New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21
THE DRAMA.
MIR. vINcEYT's BENEFIT.

NJ.
The performance at NiblO's yesterday after
noon for the benefit Of Mr. L. j. Vincent, attended
by about geo persons yielded for the esteemed benc
fciary about rs many collars. very interesting
feature in the long and diversified string bill CT the
occasion was Mr. Rowes Sir Charles Codstredm-wbich
has long been known one OF the neatest pieces OK
pure comedy and cbaraceractng that ad0rn the stage
The beauty OF the performance is not alone its symme
try nor its excellent of contrast, but ia
interior spirit. This ColdStredn Ia not so FUSED up
as to have lost goodness Of heart, and latent
sweetness and charm OF temperament, which continu-
ally commend him to sympathy There Is no staiehess-
as OF dyspeptie roue-n the mood OF elegant ianguor
and asstude through which the character nrst passes
and the later condition OF pumpkin Is assumed WIN
fidelity uature and at the same time without gross
ness. 1t is like q watere0lor picture IN THIS ana.
therefore, it is good exempar in. art, aud nos
TO be passed over without mered recognition.
Mr., Rowe was cleverly supported by MT.
George Becks Ion6rdce, and Miss Louise Henderson
az Mary Wrsei both these performances being fu OF
talent and merit Prominent among the miscellaneous
features ensuing medley was Mr. Joseph Wheel
ocks recitation of lie Fanus breezy and stirring nara
tive poem of shamus O'Brien." This was marked by
fine dramatic discrimination, vigorous natural action.
spirit and touches Of true pathos; aud II sus
snsb"s Command inieecua Respect Mr. FOX made
good deal of fun by his Hnmpty Dumpfy.
JEFFERSON.
The Terre Haute Sentinel OF April Is thus
refers TO the temperance of Dir. jefferson, in Rip Van
Wrinkle:
The audience at the Opera House last night was a
very large and apprecative one Mr.. Jefferson by bis
actor or his efectiyeness in commanding tho undivided
attention OF his audience. All followed him through
20 the patheticwith attention that is seldom COM
maDded The pathetic parts brought tears TO the eyes
the wonderful naturaIness of Mr.. Jefferson's acting
He has no stage Manners tones or anoc'a'ons' pus
DRAMATIC NOTES.
A variety show is established at Niblo's
Garden.
The attendance at most places Of amuse'
ment last night was thin.
Salvini's temperance in New-York, in June.
will be made at Booths Tbeater.
Miss Clara Morris acts this week at the
Brooklyn Iheater. In ARTICLE A."
Miss Cushman's Readings will begin Oh
Wednesday at the Academy OF Music.
Messrs. Jarrett g. Palmer will open their first
season at Booths Theater about the 10th OF August
Mr. A. NJ. Palmer has bought from NJ Oc-
tave Feulet the Ms. Of his new drama Of 1.-THE sphinx"
Mr.. Sothern arrived in this city yesterday,
will take vacation OF i've weeks from professional
labor.
Among the novelties of next season at
Booths Theater will be great combination III tragedy
and another in comedy.
Mr.. Brougham made his temperance last
night at Wallacks Tneater, IN his old part Of
IN The Veteran" aud was cordially welcomed
Entire change of bill was made last night,
at the Olympic Theater, and considerable audie nce-
considering the rough weathersaw variety and highly
eommendable variety performance.
Miss Nelson reappeared at Booths Theater.
last night AS Juliet 10 ey-crowded house, and
was hailed with enthusiasm. The foral offerings
occasion filled the place with perfume, and the
beauty and sweet sincerity OF the performance afforded
great enjoyment. We have space now for only brief
reference to the subject.
The drama was reinstated last night at the
Lyceum Theater where Mrs. Fanny Foster appeared IN
a new play entitled 81 La Marjoaine." Tue attendance
was thin. and the performa ucoto which shall make
particular reference hereafter-was scarcely moro
than rehearsal OF the piece. Mrs. Fanny Fosters
beauty ZEAL and intellectual character were perceived
and appreciated with marks OF pleasure. aud Mr. r. n
Mackay acted Ro6eSp,erre with delicate intuition and
tine finish.
"London by Night" was shown, last even
ing at the Colosseum aud seen by two or three hundred
persons II lie impressive work. Ii does not indeed:
convey altogether adequate idea OF the magnitude OF
London and certain famous parts OF the ~
Westminster Abbey, the Tower, and the Houses OF
Parliament-are not allowed IN IL their due prominence
But 1t is q aud comprehensive map 81 the poole
English metropolis, and ono whose mind Is at an
stored with historic association OF the wonderful Guy
can look upon is Without delight