New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-19
THE DRAMA,
THE OPENING SEASON.

The tbfater is once more in order. Rather
nrematurtly perhaps, in view Of the great neat ua'
attn oppresses the tswn but prematurey OF other"So'
IL opeus ts doors and the regular dramatic season -
,ooo 80 Rooth,s 'Theater reeommenees tonight me
Grand Opera House will allure on "Wednesday ~
Fifth Avenue Tbeater will resume its career WV
frOa tomorrow These may be said to form SUI %
opesing chorus, in which all the other dram""o r,
viii harmoniously join before the early Fan Is o'I
starting notes are not numerous, but they are
.ndtbev VIII not fail to arrest attention we arc k
Ger our part. that they not all sounded ~ on0
this respect the beginning OF the present so"Son
pleasantly from those OF several OF It's predecessors "
arc tenpted 10 think that the several managers nave
auv recognized the taste and expediency OF making
ter rivalry generous and not packing their
uouts all into one evening. That Is true Wsuo'n "n
economies enjoyments and distributes them over aS
large space and as long a time as 'hcy WI" "'
BooTHs THEATER.
Rooth's Theater, as previously announced
ill omen with the play Of "The Bells" This is
nathalie and tragic drama in three acts. It's origin Is
Frenoh-which is the worst fact we know ABOUT i''
The original Is lie Julf Poonais" (Ihe IoIsh 'o"'
dramatic study by Messrs. Erckmann ana Ohatl"n' IL
the French il was not designed for representation. INC
English version OF it was made by Mr. LeoPolu "'
- opdop and this was acted with great success, ior
rno,e than 200 nights. the London Lyceum Ihea1r'
The chief part in IL is that Of Matthias the keeper Vi I'LL
Inn in Alsace. This was personated oy Mr henis
Irving and 90 well personaed as to make MN famous
"rbe Bells" is so called for the reason that certain
ringing OF bells is intimately associated with the con-
net of its plot and portrayal Of its heros expert
,nee and emotions. These OF awful character
involving successful crime, horrible apprehension
long agony of suspense and terror fluctuations OF phys
cal pain and mental torture detailed portrayal OF inc
phenomena Of q fearhaunted soul, and the hnal frenzy
Al wild and hopeless death. The picture is dark and
panful but full Of truth and power, and 1t obviously
falfls the design of tragedy-in arouslng pity anu
terror In the minds aud hearts OF all behoders. ke-
spcctng its artistic management we are not YET ehoeu
TO speak 1.-THE Bells" would seem to be onepar'
NAV and very good acting in that one part would seem
20 he imperatiyely essential redeem it from monotony
and unbrokon gloom It's story told in the following
languaee-from the London Pail Mall Gd;ete;
"Flfteen years before the rising of the curtain,
Matthias the host OF auberge in AlSace during ,He
his grde, has cruelty murdered Polish Jew VINO na d
been for one nSht his guest Inc a ass bna 70 him the
Foundation OF good fortune. He has prospered enjoys
e po S oS Of brSomasfer st the sense Of his
guilt Expresses him. He Is continually hanhIeq Dy tns
driven from the door Of the auberge For the fact that
these sounds audible to Matthias ana tie audenoe,
not supposed TO be heard by the aramatS pe
generally, the authors may plead the precedent o,
The introduction OF the ghost IN the closet scene OF
is beng gradually undermined, less by the toI,
Discovery IL sleeps alone in locked chamber
should betray himself by talking IN ms sleep ne
He has resolved for his greater security to bestow the
Of his daughter Anee and her large fortune upon
Chrtiqa a young sergeant OF gendarmes who has dis
played anxiety TO pierce the mystery OF inc uuI
der As The husband Of ABHee, Chrisia Will be senGed
and dlsaTned should he learn anything 10 the prejudice
Of NaHia But there much to keep awake the memory
OF murderer HC is required toreckon his daughters
dovry which includes certain gold pieces stolen from
The jew II is again Winter and his friends and g9ssips
the Polona Further Matthias has at the fair OF
Rbeauyile the performances OF mesmeIist
state, confession OF the most cherished secrets
81 pd IIe5 FSe and he Wedding feast is Celebrated At
night the burgomaser is visited By fearful dreaIn,
preceding incidents and suggestions of the story re-
produced IN the vision with enhanced and yet distorted
sa to S e e eros his poos
He believes himself on trial before court OF justice for
OF innocence is induced by the power OF the esmerstt TO
diyulce every particular Of his guilt. he calls upon
OhTs:qn to aid him. IS informed that convinced Of
his crminaity Christian has persisted by his own hand
morning come the burgomasteI's family 10 his chamber.
He staggers from his couch ghost of his former
self, and falls dead in the Of his wife and child.
HIS crime remains uDdiscoyered but 1t has been pun
ished"
Mr. James W. wsuaek will persOnate Matthias, and
those who acquainted with the constitution Of his
mind and the imaginative, passionate trcmuous quality
Of his temperament will perceive that he must find in
the part a congenia and ample opportunity. We have
already printed the 18th instthe cast OF parts with
which 1.-THE Bells" will be acted at Booths Theaer.
Aso we then gave list OF the players engaged in Mr..
Booths stock company for 1929 The chief Of the old
favorites are Mr.. Waller, Miss Mary Wells, Mr. F. @.
Bangs Mr.. Fenno, and Mr.. Robert PGteman. The po-
son OF leading lady continues to be occupied by Mss
Bella Paeman. 1t is not very sagacious choice, but
perhaps il is the most available. The most brilliant
comedy and general actress in America would be
good for this station in Booths Tbeater Miss Pate
man, however, is experienced and useful. The
faces at this house Miss Charlotte
Champion, a actress Of great force, Miss Mile
6ackett chambermad player, Mr.. George
Beeks capital comedian, Mr.. SOL Smith, an
agreeable eccentric humorst and two or three other
performers with whose caliber unscquanted. As
whole the company seems well selected for its purpose
the adequate support OF "a starr" in
series OF standard legitimate dramas Mr.. Wallaek Mr..
and Mrs Dion Boucicault, Miss Nelson mot Nilsson)
and Miss Charlotte Cushman among the stars for
whose advent arrangements have been completed. 81
TIE theater during the late recess has been carefully
leansed and refreshed business organization etc.
of remains unchanged and stands as follows Proprie.
tor and Manager Mr.. Edwin Booth; Business Manager
Mr. j. H. Magonigle; Treasurer, Mr. ]. A Booth Stage.
Manager Mr. D. W. Waller Costumer, Nj Joyce; Scenic
Artist Mr.. Williams Prompter, MIR. r L. Simpson; Band
Leader, Mr. Ed. Mollenhauer.-Mr. Booth himself does
not intend IN SewYOrk this season, but will mako
extended professional Of the theatrical cities
aD6 towns OF the United States
GRAND OPERA house.
The opening of the Grand Opera House.
under the management OF Mr.. Augustin Daly-an i'm
portApt event in the history Of that theatre-w be
effected On "Wednesday evening To certain extent the
life Of tins house has continHsusly experimental
1t takes agey start now, and takes IL under good aus
pioes has escaped from the mora, blight of associa
non with the fortunes and eenous surroundings Of the
late James Fisk r and II has fallen int the hands or
Scanager who believes in hard work. who practices what
b. thus believes In, who is thoroughly la earnest in his
quest Of forEne who enjoys the prestige OF financial
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