New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-20

ia not heard by him. But II is heard-and do not
doubt that 1t is obeyed At first the Of propri
ETY. Is merely shocked. No weregulated mind can see
without dsmay the total sacrifice that modesty ana
those reserves which naturally considers imperative
and which IL has been educated 10 But the very
PRODUCTIVITY OF the exposure presently makes II os-
monplaco and matterOfeourse occurrence; anu So ny
little steps, insidious encroachmens the instinct VI
decency Is blunted and the capacity for oeAu"ui iu
is laid waste in and ashes The eVh thus ueO'ou
is deep, widespread, ana farreaching ana merely 70
10 justify sewers eensure we neeu not
pursue tho cnrenf of reflection. Truth, in some
cases is Obvious without word. Is was our hope that
new yersion OF the spectacle would prompt aud war
rant new view of the subject; Dut that nope - usaV
pointed and we yield IL TO its fate something might DO
said upon the bad process OF theatrical education 10
which the sensual spectacle drama subjects the play
going public but critical objection TO such sources OF
mischief is sufficiently pointed without reference to
process which stimulates depraved appetite and, cor
respondingly destroys all relish for the simple nutri-
Tnent good plays and good acting The future Oh no
stage itsef-o say nothing of the public taste ana NOR
als-has no greater enemy than " The BLACK CrooK-
cp,ND OPERA HoUsE-A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM.
Love, that is said to find its delight In
Joining contrasts" should be deeply delighted with the
sudden coincidence Of " The Black Crook" at NDlos
Garden, and " A Midsummer Nights Dream at the
Grand Opera House. Contrast more violent could not
be conceived. The former came on Monday evening"
has been sharply made 1t will be safe and st the same
tune comprehensive 20 remark that between Barrss
and the Divine Williams the choice is easy however IL
may be with the honOrs. The humblest capacity
which. in the way Of play-goers, seems TO Dc
M and dressed and very loosely around In
these ays-cOuld not hesitate 20 prefer the spectacle at
the Grand opera House, while, as 20 the capacity that
thinks we do not how it possibly help accepting
This shakespearean revival with pleasure True, the
comedy has been produced at Mr.. Days Theater as
show piece and with weak cast Of parts; but never
heless its interior rays of Oveliness stream forth
through the surrounding tinse and mental and emo
hona incompetence, and while its beauty delights the
soul its sohd worth impresses the mind Every specta
tor elevated by influence. and beh0der Is for
moment disturbed by the reflection that he wasting
his time and mpaing his taste by the contemplation OF
folly.
Upon the distinguishing characteristics OF this en-
tirey sweet and supremacy noble product OF Shake
spears fancy there OF need for present re-
mark No person expects suppose to be told in this
place that "a Midsummer Nights Dream is a good
play, 10 DO presented TO IL as new acquaintance
It's recurrence thoughsnce through this the great,
magnetic, refining, and ennObling influence Of Shake
speare's genius brought directly to bear
upon the public heart-mqy we'll be hailed with glad
ness: and TO yield to the literary impulse, and
wander OF into celebration OF its SURPRISING merits that
a ramble among the roses might well be pardoned
Keeping however TO the immediate subject of its pro-
duclOn at the Granu opera, We say again lldl III spite
OF all bIemshes, its revival should be recorded
happy and gratifying theatrical event. IL
accepted, last night, by an audience that
rather thnly peOpled the spacious theater and
watched ITS representation with interest that often
revealed itself bursts OF hearty natural applause.
The version acted deftly fits the stage and Omts no
essential point beauty Of the original The scenic
display superlatively grand. Greecan still life,
accurately and skllfullY painted by Mr.. Hester gave
truthfulness TO the spectacle and Growing splendor
was afforded by Mr. Williams glttering transformation
tableau Incidental 10 the first woodland an &C
cOmplshed quartet, dressed satyrs, woodland
songs. 1.-THE Golden tQuartet OF California" it is
called Incidental 10 the third act there juvenile
ballet,-hfty children, trained by Madame Kathle
LAnner participating in the dance And the acting
respectfully good throughout-risng sometimes 70
nights OF merit and strong effect.
Mr.. George L. Fox again Bottom He is
the possessor of rch round, mellow bumor exuber
ant and cOpious; and this element missed by many
observers personatfon OF Bottom enjoyed It,
and who Will never forget it, in the personatOn Of that
character by Burton and Blake. But Mr. Fox is the pos
SCISSOR of dro humor equally genuine and just I'M
conscious and il does not appear that this quality is
precisely appropriate the other this ludi
part. AT any rate Mr.. Fox is exceedingly funny
as Bottom and his conception Of the Misunderstanding
II the complete personihcation of ignorant self
.cORoeit embellshed with odd and clumsy at
trlbutes--is entirely accurate. He does not
fact surely points just perception of the spirit OF
part. Fineness Of execution and, indeed Of comic
tone this performance lacks and at times falls into
the vein of grotesque exaggeration-as II the actor
and then overcome with sense Of the utter
absurdity OF the Athenian weayers nature and
In the rehearsal this disposition subdued,
and MI Fox was admirably discreet and amusing.
Nothing in its way could De better than his aectauon
OF Erces's vein'-aud for this scene, which was
wholly animated by his fun. the popular applause was
emphatic.
There were few novelties in the cast. Miss Fanny
Kemp Bowler realized a sumptuous physical ideal
Cbsron Mr. D. II. Harkns-who ought 20 have played
the stately Theses and not the lesser lover LySaader
was nevertheless, handsome, manly, and faithful 70
spir,ted IDEAL in the latter part Mr. Frank Harden
burgh from the Boston stage, the impression OF
being well-trained competent, rusty actor, with
eccentric humOr and reserve power Mr.. NJ A. Kennedy
was respectable TheseS, but he failed to do justice to
the beautiful poetic language Of the part. Miss Mar
zuer1te Chambers, making her first appearance, re-
yeaIed massive person; but, with reference to this
lady, il will suffice to say that she rather
event pack" on the public expectation. Back,
AZ an events was the chief feature. Miss
Adelaide Iennox also made her first appearance. She
has ischievous face and is said Co be good actress
in burlesque. She very bad in Herm0-her acting
being violent her being suggestive OF lemon
saueezer Miss Nina Varan acted Helena with tender
earnestness and true girlish spirit but her cos
tune was incorrectly aud dlstastefuy devised to dis
NAV her legs Something should suppose, in these
matters might be left to the imagination. It IA really
ouite confusing TO have so intimate acquaintance
with the calves and the garters of so many females
thrust "a it were, upon the unexpeetant MIMI Ar.
James Taylor was good DemcH1ns, ana
Little May TempetOn made a hit as Puck
showing herself 20 be spirited and interest
ing child The lady who used to be known to this stage
"a Miss Fanny stocqueler reappeared as Miss Fanny
HAYWARD She PLAYED TiQnin last night but was more