New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
NrITELlS SINLORE.

rsles yerne's novels have been veritabe gold mines
for the makers of spectacular plays ana MSthi@
sandorfs the latest 10 be dramazed, ahords larry
good peg on which to hang the usual amour, u
handsome scenery specially performers and oailes'
The action Of the story chiefly concerned with the
nersecuton of Count Matthias Sdndorf, Hungarian
patriot Who IS arrested for conspiracy against the
Austrian Emperor, escapes from prison ana "ahuers
over good deal Of southern Europe anu
son,e portions vi Northern Africa. HIS
varied iourneyings Afford scope for much
admirably painted and effective scenery. The gloom
cf the riot IS something OF drawback but Bolossy
I,iralfv endcavors not let ii become ovcrpowerng
Perhaps II is with This view that he prc'aces inc
stabblng Of the youthful hero By tie heavy villain
with the antics OF Two musical CLOWNS ana loiio"s
with The tricks OF juceler and the tighuope walk
Ing OF man dressed as ackass But the spcclaltcs
are good the tricks we'll done and the ballet brilliant
and very few people are likely TO care whether or
not the story is sacrificed to the features which are
intended to please tho eyes only. The clowns ABOVE
mentioned the Brothers AlcXandrow, are extremely
clever and their makeup and actions are uec"euiS
comlcal In the Automaton Dance which Is strongly
reminiscent of Mrs JarIey's NaXworks, 1our figures
dressed 10 represent Mrs. Langtry, Adonls DNey'
Sarah Berrhardt and Henry Irving, go through some
we'll arr anged contortions and when their suppose"
machinery begins TO run down Dctfay 'ehueholos "
stand on their heads with the result OF dspayhs soio
brcbt-colored and we'll filed hose in decicealy I'M
DOsifiOuS The Dallet Ol AiIrii'H N~A'~'N-
great number Of handsome and strhingly cohtras'eu
costumes Us various divisions incluce Ihulahs
cowbovs plantation dancers soldiers, sailors ana a
number OF small children dressed as Hplcal On'io
Sans Mile. Paris, who is one o. the ocs'
dancers that has been brought nero III
late years IS the premiere ana Is @oiS
supported by Milo. Cappellni, who MAKES
4 much more attractive appearance than would inc
usual male dancer, with his endless twirine on onc
leg. r,,., -h,ch
The seen. entitled Black and White "hlch
presents some conjurne and illusions performed oy
r,ope dressed In white IN an immense black caohe',
did not work smoothly, and failed to make The cHec
that WAS evidently intended ard hoped for There
,crc several good actors in the cast including MISS
Tula Nenc Miss Cccile Rush and ". D HaFhns DuI
the opportuuitics for showing their aDIlty Nel1 "a
,remciy limited. In the last act second gian9 Ddl
L., that OF The StOrks," containing many mover anu
~, asinr features occurs At the end OF inc IHi dc
;cre h waterfall scene with lofty cascade OF fedt
,-.tcr tbrou ON which the hero dives WIN Itallsuc
eject which, was emphasized when, IN answer 10 a
cal he appearcd before the curtain IN a cohuiOh Vi
indubitabe and exceeding moisture. Inc prog d.hho
AID moi end M very lale but his seems 10 DC una
,nidshe with spectacles. Meter now loiE VI num
esreiully they are rehearsed. few repel WI
donbfess insure the needed sm0otbheSS anu fuiC "A
nsss and II Mr. Kiralfy should decide 70 ehmihdto
coodlv portion of the drama proper It's loss Woud not
&c greatly felt