New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-10-04
TIE DRAMA.
MAlLACK'S THEATER.

There was change of bill, last night, al
Wallack's Ttcatcr. The Her-at-Law" WAS offered
with substantially the old cast. Mr.. Gilbert as LORD
J,Jcry Mr. SETON Lady DuberiV. and Mr.. Stoddart,
M mr. ran g0ss, the well known brilliant features OF
Tin. Gir'ruuion. 1t only ncedu to say that they
were enjoyed. with hearty relish, by considera-
The crowd Of spectators. The general performance
was smooth and satisfactory. The stage appoint
ucnts were neat good performance Of the "Htir-at-
I..w" can oily be given 10y dramatic company that
presents legends Of the stage and the practice ofOng
ago The modern style proves wholly inappropriate TO
this picture cal phase of manners Mr.. Wallacks
Aitsls-.lioG i'll the habits Of the old school,-gaye
very Give Illustration of ills excellent old comedy;
md this was received in apprecative spirit We do
not perceive the necessity of datlng upon this familiar
theme. TIE Serious Family" will be acted night.
MIR. sOTHERN.
The near approach of Mr. SOthelns advent,
at NibIos Garden gives timely and special interest TO
whatever relates 10 the favOrie comedian; and many
readers, we may safely presume will observe with
pleasure the cordial farewell greetings that are ex'
tended him by the London Press One OF these-from
TIE London TDeS-we reproduce in part, as follows:
During the ten years associated with the brilliant
career o. this avOrte actor III the metropolis MI SCtn
ru has ket a rn hold OF the favor Of the paygolng
public and ne Will withdraw from US at period when
hs popularity 1t its hight The utterly unprecedented
drtdTg-that assumption, II will ALWAYS be remem-
Iorcd' which first made known the rare merits Of
the artistccncd to enGanGr the future position of
motor who lad achieved 80 reInarkitbe Triumph. IL
Was scarcely 10 lie expected that another hit could be
made Of the same kind, and many might have been well
contcned with such an uneXanlpled achievement Mr.
SSthern however fairly grappled with and overcame
The Difficulty he had 10 encounter, and succession Of
embodments quite distinct from the trst and only pre-
serving the characteristics o close study ana 1gh
artistic finish established his reputation acomedan OF
more comprehensive powers than were previously sup
posed. - His final appearance at the H8ymarket
this will be on the night Of Thursday, Oct g.
Tt have not the accomplished actor Is 10 nave ost
tue enjoyment of an intellectual treat capable oI ming
tue mind hereafter with host OF pleasant memories vi
the enthusiastic reception which awaits Mr. SOheTn on
Ls return 10 ah'rca no coup, WHateser Teu NC 90 ,h
highest regulations AL actor has ever acquired wtblp
the space Of time, and lie will leave behind him tine
remembrance OF popular favorlte.'
MR.. RICE's CIRCUS.
Mr. Dan Rice, who has had large experience
IN the Circus business and is OF the jolest and
ouanest of clowns offers entertainment OF unusual
worth al his Paris Pavilion Circus-on Fourteenth
Al near Thild-ave Comfortable accommodations are
,rs In the arena offered for their edihcatOn The
md Of horses and excellent The acrobatic
'Cnrrc Is ven Of fun throughout the entertainment
ain. il te second week Of the Pavilion Circus, and 1t
seems 70 winning It's way 70 large measure Of popu
lAEty.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
divorce is attracting full houses at the
Fifth Avenue lbcatcI.
Excelsior, it," a Blind Horse, is the nov
elty of the week, at Mr. Nce's Pavilion Circus
Nj. Days play of Divorce VIII be e, brought
Mr.. James F.. Murdoch, the eminent elOcu-
tiost has een engaged give Sunday Evening Bead
iDs1 at the Globe TEeater, Boston
Mr.. jefferson has lately been acting in Gin
Re Sce: sle srSTG 10 acVckers TScssr Chicago
The Black Crook" will succeed Mr.. S0th-
cru, - kbIOs Garden, ind will be succeeded by Mrs
john Wood AID Ler s'. JalOess company, from London
Al. ". s. GubeEt's DOebcal comedy OF 1.-The