New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-22
AN ENGLISH CRITIC ON HoWELLs's STORY.
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
THE DRAMATIC WEEK.

The week Just closed, though uneventful "a
to dramatic Incidents was not unsusgestiye 1t cot
hrned the change toward better class OF theatrical
attractions which is taking place throughout the
country. The week that begins VIII bring add
tional confirmation of this wholesome tendency Ia
the theatres York. at present. there are as fine
displays as the contemporary stage can furnish Of ORA
atic literature and dramatic art. Mr. Jefferson act
Ing at the Union Square, In 1.-The Rivals" with tina.
wonderful actress OF oldcomedy character Mrs John
Drew. Mr.. Walack gives the exquisite comedy Of
"The Parvenu," beautifully to be luxury 10
the eye and earnestly aud gracefully acted 10 be
delight to the mind aud feelings. Mr. DAILY presents
the strong and touching comedy Of The Squire (which
for least twothrds OF its way, is rresstiby CHARM
ing. Mr.. Raymond, at the Park Theatre, continues 10
enact COL Sellers giving performance which,-ln spite
of extravagant and inharmonous surroundugs IN the
construction of the playkeeps the mind aroused vita
eccentric drollcry aud touches the heart with
humane kndliness. Mr.. and Mrs. Florence auspicOlsy
announced to appear tomorrow night at the Grand
Opera House. como back TO us Ia that excellent dram2
THE Tlcketof-Leave Man." as BOB Briefly and Emily
ST. ErrenOnd. And on Thursday night tho renowned
Italian tragedan, salyni, comes forth at the Fifth
AYeu Theatre IN HIS massive, robust aud astonishing
impcrsonaton OF Oteilo. If this be not good exhibit
OF theatrical excellence know where good one
might be found.
tentlon at both the German theatres Nine. Geisinss
prevails at the Germana, and Nine. Gallmeyer at the
ITALIA Mr. Gus. Williams-who is an amOosiug Gus
If nothing mOre-repars to NibO's Garden, with the
play called &" One OF the Finest" Messrs. Harrigan md
Hart announce the last nights OF the Blaekblrd,
the Theatre Comique, where return TO yorlIe bi'a
spccaldes is to be effected, aud where opuen success
has made her home The San Francisco Ministries oA1
fresh programme, which yet retains some OF tne0a
and wellked features. The mclOdrama of "The Romany
Rye holds its place at Booths Theatre, and Is SUI
attractive; while Miss Agnes HcrnGon, at Ha'''
Iy's Theatre, In only Farmers Daasf
ter" has secured a cheering measure o.
public attention. "The sorcerer goes at the BVol
and Mr. Morgan is giving organ rectals at the Amen
can Institute The wonderful Painting, by Phuippe
teaux, of the Siege of Paris in 1871, still remains On
exhibition here, and is truly dramatic as any Oh 'n'
spectacles of the hour. Mrs Langtv VIZ
arrive to-day. aboard the Arizona, anu
will come forward at the Park Thes'
next week, Monday, October 80 H,Ser Grase'roosA
1.-THE Unequal Match" Mr. Charles Wyndham aad y,
comedy company also expected to-day anu w."
appear the Union Square Theatre Tuesday octoors
In Alr H. ByrOn's d" Fourteen Days "a comedy WIN"
IS notable for its crystal purity and sparkle anu "
many judges concur IN pronOuncng an honor !" ~
stage. In Boston this week will close with one lue~
significant and delightful events In the e1perrn.e
the American stagc-the testimonial benefit TO "hIa-
Warren, the veteran ofthc Boston Museum tnis a'S.
n great comedian indeed. and not less beloved fof ~
virtue and benencence OF his life than admired ~.
priced for his quaint genius AMI delicate art-eO"'1
his nfeth year upon the STAGE aud I: IS easy 70 ns
that Boston will signalize that event by deh0HS
ton of 10 common feryeucy. " This form ah" -
conioined afford, indeed, q noble and 0eaa'i'" ""
sion.