New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-14
THE DRA MAN USIU
HARVEST AT WALLACK,S.

HARVEST AT WALLACK'S.
Under many pleasant circumstances ana
without msehancs save that OF oppressive heat Mr.
wallack accomplished last night the reopen'ng OF MS
theatre for the dramatic year IL is remsrRSoy
cheerful and inspting and every part OF was
nged this OCCASION with sympatnetc ana eagerly
Interested spectators. Figures Of welSnown persons
the leaders OF thought and fashion In this community
pcuous In crowd, and tho sweet races anu
gay attire OF many ladies' richly contributed 10 ths or
lancy of the There Is an aectionate iohunoS
I'm the public heart for walacks Theatre. and on oc-
casons OF ths kind 1t displays Itself Win chsr"k
sincerity. Everybody wished an suspicious opening TOT
the new season. and y success for the new play Inc
greeting accorded favorite PLAYERS, as one ny one
they forward recognz d, full or kind-
The nto and really lovely scenery that mas
been painted by Mr.. Goatcher for the drama OF
Harvest" was hailed with vigorous paudts. an
nouncing tho sat'sfacton OF taste not only
delighted but surprised Finer rural pictures
beautiful In composition or more delcate
in color have not been shown any stage, whether
foreign local The fresh and Harmonious decorations
which havs added the garuiture OF the theatre
we're also observed with pleasure. Mr. Wallack himself
had the merited compliment OF enthusiastic call The
favorites welcomed Kyrle Below Herbert kelcey
Annie RoDe Harry Edwards, Katherine Rogers and
Helen Russell.
The entire strength Of the company Is not shown IN
the cast OF Harvest" bright names aud
ing incident OF the occasion was the rs appearance here
OF Mr.. Henry Hamilton the author OF the play-who,
beside EXPERIENCES of literary skill and strong ana
good vein OF poetic sentiment In writing, possesses
and pleasing style as an actor oflght Comedy anu
who was accepted with considerable favor. Another
pleasant OF the night the first appear
of Mr. Creston Clarke. who Is the son OF the
famous American comedian Mr. John S. Clarke and. on
the maternal slde the grandson or Junus Brntu Booth
Handsome and talented this youth gave strong evidence
inherited dramatic capacity and good theatrical tut
ton, both his personality and performance quickly
won upon the public GOODWILL. The otiec performers
who ap cared Carrie CoOte and the little child
May GermOn. 1t was evening OF many notable mel
dents OF enjoyment, and It passes into the
dramatic record happy time in Itself aud as the
precursor OF many happy times To como
Harvest" is actors pay-that Is to say, IL
IS one OF those plays that adjust themselves NOR
accurately to the conditions and requirements OF
the than to the facts an probabilities or actual
ite Mr.. Hamilton In the composition Of his Har-
vest" has OVERHEAD portions of tho piece With
prolixty OF speech. Dnt he has not hesitated to
make the chief characters act IN manner quite at Va
rance with natural enough not theatrcaD probability,
and he hasusei the simple and obvious expedient OF
roppng and aud over again. a. an In
work ny machinery aud developing his
pot The desired end. undoubtedly Is obtained. The
play it's the like glove; the telling situations oc-
precisely when is desirable that they should oc
cur; the auditors interest L. awakened ami kept
awake. how tnestoty VIII turn QUIZ and the iha
comprehensive result IS good practical, acting drama.
which affords opportunity to several players, and
amuses ana satisfies audi time OF seeiug
It, but which carries aw ~ any illumn alton
OF life any sweet of hne personal quality.
al sment ted nobility of IDEAL any lasting benefit Of
description When, acc'r nsly II Is said that Mr. Henry
Hauil has wrtrn. technically SPEAKING. good play,
which Mr. WalacK has brought rOrwarl mere with the
emnellishmenf OF Deau al scenery ana whlch Mr. wal
lacks company has ace irwin remarkable force. feeling
/ 5lIf Of tina .tItDlf
been exp licitly stated.
Ms. Amni, Ro enacted Prendd and made thrilling
use OF ner oppOr unes IN the prologue Kyre Bellows
II distinction OF An ample rrsOurces OF sent-
ment went Tar fee,uux the character OF Noel
Msgrdr aud the later stage Of the drama rendere
him even "A pathetic certainly very Interesting ami
touching, personality Harry Edwards played a Scotch
servant IN - highly characteristic manner ana with
success al aceent--no easy thing There Is
charming geaue scene, that of Lrttices confess
SION AMI Mss Couir quite en- trmlng IN the manage
ment Of it, perhaps the brightest part In the work
il Nora tizqerad typical irish gentlewOmsn, truth
e eG'S n,i Of speech. Miss Russell was
lert her doubt of nor approval While the public
down permanent benefit advantage, 1t certainly ia
tue gain OF i'm mediate pleasure.
! The scenery IN ITSELF luxury. Mr. Goachers
picture Of an irish glen Is stage picture OF surprising
excellence and beauty Parts o the dialogue, IN acts
one ami two. Will require rapid delivery. to n-
sure sufcenl y brisk for tue action OF the
comedy hut the scene or the Irish jig. acted by Miss
Russell and NJ. II ,nIitOn gained delighted response
OF apprc atiOn the climax at the end Of ACT
second-ln which the acting Of Miss Annie Robe
gave certain touching suggestion OF
the style Charlotte CuShman-nov'd the
audience 10 uncommon de uonstra,lons OF favor Inc
question Of the development or the several characters
| ~ ihs play wOul suggest ANALYTICAL Thought 10 many
directions. An effort certainly mas been made to pre-
sent of he aspects of social experience,
and the actors pc bear uncOEsciDus test
mOny what they know OF trouble tpalk Mr. heeys
mprrsonatlon of tue cync recorded as work OF
aspect. sgnihcance. and Mr. KYrie Bellcxs delivery
Of speech, frat reference 10 the approach
OF age deeply fraught with pathos.