New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-07
THE DRAMA-,MUSIO.
THE DRAMA
kowIN BOOTHS BANguUpNoy

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have ended in absolute bankruptcy. Five pears
ago. after struggling through many troubles and tie
gloom Of much affection and sOrrow Edwin Booti.
found himself in professional position that war
ranted him in the undertaking Of a great theatrical
enterprise. Had he consulted personal comfort
and the chances of personal fortune alone-as no
might have done with the appreciation of all shrewt
aud worldly minds aud with brilliant prospects u
individual gan-he would not then have enteIei
upon theatrical management and to-day hs would
have been a wealthy az well IA a popular and
famous actor. Other motives that the prudent caro-
of number one do, however. sometimes enter into
the conduct of human life. Mr. Booth not
mindful Of the debt which artist owes to his pro
fessOn, and he did not fail 10 realize that much was
expected Of him by the public that had. in such
| liberal measure, granted 20 hIm it, Affection
ate sympathy and admiration. He made. there
fore, the higher choice. and he estab-
lisbcd in New-York theater worthy Of
the capital city of a great nation. No ever
animated by a more profound and sngle-hearted
devotion to the good of art than Mr. Booth
displayed in this achievement; and, whatever may
be said of the and shortcomings OF his man
agement it ia certain that he never lapsed from the
high principles and pure motives with which he DO
gan his work. As long AZ he managed Booths Tho
alter its stage pure; and intellectual and rehne
persons could find pleasure and benefit
the contemplation of it. His career a. 8
manager was unsullied by even tho least
concession to a depraved taste and 1t was marked
by constant Tenderness toward the honest ambition
of earnest ingenious youth, and by q steady prso-
teal charity toward the INDECENT and suffering both
in the dramatic profession and out of it. IL it
brought him nothing else it has at least brought
him the abiding respect and tho hearty affection Of
n1 mo throu Ia whole
erty has dwindIed to almost nothing; his renown
remains and he will have the sympathy OF tho
whole public alike in his misfortune and bitter dis
appointment, and in that manly resumption Of work
with which he has already confronted q hard fate
and addressed himself to the future.
Edwin Booth has filed, in the United States
District Court his voluntary petition In BANKRUPTCY
Owing 10 the limited afforded, yesterday. 1t could
not be fully examined but the following are among Mr.
Booths heaviest creditors:
Estate OF Oakes Ames, 100000 r. A. Robertson.
ga, Second National Bank Of Now-Yors. 5000.
Mary Francis Booth $500; Clarke Bell 10000 Security
Bank OF this city. $500: J. NJ mcGonegal. s,si 80:
Richard A. Robertson s2s5 r. The foregoing creditors
are secured with exception OF the estate Of Oakes
Anes> " Liabilities on blls OF discount which
ought be paid by the scceptors 1884,; notes TO the
amount OF $4,000 which notes Of T. A. Robertson.
discounted for Mr. Booth by the ManufaoturerS and
Merchants
held by the Second National Bank Of this CITY, $4,000
These notes we're loaned by M Robertson 30 Mr. Booth.
and were discounted for hun.
In his schedule Of personal property, Mr. Booth says
that he has no household goods furnture that he
estimates the ewelry on his person at $780, thss
the value Of his books and pictures is about aos and
tina, he has other personal property 10 the value OF
about $3.50.
INCIDENTS.
The week in the theaters OF New-fOrk has
been rather dull and there but little theatrical news
anoat Of any consequences Play-goers are reminded
that promised performances for the benefit OF the
widow and children Of the late NJ Edgard will be given
| this evening at the Lyceum Theater. Tho following
artists Will participate tho representation: Aesdsmes
Daire Jeanne Hasa Louise Dorel Marie Brot, Amina
Bachi, Giraudet Fanny Martens; and Messi9urs Feux
Regamey Martens, Louis Bless, Albert Rosse Hasa.
Adren Walter, Auguste Parent, j. Daniel and Paus
Julgnet The Vokes Family at Niblos Garden has de-
voted the week to OF its old entertainments With
the exception Of " Babes IN the Wood" this troupe.
| indeed has offered nothing new since IL en-
gasement began. Miss Rosina Vokes, spirited
| aud mischieVOus player OF chambermaid parts. mas
repeated a former popular successss Ndntn Mr.. Buck
stones farce OF "The Good For Nothing Repetitlons
Of Elene have been given at Booths Theater. and
that pretty and decent drama has met with general
favor Money" has drawn and rewarded good houses
at Wallacks. Miss Ada Dyas hasftsplayed unexpected
and impressive force in her recent presentations Oh
Foune at the Fifth Avenue Theater and lent the
charm of passion dignined character, and deli
cate grace TO coarse drama. The element OF Opera
Boufe has been introduced among the varieties at the
Olympic Theater. where it seems quite as homo
The final readings OF Miss Charlotte Cushman
we're given on Monday evening aud Wednesday
afternoon, at Steinway HsA-the best success
Of the actress being made as Shytock These readings
proved remuneraiye, and additional series ia con-
templated The last performances Of Humpty Dumpty
| sha lie fhA Gran
House, this afternoon and evening. Those who buy
tickets to Bryanrs opera House, thisIafternoon, win
| contribute aid to the New.York Founding Asylum,
which deserves it. The Goth performance OF LED
Astray" will take place tonight at the Union Square
Theater That comedy still draws fun houses Mirthui
variety pleases the Bowery psygoer. at Tony Pastors
Opera House, as it has done all the season. The
magnificent View OF Paris BY Moonlight Is displayed
at the Colosseum and Prof. To5n lectures there on
the illusions that may be wrought by hight Mr. George
Darrell an Australian actor has arrived IN New'fork'
and purposes aos here. Jewels have been puDnou
presented TO Mise Clara Morris IN Cleveland aud goa
medal has given TO Mr.. 7. c. KING III Cnclhna'.
Mr. Barney Williams has in consideration the design Oh
starting new theater in Philadelphia and Mr. '" j.
Florence thinks OF entering into theatrical mansgemen
In NewYork Mr. Bouccsult has met with kindness ana
good fortune In California We told that his share OF
the receipts, for the fret week Of his engagemeht
the California Theater, san Francisco was AlV' on
his opening night the receipts were $3.50 MI bouo''
csult has sncetacted at Sacramento and Virginia Cy'
with continued success. He is expected In SeWrora
on the 2ist inst Mr.. Bouccaults system OF dramae
authorship, lately displayed - not u De appO,o
but It good that records the prospe,y ~ I'm
actor and playwright who has certainly cOnrlDuteu ~
measure TO the resources Of the modern stage ana
the innocent pleasure OF the people .ifornshsyas
been guaranteed G.ooo week az Tue '"'iio'"'s ''
MUSIC.