New-York tribune., 1870-05-24
THE DRAMA.

FRENCH THEATER-THE CORsICAN BROTHERS.
Last night was quite a festival at the French
Theaer. The attendance there quite numerous tho
performance was novel and exceedingly good, and .
great deal Of sensible enthusasm-f such thing there
be-was aroused and manifested. "The Corscan Broth
ers" was actedafter elaborate and expensive prepara
tonsfor the first time in several years. The fine old
meodrama was performed in three acts and three tab
leans. The performance commenced at and terInin
ated at quarter after Tie scenes-rerreseDtng tho
foyer the OPERA at Paris woodland glade and tho
interior OF old Corsican dwengwere rightly greeted
fine specimens of painting and composition They were
painted by nard Lewis The cast parts was also good
and the performance, above remarked excellent
There are many elements OF interest in the drama Of
"The Ccrsican Brothers" The gay life Of polished Paris
with its tint Of vice; the tragic gloom OF the ducfeld
the strange, outlandsh customs Of romantic Corsica;
the awful atmosphere of supernatural surroundings,
shown In the superstition that CLEANS the warning OF
fate from contact with beings OF another world-au
these are blended in the texture Of the drama, about
which, moreover there garb Of complete probability
to the imaginative mind. Mr. Fechter represented tho
Brothers Franeh, and completely satisfied every condi
ton of the characters. In the first his acting
charming by Of its easy grace. U the castle
he added the element of and tho hand
goodnature that sits upon him with much grace In
the apparition scene and in the final duel
scene, he was earnest and magnetic, and
seemed to be thoroughly impassioned We have hitherto
admired Mr.. Fechter most in Le0ardere but his Fdn.
is entitled share that admiration. For his defective
method Of speaking English the auditor has nearly
always to make allowance. 1t is hot very important
though plays of this kind. Mr.. Feoter the reau-
site imagination vitality, and sincerity for melodrans
and he made positive success in "The COrsican
Brothers." He was, in the MAN, ceverly supported
Mr. shewell acted Chateau Renord and if not with quite
sufficient elegance, certainly with adequate force and
feeling The rival heads OF the Corscan houses
portrayed most amusngly by Mr.. T L. Morris and Mfr.
A. Pateman. Miss Leclercq appeared as Emilie do
Lepars and, In two slight scenes, expressed the sens
tive dignity Of virtuous womankind in an exquisite
The piece will be repeated until further notice.
Mr. Albert L. Parkes, the industrious and
efficient business manager of Woods Museum, is to re
ceiye complimentary benefit at the Museum on Friday
evening" June 8.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Tonight, at Wallack's Theater "The Love
Chase will be acted, with Miss Henriques Consianes
and Mr.. wyndham Wildrake. Mr.. Gilbert appears S
Sir william Fondiore. This play will be again repeated
at next Saturdays Matinee. "The Ianccrs" will 30
given at Waacks, for the last time saturday even
ing. We learn that Mr. wyndham, Miss Louisa Moore.
and other members of Mr walacks company intend to
make Summer trip into New gland and present The
Lancers at of the thesters of that region. They
will furnish graceful and pleasing enertainment aud
they ought to meet with success.
This is the season of flowers, mirth, and
laughter Every ought to know nirth
may be found We note for the general joy OF the multi
tude therefore, that Mr. John Clarke. at Booths Thea
ter causes that house resound with merrment nightly
He will remain there, though only until the close OF tic
present week Also make passing reference 70 tho
described in these coiumns
which given at the olympic 1heaer, by the Oates
lesdue Troupe Mr. Hernandez, in particulars skilfui
acrobat and grotesque humorst-ahords great deal
of amusement TO the frequenters Of this Theater And
Is worth while that the peasre-seeker should mark tho
strong combination Of talent made at the Minstrel Hall
Of Messrs Kelly Leon. The mana themselves
very strong attractions and they enjoy the cooperative
ability of Mr. John Hart Mr. Dave Wilson, Mcssrs Coop
er and Fields and Mr. Rollin Howard.
Tonight, at the Fifth Avenue Theater, Gold
smiths comedy of 1.-THE GoodNatured Man" The revi-
val Of this piece an important theatrical event. and ~
such we may safely presume the theatrical public VIII
oive n welcome,