New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-26

given a good performance OF Mendelssohn's
Elijah at Albert Hail.
The Rogues Comedy at the Garrick Theatre
is essentially one-part play, which Mr. Henry
Arthur Jones has written for Mr. Willard. 1t Is
concerned with the fortunes OF an adventurer
who with the aid of HIS wife, masquerading as n
ladys COMPANION. imposes upon the creduty Of
his aristocratic patrons, organizes a South
African company and establishes himself in
fashionable quarter. AS drama it is lacking
in sustained power. the first act being stronger
than the second and the third being weakest Of
all As satire on London life and morals II is
a trenchant If not brilliant work. 1t provides
Mr. Willard with eccentric pert that OF
plausible charatan. whose cynical humor Is ex-
cited by his success irrmaking dupes Of shallow
fools of both sexes in the world of fashion 1t is
the actor who creates the part rather than the
playwright. Mr.. Wizards success in vitalizing
a. crude study Of modern roguery Ia complete; his
performance is remarkable for subtlety. fex-
itility and brliancy. Miss Ollife. as the rogue's
wife has little TO do and the twenty-three mem
bers Of the company who fill pauses have more
leisure for reflection than effective acting.
In addition to the American celebration at
Stafford, where the new window and the por-
trait of Edwin Booth were unveiled. with adj
dresses by Ambassador Bayard. and a series of
plays by Mr.. Benson's company Shakespeare
Ipetnury--was hpDored in London where Mr.. II.
i. Irving has been enacting Hamlet and other
plays at the Theatre Metropoe. His Hamlet
needs toning down. but it is a promising work
and interesting from the resemblance between
father and son In face. voice and manner. He
also played the second act of Romeo and
Juliet" with Miss Dorothy Dene. ard. what was
more Interesting supported Miss Dorothea Baird's
D. ,.;+h NJ ri ,,ll
Orlando. The translation of Trby into Rosa
lind attracted large audience. but 1t was more
agreeable TO the eye than to the ear. Mr.. W. r.
Walkess's new comedy, Mary Pennington"
played at ST. James's Theatre at matinee, In
PRODUCES a woman OF business fresh from Newn-
ham, with ideas respecting the elevation OF her
sex
1.-THE Geisha" was produced at Days Theatre
tonight and received with every sign OF
public favor. The orchestra was conducted by
Sidney Jones, the composer with marked spirit.
The chorus sang well. and Harry Greenbanks
lyrics were given with brightness ard sparkle by
the eadng vocalists.
This musical comedy which will not be pro-
duced in New-York until autumn. has beauti-
full japanese setting which suggests THE Mi
kado." There are two scenes. one representing
the Tea House Of Ten Thousand Joys. with a
harmonious blending of blues and greens, and
the other chrysanthemum fate in the palace.
which is beautiful study in color. Marie
Tempest had the leading part. singing and
acting with charming grace. Lefty Lind, always
the favorte in this theatre, also excited en-
thusastic applause by her dancing and singing.
Hayden Coffin and other members of the com
pany, which has been playing The Artists Mod
Ell for the last year. gave an excellent per-
Torrance, with melodious music, artistic cos
tunes, graceful dances end stage settings Of
singular beauty. This new play promises TO
rival in attraction Gilbert and Sullivans
successful opera, THE Grand Duke" Nothing
was lacking to complete the enjoyment Of the
audience the first night of the performance.
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