New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-15
THE DRAMA.
INCIDENTS AT HAND.

Her reading Monday night-bo first OF the series IN
which sho Is now eDgaged-was from "Maooeth' III
which tragedy she had been seen and heard before ho
promised Interpretation Of 1.-THE Merchant OF VENICE,
the contrary may claim attention as absolutely novel
We commend 1t to lovers Of Shakespeare and trust the
eminent lady may be heard by largo assembagc'-
This afternoon also Mr.. Sidney Woollet VIII appear
mt Association Hall, and rece tho Whole oi
| Tcnnysons poem Of "EnOch Arden" Every reader
Of poetry knows this work AZ picturesque
and touching narrative Of a most sad expo
Renee and Mr.. WoOlletts previous reeltatlohs
have manifested sincere sympathy with dramatic utter
of feeling do not doubt that he will present IL
in effective For this artist also We venture
to bespeak large and liberal hearing. The influences
proceeding out Of such entertainments are announced
by Miss Glyn and by the younger and loss renowned
elocuonist are, manfesty, refining and Innocent Per
who do not countenance strictly dramatic repre-
sentationswho disapproye OF the theater and there
fore shuD t-may yet find enjoyment In performances
OF this kindred order On the chaste and solemn ros-
trum the dramatic Muse appears in the quiet garb OF
decorous conventonaity, dispensing altogether with
paint and tnsel, pastedismonds and calcium lights
This afternoon, at the Olympic Theater will be given
tho eleventh performance OF the "Burlesque OF
Rchelieu" There great deal Of true humor in Mr..
FOXs peTsOnaOn of the Cardinal and the work has ds
pensed great deal OF enjoyment The beauty and pre-
con with which this travcste has been set upon tho
Olympic stage will be noted by all critical observers OF
theatrc detail and is but fair to say that Mr. Selwyn
has commenced his labors here with really brilliant
demonstration OF taste and capacity This afternoon Mt
the Circus will especially lively for tho Juvenile
population by mi xcd and usual
to this cheerful arenain which Mile. ROLAND, the Mel
vllles, Mr.. COnrads dogs Mr.. Organs trained
hores and a large corps OF acrobats VIII particf
pate. IL would not DO easy to say anything
new about the Circus; shall we make the
attempt but 1t is fitting and timely that we should
repeat the commentator that has often before been
layshed it, in these columns. Mr.. Lent certainly pro
cures the available talent in this line Of entertain
ment II equally certain that he presents it under
agreeable accessories Of TASTE grace, and refinement
The idea that Circus exhibition must necessarily be
vulgar receives, indeed, an emphatic and continuous
REPUTATION at the hands Of this prudent. energetic and
humane manager.-Tbe only other afternoon perform
ance that calls mention is that OF the Coleman Chill
dren, who are playing at Woods Museum, and who ex
hib undeyeoped talent together with precOcity
in vaudeville and farce There are four OF these chill
dren, and they furnish pleasant entertain
ment for such spectators as relish miniature art Mr.
Eddy we understand, will shortly fulfill an engagement
at the Museum. appearing as Edmond Danies in 1.-THE
Count of Monte Christie" 1t to be expected that Mr.
Fechers recent revival Of this dramawhen he the
mauag OF the Boston Globe Theater-wOuld start 1t
once more upon its travels Lately we heard OF It's
eruption San Francisco Other cities have witnessed
wonders. Now, at last, shall observe them mere
actor Of positive ability; and may take 1t for granted
that no pains will be spared to place tho melodama be-
fore the public In suitable scenic attire The current
evening attraction the Museum Is the burcsque OF
LucreZia BOrga Mr. Wood still bears alOit
the respendent of buresque There is no doubt
that this order of entertainment suits his theater and
peases public In moments Of mental depression the
faded may incline fancy that the highest form OF
acting is only to be found in museum OF curiosi-
ties; but rule, and in his roster moments TINS pro-
fcssonal inspector is content at the Museum with the
skull OF yOsaurus wch's mummy, and the sword OF
the sodlm and look elsewhere for the loter mani
fcsiaons of dramatic ar-Tonight the theaters offer
strong attractions every quarter The most important
incident will be the appearance Of Madam Marie bee
BACH the first time in America, in the Character OF
ODhelia Mentally and physically she Is suited
to the part and we anticipate. IN her per
Torrance Of it, faithful portraiture OF ITS fond
and feryent emotions and its imaginative beauty
Mile Yeneta will personate Gertrude the Queen. In this
instance the public interest chiefly ceners the feInn-
inc performers. German HdD6tS at the BEST are exce
tionaly dreary gentlemen, lugubrous. loquacious and
feaTflly long-windcd - The evening AT Waacks VIII
bring "Tho Candestne Marriage" for the third time
this season and such Of theatrical readers as have
not seen Mr. Gilberts excellent persOnation OF Lord
OgeJy are advised improve the offered opportunity OF
making acquaintance with work Of dramatic art that
admirable in its time ard will he memorable In time
10 come Other features OF the dramatic night may DO
briefly enumerated. Mr. Forests Lear maintains
it's state at the Fourteenth Street Theater Mr. Barton
Hill has been engaged in the company sustaining Mr.
Forrest and has appeared as Edgar. few other
changes OF that kind are desirable Mr. Hill is an earn
est actor, and has great deal OF imaginaton'-mr'
Booth, at his establishment plays Richehen' Mr.
Fox buresqucs that historical eccesiaste at the Oym
pic. Miss Keene illustrates the powerof domestic drama
in the payof Hunted Down." at Lima Edwins Theater'
The Black Crook" is performed at Nibos, "a hereto
dane
of adornments. And Mr.. Towards " Saratoga cor
ruscates usual at the Fifth Avenue-The Dill al the
stadt Tomorrow will comprise "Yaerio" and "A cup
of Tea"
MR.. wALLACK IN BROOKLYN.
The nerformance of Faint Heart" and
IIsed Tn" that TO have been given at the BOOK
lyn Academy OF Music this evening. by Mr.. Lester
Wal,ck and members OF the dramatic company at his
tbcater will be postponed to Wednesday evening" Feb
% i'm view OF the bad weather that now prevails ana IN
tho hone of that sunshine which IL rustfully anticipated
The play-goers OF Brooklyn WILL doubtless, keep that
event in mind, and enjoy it when time is ripe
DRAMATIC NOTES.
The stage of the Boston Theater is to be
occupied next Monday with the spectacle of the Twelve
Temptations"
Miss Amele Harris, Mr.. Henry Josephs, and
Miss Blanche Davenport have been added cr 10 the
d,nmofic company OF the Boston Globe Theater inc Dus
meas has been excellent at that house Tor inc lhsi o
weeks Henry Dunbar ~ 1 five S S.1 L%Ss are in
me programme OF pieces presented this week "Sara-
toga" il TO be produced on the 2Oth inst
Marie Seebach will appear next week as
trbon she has long been famous in Europe for her ex
ceilent acting OF this partwhcn il essentially German
i'm nnaliry though French in origin. American play gocrs
have been made familiar with the subject through the
acting of Miss Maggie Mitchell; and we presume the an
nonncement of Madam Seebachs appearance IN tne wen
Lawn character will attract numerous American ar
| Well a. German spectators TO the Stldt III was Ior
| Marie Secbach that Charlotte Bhchpnnor ui""i''i
| George Sands story.
We find this bit of home news In me boston
Go,iie 1.-THE proprieors OF the Fifth Avenue liOtel new
Work Darling Griswod Il Company, are cOhtempaalln
mo ty,mrdiate erection OF a new theater-the nhest
i'm the limited staes--on site running through ir9m
thirst TO Twenty fourthst, measuring 100 Dy
lo feet and also elegant concert hall In Tue front Oh