New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-13
THE DRAMA-MUSlC.
THE DRAMA.
wALIAcK's THEATER--MoNEY.


,efthe very name OF which seems to he continuation,
10 the multtudetho most popular topics are satire OF
ITS misuse comment It's unequal distribution, ana
cxposurc Of the dreadful Influence It exerts upon the
selfish instincts OF human nature. These topics are en-
countered in Lord Ly toms comedy, and therefore the
niece enjoys great and permanent popularity. 1t has
been revived this reason in an admirable manner, at
Wallack's TheatCr. where Il receives ample Jus
tce NJ the hands alike OF players scenic artists, and
miscellaneous artifcers To the spirit and the
accurate form OF wallacks Alfred Ereyn have
previously referred To aualyze the character or to re-
capituate the incidents Of the story in which the deVe
opmcnt Of that character finds Illustration, would be TO
weary readers with iteration OF what we have often
said before It seems proper though, that we should
record emphatic admiration Of Mr. Lester WalaeSs
performance OF the part. truly intellectual effort IN
art though Sc DC familiar TO tIencss may claim
this much of recognition IN simple justice. Mr. Wa,aek
makes Alfred EccH what the author intended him TO be
in sort representative man ia this social period
an embodiment OF fuo intellect and true heart embt
tered by tc cOustrans OF poverty, ana by contact with
the cauuess OF the noraut the selfish rich and the
comedian gives peculiar force and luster The picture OF
tins hero's triumph By tGe deep sincerity and The
graceful precision with which he anmatcs and moGs
the pOrait-Jue OF the best performances in comedy
that - the stage. The porsonaton Is indeed
conventional but SO 10 ought To be- urea Eceyn Dehs
conventional hero, moving most distinctly in the ruts
of custom, and aspiring 10 such success and such only
the generality OF men desire and attain Ihe SNI'
quality u his temperament, in O,Aer words is extremely
supercal Just as The Tmon quality is ~ that OF ms
author M WaIacb's maturity Of manners and natural
affinity with social Journalism therefore beauties,
and not defects, in lis performance OF ErtU'.-
We printed the full cast on the occasion OF
the Rrst revival Of the piece. 1t is suggestive OF
combination 81 very various aud renaTkabe abL'y'
Mr. GIberf's SoUt could not cas- ly De equaed ON any
stage In the world az type Of English Character nor VIII
the present generation be favored with rper more
mellow or truly humorous piece of characterpaut-
ing than the Grducs of Mr. Charles Fisher once IN
while this nc artist 60 whom great experience mas gwen
both its blight and its besSnSease that Is p the most
exactug emergencies and careless ind ference 10 exer-
tiou) puts forth powers with remarkable effect Sd
displays real and rare form OF genius. 40 thoughtful
observer Of his Grares fail we should
Imagine, 20 that this is one OF his inspTa-
lions. There is no artist before the public
more quiet, unassuming, and sundt moEsuauye tAan
Charlie Fsherand there is none trncr within the scope
al his powers. Money viii Ike played again at Wal
lacks Friday evening, and a HcN saturday matinee
"Wednesday ANA Saturday nights viii be devoted 20 THE
Candestue Marriage" Tomorrow evening is set apart
for the last performance of "Ours." The positive nov
city of the week at this aer announced for tonight,
when RobeItson's Home" will he revived, together
with Col.mau's "Bluc Devils" The later piecc-1n
anus NJ farce-has not been acted in New-YoIk for
long TINE. is OF French origin, and Older than the
present century Home will be presented with the
following cast:
a. I.tr ~ Ists- vs. -. Nrs Prra. .Isa. Herrique
BIZ 3d. T. E.lsgo Dora Tlolsies Iaey
"Bluc Devils" is cast as follows:
%,s. Asn' s,,a1 b sS 81 .
Jaue,............J. g.. williamson
BOOTHS THEATER.
The unrestiug spirit of change is about to
make itself mauest at Booths Theater. 1.-THE Marble
Heart was presented there the third and last time,
on Saturday evening. Mr.. Lawrence Barrett played |
Raphael and once more cast upon his delighted auditors
the spell OF intense Cd!nestless and admirable synine-
try-in spirit and IN form. Next Saturday night Mr..
Barrett VIII appear ENG James, in The King OF the
Commons" The character is noble, cheerful, bright and
nationally romantic and it will doubtless be embodied
in q mood Of the kecnest sympathy by this FAITH
ful and sincere artist" Richeicu,' the standard
attraction 1t this theatcr, keeps smoothly on its
course There was large audience at the SatUg.
day Matinee. Richeieu,' understand, is
20 be acted here only three weeks longer when viii be
superseded by Much Ado About Nothing" Mr. Booth
will play Bcuc6i-t He has acted the part III New
York but his performance OF il has often been seen In
other cities and has aroused great deal OF admiration
"Othclo will succeed Much Ado" Mr.. Booth play
ing Odtello and Dr. Barrett IagO. week or two Of
Hamlet and @ few performances Of "Ichcicu" VIII
then ensue 10 close Mr. Booths engagement. On Mon
day tc oath April viii be brought forward the long
expected Winters Tale"
FIFTH AVENUE THEATER.
All novelties set aside, the manager of the
Saratoga" at his establishment, Will be prolonged
This niece has had steady run since the 2lst Of Deccm
ber No piece so thin so tenacious OF life.
feather viii float far and free a fayOring brcezc-and
40 this silver mote Of merriment thas nOated on the
friendly zephyr OF popular. caprice. The twelfth
matinee OF Saratoga" is set down for next
eaturlay. "Jezebel" waits in the ane-room
We understand that the chief feminine characters
IN that meodrama will acted by Miss Clara Morris and
Miss Kate Newton. We understand, also, that Mr. DAILY
S. re-arrangng and recruiting his dramatic company for
the next season. Mr.. ". j. lie Moyne and Nj g. a. Crit
fths Boston Globe Theater said to he engaged
We presume Saratoga will run for two weeks yet
Conjecture baied, however, the limit of It's but
tcrhy existence.
saaeeb tina, The Gay viii end,
the $ known"
PLEASURES AT HAND.
SYMPTOMS of distraction, We fancy may be
noted in the aspect OF the paygoer, who strives to
arrange his destination for this week. In the first place
another snows;orn-lest we doubt the frst-has made
exposure irlsome and locomotion difficult. Energy,
however can defy the weather. greater difficulty
mains Many attractions in other words, embarrass
choice. To the ruling features at Wallacks Booths,
and the Fifth Avenue have already referred The
bill at the German Theater ia absolutely fresh. Then,
too. we have 10 direct attention to the capital
trayeste Of Rchelieu, in which Mr. Fox is acting at
Che Olympic the Respondent Black Crook, at Niblos
Garden. which meekly and hopefully awaits the much
coveted fortyparson power Of denuncation; the pa
shetic and forcibe domesticdrams Of Hunted Down."
IN which Laura manifesng the sterling quality
of her talents and the rpeness OF her art at Lima Edwns
Tbeater; the promised appearance this evening, OF
Maria seebach as AdreHne at the stadt Iheater; the
picturesque medley of acrobac and equestrian feats
,bat nightly astonsh the bchoder. at Mr.. Lent's New
~ CIRCUS. the Iurid glories OF meo-drama, radated
from the INDUSTRIOUS stage Of Mr.. Woods Museum and
,he many vagares OF the Francisco Mnstrels, at