The New York herald., 1879-02-14
MISS AGNES ROBERTSON.
AN OLD FAvoEIrE RETURNED--A CELEBRATED
ROUND OF CHARACTERS BoUCICAULT,
JOHN GILBERT, JOHN BROUGHAM HARRY

| AN OLD FAvoEITE RETURNED-A CELEBRATED
ROUND OF CHARACTERS BoUCICAULT
JOHN GILBERT, JOHN BRoUGHAM, HARRY
BECKETT AND DoaINICK MURRAY.
The several appearances of Mrs. Dion Bouccault
ut Booths Theatre this week have created not a
little interest in amusement loving circles. owing
to the fact that she is largely identified with the
original presentation of the characters which she
is now playing. Twenty-Five years ago she COM
menced career under the name of Agnes Robertson.
quickly achieved dramatic success by of her
grace. beauty and admirable acting. and since that
time has always occupied warm place in the men,
ory of the New York public. She came to this city
few weeks ago for the purpose of arranging
disconnected with the profession and intended re-
turn at early day. Her old friends and admirers
however, insisted that she should make another
appearance in the plays her husband espe-
cally her support would consist of several the
actors who originally made the parts histrionic.
A representative of the HERALD found Mrs. Bouci-
cault at her residence. and although she was ex-
trenIely unwilling TO undergo the ordeal OF a for
.mal interview, half-hours conversation, sprinked
with bits of gossip characteristic of her SEX devel-
oped the following facs:-
when came to America" she said. 81 had no idea
whatever of again playing in public. In fact. am
devoting myself the and education of my two
daughters. by whom 1 am accompanied. My many
friends here. however kindly insisted reappear-
ance, and as my husband was under contract pre-
sent number of his dramas. and several OF the
fists stillliying with whom originally performed
in the Colleen Bawn, 'Arrsh Ia Pogue,' Kerry"
aud srhe shaugbran. it did not require much per-
suasion to induce my consent. Indeed, was more
than glad to have opportunity to meet in pub
lie my many old friends and the profess
sional relationships that are SO agreeable in the lilo
Of an artist"
"How long do you expect to remain in America.
Mrs. Boucicaultf'
IIad il not been for the performances arranged ut
Booths Theatre would have sailed on the 18th inst
but appear during the entire week at every per-
formance have postponed my departure until the
18TH. Possibly it may De still further delay ed"
"Do you intend TO play anywhere outside OF New
II understand that Mr.. Deuisch. the manager. has
received number OF applications from leading the
a.rcs-as tor instance Baltimore, Philadelphia and
Boston-but ind It impra. ticable to make definite
arrangements beyond the date have named. l
should very much like to do for love this
try. l have many tender associations here and
always regard them as among the happiest of my lie
These performances are not announced as my fare
we'll. because my husband may write piece that will
nccesstate my stay.
"what do you regard as your favorite impcrsona-
tionsY"
Colleen Bawn;' Jessie Brown. Jennie Deans, The
Young Actress, Arrah na Pogue, Milly, Andy Blake,
Bob Netilcs and the Octoroon. By tire way (haf
musnyly). wonder If the people remember these
"Do you intend to retire permanently from the
stagey'
'That, my dear SIR ~ difficult question to an
swcr. don't believe In premature obituary notices
when has been in groove eli o her lite il is
diihcut matter to resist the magnetism that calls
one back to tho performance Oh duties which have
be ONE almost like second nature. believe IL so
In your profession and 1 IL IN in mine
We like tine applause of the public, the surrounding
friends, and, until the last moment OF life the
substantial results of our work. You will ind il
true OF all artists, matter how comfortably they
may be situated IN pccuniary that they cling
to the pleasures which attach to their iirst love-
"Dd you come TO America for the purpose Of
playingy"
seek medical advice for my daughter Patrice. Many
offers made to Inc. but declined them Mr..
Boucicault does not wish me to act, except such
occasions as the present. He thinks 1 have made q
reputation here and in England and ought TO retire
satisfied with 1t. But 1 have been the stage all
my life since childhood aud miss the occupation.
Society L. substitute for artistic activity. and
am not accustomed to idleness."
..Do you perform in London on your return to
EnglandY
mo. 40 TO France and Italy with my daughters
to remain with them during their education. Mr.
Boucicaul IL has taken great dislike to London since
our eldest sons death, and says he will appear
there again. and 10 not ioel ut home in any theatre
where he is not Ii il 50 different"
"shall YOU not return TO the stage hcreg"
Certainly not unless Mr.. Boucicault wishes 10