The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-09

an almost classic consideration as dramatic
art. is about to re-enter the domain of comedy,
and we shall expect from him, before the next
season closes, creation as much his own as
Mr.. Jeferson's Rip Van Wrinkle or Miss Cush-
mans Meg Merrilies. Outside Of the artists
we have already noticed, none have gained
more thorough triumph than Miss Clara
Morris. Both as Alike and Pervenche she
has shown singular powers as an emotional
actress, and If she has patience and true am
bition she may wear the mantle that,
in the course Of nature, must soon
fall from Miss Cushman's shoulders.
Miss Agnes Ethers creation of Agnes
has added largely to her fame, but she
owed more for the success of the drama to
Mr.. Mackay's rendering of the Project Of
Police, in the third act, than an ambitious
woman would be naturally pleased to ac-
knowledge. It was in ''hits" like this of Mr..
Mackay that most of the successes of the season
were made, as, for instance Mr.. George
Clarke's skill in rendering the inertness in the
character of Lord Chiffon; Mr. Louis James
easy assurance as the Duke, in "Alixe;" Miss
Fanny Davenport's hoydenish, and for that
very reason true, conception Of Lady Teazle
MIR. Crisp's Smokey and Mr.. jennings
switchtender, in ''Under the Gaslight;' Mr..
Charles Fishers Able, in 'Madelein Morel !"
MIR. John Gilberts Ingot, in David Garrick;"
Mr.. Pateman's Joey Ladle, in "No Thor
oughfare," and Miss Mary Cary's extravagant
humor in "a Bold Stroke for a Husband"
There were other special successes which we
fail to recall at the moment, and much good
acting on every stage in the metropolis. With
actors and actresses Of such weu-known and
approved merit as Mr.. Harkins, Mr.. Lemoyne,
MI. Stoddard, Mr.. Wheelock, Mr.. Lewis Mr..
Shell Barry and Misses Fanny Morant, Mary
Wells, Katherine Rogers and Efie Germon,
this was to be assumed. And we must
not forget that in the early part of the season
Miss Agnes Robertson repeated the triumphs
Of former years, and that Mrs. John Wood
showed nearly all Of her old-time fire in many
of the parts she assumed during the Winter.
It was o season Of more than average merit as
regards acting, and many poor pieces were
made measurably successful by the skill of the
artists who interpreted them.
In regard to stage decoration there never
was SO much progress before. Beginning with
Gle Roi Carotte," which was the perfection
Of stage appointments, there was no failure in
scenic effects anywhere throughout the Winter.
Wallack's, the Fifth Avenue and the Union
Square theatres mounted their comedies with
extreme skill and beauty. At the Olympic the
fine touch Of the late Mr.. Hayes was observed
in many Of the scenes. The mounting of
'Leo and Lotus" at Niblo's, was not only
dazzling, but superb. "Amy Robsart," which
closes the season and Miss NELSON'S engage
ment at Booths, is fine example of stage
decoration So it will be seen that in putting
pieces upon the stage and in acting them, with
occasional shortcomings which we pointed out
at the time, we have had comparatively little
to complain Of. The dramatists were our
plaques, and we suppose they will continue to
torture us for some time longer.