New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04

Mr.. DALYs NEW THEATER.
OPENING NIGHT AT THE NEW FIFTH AvENUE-MI
ALBERRY's FORTUNE.

Mr.. Days new Filth Avenue Theater--the
third aud the most luxurious OF allwas dedicated last
night In fog and mist, but under many circumstances
both brilliant and suspicious. 1t was crowded with
people and the assembage was In an I'M
usual degree by sparkling intelligence and fastidious
refinement. II presented in adornment color light and
stage aduucs. scene OF rich and impressive magnif
cence. 1t is very handsome theater. The frescoes
upon it's ceiling done by Gariboldi genuine works
Of art, beautiful original and rarely fne The preva
lent coors upon tho walls French gray light green
and sea-shell pink. The hangings OF crimson silk
Mirrors upon the walls framed Ia walnut aud GRIM
son satin. There are twelve proscenum boxes. There
are two galleries The house will seat about 1900 per
sons, and will contain about 1000. The lighting
is from above. The dropcurtain is OF crimson
and silk. and parts In the center so that It's folds
droop gracefully each stage picture The mlscela
neous decorations OF black and gold There six
cosy boxes at the back OF the parquett The floors
softly carpeted the chairs comfortable Above the
auditorium there is aerial dome. Altogether 1t s
place for pleasure and comfort II was dedicated with
such exercises as usual upon such occasions.
Excellent music, by Mr.. DOdworths band.
the prelude. Miss Fanny Morant then
before the curtain and spoke the first half Of original
address In written for this occasion by Dr. Oliver
Wendell Holmes. At certain point the curtain
parted disclosing the entire company,-excepting Mr.
James Lewis. ranged upon the stage; aud Mr..
DAILY forward and bowed in acknOw-
public paudts. The other half of DR.. Holiness address
then spoken-and that with excellent spirit and dis
cretion-by Mr. Frank Hardenburgh. The assembled
company, noble and interesting group received
phatic recognition and welcome. There were twenty
eight persons upon the stage conspicuous whom
may be named the stately and courtly Charles Fisher
and quaint and thoughtful william Davdge. OF the
and lilies OF feminine loneliness 1t Is needless to
say that there was perfect garden. After more
music came the play. 1t was new comedy, by Mr..
James Alberry Of London written expressly
for this theaer 1t is IN five acts and is entitled
Fortune" II was set upon the stage with unusually
rich furniture and fine scenery and costumes They did
not save 1t: they did not pallate its hopeless
stagnation There may be something In this world
that is heavier than the respectable dizziness of clever
man; but, II there be, we know not what 1t is. Mr.
Alberrys Fortune" is indescribabe mass of nco-
berent tsupidity We shall not inhict it at
second hand upon the readers Of this journal 1t has
caused suffering enough already. Two or three facts
about 1t will hero suffice. 1t apparently tries to deal
with the subject which BuIwer treated so well In
Money" In its first act several people pratte and sit
down to dinner In its second act an old lady
sits in garden and says that English proverbs
vulgar. and asks her acquaintance to strike
upon gong. In its third act three
girls and two young arsts-bad copies Of Give New
come and ]. j. Rdley-gabble together in studio.
These three acts between o'clock and half
past II; and we could endure no more. There Is no
need to eat the whole of cheese in order to find ont II
1t be mody. Persons who remained till breakfast
time may have discovered what it all about To US
it was o weak and tedious imitation Of Robert
son. without his point, his vigor, his sentiment,
his fragrance OF thought his Of contrast or his
delicious ssm-sadness Of philosophy and this we think
ii will found to be- spice of epgram occurred here
and there but the wit mostly harsh and lmpernent
aud In the first act the Joe Miller kes were so ancient
that the baud played Aud Lang syne in delicate recog
vIat Mra(
bert did the best acting and Mr.. Harkius got tho
most enthusiastic reception Miss Davenport was inter
estinC drol and clever in diluted mixture OF Lefttd
Hardy and Sophia Mr. Harkns seemed now and then on
the verge of a whmper in his sentiment; but he sug
gested gentle and cheerful nature with hneness OF
motive and feeling and good effect Miss Minnie Con-
way a charming girl and promising. though now
rough and crude actress, made first appearance and
was creditabIy successful The part assigned 10 MT
James Lewis, who is Ill. was played by MT owen raw"
cett Mr. DAILY too discreet manager to tie his ior
time for very long to that OF Alberry subjoned is
the address by DR.. Holmes:
Hang out banners on the stately tower
1t dawns at last-the lOng-e1pected hOtr!
The steep is climbed. the star-lit summit won,
The builders task. the artists labor done;
Before the finished work the herald stands.
And asks the verdict of your lips and hands
Shall rosy ay.break make AL forget
Tie golden sun that yester-evenDg sett
Fair was the fabric doomed TO pass away
Viii blasting breath the fierce destroyer
And wrapped the victim in his robes of flame;
VIM scorcbng streams the naad's fountain gusbed,
With kindng mountains gowtd the funeral pyre,
Forests ablaze and rivers all on fre,-
me scenes dissolved, the shriveng curtain FELL,
Art spread her wings and sighed a long farewell!
Mourn DER the Players melancholy plight
Falsiaff in tears Othell0 deadly WHITE
Poor Romeo reckoning what his douDlet COST,
Aud Juliet whmPerng for her dresses TO- LOST, odro
Their cues cut short, their occupation gomez
ole there in dust" the red-wiDged demon cried,
Wreck Of the lordly citys hope and prde J!
Silent they stand, aud stare with vacant gaze
while Ger the eulbers leaps the ftful blaze;
When, lol hand, before the startled train'
Rise aud confront its elemental foesP'
The word was spoken, and the walls arose,
And ere the seasons round their brlef career
The new born temple waits the unborn year.
ours was the toll Of many weary day
Your smiles, your paudts only can repay;
You and you alone the real Kings and Queens'
Lords OF the little kingdom where we meet.
We Law our gilded scepters at your feet,
Place In your grasp our portals siyered KEYS
Tell u.s. We Sovereigns of the new domain,
Are you cOntent--or have We toned IN vainf
with no irreverent gances look around
The realm you rule, for this is haunted gtoundl
Uore stalks the SOrcerer, here the FAIRY trips,
Here inps the Witch with malice-workng lips,
the Ciraoes here their snowy arms entwine'
Here dwell the fairest sisters OF the Nine
Laughs at the brood of follies as they fly;
She of the dagger and the deadly bowl,
she who truant from celestial spheres,
In mortal semblance now ana then appears,
Stealing the fafest earthly shape she can
sontag or Nilsson. Lind or Mahbran;
WIilrthese the spangled hour OF the dance
What shaft 50 dangerous as her m6tng glance
A. ,oised in air she spurns the earth below,
And points aoft her heavenly minded toe!
What were our life with all Its rents and seams,
etripped OF ITS purple robes our waxing oreauist
Tine noet's song, the bright romancers page,
rho finseled shows that cheat us on the stage
Lead ALI our iances captive at their VIII; Am
Three wears three score we are children 5tli,
me little listener on his fathers Knee
Witll WANDERING HndDad plOws the stormy sea,