New-York tribune., 1871-06-26
THE DRAMA.
THE WEEKS EVENTS.

The green flag of the Hibernian muse is
suddenly flung TO the breezes of June. Irish drama re-
ours az two OF the theaters. Mr. John Collins may pe
seen this evening Nblos Garden, in character tha
he has many times personated exceedingly well, and In
one of the best Irish plays written. He will play
Mvlesna- Coppdlleen in "The Colleen Bawn" which is
to bo produced with fine scenery by Mr. Voeghtln and
with strong cast Of parts This evening ALSO the Irish
drama OF Kathleen MavOurneen will be presented at
the Olympic Theater, and Mr.. and Mrs Watkins-Rose
and Harry-win appear in the chief characters. The
play is interesting and romantic and the players
enjoy liberal measure OF public esteem Next Thurs
day afternoon. at the Olympic, will take place the
performance previously announced for the benefit OF the
family Of the late Mr.. Dan. symons. 1t is substantially
seess such times TO aude TO the claims upon public
respect and practical support which may happen TO
have established by the deceased, in lifetime or
integrity and honorable labor MT Symons did his duty
in the world to the very last with manly energy and
fortitude and left good example and memory, which
It is hoped will be properly honored now, in the Offering
OF substantial goodortune to those whom he loved and
worked life. What the public will most consider,
however is the attraction rather than the claim OF this
benefit enterprise Happily that is strong The per-
Sormance will begin with delicate Ground" in which
Mr.. Neil Warner and Miss Rawinson will participate.
Mrs j. A Oates win thereafter sing vocal arrangement
OF watzlby Ardti "Lord Me Five shilngs" will then
be acted, with Mr. jefferson Mr.. Gohghtly Little Jen-
ME Yeamans will follow the Girl Of the Period AndMr
Fox will conclude the performance in the farce of State
Secrets" Elsewhere no incident Of especial novelty
invites mention. Mr. Moss has made decided hit, by
his revival OF The Long Strike at Waaeks Theater,
and that piece will continue to hold the stage. It's thrill"
tng telegraph effect, in which dramatic idea is legti-
natey carried out by theatrical MEANS enchains at
tentOn and deserves the triumph 1t has won. Nobody
should fail TO it, The observer Of theatrical matters
WILL OF course remark the exaltatOn Of the horn Of Mr.
BOucicault Two Of his plays before the public at
onceat Walack's and at Niblos-and another is close
hand for Mr.. Moss has in preparation "Ee, or the
Rose Cherry Inn," which he wiisoOn bring for
ward Miss Lizzie Price is persOnate the heroine The
Man o. Arlle smoothly along at Booths Theater,
where it will have ten additional representations This
Theater closes the Fourth of july to reopen the
14th OF August, with Lotta Little Nell, in the Old
Curiosity Shop" At the Fifth Avenue Theaer the pub
Tic may additional performances Of the play OF Del
OnicOs Or Larks up the Hudson" in the representa-
ton OF which Mr. Harkns Miss Davenport Miss Morris,
Mr.. Parkes. Mr Lewis, Mr. Davidge Mrs. Gilbert Miss
Detz Mr De We're, and Miss Mortimer unite their tai
ents skill, and good spirits, to give force and
vvacty rather weak and tainted dramatic material
AS the weather continues moderately COOL theatrical
business will, doubtless, be satisfactorily brisk.