The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-03
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
The OItN Amnnemnnts.

~ EhS CttV Amusementss
"Cho Colleen BawnO Rt the Chesnut.
Boucicauits drama OF The Colleen Baum, which was
performed last evening to a crowded house at the
Caesnut Street Theatre is not only one of its au-
th0rs very best works, but It is a nne exam
pie OF what dramatized novel ought to be. Gerald
Grinin's romantic and picturesque story OF 'The
C0llegtans" furnished the playwright with an ex-
cellent subject but instead OF clumsily attempting
to reproduce the novel Itself upon the stage he took
the.eading idea, and worked it over afresh in his
own way. This is the manner I'm which COman
dramatized Godwins novel Of "Caeb Williams" in
his remarkable effective play OF The Iron Chest,
End 1t B the only manner in which a play
can be successfully arranged on the basis OF a
novel, as has been demonstrated again aud again
by the failures to represent in the theatres the
graphic scenes described by such writer's as Charles
Dickens, WilSie Collins, Charles Reade, aud others
OF equal popularity. Boucicaut has surely
enough dramatic sins to answer for but he certainly
IS not open to the Of some OF his critics who
object to his Colleen Barn because the subject was
adapted from Gerald Griffin. novel is always
fair game for dramatist, and the only question
with the public s whether he makes good use of his
material or not. This BouciCaut undoubtedly has
done in the present instance. The Colleen Ba,rn has
a most interesting plot and it abounds in highly
dramatic situations. The characters are admirably
contrasted, and the Languages Of the play is often
wonderfully felicitous aboundng in the richest and
most genuine Hibernian humor. 1t was written
when the author was endeavorng to make a repu-
tatjop and he undoubtedly took more pains with It
than he has done with most OF the dramas he has
produced since he has allowed himself to become, a
mere hack playwright. The consequence is that it
holds the stage with undminished favor when a
large number OF the works from the same pen have
had their little day Of public applause, and have
already long since been forgotten.
Toe performance OF The Colleen Barn at the Ches-
nut last evening was In many respects very excel
lent, and it was heartily enjoyed by the large au-
dence in attendance. Mr.. W. J. Florence in
"Myles ma Copaleen" had a congenial role, which
he filed in an eminently satisfactory manner, and
Mrs Florence gave very spirited and pleasing
pers0natiOn OF "Anne Chute" Miss Lily Dayen-
port, with little more animation, would have made
an excellent representative of "Ey O'Connor"
The other parts were very fairly sustained.
The GERMAN OPERA.-The series of seven per-
formances or German opera to be given at the
Academy OF Music next week will give the music
loving public OF this city an opportunity to hear
number of really drst-class works executed by a
strong company that contains a number of artists
whO although they are new here, have won excel
lent regulations elsewhere Considering the cha
racter OF the attractions offered the subscription
price OF seven dollars for the seven performances is
certainly very low, and it ought to ensure crowded
houses for the entire week. The operas announced
are FIdelio, Tanrhut%ey, Merry Wires of Windsor
HVguen0tS, either Don Juan or The Magic Fltte Car
ard Zimmerman, and Der Freischutr. The sale OF
subscription tickets commenced to-day at the music
Vi T. a. NOTln o. CO., NO. lUZ6 C1eSnut street.
The sale OF single seats will commence on Thursday
AT THE CHESNUT Boucicaults romantic drama Of
tb xhG CSs M anG Ga%q Mrs VIII De SGB Fading roles
now play entitled InShdUOgue is in preparation.
AT THE ARCH RObertton's military dramma Of
Ours will be repeated this evening"
On Monday next a new piece, entitled COquettes;
ey the tho .J0TeseS, will be produced.
AT THB WALNUT Bouccault,s new drama or The
Rdpparee will be performed for the last time this
evening and tomorrow. .
T'omorrow a new comedy drama by Arthur Hal
day entitled The Great city; on Life an London, Will
be brought out with new scenery, painte1 IN Lon
dom which will present views Of some Of the most
striking points in the British metropo Is.
ATTHE NEW AMERICAN THEATRE q variety per0rm-
auce will be given this evening" for which great
number OF attractive features are announced.
RuTHERMEL'S great picture OF "The Battle of
AG ettJsburg is now on exhibition at No. 1908 Ches
nut street.
AT THE CIRCUS, Tenth and Callowhlll Streets per-
formances will be given this evening, when Mons.
dAtalie, "the man with the iron jaw, and Madue
Angela, "the female Samson" will appear.
AT THE ARCH STREET OPERA HOUSE the new hOli-
day pantOmime OF Hush-G-6 6ye. Baby; or Hey Didde-
Diddle and other attractions announced for the
performance to be given this evening.
- SIGE0R BLITE and his son will give magical en-
tertalnment at the Assembly Buildings this evening,
when '"The SphynX, Bobby the birds, and other
wonders will be exhibited.
AT THB AMERICAN MUSEUM, Ninth and Arch
streets, the large and interesting collection of curl
osities will be on exhibition from A. N. to 10 ?. M.
The romantic drama of Monte Christie will be repre-
sented this evening in the ecture-roOm.
AT DUPRE2 BBNBDICT's OPERA HOUSE an enter
tainment will be given this evening by Amy LoYds
Female Minstrel Troupe.
1--WE are requested to state that Mr.. Carl Wolf-
sohn's matinee, announced to be given next Friday
at the Foyer of the Academy OF Music, Will be
postponed on account OF the illness OF Madame
Bertha Hitte