New-York tribune., 1870-12-12
THE DRAM4.
NIBLO's GARDEN.

NIBLo's GARDEN
"The Lady of Lyons was acted at NiDlO's
Garden on wednesday evening, and Romeo and Juliet"
on Thurslay; and 30 the brief season OF legitimate
drama at this theater was brought to close. On
one account It viii long be remembered IL has pre-
sened the extraordinary and humliating spectacle of
an association OF several Of the most dstng ghod play
er OF the day with ghter-and that too in the
illustration of Shakespeare. The company engaged in
this enterprise included actors Of established repue OF
assured position, and Of genuine abity-persons from
whom a sincere and consistent respect for the dramatic
profession something TO be expected as matter
Of course. Yet they countenanced what we are COM
PEELED to describe q mercenary degradation Of their
own calling and a distinct rudeness toward the edu
Gated public I'm other words, they allowed profcs-
sonal pugist-notabe such and notable In no other
way-to be placed on perfect professional equaity
with themselves, and thrust into prominence as
shakespearean actor. We place this fact on record
as ono of peculiar and saddening significance. II
artists OF the very first rank do not scrupuously
honor their profession, who shall honor Tor then
We intend Of course. reflection upon the particular
pugilist selected for this extraordinary alliance lie '
we do doubt worthy man. Nor do We mean TO OBJECT
to the choice athlete for the part OF Charles The
Wrestler 1t was entirely proper TO select such person
for such character But 1t not proper that shakes
pearean actors should permit pugst he starred on
equal ground with Themselves should allow the whole
representation of Shakespearean comedy-no TO men
secondary and incidental to wrestling match intro
duclng hero OF the prizering. Beyond this expression
nj opinon we offer no comment. Neither argument nor
illustration seems needful in such Crcumstances-ln
tho closing performances, to which We have alluded Mr
Montgomery won real hOnors, both as CLAUDE and as
Romeo. On Friday and Saturday this theaer was closed
Tonight however it will be reopenod for presentation
of the spectacle play OF "The Black Crook
LIMA EDwIN's sTHEATER--LITTLE JACK SHEPPARD.
I ;ro hos rooanflv mazda nuita a
strong combination Of buresque players, and there
withal has presented the buresque Of Little Jack
Sheppard :" and the twin movement, We may add, has
been received with great deal OF popular favor Throngs
of people this performance, and apparently, enjoy
AMI admire it. The fact is auspicous with respect to
the prosperity of Miss Lima Elwns Theater and there
fore we record it with pleasure welIintended enter
prise vigorously urged certainly merits recognition and
reward We do not however, any unique or notable
merit this burlesque of Little Jack Sheppard, and,
therefore do not incline to make II the subject OF parcu
lar remark Tries are triaes; and tho most strenuous
exatation of them cannot alter their character Tie
piece is trayestie of Ainsworths novel 1t contains
five scenes 1t introduces very many persons. II not
devoid OF cOmical stagebusness II thcky garnlshed
with sOngs-and some Of the incidental music Is very
good The cast have ntimated, is strong In pur-
pose this entertainment appeals 10 the sense or tho
ludcrous and aims to dfuse merriment How well the
purpose is carried out readers may judge from tho
combination of telling apparent in the su.oined
cast:
Lle Miss Lima Edwin Mr wood.....Mr. &. B. Hona
Mr~ sh ppad jack Ma The Stt ing 'GdiNS v.. y,..,.
Jonathan Wild Miss Marion Ia Em usg H. BroegO8
Sir Rowland IfeA9br Mr. IA. R.and Ia Miss Susan Grtaa,
FSsS. Faist,' b M Mr. isi9 sSS Jc ss
"'"'''' Mis- Blanche GaltOn
Several Of these performers possess uncommon TALENT
in particular lines Miss Ada Harand is OF the best
dancers We have ever that dane
ol, alf.a
vigor and graceful and finished in form and detail Mr.
Thomas WhlGn has rich voice and sings admirably;
and the personaon that he gives OF BiacSkih police
man in blue clothes-s full OF droi humOr Mr. Harry
Josepls has long been known remarkably good bur.
rsque player. He has real humor and Just perceptions
of character and OF the value OF comic situations and he
knows when to stop-thc good point being made. Ms
Edwin herself il u rosy and bouncing beauty as Lire
JACK she does not % aim at portraure or even
farce character and her yOolism seems difficult She Is,
however, very agreeable parsonage In the representa-
ton Miss Marion Tayor.-who lately acted Marguerits
at the Olympic Theater, in Little Faust" and, In
doing, presented so true and spirited a portrait
of the girl of the pcriodambodies Jonathan Wild with
really surprising accuracy, contrvilg even in bur cse,
10 preserve the sinister quality OF the character Great
care and thorougness to undcre all OF this ays
professional work. Both Mr.. Ebere and Mr. Holmes
actors whom long experience has given assured skll
and whose skill is made agreeable and telling by al
under-curreut of drolery. Miss Blanche Ga ton Il
good vocalist and a graceful player. Mr J. l.. Hal
though scrupulous in the avoidance Of coarse
uess-seen,s cast In comic mold and born to amsc.
The union OF all these players makes most efficient
corps for the presentation OF burlesque; and Little
Jack Sheppard" j., accordingly acted with vim and pie
wesdue variety of spirit from opening chorus 10 glitter
ing transformation scene and general "walk around"
will be presented here till further notice. Mr. Mrston,
the wclknown and very clever scenic artist. has been
engaged by Miss Edwin and is painting new scenery for
this burleSqne. Tile next novelty ut Lima EIwlns TAea-
ter will be the appearance of Laura Keene.
wALLACil's TuEATER.
There was quite numerous audience Mt
Wallacks Thcatcr saturday at the Matinee, when
neat and enjoyable performance Of a" Caste" rewarded
public attention. "Coquettes" was acted again. In te
evening, and II Will be repeated at this th3a.or eyery
night until further notice. The attendance at WaacHs
has been continuously large, evey night an'e ms
comedy was produced,whence We infer that 1t peascs
the public. There elements in II which could soacey
fail TO cause this effect On Saturday evening Miss Ellie
GcrInon very ilwith congestion OF the ungs-a"d
could not appear; and her place was supplied by Miss
Aune Deand, who gave very agreeable performance
of Fanny PurkhOHse Miss Gerwon had battled bravery
with the oppressive sickness To which, at last she was
compelled To succumh. Her return to tho tleater VIII
be warmly welcomed. "CoQuettes" bids tar 10 e1iOs
farm ~ Dultits