The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18

Idugnter-provokiug comicdftes OF paDromim!c
farce. Protest against this inartistic exaggera-
iion must be unavailiDg so long as the pubic re-
CURES TINS quality OF dramatic composition. Tne
pubic likes, ana the managers Will continue 10
produce II IN spite OF the snrues OF the critics. IL
might however. be worthwhile prod ucinG bet
ter work OF the same class. II they are 10 be
found, for there is no good reason why
the true comedy OF lie which exists every
S Mnere snG Tr.n not r be as mrth.provoking
neglected 10 make the piece as attractive as pos
slDle. ~ IS put on the stage with the complete
ness and taste for which the Filth Avenue Is re-
markabe. Good actors can make even slight ma
teral entertaining, and We are much obliged 10
amusement can be gathered from these society
plays, aud the author OF "rhe Big Bonanza mas
port given 10 MS work. The important
roles Tell to the lot OF Mr.. Fisher, Mr.. Lewis Miss
Davenport, Miss Rigl and Mr.. Drew, though a new
conner ana very Young man was intrusted with
what In more competent hands, might have been
made pleasing cha acter. Mr.. Drew. VINO Is the
son OIL gentlemen known in this country as an
Irish comedian has scarcely had the experience
which might d. HIM ior a leading part. lie is per.
iecty cool and coected--we are almost tempted
say impassiole-but he JAILED to show any very
marked quantities which would be likely TO make
R bad n w'n 1Sa o as pso M D
We comes we have not seen him IN part where
MS undouoted talent showed to so little advan-
tage Mr. Fisher, as Jonathan Cawailader, the
representative OF money, Iarly carried OF the
honors OF the evening. There must b. some.
nature or ne could never portray so well these
types OF good-hearted men. Mr.. Lewis, as Pro.
made up in q very artistic manner. He Brought
out the comedy OF the part very well; but II Is too
serious for him. He is most successful IN the
humorous that has underlying 1t strain OF
pathos. while this pro essor-the representative OF
''bralns"-ls nothing but very positive, uDgrate-
Torrance OF Lucretia Cawallader was one OF those
finished efforts which give importance to small
parts Mss Annie Graham, who seems TO be des-
tined on Days stage to impersonate ali that dis
agreeable and unpleasant In woman Played
Lncretla Cawaliader, whose soul though above
~ r
husband happy. Mr.. jennings. as Crumpet, gave
an artistic sketch OF the old servant, winch was APP
very much opportunity, but'Mlss Davenport wore
series OF beautiful dresses, and looked very
than ordinary because it was more subdued and
with less OF that big girl rompisnness which is SO
commonly com yd mistaken Tor DASH In ne love scene
candles she showed artistic resources
wortny and amy but the de
was blurred by the crudeness and impassveness
OF Mr.. Drew. ln consequences Of the humber OF
The persons IN the cast II Is impossible to note the
actors OF the less prominent roles. 1.-The Big Bo-
nanza" will continue TO be played as this house
until further notice.
sTADT THEATRE-THE MERRY WIVES OF WIND
soR"
Ntcolai's charming opera, a very clever musical
setting OF one OF the most delightful or the shake
spearian comedies. was presented at the down
town German Opera House last night. with Miss
Lima Mayr as Mrs. Ford, Miss Bartoldi as Mrs
Page, Miss Beckmann as Anne Page, Mr. Schultz
as Fenton, Mr.. William Formes as Ford, and Mr..
Sch6nwoln as Falstan. Miss Lima Mayr claims the
first attention, and In the many taking norcedur
which fell TO her share she proved herself Thor.
ough artist. The ''Frau Reich" OF Miss Bartoldi
was characterized oy an absence of anything ap-
p.oacnlng to vocal or dramatic excellence and
barely reached medlOcritv The same may be SAID
OF the Falstan OF the occasion. Mr.. Schultz VINO
has an agreeable, well cultivated tenor voice, and
entire command OF all the dramatic exigencles OF
an operate role ecl1psed himself this occasion.
The chorus and orchestra, under the able direc-
t0n OF Mr.. AdOlph Neuend0rff. lett very iavOr-
abba Impression on the minds OF the audience.
Mr.. julius Witt has q benefit at this theatre ON
Tuesday next, IN which he appears IN OnenDachs
'Ors,hee aux Eniers."