar and minute analysis of
the plot. That would scarcely be pleasant reading.
Dictionaries useful but not entertaining. All that
nccdfu is hint the substance of the play.
There three acts in it, and ten people, The texture
of it is smooth, graceful, witty language, weaving
together many amusing incidents Mr. Clarke personates
Costing. The performance began with of those
sketches of comca nebIety for which this comedian is
famous This it is needless TO say, received with
Of laughter In later the actor aroused
cessive iment by his rapid transitions mood from
the aspect Of earnest integrity TO that Of utter confusion
by those indehnaby infections Of voice and
curious facial changes which make his acting a luxury
Of enjoyment. In this in the farcewhch relates to
the confusion Occasoned by the mistakes Of sailor who
is entangled in innocent ntrgues ashore-Mr Clarke
very efficiently supported "Lost Ashore is in two
scts and introduces eight persons. 1t has merit what
in language but it is stuffed full of funny incident.
Mr. Clarke plays the laundering sailor Tom Tackle lie
Uuud red 10 good purpose, last night for he kept his
audience in continual state Of laughter. The entire
performance that light and fesal character which
the season and the ndoent mood that the
inspires .y-.---~- -.--..r.
40 TIT
On the occasion of Mr.. Hollands Benefit, last
night at the Fifth Avenue Teater, there not great
crowd but the attendance large for night sultry,
nd the audience thoroughly enjoyed the chief incident
~ the evening. That was Mr. Hollands appearance. 1t
occurred at the end Of the second act Of Frou Frou"
when the comedian was led forward by Mr.. DAILY and
Mr. Harkins in the midst Of most enthusiastic plaudits
The entire dramatic company gathered around him on
she STAGE Mr. Holland evidently very feeble, sat in
armchair, while Mr.. DAILY spoke for him. as follows;
Ladies and Gentlemen: 1t Mr.. Hollands intention
al the st moment the old comedian who has repre-
scented many characters IN his tne tnd 1t impossible
20 set himself ana ne mas asked me 10 read 10 you
1hse words which he had hoped to deliver for himself:
Ladies and Gentlemen please now 10 consider said the
speaker that the veteran s speaking to you through
his Young manager proud also 10 be his uend: Of the
various Characters In which have for the last forty
years appeared the present the most arduoussince
feel how utterly inadequate any words OF nine are to
express my feelings OF pride and gratitude have not
often I'm my long career been troubled with what is
called put see o1 so MANY aTib KIND i Seei
aud your favor Is 80 great, ana my hcart
h. - fun OF emotion, That the words
which needed for expression fail me- am, for the
time being no longer low comedian but heavy, blul
herring father Instead of qups aud cranks fee myself
better tted for weepingat the thought that the proud
privilege appearing in the character OF recipient or
your favor NAV not be accorded much oener There is
DO stage delusion in my words when say that thank
You wi INV whole heart for past and present kndness
nor when assure you that while memory lasts the reco
lection of this nights honor viii endure Again and
again thank you. '@'a,''
Mr. Hollands speech was received with every mark OF
sympathy At its conclusion Mr.. Harkins, on behalf of
friends presented the old actor with large basket Of
Ove the leaves enshrinng which made OF green
backs When the curtain fell over this touching picture
Of respect 10 well-tred merit and gray service" Mr.
Holland was again called out and, in response to the
hearty greetings, simply and feengly said, ., God bless
you" We have participated in many sadly cheerful
ceremonies but have seldom witnessed scene in
which pathOs and merriment were so strangely and
Souohingy blended this benefit appearance Of old
George Holland at the Fifth Avenue Theater. We are
glad 10 b. able to state that although the house was not
M full a. should have been the receipts at the box
ohoe the largest taken In one night at this
house Mr. DAILY has earned honor by his signal kindness
20 al old public favOrite