New-York tribune., 1874-10-15

the pathos that made O. wells humor bring the tear and
the smile at the same instant the spectator waltz
in vain; nor is there beneath Mr.. Maocsbe's
fun much stronger thread Of suggested
thought than may be traced through the songs and
nonolomes Of the Free and Easy, Mr.. Maccabes suDe
riorty is in texture. He does with native sweetness
and spontaneous grace what many others have doas
cOarsely and clumsliy. This Ia potent charm; and.
when combined with fine animal spirits. good taste. and
technical proficiency 1t goes far TO win go0d-w. and
conquer upon the threshold. The victory secuyed oy
Mr. Maccabes remarkable1 initiative powers, and by s
extraordinary ventriOquism. He is good actor. ID
showed this In his sketch OF stupid old
gentleman making after-dInner speech. and In hs
excellent copy OF the London streetsntr with the s
voice the barking cough. AS art, this latter mpcr
sonaon had but defect In copying life it copied
some OF its vulga es-and thus substituted the phote
graph for tho painting. more ideal artist would have
omitted the trats without sacrificing the mirth
and would have elevated the whole delneation by iuss
touch of the pAhos apperaniDg 10 sncb type and eou
dition OF human wretchedness Barton used TO do It, In
en Bags-but Burtons appear TO I've growing scarce In
these days. Mr. Maccabe has another defect-that he
keeps his characters somewhat TOO long before the
public gaze HIS Lancashire lad and his irshmans
though good. grew tedious His satirioh young lady
not ruer to ridiculous ideal than Mr. Icons, but 1t 10
far more delicate. His ventril0qlism u somewhat
better than that Of Mr.. DaveswGich is saying much
but part of its superiority consists In the fact that ~
Is uupreendng, instead of being allied, as In the
case OF Mr. Davies with commonness o'
personality and egregous selfc0nceit. Mr. MiccaDSs
changes OF costume are made with astonishing rapuiy,
and his piano playing IL rapid. dashng. ana even pri
liant As singer he does not succeed we'll because MS
voice Is worn-Deng subjected TO painful ana exact
ing strap Ho acted the fop very well, and showed In
deed various ability In depicting comical attributes OF
character t0.ether with the habit OF shrewd oDserva
tion, and the talent for quick. apt and
close mimicry. His entertainment was given Defores
handsome SCREEN set snuous line aud behind foot
lights The hall quite full, though not crowded. ana
the assembage received the new actor VITA cordia
favor-evinced In frequent paudts and hearty laughter
Mr. Maccabe off entertainment that sricty Keeps
the promise conveyed in its title Begone ID al
and IN this respect he merits popularity aud rewards "
by doing good.
Mr.. George Riddle, Shakespearean reader,
has attracted pleased attentioa In Bosom
Mr.. Boucicaut's play of Belle Lamar was
produced at the Boston Theater, on Monday night
The new manager of the Colosseum is Mr,
William A. LillIeDdanl, late OF Woods Museum
Three pieces will be acted at Booths Theatef
Tomorrow evening, wnen Mr.. Williams taxes Oeneht
Work on the Euclid Avenue Opera House.
at Cleveland Ono has checked Tor want OF money
1t is stated that Miss LOtta will shortly go
to Europe, intending 10 remain aoroad lot seFefa
years.
English Opera Bouhe Will be made on tle IA Vi NO
vember.
John Mccullough acted at the Cleveland
Academy OF Music last week as V1g'n'us, O"e"', aud
The Gladiator.
Beethoven Hall in Boston, dedicated on the
5th lnst.--wnen Mss Cusnmin read verses by Mr.. N
Chds Of The Bosto" 1raoeAer-contains seats for '%
persons.
In a recent conversation at Chicago Miss
Olive Logan said that Mr. Skies IL writing play Tor
her. in which she will q calico gown and Dlue
check apron.
Mr.. Starr Morrissey has published a useful
little book containing diagrams OF the tneaters of New
York. and Information respecting the horsecar hnes'
stages, and ferries.
On the voyage, in the Russia, from England.
Miss Nelson reading ana gained 300 for dlVon
between the Home for Sailors Orphans at Liverpool
and on Staten Island.
The cast of the "SchOol for Scandal" as
given Boston Museum as follows: Charles sur
face Mr. Barron; Sir Peter TedzLe. Mr Warren; Sir O
Surface, Mr. McCannn; Joseph surface Mr.. Crlsp
Crabtree, Mr. LeMOyne; Sir Benjamin Bacsb,fe. Mr
Stevenson; Careless Mr.. Dade; Noses. Mr. Ring Htp.
Mt Nolan; ROptey Mr.. Burrows; Snake, Nj. Cari.s;
Sir Harry Mr. Murrsy; LAZY SneerweRs SerranS Mr
Mason Joseph Surfaces Seruant Mr. Loring; Lady Tea
Gle, Miss Clarke; Mrs. OdadOur Mrs Vincen; Nara,
Miss Cary; Lady S.eerpelE, Miss Parker; Mad MisS
Clifford.