New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-26
THE DRAMA.
NEWS AND COMMENT.

Two more theaters opened their doors last
night and we're added TO the Offering band that
the attention Of the lovers Of pleasure. The Olympus
was embarked upon ia regular season with the LYDIA
Thompson Troupe, recognized. In new burlessas
called "Mephisto." written by Mr.. George Faweett
Rowe The Broadway Theater likewise entered for
the race by Mr.. Daily with the Aimee Opera BouHs
Troupe also reorganized, in new opera bouffe called
la File de Madame Apgot" by NJ Charles Lecocq
Both entertainments range with the most frivolous Of
stage exhibitions Both we're well attended and well
received.
OLYMPIC THRATER.
The Olympic Theater was crowded. Mr..
Rowe's burlesque s successful piece OF hsckneyed
and not OF superior kind It into rdicue the
tender and beautiful myth OF Proserpine and Hades-
10 is comprised in two acts. is written in the
tomary heroic The strain of that verso due
tile aud various, and its unayoidably monotonous
rent is broken by frequent songs These songs have.
believe, been eulled from different sources with tho
exception Of the geographical verses, sung at Minerals
school, The Suggesting Of the piece felcitous
devised by the author-and also executed
by she scenic artists, MeSsrs. j. A. johnson and
J. r. wilkins. The incidental stage-busineSs Is
ample, and is such especially Ats the company for
which II devised Much Of 1t, accordnglyas will
be inferred-is extrayagant and bombastic Stiffness.
The action OF the story begins in the lower regions pro-
crosses the earth. and ends where it began. Tho
loves OF morta are wned with the loves Of demonacaI
and my theological persons; and it is not 70 be denied
that the parts OF the piece skillfuY braided 10
gether-ony the spectator has to observe very closely
through the fog OF trivial talk, to ascertain this
fact. The happlest incident In the performance
was the introduction Of the earthly lovers, in
Vatican costume and the pictures made with these
accessories unique, effective, and pleasing TO tho
artistic eye-whch is than be said for much
else in burosque OF incidents positively novel there
we're few. Miss Ada Beaumont appeared Prosepfns.
and realized good ideal OF The Girl OF the Period "a
very dsagreeable object, except, possibly TO vieom
stablC-boys and proHgate dry goods clerks who knov
the world" ana can chew tobacco Miss Ada BeanmonV
is new to this stage. She Is understood 10 %
Miss Tremaine Of the London Gaiety Theater
person is large her carriage free ana hcr acuon
that of an experienced trfer in the domain of farce
The strangest blending OF expressions makes her coun-
interesting to the student OF character Latent
physical ferocity and buX0m rural good-nature are
herein comminged with mischief, sentiment ana deh.
ant arrogance Her voice is brilliant, metallic. and OF
wide compass and she how to IL; but there
s no feeling In vocalism, and sweetness in any
attribute her OF her demeanor-so far as
could be perceived through this performance. Her
massive physique and bold behavior though captured
the sympahies Of very noisy and unrefned audience.
and she was recalled after each Mr.. Edoun and
Mr. Cahil infused into the performance plenty OF that
blatant tom-fooery which they apparently take to be
buresque acting and when their admirers consider to
be funny. Miss Lydia Thompson appeared as Pluto.
We know not which is the more nyeterate in perina-
cious recurrenceMss Lydia Thompson OF the midnight
musketo. Both ST. slapped at a great deal Both take
brief and whi-ring flights. And both are certain
at fixed interval, to skip back, as gaily as
ever, to sing and 10 bore. Miss Thompson may have
been funny at some remote period OF her long and
ohequered professional existence; but Quinn says
in the play we do habtually read ancient history
She certainly is not funny now She never makes any
body laugh. She has not particle OF drolery, In
temperament in action, and her whole Idea OF
buresque appears to be-agiLty and animal spirits.
This ia not enOugh-since bUrespue especially
presupposes and ordains entire gravity Of behavior in
comcal crcumstances-the saying OF humorous words.
and the doing Of absurd actions with the utmost earnest
ness This II embellished with amusing personal char
acteristics, leads mirth and laughter, by distinct
law OF art There used TO be an actor In this roupe-hr
Harry Beckett now engaged at Wallacks Theater, and
80 become it were, the Mosscoyered Beckett whe
possessed the instinct and the talent for this kind OF arr
result But in the present ThOnp organization, we
10 not and - AR H. Taylor Mis@ AID's
Santon is quaint Miss Dubois is tantalising as 10
beauty, and is a delicious singer; and there is good
deal of miscellaneous prettness pervading the company
NOTABLY In eyes and legs which are set out with plenty
Of paint and very little cloth But of actual ability for
the really fine art Of buresque there is little Enough,
no doubt for the medeys Of prank dance song slang,
which Mr. Rowe contributed serviceabe addition.
The performance lasted till nearly IL O'Clock, and
poten ty appauded Mr. Collodian has not arrived but
he will get here next week. Everything needfu has
been done, the scene, for this attraction and
what with clever lines. and good deal of action.
conduct, and variety features, Mephisto" peases rs
AUDITORY and bids fair TO run.
MISCELLANEOUS
The last performances of Mr.. BOucicaults
Mimi" will occur at Wallack's Theater this evening
aud tomorrow night. In this play Miss Katharine
Rogers has shown herself romantic and domestic
actress OF the first class Her farewell representations
Of Mimi should be overlooked by those who design
to maintain Ia thorough acquaintance with the best
achievements in contemporary dramatic art On Thurs
day night, Wallaeks Theater, Mr. Bouccaut Will
pear as SIR Charles Coifstream. in used Up" aud
Kerry remarkable bill, and indicative of delightful
entertainment.
Formal announcement made Of the opening OF
Booths Theater for the regular This important
and interesting assigned for next Monday night
when Mr. jefferson viii once impress aud charm
the play-gong public, in that beautiful personaon Of
Rip Van Rinkle which has made him famous wherever
our language is spoken
1t was rumored some time ago that Matilda Heron
had written her Autobiography Time proves the state
ment true. Miss Herons work has received Its last
touches and we are informed that it will very be
published II deals with the professional life OF the dts
tnglshed actress, and with that alone-a mention OF
her domestic experience being omitted. That ex-
perence, il is but too well known, has been
full OF painful vcissitude and wretchedness;
and the actress Is wise 10 leave 1t to q
possible oblivion. Miss Heron, in her day, was
very brilliant success, and had career that should be
fruitful OF instructive lessons well for followers and
observers OF the stage for students Of the effect OF
dramatic upon human character The period through
which she has lived has been Dunined bright names
and honorable achievements the stage, and has been
attended by strange fluctuations of theatrical fortune
and OF public taste All this she has seen and IN much