The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-01-23
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| houhceo 10 De performed on that evening. Great
curiosity was and great interest taken in the
success OF the liay by the 1ience and its every
scene and act WAS watched by eager and anxious
listeners beat TO catch each word of the text and
| W appreciate every sentence Of the language
! spoken.
We are fully aware OF the injnstice that is often
uohe authors BY minutely criticsing play, or,
| indeed, any Literary work on first presentation
or peiusaI OF 1t, and when to that is added the
TACT til It we did not the entire play, We shall
De understood properly if our notice is deemed
| too short or too general in its character
Capt Fanny is rather the dramat;zation ct
| work already written than an original play; the
name OF the novel which is suggested to us by
| The drama can not just at thi. moment be re-
called, but we think it is "The Cruise of the
'uture;" very interesting and readable work
Inc plot OF the work is very intricate and inter
esting, aud as the play progresses it appears to
| thIcken and become more difficult of solution,
and IT Is not until the very end of the drama that
true insight into the state OF affairs is given.
We do not altogether like this method of play
writing 1t Is far better in our judgment to appeal
to the sympathy or the humor of an audience than
10 lts curiosity; this latter may keep their aten-
ton TO the close OF the play, but the den0ueaeat
must be very startling and effective to repay them
Tor the constant exercise OF their thought and
attention, and III nine cases out OF ten they will
feel that they have not been duly recompensed for
their trouble.
One good plot, with chord Of true sympathy
| and vein Of genuine humor running through 1t
combines much more Of the clements of success
than the most intricate plot and startling solu-
ton that was ever conceived. L. is also great
mistake to Introduce, merely tor claptrap effect,
scene in play which has real bearing upon
the plot, or which is by no means essential to q
IN the fourth act, whore John Homerton
sings Mr. and Mrs Samuel Procker and
himself to sleep, wheceupon table NJ
Of lost Child is made to appear, is altogether
very pretty, and Mr.. Torrlani's singing deserved
the recall 1t received !; but il caused perfect
hating In the entire movement of the play and
heightened it out unnecessarily, trespasslag
upon the attention OF the audience without
| reasonable excuse for so doing, and had very
weakening effect. We speak thus candldly to the
| author, because We deem lis work desc nv ng of
honest criticism, and do not desire to pay him
the poor commitment Of fulsome praise when
genuine reasoning is more suited
One OF the strongest points in the play is the
symmetry of its constructions; ,he Incidents and
situations are each perfect in themselves and
ye. are 80 shaped and fitted together as not
70 clash in the least, to mar the beauty
OF the entire play, but rather torn more
perfectly mol1ed drama. This is merit
which Is deserving of recognition, as it is
OF the greatest essentials of success. We would
not attempt 70 give the complete story OF the
play, but 1t occurs III the course O, the story
thata husband disappears and Is lot head Of
for seven years. AT the end of that time his wife
meets ner cOU in, former lover, and her atfec-
tons being engaged sh. Is readily persuaded to
marry him, being assured that under the LAW she
Is released by time FROM the marriage vows, even
should the husband re-appear. She is married,
and the husband does reappear. Her legal re
lease is all forg GOTTEN, and she is made to return
to her husband by compul ion. This is mis-
take which tells, ana which the author should
correct.
The subject Of the play is good one but the
author Will q 'ub'l SIS perceive that il needs re-
modelling and retouching to make it altogerh her
successful. J he close is too much prolonged,
though the idea ls very good and generally
satisfactory. The language OF the play is very
pure and EXPRESSIVE, and capable Of vigorous and
effective delivery.
The drama is by no means a failure, nor vet lie
it a grand success. 1t is susceptible Of improve
ment, which the author himself can give 1T. and
which will make 1t very strong acting play. 1t
was generally very Well acted and mounted, and
made very pleasant evenings entertainment.
On Monday evening the grand, spectacular,
romantic, military drama OF Sol Willoughby
will be produced, after extensive and els b jrste
preparation, and promises to be one of the most
splendid scenic representations Of the season.
ACADEMY OF MUs1c.-The strongest attraction
Of the will be presented al this theater to-
night-the great original and triumphant Harri-
gan Hart Combination. embracing full dra
matte company, b. ass and string band, and the
gallant 69n of New York. Messrs. Barrigan
Hart have widespread reputation as musical,
SketCl anu character acCOTt. Ills Is tHelr uTst
visit to New Orleans, and they no doubt will get
a warm reception. The old card OF :" Standing
Room Only at the Academy-which, by the by.
has not been used much this season-will have
to be brought out, as seats are already beng
secured for days in advance. The Doye
Brothers" is tho tile Of the drama written for
them, especially to introduce their most promi-
nent acts, musical gems, etc.
The regu ar Wednesday an Saturday matinees
will be given. We advise all those who can't
;rlt ~ fol boo fba matt
nees. The press all over the country, wherever
thev have appeared, have been loud in their
praise. In fact, the enthusiasm at many places
reached an excitement never before known IN
amusements. They arrive here this morning
from Memphis. The following We cut from the
appeal of that city:
g Greenla,r Opera House.-A large audience
attended this place Of amusement last night to
witness Harrigan 4 Hart in their celebrated melo-
drama entitled the "Doyle Brothers,, in which
they are supported by a well-selected dramatic
company. In their character sketches and spe-
cialties, which are introduced Outing the pre-
sentation Of the drama, Messrs. Harrlgan
Hart are superior to any artists OF the kind that
have heretofore appeared before Memphis au-
d nee.
".hey are the originals Of the Muliigan Gnards
Muldoon Guards Skidmore Guards, Gallant
Sixty Ninth New York. etc. In all their sketches
there is an artistic finish ana roundlng up .hat
stamps them as actors who deserve the popu-
larity won in New York. Mr. Harrlgan appears
in half dozen different roles, as does also Mr.
Hart, and their dual sketches last night were re-
ceived with every demonstration OF popular APP
prevail The parade drill Of the Sixty Ninth,
company Of well-driled boys, commanded by
Hart and accompanied by Harrigan as an excited
irishman in an enthused state of patriotic tervor
VAS exceedingly clover and pleasing"
ST. CHARLES THEATER Mics Kate Fisher will
inaueurate the second and last week OF her en-
gsgement at this theater by the perform ,nce OF
a long and interesting programme embracing
three plays, all entirely novel to our local stage,
and in each of which her beautiful horse "Won-
der" will appear in prominent and effs ,e s ra
atoms. putnam, the Iron Son OF '76, " Car,
touche,r and "Dick Turpin's Ride to York,
will make up the bill Of attractions, As an ex-
ponent Of her peculiar line OF the drama, Miss
Fisher is alone in the field. being without con-
testant for the first place. Her pieces are all en-
jovabe in that they are pleasing and aim at no
derstand. but suit the popular taste, and as
consequence are generally successful.
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