New-York tribune., 1873-08-02
TIE DRAMA.
Mr.. JEFFERSON.


Jefferson to appear the NewYork stage in an entirely
part ut no very distant day. There reason to
suppose that the public has tired OF his Rp Van W1k
yet the desire to see him other characters is very
general-and IL Ia pleasant that he designs, II
possible to respond 20 that desire. Experienced play
goers aware that Mr. Jefferson has played many
parts time. and those Of various knds and that
1t is not from lack OF versatile ability that he has, OF
late years, confined himself to RIP Tan WinkLe-but
because that is O beautiful and an exceptionally
comprehensive character fascinating in itself and most
effective in its romantic surroundings. andn his por
rayalmOre desired by the populace than any other
available hero. Whoever furnishes Mr. Jefferson with
character suitable to him. manysided ana as me-
as Rip Van Wikc and that in play which touches the
popular heart, will have overcome serious diihcuities
and accomplished a noble work. We have before ex-
pressed the opinion, auding 70 this subject, that
upon Mr.. Jeffersons appearance in a new part-even
should he surpass himself-onehaf OF the playgoing
public will declare that 1t Ia not good as Rip Van
Winkle and the other half will declare that
it is Rip Van Winkle over again. All
the same his appearance In other indiyiduaHties
will be a delightful novelty and are very glad to
learn that the change likely to be made. 1t may not
come Tor considerable time but sure to be awaited
with eager curiosity and interest, and, when 1t does
come, to be welcomed with cordial sympathy Mr. JEFF
ferson Is now undoubtedly in the zenith Of his marvel
Gus pOwerswith every faculty trained into perfect de
yelopment with keen artistic instinct as ever was
possessed by man with unerring taste; with that
thorough experience and knowledge OF himself and OF
the world which enables artist to control his powers
in every fiber, and make himself understood in eyerV
shade of meanng with that consciousness Of victory
and of acceptance which makes new cOnquests easy ;
aud with the vast humanity of his tender and
gentle nature heightened and hallowed by such
a1liotion aud suffering - now, happily, passed
bring intimate sense OF the weakness OF NOR
taty and of the duty Of intellect and genius to foster
its elements goodness and lead and cheer its progress
Whatever new work such mind undertakes Will DC
done with power and devotion and 1t cannot fail TO be
worthy OF Its origin and beneficial to the age HMean
while the promised appearance OF Mr.. Jefferson at
Booths Theater-to be made the lst Of September
will be made il is under stood In the old, familiar part
OF Rip Van Wnkl in which this comedian has far sur
passed all rivalry and in which he has established his
fame and endeared himself to his generation -.r.
THE LYDIA THOMPSON TROUPE.
This organization announced to appear at
the Olympic Theatre the 26th OF August VIII COM
prise the following performers: Miss Lydia thompson
Miss Annie Tremain. from the Gaety Londoni bliss Ca
mile Dubois Miss Alma Santon from the Opera
Comioue London; Miss Augusta Stewart. from Drury
Lane London; Miss Madeane santon from the Strand
London; Miss Atherton, Miss Dora Temple, from
the Adelphi. London; Miss Tily Earl Miss Flora
Mansfield, from Theatre Royal Manchester; Mr..
W
Royal Manchester; Mr. John Bryer Messrs. Herbert A.
Cripps. James Danyers Arthur England Hitler and
Fred Davis, from London and Provincial Theaters;
VIM Wlthers, 1r. Musical Directors Mrs. g. H. Wilson,
Mistress of the WARDROBE Mr.. Harry W. Peck, Master
of properties and Transportation; Alex Henderson,
Director and Manager; and Samuel Colvie, business
Manager ...- t'
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Tony Pastors Opera-house has reOpened,
with Pantonlme. -.... ........
Miss Helen Temple will make professional
tour OF the New Enesne ana Middle s. Her una I lnS
OF France" ''Nemesis" and "rhe New Magdaen."
Mention is made of the production of new
play, written by Mr. z. Bar9am' ana called i Ca
offered at the Chestnut. Philadelphia Twenty-Five per
sons purportiDg 10 be wild INDIANS or the Camanche
tribe" took part in the performance
Among the players whom Mr.. Ford will
bring for his Opera House in Washington, next
season, Nilsson, saynl Miss Kellogg iss Nelson
Jefferson Mr.. sothern. Mr. owens Mr.. Chantrau Miss
Lotta, Mrs. Oates, Mr.. Frank Mayo, aud Miss Lydia
Thompson.
Another instance occurs Of the improvi-
dence WHICH highly successful actors have 9ten e1
hbited. For Is years FREDERICK Lemarc was tne most
popular III Paris receiving great sums Tor ms per-
fOrmances He IL poor that his goods nave been
seized by mis- creditors M. Lemare however, has vii
enough left lately he wrote to artist wno asked
permission 10 print carcature Of himself Carcature
the young; time performs that Office for the DID,"
Only three theaters are open in Boston. The
"The Enchanted Beauty" signor operti formerly OF
Nibos leading the band, at mat theater. Tue krafy
performing at the Howard Athen9um, piece called
Law in SewYork." This week That stage Is devoted
to benefits Mr. Josh Hart, with his Theater Comque
Company, ia at the Boston Theater-slll managed by
Mr.. ]. Il. Booth.
Marshalrs Royal Tycoon Japanese Troupe is
20 appear the Olympia Theater the Atm OF August.
and remain two weeks Tue regular dramatic at
that house. however viii not begin till August 25 Miss
Lydia Thompson will then appear. with u reorganzed
lnresque troupe. Tue performers to follow Mrs.
Oates SIR. Robert NicWade, Mr. Edwin Adams Mrs.
Bowers, and Little Nell. THE Woman III White" VIII
be- produced the olympic, under the supervision OF
Mr.. wlde Collins, and with company OF English
players. ... ...r
Referring to the distinguished French actress
Mile. Desclee. Engllsn paper says: =" The most
striking pecGliaIity OF the style OF Aimee Desclee the
is acting and at rest. She does
not deliver her lines and then have done with IT. and OF
and whatever d0no she assists the dialogue ana the
situation by her expression Every speech becomes OF
every word and syllable make upon the listener. The
point OF every situation brought out by the fact nat
the central figure Of the picture never OTgcts The authors
intention or VI the best means of most brightly Illus
trating IT,"
In London, recently, at the Olympic Thea
ter, "a performance occurred for tho benefit Of Mr.
NJ. Gounod played solo on the piano. Mr. Wllke Col
Inns read one OF his own pieces of ctoo; Mile. Descee
Ford. Hitler, the pianist, threatened to execute fan
tasla upon the double bass! Mdle. Descee's organ
playing was omitted, for the reason that there was
organ 70 play upon; Mr.. CoiDss reading said to have
been but indinerontiyg good; III. GOunod played the
piano neatly and VITA nice Expression giving his
{" Funeral March Of a Marionette"-upon which NJ. Hill
r impruyIsed free fanass. II must have Deen alto
gelher, curious entertainment
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