New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-28
THE ORA MA-MUSIC.
wALLACK'S THEATRE THE SCHOOL FOR
SCANDAL.

A revival OF "The School for Scandal" was accom-
plished last night waacks Theatre, with taste aud
ability likewise with SUCCESS The excellence OF this
old comedy is not to be considered. century of
life rs Of the English language tells its
own eloquent and sufficient story. As rule 1t is the
tragedy that survives and comedy that perishesfor
the simple and obvious that the former relates to
the unchanging passions OF mankind while the latter
is mainly concerned with the transitory and heeting
picture of social Certain comedies however
exceptional In their elements Of vitality and surely
The School for Scandal Is OF them Its story Is
still fresh and new its characters. underneath the pow
der and patches and wigs ard res OF the distant past
human creatures like ourselves and its silver wiz
and pquant satire remain perennial refreshment and
delight The immediate theme suggested by Mr. Wal
lacks revival of this fascinating old play Is the manner
In which the revival has been achieved Mr. walack
procaims-s0mewhata rdeniy-hat he produces II this
time with cast unparalleled In the history of the
drama" This L. natural burst OF enthusiasm,
and, of course, 1t Is to he viewed with Kind
ness. There have been several superb casts
of " The School for Scandal" though, at Mr. WalaeRs
own theatre and elsewhere, which ace not yet eclpsed,
and which are likely to remain for some time unap-
proachabe. Nevertheless, Mr. waaek has distributed
the familiar characters OF sherdans masterpiece with
all his accustomed Judgment and skill, making the best
use that could made of the materials at his command
and the result efficient cast and smooth and en-
joyabe representation.
Mr. John Gilbert the central figure OF this spark
ling scene. The people greeted him with long continued
tunu of applause and with what s better than all DOS
sble plauds heartfelt cordiaty Of sincere affection
The temper OF the audience is indicated In the fact
that this noble comedian recalled TO the stage after
his exit ia the Screen Scene that Mr. kyrle Belew-
who enacted Charles Nurfce with exhilarang bu0yancy
energetic animal spitswas called back AFTER his
from the and that Mr. Harry Edwaris,
delightng thu house with his blum and oyial lnpersona-
ton OF >ir ccr StTJgce, had similar compliment In
the scene auction IL Is not intended here to ger
upon the particulars Of the acting at this moment There
will be time that Miss Annie Robe does not Weld
the raper OF comedy with altogether gltterng facility
but her view Of Lady Tso.ie s in the main correct
one, and her execution Of 10, particularly at
the serious climax of the Screen Scene. is elicitous
and impressive. Nine. Ponisi Hrs CandouT added 10
the sunshine of this The SETS particular
ly that Lady >,eertccHs dIawingroom and that of
.jOsephs library, exceptionally handsome. MI Bel
lew little sacrificed delicacy of execution TO vigorous
spirit and did not prove entirely equal to the exacng
situation after the fall OF tie screen Two or three ques
tionahe spoken. that have not been heard
here before The performance received with evident
relish and entire public favor Appended Is the complete