New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-19

% nrper 20 extend the heartiest congratulate
The W Sna 1SS' IN the Autumn career Of prosperity
which Is both pleasure and an honor to this c0nmu
nity will he echoed, we feel very sure In many minds,
with hearty and sincere gladness.
THE LATE MRS. J. NJ. FIELD.
Reference has already been made in these
columns to the sudden death of Mrs Field, which took
place board the steamship Russia at Queenstown Ire
land, the goth OF May. Mrs Field the widow OF
Mr. Joseph M. Field, able man, and, In his day,
celebrated actor,-and her own achievements as an
actress ente her to an honorable place in theatrical
history Her maiden name was Eliza Lapsley Riddle.
She was born in Philadelphia. and may be said to
have inherited the profession Of the stage, with which
she connected from childhood until the year 1853
She had a great deal OF professional experience ac-
CURED in years of active industry, and she rose
TO a very respectable rank on the stage Her chief
successes were In the South and West. She
first became prominent under Mr. Edwin Forests
management in Philadelphia, and was the original
representative, in this country of Julia, in 1.-THE
Hunchback" When Sheridan Knowles visited America,
in 1884, she acted with him, In this character in Phia
delpha Subsequently she went into the Southern and
Western theaters ga leading lady, I'm 1895 she became
the wife Of Mr. j. NJ Field, who also acting in that
part of the country.
Mr. Field was born in Stockton. England, in 1870 He
was the author of Griselda," Family Tes such As
1t Isl Married An Actress" and other pieces His ca
reer on the sJsR6 HUN io<i'
made his d66d in Boston, the time of his death, which
occurred in Mobile, in 1856. With this gentleman Mrs.
Fields married life was prosperous and happy. She
continued acting, and especial celebrity in domestic
i'm All That Gltters Is Not Gold" She played juliet
to Miss Charlotte Cushmans Romeo, and 1t was her Tor
and 10 Charles Kean. Mr. Macready well pleased
with her acting that he asked her 70 accompany him IN
Se f sS was made at the Howard Athensnm in Bos
ton in 1855, when she enacted Mrs. Miidmdy in "Stl
Waters Run Deep which then produced for the st
time in America Mrs Field the sister of Mrs W. H.
Smith, whose ability and popularity as an actress are
matters OF common recollection and whose death Oc-
Cured in 1851 The immediate OF Hrs. Fields de-
cease was congestion Of the brainthe result OF severe
leaves daughter, Miss Kate Field, with
whose achievements as writer ana lecturer the puDo
is thoroughly acquainted, and whose abors and snc-
in literature and art prove her to be worthy
child Of talented parents. The remains OF Mrs fleld
ceased lady was Interesting and loveable Her mental
apprehension quick and just; her heart was KIND
and her manners simple and winning. she was
faithful 10 duty in every relation OF e anu geaty en-
cleared herself to very many Tiends oy e Of
her unselfsh nature.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr.. Sol. Smith, IT,, was married to Mrs. Sed-
ley Brown, the actress at Chicago on the 10th INST
An exhibition, showing the City of Paris as It
was before the Commune let loose upon 1t the demons OF
devastation, may be seen at the San Francisco HAM, TINS
evening.
The Brougham Dramatic Union will give an
proceeds whereof will be devoted 10 the benefit OF the
Church of the immaculate Conception.
Mr.. MarlOwe late of Wallack's Theater, has
accepted long engagement at the California Theater,
San Francisco 1t is the design of Mr. MarOwes friends
10 offer him a complimentary benefit, prior to his depdr-
York. We think he deserves the tribute
aud trust may be substantial recognition OF ability
and faithful labor in arduous calling
Taste, refinement culture, and high ambl-
ton are the inseparab5 attributes OF the acting OF MIS-
Lander and wherever she goes she exercises beneficial
influence upon the stage and the public mind We are
always sincerely gad therefore, record this ladys
acting at San Francisco, as Queen Elizabeth Mary
Stuart etc, and has received cordial encomiums from
local papers.
The continuance of "The Man o. Airle" is
TO be noted Booths Theater II is the highest form OF
dramatic work that invites the public attenton-ior
IL is natural and picturesque III It's hOney story accurate
and deep in analys of human nature pure IN spirit ana
practical in teaching Moreover its beauty and It's mean
ing are finely illustrated and enforced by the excellent
acting of Mr. Lawrence Barrett James Hdre6eH. AT
Walacks two performances of R0sedae" remain TO be
given prior TO the production of The Long Strike
Wednesday. "NO Name" will finish It's Dref
career at the Fifth Avenue Theater, tonight. 1t
was produced the 9TH inst and IL has held the stage
by very slender grasp. Doubtless the manager is wise
TO discard IL thence at the earliest moment The new
piece called "DelmOncOs, or Larks Up the Hudson,
this work disclosed Its purpose is understood 10
be the vvacOus portrayal Of the frothy sentiment ana
amateur patton of juvenile NEWCOMERS in fashion
able life Its characters will be represented by Mr. iar-
kns Mr.. Daydge Mr.. Lewis, Mr. Parkes, Dir. DE NeIt,
Miss Fanny Davenport, Miss Clara Morris, Mrs. G.. III.
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