New-York tribune., 1874-10-27
THE DRAMA.
UNION SQUARE THEATER-THE HUNcH3AcN-Mi9s
CLARA MORRIS.

THE DRAMA.
UNION SQUARE THEATER-THE HUNCH3ACK-MIos
CLARA MORRIS.
The Union Square Theater last night was
peasauter place than II has been for long time The
carual young lady from Paris, who could neither run
away with rich Scotchman dwell in adultery with
the husband dearest female friend. and who got
accordingly into snch peek OF trouble that she had 10
commit sucide and putrefy public. had departed ana
III her place forward the pure. wholesome VII
tuous, proud ana thoroughly noble aud lovely Enghsn
girl who has cen for AZ years-in sheridan kno"!eSs
excellent play of "Tne Hunchback THE best type that
stage possesses of maiden lngenuousnes the way!
wardness OF innocent youth. the rebellion OF pure
heart against injustice in love- and the very common
experience OF self-con0lct and sorrow at the stern
effects OF a moment OF folly. The transition was
startling aud delicious. To pass from g Tue
sphinx" 10 "The Hunchback" is 10 emerge
from the stencil of sickness into the fragrance
OF the piues the and slime OF the quaS-
nire aud tread the firm. white, shining sands OF the
sea beaten shore There brilliant assemblage at
the Union Square Theaer and enjoyed this refreshing
change with a wholc-hearted enthusiasm that was
cheering to witness. The popularity of such dramatic
literature AZ is represented by The Hunchback is
more popularity because II Is enduring reputation
built judgment, esteem. and affection and not on he
caprice public taste aud it is worth while 10 reflect
and remember that when such play as 1.-The Hunch-
back" adequately interpreted and properly set Will
draw the pdudits of intelligence, taste. and virtue In
the community there should be no valid reason for fa
Ing back prurience Of the French stage-whch Is
not the less vile and pernciOus because it sometimes
happens possess dramatic force point. and felicity
The revival of "Tbe Hunchback' owed its success to
a fine presentation a well the inherent worth OF
the play Miss Clara Morris acted Julia. There is no
reason this should not become great performance
II was DOta great one last night. but II possessed two
elements that lie at the basis OF greanesssymmery
OF idesl and pathetic emotion. II was deficient
In freedom this defect that use
will remove. II was deeply deficient in weight
aud brillsucy Of personality; but time and personal
experience give these 10 nature that Is fun OF
sensiuity. Iu The purely rural portion Miss Morris
lacked animation, and in the purely comedy per-
ton she lacked glitter; but neither OF these
lacks ~ Irreparable. In the scenes OF
strong emotion the actress was entirely sincere
and the effect hat she wrought upon the assembage-
due very largely to her sweetness and tender warmth
may be gathered from the fac that she called out
five tunes, by vociferOus applause. At the end OF
the scene with Ciiford, wien he comes as the
Secretary she was twice recalled Her simple
tenderness III this trying passage could only
toe looked at with tears. The highest point
she reached was in rapt expression OF moral and
tpntua exultatlOn, when Jia at last accepts the re-
Duke and guidance of Master Waiter and mutely deter
mines to anchor Dy honor. THere plenty OF lDtrm
execution the acting, but the effort
Gear aud true III what it indicated, and therein it
TO rest on symmetrical ideal. The
text was spoken with error OF emphasis and
with few bleDishes OF enumeration and the actress
though Of the usual business Of the part
copied none OF the stereotyped points 1t was an
emineDtly fresh. simple, and wOmaDke impersoDatoD.
An actress of more purely intellectual character than
Miss MOrns-athough intellectual character is not
large component attribute of Juifd-would lift
sue performance into atmosphere of
dash aud brllliancy and tempestuous fervor
OF passionate strength which Miss Morris
IA Iff.O AMINO flV a
woman; ard Miss Morris is much be commended for
the grace aud purity OF her work. She will not elicit
those wd bursts ELUSIVE bombsst in which some OF
wilder efforts been celebrated by certain OF
her literary admirers; but she will by this mpersona
deepen In which she is gaining ground
with the thoughtful lovers OF true art
The choice Of Mr.. Frederick Robinson for the out
wadly austere but inwardy tender and always pic
turesque character Of Muster Walter proved very
fortunate. This the most finished and entirely ad
mirabe piece OF actin presented upon this occasion
and it deservedly aroused tumult Of approval and
pleasure Mr.. Stuart ROBSON greeted with great
warmth. Miss Claxton played creditably Heen and
Mr. Thorne dignIned and picturesque clifford.
Mention should be made of the occasional incidents
connected with this revival OF The Hunehback" Miss
Norris In acting julia, assumed the part for the first
tune Mr. c. Il Thorne, jr.. and Mr.. Stuart Robson ap-
pesred for the first time this season-apd both were well
coined with great cordially Mr.. owen Marowe-
Incorrectly reported TO have gone TO England
Joined the company last niSht, and made his
FIRST appearance In this theater. Mr.. J. f. Irving
Of Booths Theater, was, by special arrangement
with Messrs Jarrett Palmer imported to act Fdth0m.
Miss Kato CaxtOn. who to be popularity regarded
as the beauty OF the establishment made her FIRST
appearance this season, and for the first time
undertook the part Of Helen The scenery
dresses. and furniture used In mounting the
piece were mostly and they were almost
too handsome. SIX were presented-from the
pencil and brush OF Mr.. Marston, whose composition OF
tue gardens is particularly TO be commended-though
the first 10 too for the abode Of Master
Waler-and the whole Of whose work Is marked by de-
hcate taste and tranquil richness The cast OF parts
Is easily seen TO have been judiciOusl made.
Mis-, Clara Morris WiIod H Dalton
Hosa M "a Kate Clsrtoh HATseL 1T T. Morris
Master sitter Pred Robinson GaygOVe John nslneTs
~ Thcms Chsotd r. ThroneJ JT shpA w. H. Wider
nedae Stuart RcbsoB HVdgcll q oneAT
iAa hssel Oven Maowe bervsDt W. . Vusley
ss@s~ j. L. Irving .-lt " '-H.- 30
"... OLYMPIC rnYArER.
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