New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-22
THE URI " 4.
MISS ANDERSON AS ROsALIND.


Miss Anderson has again been seen as Rosa
Ind and fectous expression Of the deep ana
passionate tenderness, well as the sweet ana ripping
gee OF that character has touched the heart ana oc
lighted the mind OF great audience. "As You Like
II" given the star Theatre last night Tor the
first and only time In this week OF repetitions with
which the famous actress is taking leave OF TINS COM
munity and closing OF the most brilliant ORA
matte seasons known upon the American stage :
and the representation was welcomed with araepI
sympathy. The readers Of THIS journal 10 not now neod
be appraised OF the characteristic attribute, the
exquisite beauty and the high intellectual worth OF MISS
Andcrson's impersonalion Of RoSai"d In these
columns the absolute truth the romantic charm, ami
tho artistic fascination OF this performance were
recognized the outset and Miss Andcrsons work was
thonghtruy and infinitely described and Judged Inc
actress adopted this character into her repertory
at the beginning OF tho present seas on - on
August %. last year. at Standardization. She
has since then presented 1t in Iy cit es ana every
where her embodiment Of shakespeare's sylvan siren
has been accepted with popular delight and critical APP
probation. One reason of Miss Anderson's Immediate
success ROSand was her peculiar fitness for the part
alike physica attributes and in the fine intellectual
ty and joyous freshness Of her mind and spirit In her
acting of Rosand last night the ease that comes by
frequent repetition seemed somewhat to augment the
charm of the work. In its qualities OF dashing grace
and exuberant .nerrnenL Miss Anderson's nat
ural aud skilful treatment OF the introduced
song had again charming effect; her scene
Of Aunty humOr and swagyer with PTbe and the SheD-
bcrd flied with frOc and laughter; her
change from boy once more presented stage
picture extraordinary beauty. aud one To be always
remembered: and her fine suggestion or the sweet
gravity winch temprrs eager JOY. IN ROSnttnds nndl
hour of triumph aud happiness again set lts seal ot
poetic lOvcltne"s upon an exquisite WORK 10 loos
PACK at this performance ia remember series Of
romantic pictures, In which every line grace ana
every the pubic appreciation OF tho per-
formance expressed with uncertain sound IL Is
well that our people OF the privilege That they
po-,es. I'm such the bright morn
ng OF her powers and her fame Not often In It's history
has the sta.e been adorned by such a nature
aud such reprrsrutaii0ns The hour IA In
viii ell our people well testify their appreciation OF
Miss Audrrson's genius and fidelity IN the service OF
dramatic art She Will close her season In America to-
NIGHT presenting Guii and CiaTice, and will thus say
farewell To the America public.
The cast OF As You Like IT, given last night is
Chief among was the reappcarane or Mr. Mines
Ieyick, VINO had-"for aud lang Syne'-vounteerei
his professional aid this occasion. and who lmper-
sonated J1cgncs, giving to that sOmbre mOra-t the
elanorate Evolutionary method and the solemn port Of
tho old school Oi tragedy. Mr. Levick 10 always seen
his performance last of his reJoning
"a an ahectOuate personal tribute the honOred lady
with who professionally associated In other
DAYS. lie cordially applautrl for his complex aud
highly embelished delivery of the speech on the
seven Axe. OF Man. Mr. Arthur Lewis appeared "a
sinister part. Mr. FOrbrs.RJberis m playing OrandO-
"a brorr-gave "A way 10 his mrrriest mood, and
WA, completely identified with this manly anu gentle
character Miss Anderson called before tue curtain
win voeierous applause the end Of the first act and
after each Of RDS ttndS scenes IN the forest.