New-York tribune., 1871-01-21
THE DRAMA.
THE HOLLAND TESTIMONIAL.

THE HOLLAND TESTIMONIAL.
The final performances for the Holland Testi-
mOnia will take place at the Academy of Music to-day
and tonight and at the French Theaer next Wednesday
evening 1t is only needful just now. that we direct the
readers attention to the really extraordinary programme
of entertainment that will he offered full particulars OF
which may be found in another column. Many eminent
players it will be observed have proered their services
The lyric stage is represented hy Miss Clara Louise
Kellogg Signor Randolf Mr.. Alberto Lawrence, and
Miss Emma Howson. Nr Colby will preside at the
piano, as accompanist Mr.. J. NJ Wehli will give
special and characteristic piano recital. Mr. A. Rei,
very competent conductor has volunteered to lead the
orchestra. The dramatic stage is represented by Mr..
jefferson, Mr. +. L. Davenport Miss Janauschek, Miss
Glyn Madam Marie Seebach, Mr.. Charles Wheatlegh,
Mr.. William Davdge, Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Conway, Mr.. George l.. Fox,
Mr.. Harry Beckett, Mr. Frederick Robinson.
Mr. Sol Smith, Mr ]. c. williamson Mr.. George Vanden
hoff, Mr. T. f. Morris Miss Efe Germon, Miss Blanche
de Bar Mr. Sidney Woolett Miss Agnes Ethel, Mrs L.
L. Davenport, Mrs. Seymour, Mr. Anderson, and many
others We write the from memory, and with no
intent 10 rank them in any particular order Their com
bnaton signifies galaxy of genius and talent, OF the
highest order known to the age In the afternoon bill
there are twelve features every OF which IL good,
several Of which unique and novel In the eve
ming bill there eight features, of signal and remark
able merit Mr.. jefferson In farce will undoubtedly
prove real luxury. Miss Agnes Ethel as Ophelio can
fail embody spiritual oveliness Miss Glyn makes,
on this OCCASION her first appearance on the regular
stage in America. Mr.. and Mrs. Williams act in
one of their bright farces; and Mr.. and Mrs. Con-
way will assuredly he welcomed by many old admir-
ers, in the picturesque scene from "lngomar." 1t
has found impossible to the services OF even
third the artists who volunteered TO act or sing for
this testimonial. Mr.. William Creswck the distinguished
English actor generously proered his aid but no sua-
BILE place could he found for him, that our public loses
temporarily an opportunity to make acquaintance with
the art of of the most popular OF foreign players
Many others might De mentioned but the time Tor telg
the whoe story the benefit has not yet come, and we
forhear to nger particulars at present Enough to
say that the entire dramatic profession has manifested,
throughout this movement, respect for itself and
hearty earnestness that do 1t honor and that can
not fail to lift it to higher rank III the
public mind-At the last performance for the HOLLAND
Testimonial which appointed for "Wednesday next at
the French The,rter, it is anticipated that Mr. Fechter-
who has kindly volunteered to piay-will appear as
claude MelnoLe and that Miss Lecfcrcq will personate
Psne-It may be confidently stated that the re-
ut OF the Holland Testimonial satisfies and surpasses
the most sanguine expectation of the Committee.
THE POOR PLAYER AT THE GATE.
wraan and snkenb HoDsud Testimonial at WalacEs' the
Ffave Nb0s Thester, aud the Academy oil MUSIC o uEoH'k
yANDssHorR.
Wisely good Uncle Toby said,
of here, below, the right we do,
Twill ne'er be ask'd of us above,
What coat we wore red, black, or blue.'
At Heavens high Chancery gracious deeds
Shall count before professions,
And humble virtues, clad in weeds,
Shall rank Ger rich possessions
SO the poor players motley garb
IL truth and worth adOrn 1t,
May pass unchalIenged through the gates
Tho churls and higots scoin It,
The Lord of love- the worlds great Light
Made Publicans his care,
And Pharisees alone demurred
That such His gifts should share.
But sti1 He held his gracious way
Soothing the humblest mourner,
Nor ever bade one sinner seek
For comfort " round the corner"
The woman that in sin was ta'en,
Bowed down with guilt and shame,
Found pity In that breast divine
That knew no faint OF blame.
The Pharseee all gathered round
To taunt, revife, and stone her.
He bsde her go and Gin no inore;'
HIS mercy would atone her
He raised from death the widows son.
Nor ask'd his trade, profession;
Enough for Him mothers faith
In His divine compassion.
He hesled the palsiod. halt, and blind,
Nor left one heart fOrOrner;
He never bade them go and find
Doctor round the corner"
Some modern saints too dainty are
To walk in paths like these;
They'd iock the gates of heaven on woc
If they but held the keys.
The widows friend asks prayers DER HIM
From whom deaths hand has torn her;
The sanity man refers htn to
"The small church round the corner
What is there in the players art
Should close the fount of lovef
He who on earth plays well his part
May hope a scat above.
The lessons he has wreathed with smiles,
The hearts his mrth made lighter
Shall plead like angels tongues Tor grace
And make his record brighter!
And though not nearest 10 the Throne,
Yet sure the lOwest born, or
The actor in the veriest barn,
May find in heav'n a corner
All honor TO the little Church.
And to its gracious Pastor
Who in his heart the lessons kept
Taught by his heavily Master!
And when this feeting scene is past
To sinner, saint, and scOrner
Let's hope we ALL may hnd, AT last,
A bright home round the corner!
THE sArINEEs.
Afternoon performances will take place to-
day AT Wallack's, the Fifth Avenue, Nblos, Booths
Woods Museum the Olympic, Lima Edwins, the Grand
Opers House. the Circus, and the Academy
sTADT THEATER-sEEBACHs BENEFIT.
Tonight Nine. Seebach will receive benefit,
at the stadt Theater appearing GriSeidis, in ams
tragedy OF that name character II one of the best
in Nine seebachs repertoire. Her performance OF IL
gained great distinction in Europe Nine seebach ap-
pears this afternoon for the Holland Testimonial at the
Academy, and adds "A powerful attraction TO the bib