The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-23
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Nine Kenard, her mother Frsulein sshmits
Henri More Nine Remarks nephew Herr Merry
Rosa Ducc%osr a circus rider FrsaIe!n Bensberg
Mms Hee
ssset,c servants of Arthur Duva rrauiein Umnsf
This charming comedy. the work of Herr Won
Moser, which Mr.. Augustin Daily has lately pre-
sented to the New York public as his comedy
under the title Of "An Arabian Night" was given
last night at the Germania Theatre. To appreciate
The truth of what was said concerning the weaken
ing effect of Mr.. DAILY localizing Of the play it is
necessary for those have his appropriation
to so and listen to the original work at this house.
The story of Harun AL Raschid is that of well
meaning married gentleman arthur Duval who has
assisted circus rider ROSA Duccmbier). aud
who is. in consequence. dreadfully embarrassed
by her presence later in his house. She is
discovered by Duvaps mother-in-law Mime. Renard),
and to prevent exposure Duval informs his mother
in-law that the circus rider is his NIECE who had
been expected for some time from America. AS the
expected niece is reported to be very wealthy the
mother-in-law thinks she a matrimonial open
ing her impecunous nephev Henri Morel) and
therefore makes occasions for him. which he i'm.
proves the Methodists say. The proper niece has
meanwhile arrived and seen her aunt QLousa
Poor Duval is in great distress; his wife has
seen the true niece and his mother-in-law has
the circus rider. and PERIOD full of thrilling
husband. 1t is brief however, for he sends his vito
away short trip, informs his niece that the
house, i'll consequence OF the absence of his better
half is little upside down, and induces her 10
to hotel. The mother-in-iaw, while Adele Is in the
hotel, scents rodent and making Investigations
with her nephew thinks she has discovered the cir
rider with whom her son-inaw has been exchang-
ing salutes from his window opposite. While in the
hotel Adele falls in love with Gaudier, and an
amusing dialogue OF purposes ensues when
the artist goes to the mother in-law to inform her
that he wishes to marry the young lady. Assuming
that he wants the circus rider she tells him
he plcases. Nine. kenard, anxious to find out all
about her son-in-law's connection with the circus
abe knows all. but the teea-tsie is interrupted by
the arrival of Arthurs wife the scene. He feels
much relieved to know that his mother-in-law Is in
possession of all the Facts. fol- in the revelation
1t was her whom he feared. His uncle already in
his confidence. his notherin-law fully informed 1t
only remains for ham to make explanation to his
wife. This he does, and she, good SOUL thinks It
good joke. and returning to the room
from which she departed DO informed.
she embraces Adele ana tells her the Joke.
Nine. Rcnard il shocked to see her daue ter
embracing person who is Identified In her mind
with horses and sawdust, and finally the horrible
revelation is made that she, who pretended to know
ALL liz alone ignorant. Her nephew has lost matri-
monial prize, the artist takes the American heress
Arthur is happy in his wlfes great faith and-cur-
tain
frauein Bensberg very happy rs Rosa and
Herr kaberg as the cannon bail made an en-
phatic hit. Herr Sauer frequently received with
cheers, and his dcneation of the perplexed husband
did uch to mark the performance as decided sue
cess.