New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-28
THE DRAMA.
MISS DARGON.


Miss Dargons readng-whch was, I'm fact,
series Of dramatic rectatons and performaDces-waa
heard, last night, at Robinson Hall, by upward of 30
persons tho Hail, which Ia small one, being very
nearly filed The auditory was ono Of unusual tasts
and cultivation, and such one as on'y respected name
and occasion Of exceptional interest could call to-
gether Miss Dargop. who upon the stage In ro5s
OF white silk garanded with flowers, was welcomes
with enthusiastic paudits; and so great was the senss
of admiration aroused By her Efforts that she was
called 70 the after each OF the SIX retrcmen that
she made during the performance. Her popular sue
cess may be inferred from this circumstance. To
mind the charm OF the entertainment consisted more
its revelations OF the character and powers Of
tho artist than special excel!ences OF her
artistic work. Miss Dargon has tho fine figure.
the vigorous Frame tho sensitive face, bluegrN
eyes and dark hair that are characteristic OF Irsb
beauty; and there is her accent an occasional bis Of
Hibernian brogue as delicious wbG OF sweetbr
ont Of the heart OF the woods Her proficient neclan
cal skill as an actress was sufficiently indicated through
out tho performance the resources OF stage art ara
easily at her command. More important attributes
revealed through this medium were passionate intensity
of feeling keen dramatic intelligence. and equal energy
and grace Of action Mis- Dirgons programme proved
dull one and the whole weight OF the occasion was,
therefore, thrown upon the artist SO far as We could
ace and Judge her nature and adaptabtes she Is an
actress OF uncommon power ana magnetic enthusiasm In
strong emotional parts OF tragic ORDER ramos ehs
did not reach but fire. fury, scorn, and the whr"ind
OF pasSion,-as in the curse-sccDe from "DeDotah'
she conveyed with eminent adequacy ana surfing
effect Her comedy is sufficiently commended "hon /"
is called good She gave two scenes from Inc school
for scandal deicately indicating knowledge OF tina
coouetry and innocent dupcty OF the feminine NATURE
and of all the dramatic significance IN tho contrasts OF
character and turns OF colloquy; but her Sr feter
Tea,le was merely petuant man speaking In deep
voice aud hex Lady Tease neither eyncei the artificial
1 nAFfl
discarded IL was through the serious and passionate
selectons that the spirit Of the artist shone FORTH
and what this briefly suggest IN saying that shs
would be more at home in tho gardens OF Luere,a Bor
ala than IN the drawing rooms Of Lady Sneerwea IA
manifestation OF fine individuality artistic power and
true devotion TO dramatic art this was read.
| ing OF remarkable interest and value. aud
Mis-, Dargon will assuredly ono day take
| her rank among tragic actresses. Her feryor OF
| enthusiasm and her broadly comic hninor-ot whicn
later clement the ragical nature Is seldom dehcen-
were shown in selections from the Irish ballads and
| from Hood Mr.. a. X. Pcase was 20 have played upon
the piano, but business detained hn els"heI' anu us
place supplied by Mt charles fs.Isn 1 Al e..
by a Mr. Maturin, was heard WIN that patient oxhks
| good nature characteristic Of this community
wALL,cK's THEATER.
Tho attendance at this theater has been
especially large the last two nights which have teen
| devoted TO "woodcock." "The Neryou, Man" and
"MoncyD and these pieces will MI the Of tho
week Mr. Wlilack has seldom acted better than he did
last evening" AZ Arcd Erelyn, aud the most emphalia
! applause testified 10 toe delight OF us AUDITORS
| DRAMATIC NOTES.
Salvini will appear tonight at Ford's Opera
| House, baltimore,
Mr. Alexander Henderson and wife Lydia
Thompson and Miss Camille DUBOIS sailed Tor Ensaad
| last Saturday.
Prof Charles Roberts will participate IN an
eptertainm of dramatic and musical cha aer, 70
be given this evening by the shakespeare so'etY
East Hall. OF Eighty 81 ana Tar fsvo
The musical artists are Mss Klauczck, Miss Beebe Misc
! Finch MT Busch and Mr. Beckett.