New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-06

"The Marble Heart" will be repeated every Saturday
evening until further notice. It's woodland scene, we
should mention, is of the pretieet that even this
luxurious stage has afforded. Let add, toe, that
there is great deal Of merit in the miscellaneous acting
which, cOncuuenty with that Of Mr.. Barrett, gives illus
tration 10 the picturesque and touching drama.
Last Friday night-the Sd Of FebruaTywas the second
anniversary OF the opening Of Booths Theater The
cason WAS pleasantly celebrated At the close OF the
performance Of Richeeu and before Mr. Booth could
escape from the stage all the attaches OF the theater
rounded him; and, their behalf Mr. A. w. Fennomak-
ing brief speecpresentod him with handsome service
of silver appropriately inscribed. TIE tribute learn,
was complete surprise to the actor, and certainly the
presentation OF It may be recorded significant and
gratifying indication OF the kind feeling that animates
relations Of manager and coaborers in Booths Tie
alter. The speech OF Mr.. Fenno expressed this feeling,
the reader may perceive from his appended remarks
Mr.. BOOth-sr. may I beg you attention for few
minutes while perform most pleasing and gratifying
duty The ladies' and Gentlemen OF your te
ment employees, in fact all who have the pleasure OF
being under your management feeling that tins occasion
he second anniversary OF the opening Of this beautiful
temple which you have given to art the drama and pub
c should not be allowedto pass by without manifesto
ton OF the respect admiration, and do not think en-
ploy too strong word when cay, affection, with which
you regarded by all with whom you are brought in
daily and nightly contact In the performance OF our re-
The tribute we presents a heart gift coming sponta
token OF admiration OF the artist and ger-and
our esteem and respect for the man-tO which we add
prayers and good wishes that health and prosperity
may your future years, and that the pleasant ties
which now exist between your cir aud all, OF whatever
station or position, may be yearly strengthened by
faithful performance of their duties and continuation
OF the gentlemany courtesy which has ever been eI
tended-making the performance of their duties pleas
rather than task, and winning for yourself golden
opinions from all sorts OF men,
Take then, tribute. and may It afford yon as much
pleasure in receiving it's donors feel in presenting it,
Tonight Mr. Forrest will appear at the Fourtcentstree
Theater. He has not acted in New-York since septem
ber 1867, when he appeared at the Broadway Theater
then near the corner of Broomest and since then de-
moished Mr. Forrest will make his reentrance as King
Lear 1t IL favorite part with the old actor, his
performance Of 1t used to be avorite with the public
There WILL OF coure be full house greet the veteran
and we dare say his auditors will be rewarded. To the
new generation OF players Mr. Forrest a curiosity To
all paygoer his art Ia definite and representative and
| therefore 1t will attract particular attention
Tonight, also, Mr. George L. Fox appears at tho Olym-
pic Theater as Cardinal Rieheieu in the promised bur
lesque OF Buwer Lytt0ns drama. The announcement
promises abundant sport. The ravesto is by wessrs
6eh0nberg and DE Walden. Fine scenery has been
painted for IT, under the direction Of Mr. HAYES whose
own skhl brdsh h understood to have contributed
many touches of grace 20 the pictorial part OF the enter
tanrncnt And Mr.. selwyn will manage the stage THIS
unique feature In local thoatricas ought TO attract
crowd Of spectators.
M Lester Walsck continues 10 act at his own tbeot4r
aud 10 illustrate the art Of comedy acting, In a crisp
brN;ant and mastery We have often pointed
ont NE great difficulties that beset artist In this pecu.
liar ,%ld--in which not q mediocre sue
GEES il possible, without great natural aptitude
and orea, experience. Mr. Wallack's success, rising
eaailv aboys tho conventional plane f. that of
distinct genius in tbs ospac;al limo Zee him Ru
Coma. o. SIR chYes Cofdsteom, or as Mr.. HvGh Chql