New-York tribune., 1879-04-07
MIR. ABBEY'S ENTERPRISES.

Sagacious Judgment and patient industry
have borne their legitimate fruit IN the established sue
cess Of The Park ThodtIc under he management Oi MI
Abbey. This house Is now tdvOrde place OF resort
with tle best class of play III this city us Affairs
since first NJ Abbey assumed the dir cton OF 1t, have
en- conducted with dignity taste and thoroughuess in
every branch and without 0StcutatOn or precnce; aud
everything done upon Its stage has been done we'll
one or two plays th1t have been brought forward
might, PERHAPS batttr have been omitted; but differ
cnces not TO be pressed, rs against gem
cral record of excellent motive and achievement Mr
Abbey has given the city theatre wherein c1n always
found tsotul, brilliant, cheerful entertainment. and
the sru-s of goodfcclg ana laughter; and the Park
has taken arm grasp, destined long 90 endure upon
the afecuonate esteem OF the public Tne recent sue
cess Of Engaged still current Ut this thcatrc-has
greatly emphasized tho prosperity OF the house. ana
clearly defined. u tine public estimation, jast sense Of
. character and its worth Encouraged by general ap-
prevail and sympathy, Mr. Abbey now considerably
uideus the field %; hi, dbOrs lie has opened, in as>o
citation VITA 81. Goodwin. the Par, Theatre i'm Pmada-
pla and, on the lith inst, he will open the PARK
Theatre in Bos;on-pI .scntHg, the urst feature,
Lotta, in ''Ia Cgte" These three cStab shmcnis viii,
.s 70 is intended, help each other nabHg their director
BOO control lSIsc number of dramatic attractions, and
20 present them in due rotation. without rivalry or
mouotouy in these three great cities OF the Atanuc sea-
board Mr Abbey h- also sent out travelling company
with the play OF Engasct"-which began operations,
on March II, at Albany, and which incl1icS MIS- kth
erur Rogers. II ss Gcueveye Rogers. Miss Emily Dell
mar Mr.. George ParSes, Mr. Frank Morlaunt, Mr. W.
" Herbert, Mr.. John Mat hcws and Nr Frank Sawyer
This is TO traverse the prucnal cities Of the Union and
make known Mr.. Giberts astonisncly keen and mer-
Iily delightful satire. Meanwhile, Mr. Abbey brings
forward Nile Aimee and her company OF French actors
and vocaists, in Opera BOufe, al Booths Theatre,
b, ginning on April L. and, about April Ae Will gro-
duce at the Park Theatre. 'The Palace of Truth" To
The sterling achievements Of a sound, prudent, and
ab0Ious career accordingly he now adds INC aluring
charm OF bold eucrprs not rash and reckless, but in
tclHgcntly planned, well-cOnsldered and guided with
vgi.aut and sure control 3" The Palace OF Truth" is
very beautiful piece and il there be indeed taste for
the poetic drama in this capital, IT ought TO com
mtud large measure Of success. The preparations Tor
II have been OF elaborate description and the design is
10 make It's presentation IN every detail, perfect
picture Other strong features understood TO be held
n resoIve-nOt th least OF which is Nh sohern, whose
Temperance, whenever il shall occur, vii! make
golden night I'm the dramatic year, and gladncss IN
thousands Of hearts. The marked prosperity aud
c excellent = ans and prospects OF Mr. AOncy the
rea.alrr see ud lo record since .lcF are dooorj"d
.Ia "a VrIYa'c character OF singular goodness ana
simplicity: mind 90 perfect sympathy win ihe best
tt prevail q, o. the standing and Tine ulciltcud
Ie-poI1Inly o. tgc stage and nature thIt g. strongly
rooted IN sturdy virtue and ado utd win TIC oGaCJo
tAaI equally inspire affection aud respect.