New-York tribune., 1886-03-17
THE DRAMA-MUSIC.
Mr.. BOUCICAULT AND THE JILT.

) It was a brilliant night for Mr.. B0ucicault,
Upon he received with paudts oi
a1ectoDae welcome from great multitude that crowd
ed every part OF Theatre, aud the
second OF his comedy he thrice recalled with
cheers His performance the p:ecc. remark blo alike
for vigor and for droll and quiet Celtic hamor.
exemplihed with sparkling eftec; the fine IN
telgonce and exquisite hnish Of bis dramatic
art. His comedy OF "The Jt"-uppl
which passing comment can only nov be maIe.s
structed with admirable skill aud Is written auen..
copous and graceful style ana it abounds striking
situations and ia pungent shafts Of wit Il IS not likely
be accepted, Indeed as particularly r1hfu picture or
English society in the houses Of he squres Yorkshire
or OF any other shire OF that scrupulous ve-Ordere
fastdious country II gives undue prominence 10
the horse-racing element, aud It - superb
bundanty favored with the language OF the
racec0urse Doubtless tho social elements depicted By
Mr. BOuccault may be found In England. bat IN this
stance they rather 81 the outward nOIrsues" than
essential substance. Viewed as a play however.
"Tne Jt" possesses both siren lth and charm Is
story OF sustained interest. Il nave been
part founded upon a novel entitled From Post
Finish" written by Mr.. Htwley Smart. IN brill
fancy OF atmosphere IL Is Kindred With Mr.
Boacicauts "LOndOn Assurance" Indeed tho
Lady Gay Spanker description of the horse-race,
which such a breezy point I'm that older comedy.
done again. by three persons IN This latest effort Of
MI Boucicaurs genus. Otner kindred points might
readily be inlicate The piece tie of
suspense that was aroused In Mr. BoucIcaus line drama
Of The Flying scud" There two points In the pay
which would alone stamp II the work Of
master hand one OF these the close OF the Sec
Ond act when Is suggested, only dramau,s
can suggest, tho tumutuous movement and incr,s,nt
flow Of the life Of the world, in slightly bu.
touching contrast with the quiot. sweet picture OF =
at home The other Is the entire picture of shat
submission tho inevitable which Is eujOmed ny cOu-
and enforced By honor IN critical clrcumstInces
Of lie to this the entire thiri act is devoted
Mr. BoucicaIt has devised Ior himself a charming
character. The name IL Hylss 0Hara lie ia reduced
gentleman VINO has turned horse Jockey; lie brave
asacou., honorable, but simple-minded guele-s ald
droy lie loves lady, and IN the progress
OF the plot sacrifices his ownership OF horse
he loves order for this Lays sake pur.
chase from bsckguard arlstocrat certain letter,
which might be used to compromise the good name VI
that adys sister Tais part Of the plot is made clearly
evident, the portion relative to the hOrse-rics
has not been made quite 50 clear
the act devoted to t-act i-arouscd tremendous els
thusiasTu, and at its conclusion Mr.. uclciut had
anot tner recall to which he responded foucitols
ami amusing speech Hl@ own hctlhS Ii't hlglL II !
mdrred by certain hardness OF minncrani htr,I-
ness OF yocAlsm, sometimes apPATe"t ia mar
"as' IN an ItlSuc sense, H"uEht WIN cor
sImma to ablty. Ihe acting Ot ms associates
cannot. IN every msta hce' be commented with equal
warmth II squreS Ia Yorkshire were Wd'S as NOcGer
GUS bOsteTUus, and generally eDull.eIt ~ they srs
represented upOa the stage, that region wOll speedily
be left 10 their own exclusive occupation Mrs Ljd,
Thorndyke VINO OOseryoi with interest ant
curiosity. is a handsome aud graceful LADY, and net
actress. Mss Helen Bancroft. who makes ono
think OF Brownngs line about tAo bnoyart
Dell-fower, certainly pleased the eye; but
nor touched the heart Not 10 stray the ot
Lord Burlegh. may yet IN brief De romarei mat Mr.
BOuccauit, drama might he acted considerably better
than this occasion. ant tnat IT. brilliant m'r
would be made effectively evident. The 'lc-
of the production however, cannot Ior moment
DO doubted.