New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-21
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THE DRAMA.
AuGusTIN DALYs TRIP TO LONDON.


most important dramatic enterprise, one
that promises great pleasure for the paygoers Of Lon
don. one In which the American public will naturally
feel deep interest Augustn Days visit to England
with his dramatic company which will be made early III
July The British capital has been often vlsited ny
American stars from the earlier days OF FORREST 10 our
period; and theatrical chronicles are abundant IN
narrative OF experiences Of Forrest e. L. Davenport
Charlotte Cushnan, Mark Smith, Edwin Booth, Kate
Baeman, j. H. Haokett, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams
Mr and Mrs W. j. Florence, John S. Clarke, Mrs Mowatt
John f. owens, Joseph jefferson, John ]. Raymond
Lawrence Barrett Mary Anderson, and others, on the
London Our however did not carry their COLI
panies American theatrical organizations, indeed are
unknown in England Mr.. Jarrett has been there
with farce company; but tins q reflection on
rather than of. the forms OF dramatic arr that are
accepted America and that representative OF tue
taste the American public Mr. Augustin Daily IL the
first theatrical manager to present IN London
an American dramatic company Of the first order. IN
plays that have American prestige and are mounted
dressed and performed according TO the usage Of All
American theatre The London public, accordingly VIII
for the first time complete representative image OF
OF dramatic art IN the realm OF comedy on te
stage OF the present day. The spectacle VIII
not fail interest thoughtful class OF Engllsnmen
and the experience OF Mr. Daily and his people
will certainly be observed here with eager attention and
with lively anticipatons OF This enterpnsing
manager has had his but it has not been his
custom TO fail.
Mr. Daily and his company are now in Chicago, at
Hooleys Theatre where the performances are
received with delight by crowded houses The chicago
engagement however ends with june and the expcdl-
ton for Albion will Immediately set forward Mr. Days
party in NewYork the night OF the Fourth Of
July aud sails aboard the Alaska, the 9th, for Liver
pool. The dramatic company comprises Mr. Lewis, Mr.
Drew, Mr. Leclercq. Mr. Gilbert, Mr. skinner, Mr.
Thompson, Mr. Moore. Mrs Gilbert. Miss Fielding, Miss
Drehsr, Miss Irwin, and Miss Rehan. The first per
Torrance in London will be given on Saturday evening
July 10, at Tooes Theatre, and VIII present Mr.. Days
own comedy, adapted from the German. OF "seven
TwentyEignt" The engagement Is for six weeks and
the OF that time the expscts 10 present
Needles and Pins" Dollars and SENSE "Sne Would
aud She Would Not" and The Country Girl This is a
programme very rich in mrth and that viii enlist a
great variety Of brilliant talents tor suitable execution
American play-goers familiar with the achievements and
accomplishments OF Mr. Days company, aware or
its excellence and viii fear of the result Lon
city that body expects 10 asonish; but II
TO- emphatically city In which merit finds intel
ectua appreciation; wherever popular elements are
Z present popular acceptance and practical sue
| cess follow. 1t Is pleasant to observe,
| furthermore, that Mr.. DAILY has avoided all the
| uEdgnihed aud often blatant methods Of sdver-
Using American managers have employed in
England the dsyredit OF the American and-in
pursuance of his usual home custohas coutented him
self with simple announcement
There fact with reference to his dramatic expe-
diuon which English journals ought particularly 10
marktna in the production Of his plays and the char
aceuscs his management, Mr. Daily has not been, at
any time, intttor OF anybody else There were many
newspapers America Out TIE TRIBUNE not one ei
tlaln which, in presence of the admirable productions
recently here by Henry Irving appeared 70 forget
that accuracy Of detail, luxury Of surroundings com
pleeness of treatment and the harmony resultant from
aIudlcous ana thorough performance had ever be
fore been seen in the American theatre The Of
all these merits 10 been, ia many quarters
long prevalent; beautiful productions nave III past
wears been seen. from time time, than one
stage country. Mr.. DAILY went into management
1860 and those observers who viii take the trouble 70
recall for example, his rryiVals Of Twelfth Night
| As You Like T." The Merry Wives OF windsor" "
Loves Labor Lost" and the School for scandal, 10
| say nothing OF his elaborate production OF " frou
Frou," Fernando" " Alike" etc. must admit that ne
has been leader and follower, III the good Work OF
a wise and right and beAehcent dramatic management
MI Days company will forth lrelghied with the good
wishes OF a AOst friends. Nay II BACK crowned
with the laures OF good deeds.