New-York tribune., 1872-07-02
GEN. DIx's AFFIDAVIT.
THE DRANA-HUSIC.
THE DRAMA.

| wALLACKs THEATER-THE LAST TRUMP CARD.
| Had it been the last trump, and had 1t
sounded in the ears Of ndubtable 1t could not
hare summoned foredoomed auditory to much hotter
place than the theater was last evening stage ana
auditorium simmerod together Neither was oVerpopu-
lated though, and hence the stew became measuiably
endurable The topicor shall we say the tropic Tor
Z" The Last Trump Card" found TO be quite con-
genial with the fiery temperature of blazing July night
II was the mad passion of revenge This delneaed
in the conduct OF gamester, who, while he sought
vengeance coveted also wealthy matrimonial union.
The of the drama Is an English country house.
The action comprised in three set scenes, and Is car
ried on by twelve persons The plot is sufficiently ex-
travagant In romantic way, TO be deemed interesting
The lineage of the piece is, doubtless French, but the
diaogue is emphacaly English Women, in tins latter,
are hkened to horses-a correspondence OF fine points
being found between them such as, amid this
racing Jubilee would doubtless thrill the
elect of Long Branch with ecstatic delight.
One person devish peckish." Another is ga stun
ming old girl" Another seeks occasion TO edo the
dodge" In short the flavor is decidedly OF that elegant
stable yard kind which shows the immense advance OF
modern over ancient and literary style. There
was a decided lack OF movement in the drama at the
outset clearing OF misty detail being needful to
awaken real interest in what was-very sl0wy-going
forward. Some suggshness, however, should be par
doned tn the anguid influence Of the weather. Wnen,
after While-and after several Of the chief persOnaTes
had singy sauntered in and done little Sentcel caves
droppingit became clear that foreign count who was
what would be called here ga backlcg," wanted 10
marry an heress, who secretly beloved by young
nav officer and likewise wanted to shoot the said rival
in a duel. This designing parsonage found himself
fronted by a clever who threw difficulties in his
way and caused him Oburgate, very forciby against
both father and hcrse-the sire, now dcfunct hay-
ing injured his sire, also deceased The foreign
ind fhsf
no English lady would have listened TO, at least with
door behind her and his choice of moments OF eoquence
was likewise far from Opportune But, being foreign
count, that much Of alteration was to be expected
though confess 10 surprise at finding polished
foreigner very ready TO bully the fair SEX Shooting
ms rival this advenuTers last trump card" ana
Of course IL lost while hearts wOn and the heress got
her young naval officer, who proved TO be the lost
heir to some estates in her possession. All ended
well. Mr. Fisher, acting the polished villain carried
the burden Of the piece, and threw genuine pas
sion into an unnatural and distorted character. Mr.
stoddart, in capital makeup, depicted Jewish man
town. and lightcned the somber hue OF the drama
with ray Of eccentric humor Mrs. Thomas Barry's
sweet aud sprightly presence, as Miss Thornton, was
very welcome and cordially greeted. The complete
dlafrihr'"n !" parts is worthy " preservation. The
niece Is sufficiently strong .ccure reasonably pro-
tractcd
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~ ''''' " If Mopto,ferg Miss Gee Ia Thgrlion.
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Cecil Ssc H. n T. Rnrgo Rbeeca Beak in1r torr 1laid
Sykes, LAWYER. Cht.. Rockwell Mss lft orihoh
Chckgeeda Holland Martha lilofno1 l"l,ree
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DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr.. Edwin +. De Nyse, for some months past
The business manager of the olympic Theater, has, we
srp informed severed his relations with that theater
and also with the Humpty Dumpty" travelling com
paGy
s5me changes of Incident ,.,-rr Made in the
nav of schneider at the Olympic Thestcr, last even
mo Another Cat Duct "-suug by Miles Sart0rl ana
Marauo two new perforncrswas the chief OF the fesh
features The present Is announced as the last week oI
Schneider"
The managers of theaters and other places
of Dublic resort are warned against person named
SmithdescrIed as blonde man, with heavy yellow
mustache-whO goes about seeking adnttance NJ thel-
ters &C. as representative OF The TRIBUNE. his ndi-
vidna il an mpOstor and should bc treated accordingly