New-York tribune., 1874-06-13
THE DRAMA AND MUSIC.
THE DRAMA.

-eoOrHs THrArKR-CHAaLEs EYTINGEs BkNhfii'
Yesterday afternoon was exceptionally pleas
ant at Booths Theater. where about 300 persons
with relish and frequent applause. the very interesting
performances given for the benefit OF MI 0"Ai'os
Eytinge. the stakespearean reader-who nv" - g.
the profession of the stage. and viii proceed W pan
Francisco to join. next Fall, Mr. Mc0"'ous .
compsny at the California Thea'er' ineso Peiio' W
nnces-the nse OF the thester eeing seneiou'''
NJ oraucousisted OF The Conjngal Lesson" in whch
NJ ard Ms Lullaby we're amusinRiy ana encienty
,.vaa nv SIR John T. Raymond and Miss Eliza
waathershy: the fourth act OF Camille" with Miss
Clara Morris as Camille Mr.. Mckee Rankin as Armand
DupaL Miss Emily Mestayer as Madame Prudence MI
H. W. Montgomery Count dc Farp'He, MISS MAUD
Granger as Olympic, Mr. Claude Burroughs as
Gxsape, and also,-supplyng the place OF MI
Stuart Robson who arriveA little Late as Gdston: the
fourth act OF The Lady OF Lyons with Miss Carlotta
Leclera as Pauline, Mr. John Mccullough as Claude Met
VOTE MT T. f. Morris Col. Danas, Mr. Eben Plynp-
ton as Beaasednt, Miss Marie wilkins as Nine Descna-
peiles and Mrs. Melinda Jones as Hidow AeinoHe;
comic Talk with Little Boys and Girls oy MI stuart
Robson which was OF the truest bits OF humor heard
sn the lecture vein since days OF Aremus Ward Re-
citations OF whltners Barbara Fretchie, Bret Hsrtes
Ccely" and Scott's Lochinvar," by Mr. Charles Ey
tnge beneficiary who, with royal success exhibited
his fine dramatic talents and pervadiDR grace; ana
comic version of school" By Dan Brysnts Minstreis
inclndng Messrs Dan Bryant, Unsworth. Bob Hart, W.
a. Brockway Dave Reed and Nelse Seymour. The stage
was managed with thorough taste and skill by MT
W. r Floyd. and the band was led by MI
Tssngton of the Union Square Theater' MISS
Rose Eytnce who had volunteered her services to re-
cite the ballad OF "FOntenoy," was Ill and could not
appear The performance lasted from II O'Clock tli a.
and closed amid great applause The receipts were
s70 Conspicuous among the hits of the occasion were
Mr. McCuough's manly, simple and passionate sketch
OF Claude MeInot in the parting scene Miss Leciercqs
dne and tender Pauline and Mr.. Raymonds Ln"doV
a pleasing incident at the close of the !" canine
act was the coronation Of Miss Clara Morris, with
wreath OF laurel sent by Matilda Heron with letter
of KIND recognition and warm professional and womany
applause which read by Mr.. Mckee Rankin, and TO
which Miss Morris-who sails for England today accom-
panied by the good wishes Of many friends-repied
in words Of singular felicity and deep feei-
ing Among other remarks, she said 1 have
long known Miss Heron the great actress To-day
know her for the most generous woman on the stage
No words thank for the honor she has conferred
on me but shall pray that all her triumphs may be
renewed for her in the of her child fifty named
Buou Heron. To morrow sail away for my orief hoi
day. Permit me- dear friends. 10 say Au reroT THIS
OCCASION it will be seen one of remarkable bright
good feeling; and Mr. Charles EytDge has rea
to be well pleased at the cordial manner IN winch ne
has been welcomed into the dramatic profession and
the warmth which the public has ratified this gen.
erous effort in a good
sALvINI AT BOOTHS THEATER-oTHELIO.
The great actor displayed his tull greatness
In the performance Of Oeio which be gave last night
at Booths Theater, ne rewarded with the tu-
snuuous acclaim Of the largest crowds that have
ever this theater The city playsoers and
Che rural visitors appear to have saved them
eelves for this "OthelO" night. Every part OF the
theater was thron ged and Salvni accomplished more
himself in every way, by this single performance
than he has won the whole three OF Its prede-
cessors the The enthusiasm OF the multitude
knew no limit: the people were shaken the great
waves shake of the and the actor, blind
ting Judgment with the lightning OF emotion. fully re-
peated the colossal triumph Of his first night the
American stage There is need here TO reopen the
critical discussion this Othel0. The trutnas we see
It's briefly and simply, that Savinis ideal is not en-
tirely the ideal Of shakespeares tragedy, be-
cause It lacks the magnaaimty and the loftiness
Of spiritual lore which are indicated. with per-
feet and unmistakabe dstinctness, in Shakespeare
words bat that Savins OF the ideal he has
formed is perfect marvelousiy imposing and
thrilling In nothing else the play-goer see shch
tremendous strength IN embodiment OF the animal
passous or more consummate skill in the drawing col
orlng vtallZng and finishing dramatic Identity III
dramatic form. Whether 1t be wholly true TO shake
speare or not, this OthelO is wholly true TO
precise conception, and 1t is one OF the
greatest pieces of action that have ever
been presented The applause thatt evoked last night
was evidence enough of its power over the hearts and
nerves of public AS often as savini chooses 10 act
she Moor or kindred parts, which the massive style
aud aery spendor Of his acting can be employed he VIII
win the homage of theatrical people every where-what
soever their language their critical CONTIGUOUS
He was supported with the following cast: