New-York tribune., 1894-04-20
AvEPICAN PLAYERS IN ENGLAND

on June 81. 1893, Augustin DAILY opened his
! handsome playhouse in Leicester Square, Lon
don. Mr. DAILY and his brilliant company were
not strangers to England. Both in 1883 and
In 1890 they had commended themselves to the
favor Of tho English critics and the English
people Mr. Days career has been n memo
rable one In Il marvellously short time after
his entering upon theatrical management he
made the old Fifth Avenue Theatre popular
and successful, and gained for it reputation
which extended throughout the country. After
the first playhouse which he managed had been
DESTROYED by fire Mr. DAILY entered upon impor-
tant and extensive enterprises, and in single
season he directed the fortunes OF the Grand
Opera House and Of two other places OF amuse-
ment in this city. His management was marked
by uncommon liberality, taste, judgment and
foresight; and within a few years he was uni
vcrsally recognized as standing In the front
rank of American managers. Success artcr suc-
cess victory after victory crowned his work.
Dalv's Theatre in this city unquestionably OBJ
tanned the position Of the favorite house of
amusement with the most Intelligent support
crs Of the stage in the metropolis, while the
fame of his splendid company Of players filed
the country When he went abroad he ADDED
largely TO the distinction which he had ac-
uuired at home, both in England and on the
Continent. The most critical and even censorl-
Gus audiences appauded his productions with
enthusiasm.
When Mr.. DAILY transferred the scene OF his
activities to London last June all the friends
OF dramatic art in this country regretted his
absence and the absence OF his company. But
Mr.. DAILY was determined 10 occupy his own
handsome theatre in London for n sufficient
length Of time TO enable the English people
TO become thoroughly acquainted with the
merits and the versatility of his players in Il
wide range Of pieces. The season which was
opened on June 81 last year was not long
one but 1t was long enough TO call out much
interest and general approval. On September
Is Mr. DAILY opened his new theatre for the
regular autumn and winter season with DOL
lars and Sense" and since then Dalys Theatre
in London has occupied position In the great
est city Of the world similar TO that occupied
bv Dalv's Theatre in New-York in the chief
city of America Last night Mr. DAILY celcbrat-
cd the one hundrcdth performance OF "Iwelfth
Night" in which the exquisite acting and the
wonderful art of Miss Ada Rehan have been
so heartily commended The English papers
with one voice have heaped praises upon thls
superb production and upon the admirable act
ing Of Mr.. Days company.
Americans can take just pride in the sue
cess achieved by Mr.. DAILY and his company III
the capital Of Great Britain The honors which
have fallen to the lot Of these Americans ABROAD
are fully deserved. Mr.. Daly's originality ana
enterprise are so conspicuous that he mas SET
an example to other American managers, who'
however. may shrink from emulatng the daring
displayed in conducting theatres at the same
time three thousand miles apart-one In Eng
land. the other in the United States. The place
OF Mr. DAILY and his company in the dramatic
world is Of the highest, and their return 10
New-Yori In the autumn will be cordially wei
coined and applauded. Next season Mr.. DAILY
and his company will crafty New-Yorkers by
occupying their home in this city, In which they
have delighted many thousands OF their
friends in the past