New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-16

CLOUDS" was originally produced az the
New Park Theatre, Brooklyn, in September
Of last year 1t was particularly well acted
then, and was considered success. In its
frs: cast were included a number OF New
Orleans favorites, who were engaged tor
Mr.. Sauuelrs company: notably Mr. w. E.
Sheridan, Mr.. John w. Norton.an the jolly
Nose Fieke; also Miss Isabel Freeman, who
was the original Stella Gordon.
Although the scenes Of the play are laidin
a country town Of New jersey, and AZ home
on the Hudson, tie nature Of the pot is more
English than American. ]. tells the story
of good hearted young man reared in
| wealth and ie 'eness, made Milan by cir
crnstances. This Ralph Randall narries
| Stella Gordon uuder an assumed name,
| because he loved her, and to save the lrher-
itance of his father, who had o.ber ma.rl-
| mortal plsus for his SOD. When the mar
rage could 20 longer be. concealed Ralph is
persuaded by his father to denounce his
| wife, and agrees to marry Cora dda1r.
| These are the clouds. The agency for
the uutanglement of this web Of plot is
found in the identity Of Cora, who creeps
| into the Randall family like W''kie CO.
| lins heroine, on false papers. Instead OF
being the daughter of an old friend. as rep
! resented, she proves an adventuress, specu-
| lat.ng on an honorable alliance. Her over
throw is effected by Buadtes, ian honest
man." but who receives more for hetrayin G
than by serving the Mrs. Pinchb beck Of the
play.
As an acting comedy Clouds" might be
shorn OF some characters and much verbiage
and still be quite as effective. Il is replete
with preaching, and has just little modern
slang which "society" has 10 bear. Its wit
| is not gold. Martha is only used TO open
the first scene, and DR.. Lane is made to feel
Of the heroines pulse, look wise, and disap'
pear. So much for the comedy. For the
acting OF it by our amateurs and the pro-
tessional ladies assisting them, we have
only words Of commendation. Much was
expected of Miss Hawthorne in the emo
tional character she assumed, and in her
representation of Stella she sustained her
reputation as true artist. Her appeals to
the weak husband and the stern faith er for
justice and right probed the tenderest feel
ings of the audience listening to her effect
i've reading,
Ella, more superficial character in the
mimic.life comedy, was happily counter
feited BY Miss Doyle. This young actress
has never appeared here to better advan-
tage. Her costumes were elegan. specimens
OF the modiste's art, and assuming an easy
and natural manner, she gave a faithful
picture of petted child Of the fashionable
society world.
Miss Blumenthal, who is a talented ANA
teur, to the manor born. was heartily re
ceived by her friends. 1t was her first
appearance for year, and although In
part not having the sympathy Of an au-
derce, her Characterization merits much
praise.
The gentlemen in the cast we're all ex
cellent in their respective characters, con
sidered as amateurs. Fred To,e, is gen
eral good fellow, making troubles for him
self with the troubles Of others. He wa;
represented by Mr.. Pickles, was graceful
and easy, and his acting consistent with the
character The parts assumed by Mr.
Stern and Mr.. Stella called for the careful
portraal Of stage old men, and they ac
| Quilted themselves creditably. Mr.. d.
Camp played difficult part, and played j
well. 1t is the fashion of an Orleans audi
ence to laugh at the funny Beanham, anG
Buadles and smiles were as one man when
ever he appeared
II Taken tor all in all, the performance o.
Clouds last night, was creditable to al
I oncerned-praiseworthy on the part of tht
! entertainers, and exceedingly agreeable t(
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