New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30
NEW- YOKK'S NEXT NER PLAR.

Frops The Theatre
The dramatic entertainment entltied L rs
Etran Qleurs de Paris" IS splendid drama OF the
stvIe yclept "iudie1al." Inc French system or
criminal procedure lends itself admirably 20 tne
efforts of romancist or dramatic author ana tne
struggle between the culprit. who is isolated ana
left to the OmnIpotent tender mercieS OF the 3Ege
PiHstrGctiOn, has been often portrayed by the late
Emile GabOran in dozen OF spenala aoVeS, sbu
successor of lie Parricide." Taillade; dry. ner,
YOus, clever actor, represents the prlnc,paL
stranger who uses his IRON 9an1S 10 %
endOws his lovely daughter, whom he loves as tue
tiger does its cub. This is the only redseminR
point bout the Paternal thTottler, whose 0hspainE
ignores his real name and profession; de suffers
condemnation To penal servltude LOT me- nappT ia
the thought that his child is content with the nus
son-iu-law is also his accomplish. and instead
of quietly settling down aud ENJOYING the
fruits of his father-naws labor, takes It INTO MS
head to choke his wife in fit OF jealousy; Inc
actor who has 10 do this, to the delight OF the up
per galleries had taken his task greatly TO nearG
during the first few nights, SO much so, that wnen
to bow their thanks to the lavish applause OF tne
audience, the lady could be plainly heard pow
ing upD her felOw-artIst and complaining audioiv 10
fine leader of the band thai she was nearly chOked
m degihw When the I0rcdt father comes TO hear or
this he pops over the side OF the transpOrt-shlp,
which is in the harbOr Of. Santa Cruz, and returns
10 Paris inst in time to see his s0n-ln-aw acquitted
for the murder of bis betteT-haif. de Jumps up
from among the crowd OF spectators III IhG AsSiIe
court and dPuOunceS him ana ululseH as Nell tuSn
commits suicide and finishes the play Id the tWeltn
tablpau and the small hours. 80
Such is the bareSt and most meagre outline OF an
Interesting story clevery worked out. From a
French point Of view 1t is substantial, popular
exciting drama, and is sure OF tremendous run.
There are about thrty-six speaking male parts
and fifteen female roles, with numerous hguratlOn
of convicts, and such small Try, of no Importance.
The comic part of he intrigue IS entrusted 10 Two
comic detectives Ia TrcOche and Cacolet One
of then, goes on board the tTanspOrt-shp as con-
wet nm order TO watch the mysterious stranger.
Among the principal scenes IS the grand staircase
Of the OnSra durng masked ball, showing MS a
cav troop of motley dancers, who are holding
tEeir revels in the vestibule, and doing L helr
usual can-can on the practicable steps. Ahen
the courtyard at La R0quettc, with the prisoners
pnbbling their pnttags IN their hours or recreation.
Hither is brought the stranger, III the nope tnat
some old " lag" may recognize him. TO render the
tnsk mOrs easy Tricoche, Orit may be CacOet' sug,
ocsts that he should be shaved aud shampo0ed as u
6e was already convicted. This is done, and the
feet of raillaGe's appearance, with close-eroppeO
hair and pale liyid face the has hitherto been wear
inc short beard and very long hair). as he tower
oy,r a trembling informer, is really very hne allG
dromotic may also notice the =" between decks
of the cOnyict-ship, with the human cargo PACKED
in q wooden cage, the muzZle OF cannon fr0wnine
unon them through the bars. This changes gnickJ
"pongh 10 the deck. and distant view OF the
PIX of Tenerlfe tsio). The assize conrt, the gar
den of a modern villa by moonlight, the POht NeuI
with n woman committing sulclde ana Oeing res
cnsd. complete the list of noticeable scenes.