New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
OBITUARY..
II, l.. BATEMAN.

Z II. l.. BATEMAN
Another of the old group Of theatrical conf
Esses-that numbered james waack and Mark Smith
aud George Jordan Harry Pacde among its choice
spri.shas ceased from his abOrs and entered into BIS
rest & L. Blteman-ka,wn throughout tue U1ited
States ~ theatrical er and The father OF the
distinguished American actress Kate Blteman-ted IN
London yesterday: The dispatch which brings this
startling ans sad Information gives no account
OF tho cause or tho Giro instances OF the
mournful event. Startling 1t is, say, because
Mr. Bateman nan Of sueh extraordinary vita itY
that everybody who knew him viii receive ths first
news OF hs death with thrill Of SURPRISE. he was
OF those iron who expected with universal con
curroncc, TO Outlve all their companions And indeed
3ir. Bateman has followed many Oh friends TO
the grave. lis aga must have been about 3.
He went on the stage the West, when a young man
and he has been Intimately associated with it for up
ward OF thirty years. Tie loss Of such q veteran
even were there personal cause for sor
row. would be very cad to consider. IL marks
very mourntully the fight of time and tie
steady entertainments Of inex0rable change. Mr. Bate
man was distinct and formidable power in the world
Of helter. and events will turn awry in con-
sequence OF the OF his shaping brain ana guiding
maud He WAS acquainted with the vicssitu les OF for
tune and yet he seldom failed in any enterprise upon
which his heart was SGT. Fifteen years ago he began,
at the Winter Garden, 60 lay the foundation
II the fame and fortune which have since
been achieved by bs daughter Kate. This was with
hs wife's play Of Evanga.ine.' How persistentlY he
worked IN that cause il known theatrical people and
journalists in every city OF America and England.
Earlier than that he had directed several seasons OF
brilliant eff IT. made by Matilda Heron, in his wfe's
play OF Geraldine" h brOuyb. the Opera Bouis to
this country and il has Decn done so well as it
was done by him. lie brought ever Madam Parepa
Rosa and thus made public acquainted with one OF
the greatest queens OF song or late years h.
has been managing the Lyceum Theater in
London, and his latest hobby Henry I0sk.0
now famous actor, but never heard Of here
til this indOmtablc will and rlreles1 energy took up
the tack or revealing him % tie world. TIE success
VI Tie lis" ami Of " Hamlet" are still fresh
IN the public recollection. Mr.. BIteman was at times
harsh and hard AIs dealings, and he made many enc
miles, when in these moods Of tie tyrant But tie enmi
ties dil not LAST long There was something almost
comic IN The forv neg and resonte purpose OF THIS ear
nest work r r. WAS rot dill, 'ut tho twinkle Of
suppressed mirh IN the flashing eyes OF this seem
iugly ferociors Boamarges, with his shaggy.
iron -ay name and his warke voice. H could easily
lapse into laughter ana melt into HIS stories
were OF the merriest order. lis song was loyid. H.
had s.nd heart AMI liberal hald It lis a-gres
siye personality aul bis crlz5 FOR some work OF
selfish devotion that made him sometimes cruel.
As an actor he displayed efficiency with no
especial bent of inclination briancy OF performance
The last parts that he played here the Lord in
"Gcrldine and Old codger in D. Walden's play u
ROSA Gregorie" H. will not be remembered As
an actor but his memory will be kept green
IN the memory OF surviving comrades who loved him,
and IL will always hold bright place IN the history OF
the s.age-to which he contributed more than orna
ment and which he built up more than one honora-
bic reputation.