, 1873-11-23
REVIEW OF ADJUSTMENTS
THE DRAMA,


tho weok that has Just closed. Marotgek'a fail
ure, and tho consequent unfortunate temporary
closiug OF hIoViokor's Theatre, lavo not i'm
proved public feeling. This ninglo untoward
circumstance did moro to hurt dramatic affairs
In Chicago than any othor avont since tho panic
commenced. MoVicker is the loser by thousands
dollars, and is OF course the principal sufferer
but lis not the only victim Of Maretzek's want Of
wisdom and courage. Tho impression gained
ground that tho loading theatre in tho city waB
closed and ailent, and tho others suffered in eou-
sequence.
THE AcApEaiY OF MUSIC.
For tho past fortnight this pleasant and de-
norvedly-popular place Of amusement has boon
gratifying thaatro-goera with Mrs. F. s. Chan
frau in some Of Mr. Taylouros adaptations Of
modern plays. These were not of character
to bring out tho lady's strong points, and It is
rathcr upon her performance in the past than
the present that tho Chicago public will think Of
Mrs. OhaIfrau aa tho conscientious, capable
actreas that sho is. Tho first pieoo in which sho
appeared WAS IN original drama written by her
agent md entitled IA Woman'a Wrong"
Although founded upon q nearly, ii
not quite, obsolete Engliah law, 1t pos
aeBaod certain very strong dramatic polnts,
which, with Iittlo caro- and thought, might
hnva been wrought into IN excellent drama. But
tho acts were little more than tabloaux, having
scarcely any connection with one another.
Hence IA Woman'a Wrong" wps difficult
picco to follow, and consequently not q vory i'd
vantageoua picco for atar. "Jealousy," which
oponea the second week, was merely shabby
revamping Of "East Lynne" tho author toning
1t down in such manner as to mutilate tho
strong features and leave d very unmoaning
drama in place Of the original. Thorowero, moro
oyer, como very eilly features in his adaptation,
ono Of which will aervo to illustrate, being fair
spocImen OF tho authora efforts at originality.
4 great lulking youth of IL and his Biater,
aged 10 Che ages arc distinctly en,phasized), arc
engaged 10 discussion with their tutor "a person.
age, by tho way, whom 1t was impossible to con-
coivo of, and mildly ask him why brothcrs and
Sisters may not marry ono another. Tho tutor
eyades tho question, and tolls the audience that
"thcse little rascals are nlways propounding
aomo questions which their seniora cannot
nationally nnawer, thereby giving tho audience
to understand that he (the tutor) is himself
ignorant Of any impoaiment to the joining in
nlatrimony Of such near rclations Thoro is
plenty OF such rnbid nonsense IN "Joalouav."
which is also opcn to tho charge Of disjointod-
ncB3 aud lncohoroucy. "Auro1n Floyd" Ia q
aeresof criminal incidents also disconnected and
improbable. Thus tho most important olemont
| tf each performance excellence OF the drama,
was wanting. Against this may bo placed Alrs
Chanfrau's careful acting whonevsr opportunity
| offered, her graceful appearance and manner,
| and experiences In stage business; tho rich and
appropriate mounting of ovcry pieco by Mr..
| Gardiner, and tho support Of . company which,
| though not always suporlatively good, Is always
| fair mud all TINT can be said of Mrs, Ohanfrou's
engagement is told. It is unfortunate that
sho should not have spponred In more deserving
dramaa. Mrs. CLaufrau will slways receiyo d
| warm wAfoomA from 0hionrn Ruf5innrns and will