New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-29
THE DRAMA.
BOOTHS THEATER-MIss NELSON AS JULIA.

BOOTHS TTIEATER-MlSS NElliooN AS JULIA
Booths Theater was crowded, on MONDAY
night in every part and thus upward OF two thousand
persons saw for the first time NewYork Miss Adelaide
Nelson's personation OF Julia. The actress was Tour
times called before the curtain and private friendship
and public admiration wore manifested in numerous
floral offerlpgs OF gorgeous kind. Tho peculiarly OF
Miss Nelson's Julia Is this-that 1t Is perVaued ny
most sweet and delicious feminlny, that It il lovely,
tender woman in the spring Of life and feeling. The
"pointsp that are usually made In representa-
tons OF this part are not made by this actress,
or are made by her In manner OF her own,-
with quiet Intensity rather than with forceful
demonstration. She will not be thought
strong Julia; but truthful she is and womaniike' anu
therefore bewching, Her Intelligence was moro than
once at fault as TO text and indeed the lady might
profit in this part ROSaind. by closer study OF
the words that she has to speak Delicate shades OF
character are lost when delicate subtletes OF meaning
are not apprehended Miss Nelson not adequately
sparkling In the comedy scene with Heen in the second
act nor is comedy glitter her strength in art. ehe
CLOVIS forth view the woman that she IT, In passages
o sad experepce in trial and trouble There great
and merted applause for her scene with the secretary
and the take me Ciford"-beng beautifully natural
had profound effect Mr.. Waller acted Master water
with due consideration Of the dignity and manly KIND
ness OF the character. Mr.. Wheelock carried sell
represson some what too far. CLIFFORD There was an
Irish Fathom Miss Pateman reappeared playing Helen,
in a credtable The scenery was exceuen' ana
tie occasion full of pleasure and crowned WIN success
OLYMPIC TTIEATER
On Monday the attendance was quite large
at the Olympic Theater, and the spectators were merry
demoustratve over a variety entertainment OF good
class This Is the week in America of the Martens
Family and whoever would hear the Cat Duet land the
Tyrolean Echoes should improve tho chance ere 1t slip
away The popular dancers, Miss Emily Rigl and Miss
Betty Rg with this week will to skip in America
The performance OF Era Diavolo" presented the Wor
re girls in pretty garments and In congenai atmos-
phere OF levty and pranksome folly. Ethiopian and
other farce together with song dance and gymnastic
feats made up rafting medley, and entertained light
minded thrOng Performances given on Wednesday
and Saturday afternoons at the Olympic, and every
night.
Mention is made of forthcoming new play
by Mr.. Bronson &. Howard.
Mr.. j. NJ. Bellew the popular reader, is
dan vigorously i'll, at his home In England
Edwin Booth began an engagement at Gin
cnnati April 20, and is playing to crowded houses
Mr.. Walack will revive "School" on Thurs
day evening. The last chances VI seeing "Ihe vet
eran " arc now passing.
Mr.. DAILY intimates that he will bring out.
By and by new play by Mr. Frank Marshall author OF
New Years Eye or, False Shame"
Mrs. Chanfraus engagement at the Union
Square Tueater-O begin June 5th-will DO opened with
" Dora" aud BlackEyed Seusan."
f. l.. Davenport acted at Syracuse last
night and especially admired in the part or Damon
which, indeed, he acts with superb dignity, energy,
and passionate force.
Mr.. J. b. Polk of Wallacks Theater will
have complimentary benefit at the Lyceum on Thurs
day afternoon Miss Nelson and Madam Janauschek
will take part in the performance.
Mr.. C. r. Thorne will take benefit at the
Union Square Theater this evening That he has done
much for the OF Led Asray" is known to all
who the piece acted. His popularity ought,
upon this occasion, TO make to him practical return
At Cincinnati last week, Mr.. Jefferson's
eldest Mr. Charles b. Jefferson acted the sailor,
Hendricks Vcdder, in the last act OF "Rip Van Wrinkle.
The Gazette says: He bears striking resemblance to
his father and in the little piece or acting he had to do
he does discredit TO his parentage."
The novelties Monday night were the opening
OF Barnums now show. the Julia OF Miss Nelson,
Booths Theater the presentation OF play called Dom
aid Mackay," at the Grand Opera House, change Of
programme at the Olympic Theater, and @ reading by
Miss Theresa Esmonde, at Robinson Hall.
Hermann, the magician, will come forth at
the New.York Academy of Music on the 18th OF May
and asonsh the puzzled observers Of leger
demain Five years have passed since last In this city
he "amazed the faculties Of eyes and ears" Meantime
he has great popularity In London at Egyptian
all