The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-16
Miss Edith Wyune to Mr.. Ayiel Aga
beg, an American barrster, took place
in this city to-day.



THE GRAND OPERA-HOUsE.-Last night
chronicled quite an epoch in the history
of the "Grand," namely, the first appear
ance in our city, for it might properly be
called the first, OF the distinguished En-
glish tragedian, Barry Sullivan, the ac-
knowledged head of the profession in
his home, the home OF the English drama.
The play was Bulwer's great historical
masterpiece, "Richelieu," one that none
but thorough artist need ever attempt,
associated rs it is in the minds OF all
with its great originals, Macready and
Forrest. Mr.. Sullivan is undoubtedly a
great actor, as any one who could see
him as he appeared last evening In the
willy, cunning "CardinaP' must acknowl-
edge. In those scenes where pathos or
sentiment is required, we must say he
fell short Of our expectations, and should
he be compared directly TO some other
"Richelieus" we have seen, we think he
would be found wanting, but as the irate
and almost despairing Minister, one who
has seen his greatest aim in life frus-
| trated by his arch enemy, "Baradas,"
| that "weed of hasSy GROWTH" he was
great; and as he launched upon the
covering, trembling villains the "curse
Of Rome" he was sublime. 1t was be-
yond anything we have ever seen. He
wrought upon his audience even, by this
conjuring, and the house, 80 to speak,
held its breath, and then followed the
whirlwfnd of applause. Aside from hi
reading, Mr.. Sullivan's acting was per-
| feet. He never once forgot the character
he had assumed, and in his appearance
before the curtain to acknowledge the
compliments of his audience he was
| the same tottering, feeble old man
he was "Richelieu." The support
was excellent, MIR. Cathcart, however,
suffering some little by comparison
with some of our own actors. he Is a
good reader, but as s'Count lie Baradas"
a poor actor. We hope to see him to
| better advantage as "Richmond" this
evening. Mr.. Roche's "De Mauprap'
| was faultless, and was so acknowledged
| by the audience. OF the acting of Mr..
Southard, Bradley and Miss De Forrest,
we have not space TO SPEAK; suffice it to
say, that to us they were perfect in their
| respective parts.
"Uncle TOMS Cabin" by the stock
company will be given at the matinee to-
morrow. The only Sullivan matinee
will be on Saturday, when "The
Stranger" Will be the play.
WOODS THEATER was jammed from
parquette to the topmosJ gallery last
night, not even standing room was to be
found, and such thunders of applause
even the ladies forgetting that Kid gloves
were two dollars per pair-and -four
ished their delicate hands in way that
was astonishing. Lotta was the same
sparkling and-as the ladies say-cun-
NH aI ha o1t
ried her audience, as we have said be-
fore, by storm. The support was excel
lent. MIR. Locke, the old Cincinnati IA
vorite, has much improved in appear
ance and capacity. He is not the spi-
der-like youth he used to be; while
others laughed he has grown tat. His
ePhilosophy Jack" was careful and
artistic bit of acting. Miss Ella Mayer
was excellent, as was Harry Barton.
His Italian "Jules Galletti" was nit.
RoBINsoN's OPERA-HoUsE.-The Nc
Kee-Rankin Combination made their
first appearance in this city last even
ing in the popular drama OF "The Two
Orphans" Mr.. Rankin and Miss
Blanchard in the characters as originally
sustained by them at the Union Square,
in New York, were the best we have
ever seen in this city in fact the entire
casb WaS goou ohe, anu Cne auulence
was not slow in testifying to their mer-
its by hearty applause. This play has
met with greater success than almost
any modern drama, having run for one
hundred and eighty nights in New
York. This is star combination.
The NATIONAL. - This house, not
withstanding the other attractions, was
crowded last evening by an enthusiasts
tic audience. Little ALA the stSkv
Rocket" was the fayorite.