New-York tribune., 1885-10-20
THE ORA MA-MUSIC.
REMITTANCE OF LESTER WALL.

REMITTANCE OF LESTER WALLACH
Mr.. Wallack came forward last night in N;t
LIS Garden and acted the chief part. Elliot Gran IN -
well.known and long popular drama OF "Rosed.,s
This play has been often and fully descriled -,
words OF appropriate greeting for 1t do not now tt
novel form Its charm, which has preserved il all r.
years and which still commends ii to the public favo
resident In the felicity with which its author has u
story OF ordinary life with Che atmosphere Of
The basis OF tho piece the novel OF LADY r.,
tWidowhood," but upon this foundation Mr. Wallaek ~
built a fresh and pleasing fabric Of picture and ae
giving tho narrative dramatic turn. and deduc,n
from his subject all the legitimate effects wheh.s
artistic or theatrical, that warranted By the sio
II usually happens that play which has h..
made out OF novel cannot be enjoyed erea.,
by spectators TO whom the novel Is already famli.,
Mr. Walacks " Rosedae," on the contrary, Is dram.
complete in itself, clear, fluent, exciting and n
amusing pure in tone. sound in character reaa,
intelgible to any and every audience. The public an
petite Incidents that astonish. and elimination, I'm,
shock has of late years been stimulated to high des
OF voraclty and such effects Elliot Grays miduIgA,
escape and the OF the child from the gypsy eapa
might seem comparatively tame after the accumnla,ss
miracles aud horrors ot such play as ." The World.
In Roseda"" however, there is touch Of nature ana
the author has cOntrlved to tell simple story IN such
Romantic way that its interest is permi,ts
to flag.
Inc characters I'D tYpes
social life that ls rational, and they ars
in each ease invested with active elements, whethe,
OF attraction repusion they are nos false heY
are foolish. The drama requires eight scenes nys
of which should be elaborate ana handsome sets Tbs
night sncampment OF the gypes is the most striking Of
these, and the mystery end suspense with whichit /.
surrounded have failed 10 make 1t exciting and
tmpressiye. 'Rosedale" handsomely mounted la.t
night IN Nibo's Garden and the performance given
there by Mr. Walack and his Clever associates re-
ceiyed with abundant favor by crowded hOu.e NJ
Harry Edwards appeared as Miles McRehna; Mr. Will
lam Elton as Burberry Ko6O; Mr.. Henry B. Bell az
Mduhep Lcigt Miss Annie Robe Lddy Florence AqT.
Miss Kate Bartlett as Rosa Leiyh, and Mrs Louisa
Eldrfdge as Idbitha HoFk. The writing Of thrse
names involves the revival Of old mem.
the flight Of time When "RosedaIe was stIss Srst ps
duced Wallacks Theatre In October, 1868. Mrs Yer
non, Mary Cannon, George Holland, Charles Fisher
and New society formed sort of family party fsf
its enjoyment. Most OF those actors have passed aEay
and many a change since then has come the con,
pie ri0n OF dramatic affairs Mr.. Wallack hiDssf must
nud many reminiscent thoughts and fancles crOs1ug
upon his mind, when acting In this drama
His impersonatlOn OF Elliot gray has always been
charming for Its grace, playtuness, and tender
ment. and for touches OF elegant uonchaaDce Ilas
comedy OF it is perfect, but the comedian steps ouiO
his peculiar line, and quite surprises
his audience, in such situations as that Of tie
ypsy disguise aud the comic The slight strain 0,
hIndrance 10 the actor in persOnatiOn OF this
mixed quality. He received with cordial and fre
quent applause. His unagging animal spirits his Dusi.
ling actiyty-restraned and mOdulated by true IN.
pOseand his complete mastery OF the art Of
giving pungsncy satrical thruss. In half lines and Ia
quick aud subtle infections Of the voice, proved de-
lghtful they have BEEN The cimeteT OF saadn
st CLEANS in the sunshine the music Of the lutte sul
floats the roseate waters and though the gte
that OF the evening sun. every dome and mlnareI u
stamboul is golden with its fading glory.