The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-04-17
THIS WEEKS ONE NEW PLAY.
IT ~ ONLY a COMIC PLEoE ar rHAI,
AND BROoELYN H<s IT.

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OF oper. Hse.- ~ ths Nstrspsiit.-.
II Il an unusual Monday in the thestrical
season that brings no new play TO this city.
and yesterday was that BROOKLYN had a farce
on trial. but without crossing the bridge the
seeker OF dramatic amusement had to be con-
tent with familiar pieces. Joseph Jefferson
began an engsgement at the Star. but IL was
with Rip Van Wrinkle" and Jean Mounet-
Sully acted at Abbey's but IL was In a rspeti.
tlon OF Hamlet" At about two dozen
theatres the plays and players were
too we'll known for further critical dis
cusslon. The vaudeville stage had a stir. how.
ever. In the American debut Of vesta Tiley at
Tony Pastors. Like all the i'm ported artists
first seen at this house. she received . hearty
welcome before she had . chance to do any
thing. Before the ready applause which be-
gan at sight OF her subsidized there was .
cnance to look the newcomer over. She pre-
sented an unusual sight for . variety
sonRstrsss. and II . handsome woman
was expected there was certainly dissppoint-
ment At first. She was seen to be slender.
aud OF medium height. and was In mas
cullns sttirs. Her complexion was . very
deep olive her features were irregular. and
oddly was added By the color OF the eyes.
which was dark blue When the first song
began. her face lighted up with . smile which
increased In jollity. till By the first line Of tn.
refrain It had convinced every one in sight
Of her that the singer was an exceedingly
lively person Soon her fun proved In
fictitious. and by the repetition OF the
chorus. with its exploitation Of the "riokety
boys" Of the "Racketty Club" her auditors
were on the broad grin. and no moro demon
40 m ething II they allowed their feelings full
Play. Careless hilatitI was the sentiment Of
the song; and Il va. expressed most tax
military TOP Of shadow. command. The words
and complime ntary ss were the sdisotivss
they carried no such amount Of EXPRESSION as
% 6G the os areS d an. ND snd dow. vi n:
mincing step as she sang the chorus, the per:
former exhibited . hslf;dozen gsits which well
MIN 6lsn.ss q : French dancer. with ID: great
t.iliaisiy To- the Description as Who'll. The
may .sss SS q MIS-: siIsS II ssi. SG
Insert the monocls. distressing uncertainty
e! @ S SstS. w Ssn I! 'ss ss:S ssd Fa
OF which were we'll DONE and an end. for the
night, was sought in . most doleful ballad. all
ebout a sorrowiul Wedding day. But the au-
dience was not content to have Q last recollec-
ton Of the singer in sober things. even though
sxc eed In Rly well done. q sixth and last song
was dem andod. It described the trip Of two
pairs of swesthsarts to Margats. with
\ stormy yachting trip as an accom- pAnim ent.
The sin gers depletion OF the effects Of rolling
pillows on landsmsniwas well nigh perfect act
Ing. going ahead. nearly. Of similar comicality
by little Franz Ebert. On the whole. Mics
Tilley can be put down As ono Of the most
clever variety entertainers that have como to
Us In recent years, and her stay 10 sure to be .
ong and profitable one.