The New York herald., 1873-10-02

facts that Gabrielle SHOWS great partiaiity for the
latter; and after proper explanations Rie obtains
the consent OF lie Brun to take the
place designed for Moineau. During the
seige Moineau, as . French onicer. obtains
an order that Riel shall join his command to assist
in sortie against the enemy. The Prussian then
ayows his nativity to his wife. and, after
scene In which she regards him as the spy Moineau
had always accused him OF being, they are
reconciled, and she assists him to escape
The rest is easily told. She is accused OF
eHecting his escape, and Moineau gives her the
alternative OF renouncng Riei or dying IN expia-
band at the head OF Prussian force saves the life
OF the wife, and the curtain falls upon so much OF
the gamor OF the s.r military drama, that tnat
happy afterwards. The OF the
play is significant OF the badge--the red cross OF
who devoted themselves to the care OF the sick
and wounded at that time. The play is not
drama but II partakes OF the qualities OF al these
In conception the story is excellent and the plot
as whole, Is well wrought out. But
the dialogue needs great deal OF pruning. There
Is entirely too much talk. and at times It's most
magnificent BITS OF defamation are only nigh.
mother''is introduced to do nothing but talk about
the sunerings OF Paris which she does In one
almost continuous speech, and does It very badly
The piece certainly needed no 'little mOther,n and
IL Is no evidence OF great paternity that IL has
one. But, aside from these defects, 10 Is an excel
splendid opportunities for excellent acting, in
both the pathetic and the stirring drama. IL can
effective manner OF It's presentation. TO have
q very long and very successful run.
Tne % cast cast - Is strong and Wen poised.
welcome last night upon her return to the stage
as Gabrielle, played the pathetic passages with
much power, and where her art was less e1ec-
tive she carried her part through by the aid
Of her singularly sympathetic voice. Mr. Charles
Thorne. Jr., as Riel, presented a very manly
a m
call after the third act Mr. Mackay as Moneau, II
we may employ paradox, was overwelghted by
cienty marked for man OF his remark
able but crcumscrbed g1ts. Mr.. John Par
actor whom we prefer to see in other parts before
Judging him as an artist OF great capabilities Miss
Emily Mesayer' as the sister Of lie Brun, played
part that was very good and very old. OF Miss
Eliza Weathersby as Martagon, fOster-sister TO
Gabrielle, we can only say tnat the fragrance Of
succeeds, as simon, in gaining the favor
OF the audience but, unfortunately, he carries
as ncd lax as IL a Ia s a. n we mt nave
this ls easily swept away by the vigorous action OF
pruning pencil the operation Will leave 1t one OF
the best pieces Tor popular representation fresh in
theme, in thought and in surroundings, that has
been produced in good long time. Mr.. Mackay is
to be compmented on the perfection OF his ap-
pearance as a French ofiicer. We need scarcely
add that the scenery and stage settings were very
beautiful
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
Mr.. J. M. Bellew, the English elocutionist, has
arrived in this city and will give his first reading
at Hepworth's church this evening.
Mr.. W. A. Morgan, who sung with Miss Kellogg
at the East Side Association Hall concert on Tues
day evening, is not Mr.. Wilford Morgan, the lead
Ing tenor Of the Kellogg English Opera Company
although member OF the same troupe
The patrons of the drama are a little vexatious
occasionally. A Careful Observer" read in the ad-
t,a 40
ing that Miss Mary Carr would play Lady Wester-
ton in about Town." at the Broadway Theatre,
and the next day she learned from our notice Of
the piece that the part was played by Miss Annie
Deland Our correspondent now wants to know
who played It, She would have saved herself the
trouble OF asking she had gone to the theatre and
seen the piece. Miss Carr Is sick, and Miss Deland
was called upon at the last moment to supply her
place.