New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23
THE DRAMA.
PARK THEATER.

Mr.. MAYO AS DAvY CROCKETT.
Mr. Frank Mayo appeared at the Park
Theaer last night and acted Dary CrockeH-wth which
part his name has been for some time identified He
was by numerous assemDago or Delighted spec
tators that greeted him with cordial welcome and APP
paude Ihi acting in exceedingly earnest and fer
vent manner Mt Mayo's PRESERVATION Of Dairy Crockett
is not unknown to play.goers in this community. 1t
was first exhibited hero time ago at Woods Mu-
scum. and last year in the month OF March Mr. Mayo
presented it NiLo's Garden, where 1t was received
with emphatic favor. IL has not obtained, however
IN as ample measure as it deserves the admiration
OF this public. The fact that 1t is not a
peco of rough-and-ready meodrama, but one
o. tho few, picturesque, delicate, gentle, and
wholesome dramatic works that grace and dignity the
American STAGE has not been largely understood. Cir
eumstances at present, though greatly favor it; and
there is reason think that IL will not only long main
tain its place in popularity at the Park Theaer but
also will take its full rank in intellectual appreciation.
II il brought forward by theatrical manager who
seems to estimate It at its proper worth, since
no has presented amid suitable surroundings and in
dcuIfed and tasteful way. It emerges at q theater
which is thought TO be devoted to tho Interpretation
Of American drama, and the illustration-with-
out admixture OF shoddy and yice-of American
mind and II comes here after Colonel Sellers
and is offered companion picture to that distinct
lively national creation. That domestic and COM
prestige and fortunate ewise, in ociation and in
itself 1t is moro fortunate yet-fOr 1t is deeper.
stronger sweeter and brilliant embodiment than
1t whom before which fact shows IT 10
that wholesome vitality and earnest spirit which
the elements OF growth well the foundations OF in
dyidual character.
The ideal which Mr.. Mayo aims to embody-and
which TO great extent he succeeds in yngis that Of
simple, tender generous, brave, and honorable man
bond ada nv nd ed he
heroism and this is an ideal which wholesome minds
and good hearts will always accept with sympathy and
affection. 1t is moreover ideal which actor can
ssfuy present who does within himself pos
sess the attributes or strength and He
not here,-ikc tin In the sunshine,-rcnect the
light rom his surface. His spirits must shine through
hn-or they will shine In vain. The chief OF Mr..
Mayos In DIry Crockett accordDgly, Is without
doubt his temperament The quality OF his mpcrsona-
ton is felt TO be NOBLE gentle, aud winning and 10 DO
sincere But the cOnquerug charm Is not temperament
alone. To the power OF condition the artist has added
the power and the manifold fecities OF action and,
though of his action lis initiative and OF It Is
defective, these auxillar forces add greatly to the
beauty Of his embodiment and show that he possesses
dramatic instinct OF the finest description. There Is
roughness erudeness and proixity in certain OF his
methods u displaying the action or mixed motives and
feelings. His assumptions OF humorous seriousness,
with the child and OF droll sheepshness with the
wOman tinged with article. for the possible
that originally they initiative, and they have not
yet acquired spontaneity. His WALK anu bearing. be-
sides. not entirely those OF the hunter TO whom
trees dear companions and the wilderness home
and unto whom trace OF town manner adheres But
these Incidental matters in which the art Of the
actor can attain completeness; and, meanwhile, TO q
spirit OF simple goodness and more than womsuiy ten
Unconstitutional by bright intelligence and pre- ssed
in u buoyant, gallant manner-he adds u graceful.
duce. various, and mpusively passionate action, In
scenes that are fraught-bccause no makes them SO
with the tenderness and Of love- and wish
tho excitement and tension and glory Of uo heroisW.