New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-30
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TILE UkAHA-MUSIC.
MR. JEFFERSON AS RIP VAN wINKLE.


Before as large crowd could get seats in the star
Theatre and in the full sunshine Of public favor ex-
pressed smiling faces and cheerful applause, MT Jeier
made his eentrance here last night in the character
Zip Van WnkLe aud more repeated that beauufu
and satisfying performance which for more than twenty
years the wonder and delight OF the dramatic
world is essential to offer. at this time, extended
and minute comment on tho character of Rip Van hinke
As often as Mr. Jeersons impersonaton OF 1t recurs
however tho observer cannot but reflect upon the sur
prsng scope variety of the part and the copous ORA
matte vitality that he infuses Into It, Romantic yet ra
tona, domestic yet piquant. Rtp Von btnhH CONTAINS
great OF human condition, together Win
ali incredible number elements, both ordinary and ex
traordnary such make up human life and such Ike
WISE as can be the purpose OF impressive
contrast OF dramatic art 1t shows, and also 1t
suggests scenes Of home life contemporaneous
in several different kinds Of homes. II in
1t indicates two distinct and sharply conrasted historic
periods II reflects the life OF the tavern and Of the village
green and 1t reflects the life OF the field and the
tans II touches the fancies and illusions OF innocent
children. and shadows forth the unquct spectres Of THO
dead II paints s0rd avarice schcmIng for riches and
spiteu cruelty plotting for revenge but also II displays
vrtuous youth cOntcned aud hopeful IN the sunlight or
trusting affection aud love that faithful through
trouble and It makes the spectator conscious OF
the inspiring surroundings " naureof the clear, COOL
fragrant of the windswept forest and the soft sum
rain that is blown upon your race oy the perinneu
sterna and dial love treveas with xorable ndelty
how entirely dependent human beings are upon human
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that i'm every supreme moment OF experience each one
Of must be alone IL acquires likewise religious sig
and c0gency, since II thus presents uan In MS
solemn relation TO Divine parenage and Immortal ocs-
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manner night and he acted with uncommon fervcncy
of feeling aud with oil his accustomed perfection OF APP
parent artessDess II idle. however todwell upon
the minute mechanism OF this superb work. or to descat
on the betwixt then and in the actors
embodiment in his mood Happily there are certain
works of art produced in our own time which may De re-
garted as finished and which already bold their place
the accepted classics of the past THIS performance
Is one OF them. Mr.. Jefersons hsp Van Vinkie remains
the public for their enjoyment and benefit and not
for critical viysecton aud thoughtful comment upon
naturally takes the synthetic form. Such career at
tended such emnence that OF Mr. Jeferson IL
national possession No artistic life OF time could be
cited that aOrls better sratonO farseeing WISDOM,
truth developed from within, OF noble purpose made
for Others OF the highest faculties employed
I'm the Oftes aud purest spirit Mr. Jefferson not one
oppressive intellectual workers
who advance upon society with banners and with trump
adoption OF Ideas.
for praise esentfl whether of OPPOSITION contIarcty
Indifference He has been content to glide through me
world simply fulfilling his nature and destiny, simply
Offering the best that in him for he help and blessing
around him. He has srven TO clutch and ex
tort recognOn he has allurcd them to himself by In
Lerent, natural irresistible charm. His work Is accen,
plished he lives the OF that best OF all
rewards which consists In sufisng the lives OF others
kindness cheeulness poetry and hope that are
the happiness OF his own.
curtain the end of the dance at the end OF
act first Handsome scenery carefully set furnished
In particular has been set with peculiar skill. Mr..
Jefferson had six calls before the curtain thoughtful
wellconsdered aud effective mpeisonation OF Derrick
PO, Beekmua Mr.. Edwin Varuey much contributed 70
the Illusion of the DRAMA and good performance OF
6rttche,a little marred by lack of welproportioned
vocalism-was given by Miss Lizzie Hudson Mr.. White
ton. The pleasure of the audience cordially mani
Tested throughout the play.