New-York tribune., 1875-11-16
OBITUA RY.
GEORGE BELMORE.


George Belmore, the well known English
actor, died at o'clock yesterday morning. at No "a
Fourhave, where he had been living since his return
from Boston. He had been gradually sinking ever since
the shock his system by the recent accident to
the steamer Providence while off Point Judith.
In losing Mr. Bemore the stage loses character actor
of the first ordor and the public loses source of no-
cent and sautary pleasure He acted Dut two parts
the American stage; and 10 public, accordingly, he
is less fact than name. Through those two paris,
however he revealed nature dolcately sympathetic
with the finer and sweeter emotions OF the human heart,
together with perfectly competent skill to give those
emotions an effective expression through spontaneous
and graceful forms of art Upon the British stage Mr.
Bemore has bOcn known for about quarter of a cen
tury, and seen in many important and ezactiug parts
requiring the glow OF genius for their soul, and
the dcft combination of many amiabe, humorous,
pathetic, and eccentric traits for their form.
He was OF theatrical lincage-as is usual
with the best actors. His grandfather James Carr,
stage-manager under Kemble and Identified with ac-
tive theatrical life In the days of Eston and the WORTHLESS
OF that brilliant period. His mother, Caroline Carr was
married to George Garsn. In adopting the stage he
adopted professional His first appearance was
made in June, 1913 at Devon in strolling company;
and thereafter he had much experience OF the oNnca
stage before going TO London His first appearance i'll
that capital was made at the Marylobone Theater, Dec
26, 1s56 as Boxes in drama named :" The Creole, OF
Loves FCtteTs" He aftcrward connected, success
siyelv with the strand the St Jamess Astley's the
Adephi, Drury Lane and the Iyoeum, and his reputa-
tion sterling actor constantly increased as the years
drftcd away Atlength-when in sG7 taking advantage
Of the somewhat exceptional public excitement then
prevalent on the subject OF the Turf, Mr.. Bouclcau
the drama of The Flying scud, and that piece
was brought out at the HobOrn Theater,-Mr Belmore
was east for Nat GoSHq and in that character he made
hit which speedily became famous throughout Great
Britain At the Hoborn he acted the old horseiockey
10 fID cir of
the provincial thcaters and gave upward of 400 addi
tional performances Of this part. One OF the eonse-
quences OF his brilliant success In this peculiar
direction excessive intimacy with the sporting
of the time. and the adoption by him OF some
of their customs. At first Mr. Belmore prospered
in betting. hut eventually he became heavy
loser and his fortunes were completely swanped
n was about three years ago that the final crash came
upon him; and since then ne has known much advCrity
to America and farewell dinner given 10 him IN
London 10y his professional associates and frcnds-a
which he made address not devoid Of indications OF
whit his sensitive spirit had suffered. The manager, u
Mr. Manseli who had engaged hu.,f for America, faded
i%sncd af the suit of Mr. Chaterton by the Lord Chan
ccllor-Mr. Belmore determined 10 try his fortunes in
nnder the Inanagemcnf of Mr. Samuel Colyc
His first appearance here was made on sept 20,
at Booths Theatre, as Nat costing. IN "Ihe tRlhs
Scud" He acted three weeks. The last two nght' of
Encouragement, de otedto Aec.
Noggs, which lie perSonated IN now adaptation OF
Nicholas Nicklchy,' made for hh by MI. George r
Rowe lie aferward appeared at the BROOKLYN Iheater'
and fulfilled with difficulty, few OtGcr engagements
Ills appearance upon stage was made on OCio-
h,r g. at the Boston Thcaer in "Ihe Flying Scud.' Mr.
Belmore was highly distinguished for IN, nlpersonatons
oi Caleb Pl,nDier NeicmGH NOggs Nlos ntq9, >ifphh
HdTgeGrcS t. The SOty' Ia "AurOld FLOYD y ana Inc
Deal Boaman." His acting had the magnetic IoWfrol
sweet temperament, and his method was marked 10y
beauty OF TcpOse and uncrTing discretion. lie Knew
when pause aud when to cease. HO could make ten
derTeSs respected and virtue revcrcnced. rev inner
things have been stage than his exhibion OF
old Nat GOSiinqs sOllcitude for the animals com
mitted to his and fOstered by his love, ana
his uorrayal OF an old man, sympathy with the eief O
brokcu-leartcd gr The images that VIII long be as
Socatcd with his acting are those OF the cot
taec porch and the humble 1rcSde OF the happy poor
lie wa, at home with loves and trials and affections
of The lOwy and amidst the kind oddities Of the human
race. His life has ended in misfortune and misery,
and might silly be used 10 point conventional moral
He tried to the last 10 do his duty and he has e the a
GRANGE Of a gracious memory to many trends whose
friendship ne never knew that he possessed.
The last days of this unfortunate gentleman were mace
as comfortable ii possible to make tho' by TIE
Kindness aud care of Samuel COyiilc H. j. Montague,
George Honey Harry WALL and other friends. He has
wanted for nothing. our information with reference TO
the STATE his affairs. given yesterday, proves not to
have entirely accurate lie mas died IN poverty ht
we learn that he made provision 10 some extent lOr MS
widow and children, by leaving TO them an insurance on
his life of MT. BcmOTe, we are informed
vi be buried here.