New-York tribune., 1870-11-02
TIE DRAMA.
siPS. LAND
LIZA BETH.

MRS. LANDEg's QUEEN ELIZABETH.
Mrs Lander has Teappeared IN New 1Ork'
at the Foteenthst Theater IN the character OF queen
Eiizabeh More than three years ago-n August ls0'-
played this part here at the same theater our
admiration of the performance expressed at that
time in emphatic terms. On the present occasion We
have only reerate verdict of cordial praise which
was then rendered as also it at later period when
Mrs Lander played the same part at the broadway 10
dwell upon SignOr Giacommettis drama-an Enghsh
version Of which is used by Mrs Iander-womd DE 10
lingeT fnperhuously stale topic. The wOfK was
Thoroughly discussed when originally brought forward
by Rstor II is very rough in its treatment OF Lord
Bacon il takes audaciOus liberties with history, and II
denes the triAng restrictions Of time. But 1t pants
Queen Fisd1es character in the colors OF truth ana u
sbows that character in several stirring taeAuX OF pas
sion and conflict TO dlate upon that character, IKE
wise would he to waste words i'll tedious repetition IL
Is great character, though very disagreeable one
Mrs Iapders pfrsonaton Of has undergone no essen
l change since last II the local stage-ex
ccp perhaps that her method OF painting it is nicer in
attention to small details The spirit is the same The
actress seized the part by spontaneous Ill
tuition and thus her embodiment OF 1t Is Whoie'
natural and ervent. External manifestations cry stalze
the spirit ont of which they spring ana make up
n perfectly harmonious personation. Mrs. Landers
Elisabeth is of tender heart and conscientious
mind dominated by aggressive pride, distracted ny Ire
auent fits of ungovenabe passion, and led astray by
the dupCty OF mind that s CONSCIOUS oI lJs own ue-
fects and would fan conceal them There was petty
contemplate side to the character OF the great
Queen this element less than TO the grander
aspects Of that mixed nature Mrs Lander does absolute
Justice The by which, depicting Elisabeth at vari-
Gus ages she evnces mental condition. is
seen 10 he as lust admirable as ever. The power
with which she porrays terrible conflict Of love and
pride in the heart within the Queens Is felt to
genuine splendid. The outbreaks OF passion are
fiery nd thrilling ever The death-pcturel Is stlu an
swfuly Impressive realization Of desOlate reno rse.
Mrs Lander has received with great deal OF en-
thnsiasm although the audiences thus far, have not
been large Mr. j. H. Taylor enacting his old part OF
the Earl Of EsseI emphatic applause particularly In
the third act The acting Of Mrs Lander merits the
closest attention of the play-going public
wALLACK's-JOHN BULL.
The comedy of "John Bull was acted at
Wallacks last night. II is wellknown for good piece,
with great deal of kind feeling in 1t. The spectator
enioys its genial atmosphere and its wholesome style,
and after season OF pleasant laughter carries away
good of humanity to the weak and errng There
was quite a large audience at Walaeks last evening
and the representation greatly enjoyed Very neat
scenery gave the comedy appropriate setting and excel
tent acting interpreted its ten twelve important parts
Mr. John Brougham's performance Of Dennis Brulgrud
dery-a well-known and charming piece OF character
seting-was welcomed with especial gee and the
heartiest enjoyment. To see this delightful
comedian in the older comedies is always TO be amused
and is to TO those who have seen him
only In meo-dramas OF late days. may be Obscure-the
high reputation as artist which he merits 80 we'll
Mr.. Williamson personated the boy Dan, and made
little part conspicuous for merit Of acting passing
reference the excellence Of Mr. Gilbert as Job Thorn
berry, WILL OF course, suffice This actOr-t is quite super
nuous TO say-dOes nothing badly One OF the agreeable
incidents of the evening the first appearance this
season. IL Rockwella young actor, whose steady
industry and faithful zeal merit kind recognition. Mr..
Fisher Mrs sefton Mrs. Barry, and Mr.. Marowe con-
rbuted efficiently TO the smoothness and spirit OF
cheerful performance. "John Bull (which has not
been acted here before for half dozen years-wi be
peated on Saturday night. "The Serious Family" will
De played this eyening.Mf. walack will shortly bring
Robertson's play of Birth"
MISCELLANEOUS MENTION.
In local dramatic matters there is lull.
Established attractions ambe on, and do far business
6ome of the heavy sensations though least
is in Philadelpha.-In the way of immediate novelties
the play goer may Mrs. Landers queen Elizabeth at
"John Bull and THE Serious Family" at Walack's.
It win be remarked, though that the latter are old
fher claim to freshness is only that they come after
sf new features Of at g the NeWYop
Circus; and that the afternoon bill at Woods Mu-
scum has been changed. The Thompson Troupe plays
"LurlineD there, in the evenings, as usnal-At the
Olympic, Mr.. Foxs pantOmme Is nOurishng prodi-
Be paid the fscthat the American Institute Exhbi-
on which illustrates the drama OF human industry. and
Haturday-At Lima Edwn's Theater, Mr. Harry Beckett
as
made good deal OF sport His engagement here, be-
ievc is for one week He presently rejons the lydia
Thompson Troupe Mr.. DE COrdova lectured Charles
Dickens last night, at SteiDway Hall. George William
1rrtis az AssociatOn Hall, discOursed alsO-and both
had large audienoes.1he usual entertainment, Negro
Mnstrey al its merrest IL given by the San Francisco
Mnstres Man and Wife" runs along smoothly, at the
Fifth-aye Theater whence, however, IL VIII soon he
withdraWn.-Mr. JehersOn's RIP Van Winke at Booths
S. in IFS twelfth week. - Mr.. Wallack Will revive The
Serions Family" tonight, and repeat THE RIVAL" on
Thursday-Matnees take place to-day at the slrcus ana
at the Olympic - Preparations Tor the proaucuoh OF
he
Garden win act III Brooklyn, on FRIDAY hght
at the Academy OF Music, as Mary Hndft; anu mex,
Eaturday at a Matinee, at Wallacks Jheatef she wiz
repeat her fine persOnatiOn Of Adrient Stuoents o
French Literature will learn with pleasure that MI A.
A. Fayarger Is about give series Of French readings
and recations. They will be given at tne naiI oi tne
Union League Club, the lth, lltn, lstn. and
18th OF November, and the 2d OF December.
In Boston, at the Globe Theater Mr feehters), Monte
viii be prodced next Monday with Mr. Fechter as the
Alberrys comedy OF 80 The Two Roses bas
this week brought out at the Boston Museum cast
"a follows: Dfgbg Grant, Mr.. VIM. warren jack WYdu,
Chas Barron; Cdieb Dsrcie W. H. Crispi Mr fHHipGt,
y. HardeDbergb: Our NJ. Jenkins, j. H. Ring; LoHie,
Miss Annie Clarke; Idd Miss Laura Phlllpsi Mrs. zen
kins, Mrs. j. r.. yincentAt the Boston Iheaier Lolita
Is playing Sam WAtou4 hby IN g The neketoiiraye
Man" Mr. Neil Warner pers0natDg BOB BTnHy-Mrs:
scOttsiddons read "a Midsummer Nights Dream" at
tbe Boston Mnsie Hail last nght-1n philadelphia AT
the Arch street Theater, NJ. P has been acted one
week. "Tbe Two Roses" succeeded IL on Monday MI
Clarke s acting at the Walnut street Theater Ia MI
Elyektops q" Fox ys. GOOoe. Janauschek 10 at lLe