New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-11
THE DRAMA.
ACADEMY OF Musrc-MR AND MRS. ErGSoID.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC-MR AND MRS. EfGNOlD.
Ample success attended the representation
that given in tho Academy OF Music last hSAt ioS
the benefit OF the Central Dpensary. The house was
crowded and the receipts were large MT george zig.
mold acting the part of Amos Ctayk-in the drama OF
Amos Clark or The Bar Sinister" by watts Philips
while he threw no new light upon his abilities a. On
actor again revealed that gentle auserity of tempera
ment which is the engaging charm OF bis actibg' ana
again exhibited his marked proficiency in using the rer
of his profession Amos Clark is type OF pas
sion smodering beneath reticence and OF noble mental
and spiritual texture vtated by long nourishment Oh
sense wrongs and a purpose Of vengeance Mr Rig
mold always happy dcnOting the flow OF Intense feoi
ing beneath calm exterior, and always strong ana
effective in OF ardor that derive added orco from
with tho environing calm. embodied THIS CHAR
actcr IN a remarkably symmetrical and effective manner
The defect lack OF poetry Mr. Rgnod 10 often had
and dry-as II intellect and the physical sensations
governed in his art, to the suppression of tho soub
A less defect occasional stagness-as for eAamps
indicated In the manner in which Amos Clark made
10 announce the Jesuits dOctrinetha the end sanc
tes the means" This that it were good 10
avoid For the electrical disclosure OF heart and pur-
pose murder scone however, and for all tue sub
seqent portraiturc of the silent struggles OF r,mors
love, and conscientious nobility u larlctcr. Mr.
Reynolds Amos Clark excellent AMI al
mirable piece Of dramatic art The public
enthusiasm found expression hecuponin much applause
mold before the curtain. Miss Maria Brabrook Mrs Rig
nod) appearing Mildred Vaughn, participated in the
success OF the night This lady is ruddy English blonde,
refined in demeanor graceful and pleasing n the sereo-
typed line OF sentimental acting and equal TO moments
Of pathos. Her voice aud her quiet styls
OF art were faint and thin in the
Academy but the impression she made that Of
decided talent and trained skill. combined with woman
like gcntleness. Mr. F. b. warde gave in little charao
ter seldom strong sketch OF the manly cavalier
ruled by love and honor, and drawn stage usage il
through many perils. Amos Clark" should state.
Is q heavy historical play, relative to thu
time OF Monmouths Rebellion against James H.
the action Of which proceeds mainly of those Old
manor houses honey combed with secret passages THAI
Scott loved to describe, and that are always mnch
peasanter to tho Imagination OF the noyeltoader han
the eye OF the theatrical spectator. The air u
soft November gloom that hangs about such piles
in fiction also saturates the plays that
late to them, and "Amos Clark" Is like its kindred
1t has fine situation, though not one. in the
second act and there IS hue of sesacrce about tho
hero which will make him alluring 10 actors despite tho
tants and stains of evil that upon him Mr. Rgnold.
being asked for speech at the close Of the play gave
model one, in these words: 4" Bless YOU"
After the performance the curtain was again lifted dis
closing Mr.. Rgnod, confronting cluster of gentlemen,
headed by Mr.. Algernon s. Sullivan, who, behalf II
the Central Dspensary addressed tho actor follows
Mr. RIGNoLD: There is no unsolved riddle in ths
rent and destiny Of life for all men; the needs,
capabilities affections and hopes and conscience he
basis OF all. TIE true drama,t remembers the kim,
" II you would lift HE you must be higher ground
than l." The majesty OF pure moral sentiments making
the great great is the only genuine electric power OF ths
stage. appeal to every dramatic chronicle and critic
and to general experience to yindcae this test II 10
only beneath the spell created IN such
that Goethe apostrophzes the passing moment. "Aa.
still delay, thou art so fair"
knowing undertaking LOYALTY to this high stand
ard in your profession, and grateful TO you your sn
crosby TO the sick aud Of SewIork through tho
agency Of the Central Dlpensiry my associate
acknowledgements. To emphasize their appreciation Of
your Kindness, they make you honorary director in
the Dspcnsary. and they have caused to DO prepared
commemorative medal IA souvenir OF this episode VI
your life In America deliver TO you this medal with
most courteous Of respect congrau-
ations your professional success and for
your happiness aud that OF yodr accomplished wife,
whose pr Senco has contributed much IN the briancy
Of the performance this evening. and who will %
gratefully remembered among the generous benefactors
who have used the gifts vita which they endowed
for the benefit OF the poor OF Ncw-York
{ Mr. Rgnoid responded TO this address, accepting .
new title and gold medal In strain Of blended gravity
and payfuness. To night he repeats Amos Clark At the
Brooky Academy OF Music.