The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-02-27

cit long while since piece has been made known
which alpervaiing geniaty has rendered equally
effective. Its structure IL marked by French Nrness
very rarely emulaed by English dramatss. and much
OF the langusge-replete with good things, some Of
which perhaps too good for mscel aneous pubic
rattles along In stye quite ferent from the heavier
Of the English stage. In Walton stray he
has ntted himself with wonderful nicely"
The Herald said; "stray is great character, and It
ia important merit of the play that its situations
grow stronger as the plot develops. Mr. Rove com.
manded the attention and applause Of the house when
ever he appeared"
The Tribune said Forcible sgreeabiy picturesque
the value OF the comedy 10 the char
seter OF Walton Stray. This character IL conceived
and executed with she spontaneous vlgor Of comic
genius happy its emotion fortunate in Its work
The part affords for CLEANS OF mirthful tender
which may quicSy be turned into icy rays BY the
brighter twinkle Of mir;h MIR Rowe indicated this
very pretuly"
The Graphic said The role which Mr.. Rowe has
constructed for hmse Is happily fitted display that
buoyancy and amusing exaggerlon OF style which
Characteristic Of his talents stage portraiture and
rried through with neKhaustioe spirit and variety"
The Evening Post said; " IL Is an admlxture Of
comedy. me iodr M and farce. Mr.. Rowe rattles
thr ugh MS pirt with great vyacy and humor, ana
peatcdy excited great merrment"
The Dispatch said; isa type OF character which
will this respect with such familiar though not
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and is In some respects superior to either"
Tie Exprcs ssi; Tie dialogue fairly bFs,les with
bon mot-. bright aud witty sayings benz scattered
through 1t with most lavish hand The character s
tr'ated so defuy and artiscay that must command
respect as an almost new creation"
The Commercial Advertiser slid; "The dialogue IL
success"
The Nal .aid' "a story q a mo, Tern MuncAausen,
who has been everywhere snd who tells the
stories about III yoyaglnss and adventures"
1ns Yonsc,. Ga5'tie said. IT na; national story
most Of ilem eScessyey funny tue "s
Tho Free Lance said Unquestoned originality,
sparSiins W.T. gur ami brilliant dialogue effective 1T
pvot OF Tie play has PROBABLY succoeded IN creating
cualactor vi len rank Nlth the iavorlte come parts
| OF kugnsh comedy"
watson. Journal said: Each character IL finely
vrouanl out and plays . DISTINCTIVE par, IN me nnray
| original"
The World saili ~ has a n1tional story II. char
a a as gms ar him s nnfS "a the oe
served not nerci ron ITS literary merit as rafting
&c Of fun. bgt fiom the good cast employed IN its
THE Sun said; "Iti. very bright and lively lii.
aiso light ava sir, he dlaog Is gneonmony witty
VIII ere and GOOD Judgment anu he re.ults unity
Gnd harmony 10 an uncommon degree
The courie. sgd w : sec nj, y9T, i.c.' fos.
unless u had some ocd sentence slipping easily from
wondsriqS mysterious to the OUTSIDER aud eae Of the
ABOVE Will be adopted by the our Boys before many
| DAYS, behevr me, TACT, fact. assure you.
| Where dil sct that queer eApresslonT
The star said: Promises 20 be as successful as
| col. Sellers ~ Mighty Dollar"
The srndy Mercury said "Itis embroidered with
@ sHyns, ana i satGrAd,i Nm rqn..
ana bG%g so's snd sHnpea hs p9p9liss Ti4
Gucod by Walton STRAY IN every scene
The Baltimore News SAID; brass should prove gold
| II + a most amusing play"
The clipper said; cit is impossible to describe TIA
| Of Walton stray must be seen TO be appreciated"
The Home journal said: Al once bright and laugh.
| ter'prOVOhiug, ana q iaslIng success
The Elizabeth Gazette sadi "Tae play Is one Of the
best given Us Ia years. aud a huge success
The Cincinnati Enquirer SAID; The dialogue teens
| Will e hume Wal"
The Arcaiian said; "a bright and amusing play
The Trade journal said "Ihc play Is ORIGINAL. we'll
another inc rfct with which tins house
has become So happily identified"
wikcs' Spirit saidi IAN amusing production which
IL likeS to hold the stage for some time to come.
The Telegram said: "stray's idiosyncracy Of 'se'
IN. ring becoming as popular nj w0rd a. by
were nrst heard IN this theatre"
The Brooklyn Eagle saidi "a spiritual plnv, combin
pauos nnd huiuur with rim -ular eject aud II +
on handsomely mouAied, bat really hnely perform
Tre Dramatic News said; - legitimate coined,
success. Infinitely, stronger than any Of the recen
plays We have en-
The Turf Field aud Farm sal at Is brightly writ
,wnd oats said Likely to prove as great success Al
the . Geneva Cross"
The JEWISH Messenger said; ~ remarkable success
AcleVcr production
Tue Porcre.ter Journal sald 1T abOundS in inter
| ebli J1ly, exciting"