The New York herald., 1879-10-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
DALY's THEATRE-"DIvoRcE."

Mr.: Ten 1Eyek Of Charles Rsas rSsls
Gisr first appcarance in this c.y}
rsss saase Mis-. Syansy snnsr
:, dIsr first appearance on the stage!
Molly: Miss Maggie Harold
Kitty Crosby Miss Mary Bowers
Mr.. Daily has done much for New York theatre
goers that nothing that he may do dramatically can
fail to attract attention. and effort that he may
make in the same direction can fail to be met with
good wishes for his success. His rentyee metro
politan manager was warmly welcomed by many OF
his old patrons and they again present in large
numbers within his doors last evening to sgnalixe
their good feeling the production Of his play of
"Divorce." The cast brought back pleasant re-
membranes Of Mr. Dalys old time successes. as 1t
brought before the footlights many of the "Old
Guard" who had made him famous in his palmy
days. II he seemed to fail for a time it
must be remembered that his endeavors were
as equally directed to pleasing his patrons to
riching himself. and the theatre-goers OF New York
him that perfection of detail and richness of
dressing which he inaugurated and which since has
made our local stage famous
Of OF nvs ,
by company strong in its male actors and fairly
cellent as whole. The original cast wasl
exceptionally strong and the play. written by Mr.
DAILY, peculiarly adapted to their abilities. ).
Harkins played Alfred Adriance Louis James, Cap
DaVdss his part De We Wolf yGone pa Witt James
Lewis. Templeton Jitt; W. ]. Lemoyne the Detec-l
tive; D. Whiting. Judge Kemp. and George
De We're, DR.. Lang Among the ladies', Fanny
Morant Mrs. Ten Eyck; Fanny Davenport. LuI
Ten Eyck; Clara Morris, Fanny Ten Eyck Mrs. Gill
and Kate Claxton. the maid. With such a cast to
look back upon-and remembrance always tends tol
lessen its falinss and add to its excellencies-
to be expected that old habis present last night
would draw questionable comparisons between MI. II
Days present good company and the famous "oldi
guard. which, since broken up. have gone to enrich
lence. When we say, then that good house warmly
received the revival OF the old play at the new
house it is equivalent to saying that the newer
venture a repetition-even IL not positive
OF the first success. Mr.. Harry Lacy succeeded Mr.!
manly. psntismanly interpretaton' % which pA rays
the authors intention thorough translation.
Mr. Davidge repeated his former success De Witt.
Charles LIE Clercq was not alone good, but-and to
his credit let 1t be saidhe original and borrowed
none Of his points from Mr.. Lewis' famous "busi-
ness' in the same character Charles Fisher as the
detective played the part with richness pecu-
liar to himself. and without the least vul-
garity gave the character broad rendition.
Messrs. Drew, Parkes and Moore were thorough in
their parts, although the old favorites and
then thought Of and naturally with wish that they
might have been on the stage last night Mrs. Poole
was good substitute for Miss Morant as could
have been had. Fanny Davenport's beauty, Clara
Morris talent and Linda Dietzs pleasant presence
were not there last night to enrich the cast, but
Miss Rehan and Miss Blythe and Miss Lanner-
notably Miss Rlythe-are trio which, under Mr..
Daly's schooling and direction, will we predict be
of great value to him. Much ia wanting as yet to
make them serviceable as they Will yet be found
to be- but they improved steadily throughout the
performance, and gave such promise OF future
development. that we can well afford to wait
little for the result. AS the company
weak in its women But this is due in measvre to
the fact that the former have many of them, played
together for years. There is good material among
the eadies and the progress OF the season should de-
velop its strength The opening act went fairly
well last night and the performance so
steadily improved as it went on that the curtain
went down on an emphatic success behind the foot.
lights AS the audience held their places with
exceptions to the Close it is fair to that it
pleasant an occasion to the audience us it
creditable to the actors.
"a SCRAP OF PAPER" AT THE BROOKLYN PARK
THEATRE.
ga Scrap of Paper" was produced on Monday even
ing and repeated last night at the Brooklyn Park
Theatre. Large and fashionable audiences greeted
each representation Of Mr.. Palgrave Simpsons
admirable comedy drama. which favor
ably received in this city After paying
due homage to the "brght particular STAR Mr..
Lester wallack in his youthful impersonation Of
Prosper Couramont, the audience accorded o warm
recognition to Mr.. Ed. Lamb in his "Brisemouche.
landed proprietor and naturalist" AS Suzanne the
engaging Miss Rosa Rand the painstaking actres
whose artistic grace long since won her q favorable
place in the estimation Of her audiences, was also
called upon to bow her acknowiedg gements. "a
Scrap OF Paper will be repeated at the matinee and
this evening. and "My Awful Dad" viii entertain to
their hearts content Colonel Sims patrons at each
performance during the remainder Of tho week.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr.. Frank Mayo has sailed from London for New
York.
Theatre, London.
Tho 13od ,,erforrnanca of Kft'' vvas oivar az t,a
Boston Theatre last week by Mr.. Chanfrau.
The weathersby Goodwin Froliques will succeed
the Criterion Company at Hsverly's Theatre next
week.
The last evening concert but of Carlotta Patti
previous her departure will take place tonight at
Hall.
Mr. John L. Owens is about to commence tour
around the world He VIII leave San Francisco on
Inc 10Th Of October.
At the Park Theatre. Boston. Mr. W. 8. Gilbert's
'On Ball." which produced Monday night,
,cored pronounced success.
Matnecs will be givon to-day at Haverly's, Daly's,
Siblo's, the Grand Opera House. tho Theatre Com
que and Woods Broadway Theatre.
"Girofe- -GiroAa." with Paola Marie. Angelo and
Japoul in the cast. will be produced tomorrow
,vening at the Fifth Avenue Theatre.
Miss Maggie Mitchell is adding to her aures in tho
Vest. Her engagements NJ the drand opera House,
yincinnati was OF the most successful ever
played in that theatre.
Hamlet will be played at the Standard Theatre
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Bsndmann.
rho scenery and costumes are new and said to be
original and striking.
Tho Broadway Theatre. Williamsburg. formerly
ho Theatre Comique Will be opened Saturday evcn-
ng. October 4. The initial play will be what Ia
.alled new version Of -Rip Van winklo."
Bartcy Campbelps drama. "My Partner"
which has made such hit ut the Union Square,
will be produced at the Boston Theatre at the close
,f the engagement of the Ideal Pinafore" COM
pany.
Tho iibretto Of sleepy Hollow" Mr.. Max
\Tarctxek's opora. will be translated into
French and produced in Paris Musicaliy 1t has
proved Tho opera will be repeated to-
night.
The regular season at waliack's Theatre begins on
saturday evening. on which occasion Mr.. wallsck
will present thrce act comedy. adapted from
two Frcnch comedies by Mr.. Dion Boucicault. en-
Titled contempt of Court"