The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-14
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WALLaCK s THEATag.-some time ago there ap-
peared III Western newspaper statement that
the great agriculturist. Horace Greeley, on being
applied to by western farmer 10 the proper cu
tlvation and best sort OF broom corn, answered
that there two kinds or broom corn, the plain
handled and the striped hands, broom varieties;
but that the seed which produced the plain handled
broom was much harder variety than the striped
handled article; and the author OF this statement,
they say, was pronounced by the farmer Of Chappa.
qua stupid liar. THIS brings Us to the new play
OF "fhe Liar, 4" which Is very old play, brought out
for the first time at Wallack's last night. Young
Wildlng the hero or 1.-THE Liar" Is gentleman with
whom lying las become q cnronic habit and In the
indulgence OF which he takes q keen delight. Ar
rived in London. In company with Papillon,
follower OF his, he finds himself involved rem
conlre with an unknown beauty whom he meets In
st. James, Park. True TO MS instincts he gives full
license to his mag native statements, the better 10
prosper his suit with her. and from one bold nlght
fiction. Sir James Elliot o favored sutton OF the
lady, whom Young Widing Is pursuing, Is treated
TO the same dish Of norld imagery, and, in consc-
quence, reproaches tEe lady for her want OF lath
and leaves her, AZ TINS Juncture Old Wildlng az.
rves fun OF projects for the marriage oil his son win
lady OF great wealth and beanty-none other, In
deed, than the lady miss Grantham) who had ac-
CAPE union v Which tO he fears might pre-
vent his pursuit OF the new u,arnorota,
Young WildIng, with his ,wouted readiness,
palsory wedding with whole host OF impossible
and thrilling incidents. In this denahtful state or
confusion, IN which a good crop OF equivoque has
been evolved, the first act terminates The second
act, as natural consequence brings Young Wild.
ingS escapades TO q climax. He Is trtcked by Miss
Grantnam, who assumes the character or the wife
OF his imagination and having mystlled the men
her friend Miss Godfrey his father, Sir James Elliot,
and his satellite, Paplllon. The charming manner IN
which "The Liar' was presented last night q: This
theatre warrants us In hang IL as delightful
addition to the repertoire OF Wallack's Mr.. Lester
WailacK played Young Wilding as perhaps no other
his quick apprehension OF the authors most subtle
meaning and his entire embo umcnt Of the gay,
thoughtless and lght.hearted dandy were faultess.
In all the scenes Of repartee and numor he so
Thoroughly at home and SO thoroughly enjoyed what
Iuo OF the text. His appearance and costumlng
were alike perfect. He was supported admirably by
Mrs. Clara jennings and Miss Mestayer, Mr. John
Clara Jennings was very charming ana dc.
servedly received recognition OF her merits from
ing except saturday until further notice, AMI may
be pronounced great success. The evenings en-.
as they now style it, entitled .Hls Last Legs" in
which Mr.. Leonard, Mir. Lanagan,. Mr.. singgold,
Mr. John BrOugham, Mrs. John SETON MISS Tracy,
Miss Blasdell and Miss Clayton appeared, IN addl-
ton 10 the parties engaged In the first piece, thus
In auaty, variety and hunters, Of Wailacs's cxcs
lent company. Same bill this evening. The hand
some and elegant costumes ladies' and gcnts'-of
the fashions Of the epoch represented in aThc Iar
are worth an evenings study t0 persons interested
In exquisite dressing.
STADr Observation-Disclosures Seebach maze her re-
appearance last evening in the comedies OF Schoor'
t'Erzichungs Resultate'y and s.An Aboardr t"Im
wartesalon erstcr Klasse'l. She was equally good
in both assumptions Her acting was characterized
by an Artistic ease and naturaness which showed
the versatility Of her talents. Madame Seebach
possesses the gt OF being able to identify with the
part she impersonatcs. and may be said to sink her
own individuality In the character. She s q sterling
artist, but her acting lacks the freshness and pit
quancy which arc the characteristics OF Younger
Qrttstes. She was ably supported by Herr Dom
Mr. Grau has made arrangements for Madame See
bach TO give her farewell performance In c0njunc.
ton with Mr. Edwin Booth &C the Academy OF
Music. The tragedy or "Hamieri WIN PROBABLY be
performed, with Madame Seebacn and dir. Booth In
their respective roles
sTEINwAY HALI-MIss CASSIE RENz.-rhat rents
are and have been long high In New York is a fact
that admits Of no discussion; but we doubt II ever
before in this city they known to reach sharp
in at. until the young lady whose name heads this
notice demonstr ated the fact TO a large audience at
Seinway's last night She Is O very promising
young artistic and one that with the necessary expe
renee 10 bound to make her mark In her profession
Her voice Is OF that light, birdlike quality and
flexible nature peculiar to large class OF American
s0plan busit Is also lacking IN power, expression
note OF any ordinary length. IL was very
forced and tnartlstic method adopted BY her
friends TO advertise her voice on the bills by
mentioning the fact In notes that she sings sharp
nave based her claims as an artist on something
moro substantial than fugitive note, mere trick
OF ihls Kind The Gsoufdnfe sang the "Car0nome,"
rom "RIsoctto," he vcpzano waltz, In couple Of