New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-24
THE DRAMA.
wALLAcK's THEATER-ELFit:'

~ r,eveG
Ylsy OF - ,,r II has attracted large thrOnsSO'
9h e-'. and has afforded great deal VI ,av
spec'a's ,-sict upon 1t, alike OF press anu P'"y
ne ne Of apnrobatiou By being true 70 .,.,,n
fsr - a. the treatment Of poor Joe o""'~f,
Mr. Boucicault has, indeed son ,.,.,,de
W 80 the mower over the emotions VI tn0 enoeta.
~ niece might otherwise have e1eI0i' ,nstice
~ the acted drama commonly prize ..orrea. as
- All other sorts. Silrius may oiten " =. ses him
orll goes but, on the stage one S.s r,ado him
-i,s-nore especially when afiio'lVH , asn OF the
fN" ,,-',t,o bov-ever the sentimental ger .na+ ,re
So cvvbat relaxed through the he0N - s.ronu
Joy ,..,.od +be sensational grip renlaus 81, con-
9a' 80, situations In "Efte arc 80.
h' a nv are made tributary " a,.o q
.t,e npr-ose In this particular - 8, dramatic
,,.1v resrects that best Of primer nav be
,lich ordains that the 0n''' ar1seD Is
s,gad but never the Su ,lavs It's
NC, a.. hest Of Mr.. BoueicSults 49, a.
oe Oh ''o ,a,,-oss nv their originality anu 10
1s'o' " - be,ter for careful pruhns' 'u. 80
tN' "'''u .s,e5 and carried forward Win sie"'
.d The shirt OF the work is s"oet "nu ~
-b,f,l mart Of the plsy-going puDho o''nuo
TIE ~ lad We fancy. 10 meet MI Bouc'caui'
O'N, - IN this worthy field Of intellectual laOVi
o.ti,n Of human nature in rational anu oie''.S
- animated by sincere passions ana guiueu ~
-, 49,, are possible and adequate. 10 the ehe0N'e
i'm NChl l.
-, made sufficient reference. Ihls Is case -
.,sa NAV go to the book itself, and not enuleY
WV ~ ,tna,no Miss Germon, Mr.. Wheatieigh' MI
n, s,oadart Nh Rockwell, and Miss Price invest
- p-eseptation Of this play with great oeai VI leeF
md skillful art Those who neglect 10 see MI ISL
=, "a, Chirrup IN particular viii miss an accurate
al,.,s and touching delinestion OF manliness enas
80 by afaiction and enDobed by true loVe-~n.
,,,reip viii lose the enjoyment Of an excellent pieoe
.,nr Ellie" Is the only drama now BEFORE Tue PuoHN
mis- city thst is worthy Of being called drama ol u
~, o+tont,ve consideration Of thinking human
kings: and we are glad 70 observe 'n"' ~
are share Of popular attention
-, pDvvrN's TBFATFR-THE BERGER FAMILY
Tho Berger Family of Swiss Bell-Ringers
-, vain ar this house another week and offer It's
.,us and charming entertainment every night and at
Saturday Matinee. The programme undergoes con-
u., change but always retains its distinguishing at
,-nrtes OF delicscy and refinement wealth OF rlch
a.p5er melody lies in the bells, aud it is beautifully
t,onsht ont by the sdrOit. precise and sympatheue
,opeb Of Miss Henrietta and Miss Annie Berger Inc
er Of these ladies' executes some solos, with remark
na grace and the latter performs, with ski-and with
eertsn uonchalance OF manner that Is equally DIVERT
40 and attraotiveon the violin, the harp, the cornet,
I'D obar Instruments in addition TO the bells. There Is
snuipe and versatile talent in the Berger Family, and
IA entertainment Of chaste and piquan delicate
md spirited luxury TO the ear and JOY 10 the emo
IONS and the understanding. We especially direct TO
,performance the attention Of those who wish 10 find
suussment for children. The gentleness and purity
which should haow every pleasure offered to youth and
childhood are especially prominent in the performances
aihe Berger Family Of Swiss BellRingers.
NBLO's GARDEN-ACRoSS THE CONTINENT.
The career of Across the Continent with
NJ Oliver Doud Byron as Joe Ferret, continues at this
house. and Is in its second week We are unable TO
Sc ANYTHING admirable in either the piece the acting
s gives it illustration. Theatrical features Of this
hndnsyer acquire real prominence on the New-YOrk
EaEe except in the Summer time, when considerations
business generally supersede those Of art, and medic
city prssulnes on critical inattention. Once thoroughly
6seci they would be utterly destroyed. No one
veYcr thinks it worth while 20 descant on their folly
M 50 hey enjoy-Lke the bats and beetes-a short
7dmidsummer career II Is worth while, however, to
point out for the credit Of good taste In this community
nsi these poor and silly dramas flourish by suferance
sdsrct the admriug regard Of only the ignorant and
tbo,gltess Across the Continent" is fun OF move
mani aud Il contains little OF everything, from New
York creres 10 prare Indians. In brief il is one OF
the everlasting brood Of mechanic plays that aim. after the
banging method OF uneducated talent 10 photograph
scenes from actual everyday life In the sums and the
boudoi OF great cities And it is pretty bad specimen
o. it's class The scenic dress allotted to it, at Nl0lo
GARDEN is exceedingly good. Everything possible has
been done BY the management 10 present IT in impressive
mise; and the enterprise thus exerted has been well
rewarded There IS fair attendance nightly, at Niblos
Gsrieu and Across the Continent" VIII be performed
sSery yeniug and at Saturday Matlnees, untu ftAtF
I0tics.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Hermann, the magician, Is exhibiting his art
NEgptian Hall London.
Mr. George Perren is giving English operas
The Crystal Palace, London.
Extensive alterations and improvements are
hprogress in the Prince Of Wales Theater.
Mr. Blackstone is PLAYING a short engage
nsni at the Philharmonic Theater, appearing III iaVo'e
hrecs.
The London princess's Theater has secured
t1eOded with Mr. Edmund Faleoners new drama
Eileen Ofe."
Performances of Hamlet and "0thello'
have taken place tue STANDARD Theater, with M Pen
n1gi0n iu the chlef parts
At morning performances at the Haymarket
W Blackstone hes again acted his original character OF
Cousin Joe. in " The Rough Diamond"
Sltsuma's japanese Troupe gave entertain
nuis Boston on the last three lays OF last week,
afternoon and evening, under canvas.
ACROSS the Continent has been produced
At the Royal Alfred Tneater, in London. with Mr. T.
Keoue and Mr. W. L. Cahill late OF Woods Museum, in
uo chic. parts.
Miss Louisa Moore, having returned TO En-
Esud from TIE United states made her first professional
appearance at the Royal Court Theater, in new come
delta called which is Whichf"
Sir Charles L. Young, Bart, has brought
forward another OF his plays, which is called Charms,
and Witch viii be presented at special morning perlor
nance al the Queens Theater, on the Goth OF July.
Ny. and Mrs. Howard Paul are performing
ne National slsIdard Theater in London. The
d0uErI eadec Idghtngalea twO-leaded girl" is also
GeEaUuon there together with Miss Anna swan, the
Nova Scotia glantess.
=, Plays based on Victor Hugo's story of "The
hLhcA1,S q Nore Dame" represented at three OF
tAe LONDON thestershe Adelph the Victoria and the
Nv L1s' Lollon 6urlesque Of the Esmeralda episode
~ IS proposed to place a statue of Balfe,
1s HpOsel 10 the vestibue Of Drury Lane Theater,
~ 81 ape3.is made 10 he Press the United States
~ Austiaa as wen OF Great Britain for aid In Sc
wig subscriptions To accomplish this worthy design.
Ano her phenomenon has arisen. Master
al AaDty described as 1.-The celebrated infant come.
St EGG * years iron Australia, has been brought
800, 'c o"ay. olympic Ifeater as Prince AfH1a' ia
n'efuan" ~ 10 A"' A"J III lac
.@is. Joln Wood is about to close her very
y li season 90 Che London ST. James II heater ana
g5 lClt o; ne cllsf provincial theatcrs Of In
49,, -tomiamed Ivy the principal members OF ber
49, 81 company. sne will open the Tlrater PnysI NJ