New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-10
TIE DRAMA.


such matters.
TIE DRAMA.
GRAND OPZnA HOUsE-AiE. FECHTER As RUY BIAS
MIR FechteT, entering on the last week of
mis- engagement at the Grand Opera House, appeared
last evening the character OF Rug Bias IN Victor
Hugos wei-ku0wn drama. he was seen by a fashion
able sssemUlge, and-cousderur the encroachment Of
the Summer heat, aud that This is the fagend OF the
son-hls auditory may be described as numer-
Gus. It was also attentive and enthusiastic.
Mr. Feohter's Ruy Bias was seen amidst suit
able accessories Of scenery, u not amidst perform
anoes OF kindred merit equal excellence. By many of
his admirers regarded his best persOnat0n. It's
mechanism. this occasion. eviaced the fneness
OF finish nice adjustment OF expression 20 thought
and feeling which have been observed and admired
other times rs fervor, in the love-scenes, tumul
tuOus, and suggested what the feminine mind ought
20 consider exalted idea OF that
passion which supposed 70 be ready
20 sacrifice everything for the beloved object.
HAD we NOT crown little tired OF seeing this phase OF
human experience unduly celebrated and extoed. in
literature and the stage might even venture
selves on a word OF enthusiasm, 70 the rush. whrl
and vgor with which Mr. Fechters lover lets loose his
enamOred soul. As 10 IS, note that the
love scenes were deeply impressive. For his
adroit illustrative treatment OF the feel
ing and the text, the tragcal situations
with which the piece closes ~. Fechter rewarded
with turbulent apPlause-a roaring the Of the
OF pleasure most refreshing 20 hear at such time
Of suspense and horror and with that cheerful sound
ringing bs gracious leave may be taken Of M.
Fechter he bas never acted hotter this cit7, than
he did last nlgat "Ruy Bias VIII be repeated all the
week THIS the cast:
Euy Charles Feehc- Gui... ~ A. Nista'
Don saluae has "le1t O. -.te-s ..s..--. J. Chapman
A''''' De SANTA o T. w. Jennings Princes. DE- S.sg; s''''
Don CEssrds BazaH Mis- LIKE Pnos
Don Manuel srrasA g F1o NJ Chapman
Soes Or On lTe'' q f51he 'a' ms, a
S sl1l e r. I sem r s'ii ss
Antoine Ublia .........M. GoileI
OLYMPIC THEATER-uIE COLEMAN SISTERS
The performers introduced as the fascinat
fng and accomplished" Cole Sisters made their first
appearance on che New-Yorc stage last night at the
olympic Theater. where they we're by about 200
persons. They i'm a four-aot drama, ascriDed
70 an unknown author named William Vershay and en-
titled Driven From Home" This drama was
exceedingly stupid. Its incidents mostly silly its
sentiment "a goodyism; SIS Ian continuous
string OF pautudes Its hrst act might serve
travestie OF the third OF Othelo," In the
society style. The whole Of IT, however, second
AIRY the Coleman ssters-and 10 may be aside
sort Of catue-Den, In which the prze
ponies have come % market Tine Coleman sisters
couple bright eyed. intelligent children, vivaciOus in
temperament and sprightly in movement. and able TO
initiate. toeraby well. the low Dutch character TO
play several musical Instruments Thew not hand
some, dla they manifest remarkable cleyerness.
We're tkcy ten years older their performances
would b. ridiculous, IF not Oheusiye-ls a
medley az Grinaoe. chatter, aud concert
hall aniic- Their security and strength is their youth
and this might, should mink be put better use.
II u not vel make q show Of the budding faculties
and liabilities Of infauts. These children possess
certain qualntuess OF eLlracterol which doubtless
they are uucOnscious-and TINS attribute inter
ests the observer, aud Inspires g natural sohci-
tude for thSr future Prccoci.y. under the best Of
crcuLsaae @ a. however, always painful witness.
When not OF marked exceptional sort II rot only
pains. but oerreses. The summer season has beguu az
The Olympic Theater, and presume that there ia no
intention @ invite thoughtful attention 20 what is
done upon that stage The present entertainment
Is bright enough Tor the galleries and there
the story ends Ia the east Of Driven from
Home " the names Of W. B. Laurens
NJ ". Fiskf. y. A. Coleman o. II. Barr. q. c. Jordan
g. Maxwell, A. Beverly, j. c.. Walsh Horace Brigham
Miss Mar n-ryals and Mss Rose Osborn The latter
lady sang cong. asking "Wnat IN the world shall
sayr' To t1is we venture TO repy-say anything, out
do not aagf III. o. n. Brr appeared 70 think that he
was plsyn LlgD and be was unconscousy. very funny
IN the part. Driven From Home" VIII be repeated
every might u1til further notice.
HBLO's GARDIN-CTANGE or PROGRAMME.
Instead of Azrael,1 at Niblos Garden, last
nighE. the farce Of Ths smiths and the Browns aud
pAntOuule called n c0dsnus" we're presented, with
an Lntcfluuc j. e. MJld
who p0sseees hHInoF talent amused small auditory
about lo3 iersoniu b0sA the pieces named; and Lulu
illustrated the poetry % gymnastics. French sister,
little child had q loaf Of bread aud been
sefzed by policeman, sang him sweetiy That he
shed ts4rs on hs euo then heped her on with her
plumber TAis is neU view Of the police character
aud Poasi5iy indicates tup benign influence o.
the new Police Commission. herr Wiili0 imi-
lated uie birds, aud Mr. Mamin danced 10
ladder thar faA 70 pieces left him stu dancing
II was. in irie might d reyels "Oofty GoOft" will
appear next Monday IN O. play called "RooInsr" The
announcement isfornllY made OF the revival OF The
Black Crook" % Niblo' Gsrden the lsth OF August
DRAMATIC MOTIFS.
- NJ. J. B. Booth has arrived home from
Burope.
=, Mr.. Ben &c Der has bought the Grand Opera
A0ese iB ~ L0Bls
MIR. aan Mrs. +. 3. Conway are at their
snhineT ssssilclce, ~ Manchester. Mass.
Dir. Barnum viii exhibit his mammoth show