The New York herald., 1877-01-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Ilxoxs on, wrDIocx yos SEVEN"

''LlxoNs on, wEDLocK FOR SEVEN"
The new play with the queer title produced for
first time in this city the Fnh Avenue Theatre
last night. The unpleasant weather did not interfere
with the attendance, and large audience was
thoroughly entertained by both the play and the
performances
sLemons" Is taken from the German, and by few
dex,erous changes Americanized sufficiently to pass
for a comedy OF our own time and place. But really
II is OF those plays which do need local color
which are out OF space and time and governed only
by the spirit or fun II is roaring iarce, at which t
Is impossible not 10 laugh continually. The plot Is
ono OF misconceptions, and the absurd situations
in which all the characters are entanged are inter-
woven with much skill and effect The attempt Of .
matchmaking widow 10 marry her daughter aud her
10 her advantage forms the basis OF The story
and out Of this root grow tho most whimsical mis-
takes, which. like the branches Of the banyan tree,
take root themselves and produce new Dlundcrs
dialogue r, always clsvsr ana comss sqoen roy
the theory OF the match making lady that
in this world there two clusses OF people, tho
squeezers the squeezed and her efforts ~ direct
the matrimonial destnies Of oil the young people about
her The action generally quick but the fault OF the
pay-One which leans 10 virtues side-is that the
situations TOO numerous and overload the plot
This rs especially the the last act, which is
trey long, Notwithstanding that all the material
excellent
The characters are we'll drawn and strongly con-
trasled, and give excellent opportunities tor acting
which the company did not fail 10 There not
principal responsibility rested with MRS c. H Gilbert,
who played the widow, Mrs. Stark. with delightful
humor and truth TO nature and with unusual
force Tho wisdom Of tnis feminine general, her
vanity her good her amb tOns distrcsses aud
~e,s re- - nr MIS-.
Davenport was exceedingly natural and amusing as
Mary stark and n the scenes with her lover Perryn
particularly fne. Miss sydney Cowell, MISS Emily
Rigl and Miss Carrie VinOn did full justice TO their
roles Mr. Coghlan was capital in the rather conver-
saona character Of the hero, Perryn who IL not so
much Of lemon lemon squeczor, and thus is not
SO much funny IN himself Az the cause oil iun IN
Mrs Gilbort-was the Major Goosoberry Of Mr.. James
Lewis grotesque bit OF absurdity. something
like Hajor dc Boots In his drunken sceno NJ.
Lewis kept the audience necessarily laughing. Mr.
Hardsnberg acted Drummer, asolder, excelonty. Mr..
John Brougham was. OF course, admirable as LOTUS,
10 the ptcco Benne and John. "Lemons," VIC be-
lcvo will become popular with the lovcrs OF comedy
at once.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr. schmelz gives concert at stcinway Hall on the
23d inst
..M.ss Mutton" is still drawing immense houses at
the Union square Theatre
There is an attraction in variety circles about the
name Tony Pastor that cannot be gainsayed
''Uncle Toms Cabin" produced At this nowly
chrstoned and brightly renovated place Of amusement
last evening.
Miss kellogg next week. at the Academy OF Music,
viii produce operas by representing tho old
and new schools
Mary Anderson. the young American tragedicnne.
made an immense success in Lady Macbeth At Ford's
National Theatre in Washington.
The time honored romantic drama Of "The Marble
Heart" last night produced at tho Park Theatre.
with Miss katherine Rogers in the role OF Marco.
OF all the minstrel ,roupes which have occupied
popular attention and which have gained the highest
degree Of public favor in this city. the well organized
company Of Messra Koly Leon deserve the first
place.
The FIRST Of series Of ballad concerts for the benefit
Of the destitute OF tho CITY, will bo given at Stehway
Hail. Friday evening, In aid Of the New York Asso-
ciaou for Improving the Condition ot tho Poor Miss
Arabela Root the distinguished vocalist, who gives
these concerts will be assisted by Mr Werreurath,
Mrs Roiph and Mr. F. Mueller, In full and attractive
programme