New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
THE DRAMA.
BOOTHS THEATER-MR. CLARKE.

BOOTHS THEAIER-MR. CLARKE
1t is much to be regretted that Mr. Ciarke's
engagement at Bootn's Theater Is short and. parcu
larly, that the bill of last nights enerainment should
have been withheld to the end "The Heir at Law, and
"TOodles" furnsh exubcrant mirth. and they pleased,
last evening. a crowded house. Mr. CarAe ed
Pan0loss and Toodies. la the former part
he presented q distinct dramatic novelty.
It would require much space and time for
analysis Of this personatoD and neither row at com
mand As study in dramatic art. Mr.. Clarke's Dr.
Pan0toss is sipguorly deep and thorough The hnmvr
Ia. seemingly. quite accdeBta buboies out OF the
eccenricy Of the character display oil under odd
circumstances, and this humor II not rich and cy. is
yet immensely comic. As long as this gro'csquety
natural figure OF Dr. Pdngloss tho stage. tho
spectator Is laughing at hm. TIE expression Of great
sefconceit and watchfuI cinDng the droIly horrnsd
air OF fixed attention upon Lord Duberiys blunders.
Dicgs mis-readiugs ana Ladv Duosriys conduct; the
alert, vital, penetrating voice the chrruplng voubi[
ity; the rapid aternatiOns OF mock dignity ana sor1d
pleasure In the face and the rare and iniescfbaDis
humorous decacy Of Infection emphasis, IN the de-
livery Of the wise, satirca hafnes and appose quo
tations with which the part abounds-ali combine 10
make this Pangloss exceptionally truthful ia
the author and delicously alnnsioa
the spprecstive lover OF mirth. Mr. C'arkes
makes the character trivial and contemptibe-as from
q moral point OF view. Coman' intention; form thN
sarzed nuisance OF the time OF tue comedy. bnt
he does not make 1t despcab ebecau.e lie niuscs Into
it that sort OF irresponsible happy-so-ncky tenpera-
ment so often united with the humorous turn OK
mind We have seen personatiol rs OF PlngLoss which
exceled this In droery ana In quantness; but none
that surpass 1t brancy IN cheer capacity TO evoke
laughter Mr. Clarke was recalled by hearty applar~o
at the end OF every act. Mr. Irving improved
q good opportunity, as Zekiel Homespnn, and
acted with nature and power. Mr.. Eiwin Shepherd
played the difficult part OF Lord Duberiy In most MI
pd nd wit Ooolc M
as acted by Mr Clarke 1t Is unnecessary to say any
thing by way Of description. This Is ono u iLe
funniest COMO creations OF the time, aud ID
was received last right with pcils OF Laughter.
There will he matines at Booths Theater todAyhs
stage being needed for rehearsal OF Tne Hero OF tuo
Hour" but the same bill will bo repeated this evening"
and those who miss seeing 1t Will lose an opportunity VI
real and memorable pleasure.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATER-LoNDoN AsSURANCE.
The tragedy of "YOrick" does not seem to
have met with at the Fifth Avenue Theler. IL
deserves more attention from the public than IL has
received but merit does not rule in these matters OF
taste. Last night "Yorick" gave place TO "Londoa
Assurance" and the horn of Mr.. Bonccault was ones
more uplifted Tho piece requires no description.
and do not find that its recurrence
Is suggestive Of prolonged comment Mr..
DAILY is lavish Of costly and tasteful Ornamenaon In
the setting of the pieces that he presents AMI he has
been as prodigal In the treatment OF "LGndon Assur-
ance" as in that or more novel productions The cast
last evening included Miss Fanny Davenport as
Lady Gay SDdnker, Mr. Fisher as Sir Haroouri
Oo,utly Mr.. James Lewis NEEDLE, Mr. George
Parkes as Charles C0iTtly. MI. Lardenoerg as
Mar Hakapay. Miss Sara Jewett as Grace.
Mr. Harkns Dazzle Miss Nelly Mortimer as Pert and
Mr. owen Fawcett Dolly Spanker. Ths proved an
efficient cast and In features really brilliant
one The audience was moro numerous than assem-
bages at this theater have lately been. and the per-
formance was rewarded with many marks OF favor
"London Assurance" Will he repeated t0-night.
"Yorick" and "My Uncles Will" make up the bi!i TOR
the Matinee to-day.
Mr.. AugustIn DAILY and the executors OF the Giscy
estate send note denying reports that there wm
Avenue Tleater.