The New York herald., 1872-09-19
ARISTOCRATS As THEATRICAL MANAGERS.

and not feeling inclined for any gymnastic exer-
else the HERALD representative adopted the sug-
gested mode OF reaching Dion's apartments.
THAT'S the door, sir" said my guiding spirit as
he vanished.
Knocked lightly, and pleasant sllvery voice
said "Come In"
So 1 went in. There was no sign Of Dion, but the
pleasant, smiling face Of the "Coleen Bawn" was
an excellent substitute.
"Mr. -, am pleased to see you," said the
silvery voice. '
The pleasure is somewhat more than mutual,
thought the HERALD representative, who was about
to say something particularly spooney, when Dion
appeared on the scene, and as Dion is decidedly
Irish thought 1t better not to mind the spo0ning,
but told Dion OF once that was glad to see him,
which was the truth.
'Take some lunch with us-Just returned from
rehearsal and am hungry as hawk"
declined as ! was not hungry enough to do
justice to the lunch, but sherry being proposed as
substitute said had no objection II the sherry was
good Dion thought 1t was, so we agreed to try.
In Justice must say 1t was not bad.
Long time since we saw You here, Mr.. BOuct-
cault" aa
eyes; pretty nearly twelve years."
Garden Theatre and presumed you had relinquished
all idea OF visiting the States"
~ opened C0vent Garden Theatre three weeks
ago, and when saw the new drama floated safely
lett for New York. can manage it by the subma-
rlne Wlre.O
"rhe London press speaks tn high terms Of the
piece as spectacular drama"
"You provoke me to admit that meant to make
the stage. II had carved o beautiful statue you
may be sure should not have loaded it with such
gorgeous apparel"
England, the Earl of Londesborough p,
"Yes, and think Lord Londesb0roughs money
Is much better bestowed on such an entertain
ment, afording employment to many hundreds OF
persons and enjoyment to many thousands, than
Tue The Prnoe III any M es
who assisted at the opening performance, as
sured me that he had never seen so splendid dis
burlesGue, Which was Overrunning our London
theatres, and could only do SO efectuslly by sur
Pssng Fss anything ny sey could attempt and killing
''YOu must have written o great number of
paysf"
old when wrote London Assurance and its
animal spirit hides its many crudties and faults.
My best works are the Colleen Bawn' and Arrah-
.'But these are melodramas; the other is COM
edy."
;'True; but there are many better comedies than
London Assurance but there arc few better
melodramas than the Colleen Bawn.'"
tainly don't know any that made such lasting
impression on me. One great merit 1t has, to my
s cH% It socs Ct sss @ % snmaa
which the public accepted without question:"
'.You are right The old dramatists were chiefly
tics of the Irish gentleman and the Irish peasant
Tie types of Sir Lucus OTrigger ana Dr. O'ToOle
or the humorous boor as the only form of which
Irish nature were susceptible. In the Colleen
Bawn' and in Arran.na-Pogue' Irish human
nature Is poetized by the infusion of tenderness
and pathos, without any loss OF humor. The ma
tlonal character Is elevated and, humble as the
form OF these dramas may be, they have worked
out, feel convinced, good end"
propose to effect this revOution?n .....
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scousy. and did not discover its value for some
time. When sketched out the character OF Myles
ness, and the result was O nest-and blood
study ,, Other writers had looked at the
sympathizing with the people, and therefore
saw them through the mists of prejudice.
Without philosophizing much on this point SIMPLY
painted the people as knew, with their passions
and prejudices; ana when recognized the impor-
tance OF the work had done l resolved to con-
tinue it. intend to illustrate different phases OF
the Irish character. In my new play, which shall
probably produce in New York, intend to sketch
one Of those old Irish servants who by length and
faithfulness OF service, have acquired an absolute
mastery over the families they serve anG have every
o. one actually afraid Of them The type though
during your visit here hope you Will give US
II have two new pieces ready, one entitled
DADDY ODowd' and the other '.The shauglrawn,
and do not think shall be able to produce any
others before leaving New York. We open next
Monday and will play for eight weeks: then we
by the end OF the year."
'Is it your Intention to remain in An,ercaY'
''Wel, that depends on circumstances. The
truth Is cannot well say yet. II resolve to con-
tlnue the Covent Garden partnership might find
1t necessary TO proceed to Europe I'm the Spring; If
should decide on different course will be at
liberty, and must be guided by circumstances
"O( course Mrs. Boucicault will play In her old
charactersYn
"Yes; believe that her singular aptitude to I'LL
my Ideal OF the irish peasant girl first inspired me
with the melody to which wrote the words Of the
Colleen Bawn.'"
~ am sure that do but speak for a million
American tongues when l say that no actress Of
our times has more ardent and faithful admirers in
this country. She is remembered with great ten
derness, and thousands who have not seen her
Mrs. B0UCICAuLT docking up)- That was twelve
years ago, sir; and may | not say, "Wil aud
acquaintance be forgot ~
j rose 10 assure her that she might entertain
very little apprehension on that subject, and as /
was pressed for time took the opportunity Of
saying du reroir to the talented artists thanking
them for the information so kindly furnished. Dion
Boucicault Is not only an actor of rare talent,
but he IS one Of the most prolific and successful
play writer's OF this age. His works, commencing with
London Assurance" produced In lS4l, and ending
with "Bsbil and Bijou," now running at Covcnt
popular dramas Of their times, the following
which have survived: :-"Old Heads and Young
Hearts" Love In Maze" "Thc Irish Heiress,n
"Lonis the Eleventh. 'Jonet's Pride" USED
MNp "p9p hs Cesar Dasan love and
Vampire" "rhe Life &c Of an an Actress AZ ss "Arrahna
PPognsw, "Trip Van Wnks" pot" "!eanis
"rhe Long Strke,n Hunted Down." candy
Blake,n "ffow She Loves Him." "Jczebel,n 'The
Willow ,Copse,m &c There is scarcely theatre
ascribe its most profitable seasons to the runs
which these plays have had, they contributing to
the Intellectual amusement Of seventy millions of
people for the last thirty years.
THE pATTr.MARTO coNcEpTs