New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-17
THE DRAMA.
FACT AND PROSPECT.

Theaer, where 1t was associated with revival Of the
old Olympic absurdity called "Tho Savage and the
Maiden" and the Swiss Bell Ringers at Lima Edwin's
Theatcr. The Olympic programme was varied, also, by
the production Of The Pioneer Patriot" and II Takes
Two TO Quarrel in both OF which Mr. and Mrs. Watkins
sustained the chief parts Their engagement at the
olympic terminated Saturday, having lasted three
weeks The engagement OF Mr.. John Collins, at Nblos
Garden also ended Saturday. II had covered
period Of five weeks. two Of which were devoted 10
paul Clifford" and three TO The Colleen Bawn." The
novelties at the two theateTs last named are-1lr.
Johnny Allen, SchHeder and Mr. Oliver Dond Byron
In Across the Continent" These be enjoyed this
evening Mr. j. X Emmett as Fritz, Is also to emerge
at Niblos but this luxury will be withheld for while.
With the regular at this house VIII
come Mr.. Sothen in parts that have won
him fame ami fortune across the water.
TIumpty Dumpty" greatly augmented, ana garnlshed
with all sorts Of novel tTappngs-procTed from beyond
the 4cl great be the attraction NJ inc
Olympic and there can be doubt that it will have
career Of Respondent prosperity Mr. Fox is the best OF
living clowns and Mr. Hayes will bring out the pano-
mime in the richest scenic dress and with the amplest
appointments Great preparations are aioot for the pro
iected revival Of PantOmime, and there Is abundant
reason 70 anticipate entertainment OF unprecedented
merit in this particular line. To the forthcoming advent
Of Mr. and Mrs Bandmann, at the Grand Opera House.
we have previously referred They will begin the regu
drama Of Narcsse" and, of course they Will be kindly
welcomed by the artOying public II may well be wished
that the new managers o: the Grand Opera House,
Messrs. Cole and Baher-who are understood To nave
effected lease OF the place for the next five years-wl
follow up their good beginning and give their theater
position among reputable dramatic institutions IL Is
one of the most commodous and magnificent heaer' In
the world and II merits a better history than its con
ductors have thus far made for it, The regular season at
Lima Edwin's Theater will, understand, be opened
by the new Lydia Thompson Troupe, which will betake
itself tlher, the close Of it's season at "alacks
Particular attention. by the way should be given to the
unique pretty and enjoyable entertainment now ohereo
on this stage by the Berger Family Of Swiss BeRngers
To hear Miss Henrietta Berger play The Blue Bells OF
Scotland the staff of hanging bells is 70 enjoy one OF
the neatest and sweetest Of performances. All the
Bergar have thoroughly learned the art Of precise man
ipuaton of the bells and they just when 10 STOP
Thcirart may take high FORM but within its scope
II il perfect We think they might judciousy discard
such commonplace airs Captain Jnks" and Put Me
In Ny Little Bed" and To our taste, the delcacy OF
their entertainment smarred by the gaWly antics OF Mr.
sol Smith Russell But an defects apart their perform
ance retains the delightful qualities of refinement, sim
pcity and sweet and gentle feeling; and we record
with satisfaction that they have met with considerable
share public favor. Their second week begins al
Lima EdWiu'7 TheaeT, tonight. An illustration OF
Poe'5 poem of the Bells" by the way would perhaps
Fiftl-Avenue Theater will close next saturday, to re-
open for the regular season, in September. Tonight
Mr. James Roberts the scenic artist, is to have benefit
His works have spoken FOR him, so eoquenty ana on
80 many occasions that simple reference to them is all
that seems needed nOw-by way OF supporting MS claim
upon public attention Much of the pleasure which
lovers of art enjoyed at the FifhAyenue Theater
has arisen from the llbors Of Mr. Roberts. Tonights
entertainment will consist OF can Angel" and "Tne
Savage and the Maiden" Tho regular season AZ Wal
lacks will begin late in September. Mr. Waacks com
pany undergoes much change but will be made very
strong. Mr. BOucicauts Elc," though brought out In
Riot Week proved Immediately popular, and has drawn
good houses II Is by far the best theatrical entertain
ment offered in the city, and will doubtless hold the
stage in steady prosperity Tor three or four weeks The
new burlesque organization - with Miss Lydia
Thompson AZ its head-whch will he placed before the
public Wallacks Theater, early in August includes
the following performers Miss Hetty Tracy, soubrettc;
Miss Guilni contrato vocalist; Miss Camille Dubois,
prima donna; Miss Bellew, Miss EgertOn, and Miss
Lolita Mira burlesque players from London theaters;
Messrs Harry Beckett W. Edoun, and W. II. Montgom
cry comedians and yOcalists; and Mr. Michael Connolly,
musical director. This seems to be strong company,
and it may he anticipated that burlesque will be put
upon Walack's stage in the very best manner. Mr..
samuel Colve, formerly of Woods Museum, acts as
business. manager of the new troupe. The regular
season at Booths Theater readers have been adj
vsed will the 18th Of August, with Lolita
az LiHe NeH Among the flying rumors with respect to
the next season, which alleges that Mr. Fechter
will once more assume theatrical management taking
the Fourtccnthst Theater, and bringing out French
comedies in the French language aud with French
players.
NR. FALCONER'S EILEEN OGE
The subioined account of Mr.. Edmund Fall
coners new pay-called "Eileen Oge, or Darks the
Hour Before Dawn" produced at the Princes Theater
London on the 10Th of Junes furnished by The London
Era: It'll, $780,
ascrbcd the year 1885, turns upon those instances
OF persecutionI fSthe peasantry ny landed poBPrie
tors familiar 10 the audiences who remember the " Peep
o Day" " Inncstalen," and Oonagh." MT. Falcoher
has however managed TO eGPfSs bnf s T!
hitherto, with long disqulstons, ana ms sehsa
tional" effects are eontrlyed win n0re Shi Th T mae
employed. M least in the later prOductohs me ui4 t
divided into four acts, purpOrts 10 be illustrative OF sn
character and the romance of life in the land OF the
shamrock and the author may he Correspondence Oh we
cOsencss with which he has adhered 10 tue pIposee
had in view. In the first act We are INTRODUCED 10 iIe
Hawthorne" the name given to the larm OF an iTiSn
gentlemen farmer lT MoridTty whose daughter Lteeh
is rerothed to Patrick HDonneR tenant ON the lands
" Bayshea. The represents the farm WIN view
of Black Abbey Church and Holy cross mn somewhere
n the County OF Limerick, ana nlgl the 2anhs pi oe
shannon, the time being ahoTlhg ia Wy 'o oyaS
the English servant 10 Mr. Henry LVtes' a Coekney
ditions of the nuptias assmilaed Wien the squire
wed- the mistress the valet Is TO marry the waiting wO
man but not TN then Patrick II Donne has received
notice to quit the farm which he has SO long POSSESSED
and we are not long LETT IN o2nDt OF oS h ~ t6n
heir to, and who is afterward the proprietor
of the LOTUS Hall estate and the Ends
of Ballyshea has long sought the hand OF the pretty
Eileen and he seeks To dspOssess her favored lover
OF the property which he has cultivated With SO much
credit Eileen lorart has pledged her roth 10 II Dom
NELL and her cOnstancy is mistaken when she nds Ier
berohed likely to be without home To take her To-
Her father offers his own house "a refuge Tor me
bridal couple till home can be obtained; ana Tue
scheme of LOTUS would be altogether frustrated but Tor
the willy maneuycrs OF Mr.. MdcledI, his scotch agent
and middeman" who with his clerk Tim, the penlhdn
IN
Tim The latter has merely written asking for
revocation agents decision. but he IL arrested on
the bridal for letter conveying threat ana ne
is in consequence arrested and transported on evidence
supported by the clerks perjury Five years are sup