New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11

lar applause for his glib delivery of the we'll
| speech on dreams. The part of Frar Laurence is
not difficult for old actor, and John Ellsler in
vested II with dignity. ecclesiastical authority.
philosophic composure and paternal kindness Such
readings as ''hs minimum rest and this worlds
wearied flesh were somewhat too abundant to be
accidental: wrong emphasis was frequent; and
| scarcely line OF the play was spoken so as to
| produce the effect OF sincerity by anybody con-
cerned in it-not because the players lack earnest
ness, but because they lack spoetry. Spirits are
| not finely touched but to fine issues.
Expert opinion upon method in acting may, per-
| haps edify few students, but 1t cannot be Of
| special value to any considerable number of the
public. The practical question. for the community,
| in presence OF any particular manifestation OF
dramatic art. is the question whether the drift of
that art sets coward the public pleasure and bene
| fit; whether in brief, a performance has been
| given for the temporary purpose of exploiting an
actor whether 1t contains anything Of value for
Ian audience. The presentment of one of Shake
speare's plays may raise the question of fidelity TO
Shakespearian conception of character. but the
more important question that II raises Is that Of
| the truthfuness of testimony to elemental
| human nature and as to actual possible
! perence OF human life Nothing thus far disclosed
in the acting OF Mr.. Maclean, Miss Tyler, and Mr.
! Hanford reveals them anything more than use
full performers Of respectable talent. superior
interpreters OF human nature. the bearers OF
any message of exceptional import to the world of
art.
There various theatrical events. either recent
| ~ occurrent or close at hand TO which only pass
| ing reference Is essential at this time.
| 1he last nights of Mr.. James O'NeilPs prosperous
| engagement at the Broadway Theatre are now
passing and readers reminded that the oppor-
| tunity OF seeing Mr. O'Neills brilliant perform
ance OF D'Artagnan. In THE Musketeers." will be
afforded only until the end of the present week
Mr.. Henry Miller appeared last night at the
| Grand Opera House. presenting the drama Of
| "Heartsease," with which his name has for some
time been pleasantly associated Mr.. Miller Is
| we'll known a conscientious and careful actor.
and the play OF "IIeartsease Is duly appreciated,
| as a production OF unmpeachable responsibility.
A mournful intmation has crcpt into print. TO the
effect that Mr. Miller will shortly present himself
in the character of Hamlet. This SIM It is said
will be committed at Albany.
Miss Olga Nethersole unable 10 act, last
| night, because Of illness. and the Harlem Opera
House was closed Miss Nethersole has an engage
ment, for the present week. at that theatre, and
1t was announced that she would appear in various
characters of her repertory and would present Mr..
Pinero's play of THE Pro1igate"
Sonnentha who has been received with great
cordialty the Irving Place Theatre acted there,
last night In The Old Bachelors; Sonnenthal's
| embodiment of Mortemar in "Old Bachelors" Is
clever portrayal of the gradual reclamation Of a
| rake under the influence of innocence and virtue
At sixtyfve this versatile and accomplished actor
| can still simulate the vivacty of youth Schiller's
| "Waenstein' will be presented by him this even
! ing Next week he will start rapid tour or
| several cites-Brooklyn, Philadelphia st. Louis.
| Milwaukee and Chicago,-but he will reappear in
| New York toward the end OF the month, for
brief farewell He will sail for Europe on
| May g
The agreeable farce called by the Sad Sea
| Waves" was presented, last night. at the Four
teenth Street Theatre This piece is vastly prefer
able 10 Mr.. Tilotson's urid and noisy war-play,
| fx.ad .ftt
| cordial favor.
The successful engagement Of Mr.. Denman
| Thompson continues. at the Academy OF Music.
where this favorite actor is playing, with all his
usual force and simplicity in his rustic drama OF
1.-THE Old Homestead
| Mr. Donney presented The Woman Halter" last
| night, at the Murray Hill Iheatre, ana hiHisel
acted Samuel Bundy.
| Joseph jefferson. who has been acting. since
| April g. In cities along the Southern seaboard will
appear next Monday night, April II. at the Harlem
| opera House, presenting RIP Van Winkle The
opportunity Of seeing this famous comedian In the
| hest of his representations ought especially TO be
| improved by all votaries Of the dramatic art. Mr.
| JefYerson has tust passed his SEVENTEEN birthday
and II is not likely that he will remain upon tho
| stage for great while longer
| Miss Marie Wainwright is prominent in the per-
| Torrance given at Proctors Theatre, and Mr.. Nell
| Rureess is a conspicuous performer at the Palace.
| The SEVENTEEN consecutive performance OF Inc
Great Ruby" at Days Theatre. occurred last night
| The extraordinary success of this melodrama con-
tInues and the house Is crowded, at each represent
| tation The season at Days Theatre Will extend
| "a the first week in June. and THE Great Ruby
| vii, hold Its place till the close OF the season.
| The canital farce Because She Loved Him so
attracted another crowd last night at the Maoison
Square Theatre where 1t has been acted Tor nearly
| three months. and where It's career Will 10 P0
4 longed until the summer. -,
| The re-entrance Of Mr.. Charles Coghlan VIII be
made tonight at tho Fifth Avenue Iheatre' ana
Mr. Coghlan will play the chief part IN MS ne"
drama called Citizen Pierre, which tells an or's
| tnal story of the French Revolution. The play ~
| understood to be one OF romantic character ana
ira etcaI mower and the scenic sets for 1t are salu
| 20 be Of rare beauty and great historic value
| Among the actors engaged for Its representation
are Barton HILL Rose Eytinge Margaret Ahs"N
and Robert Drouet. .oo.,o ,s
| AT the Star Theatre this week the alrdct'o" -
| .ha drama called "A Stranger In New-York"
| n c. Goodwin and Maxine Elliott appeared las.
night in Baltimore. Maude Adams VIII act neN !.
week in Brookyn....Mr. Crane deVotes the p'Ie ,
week TO Newark. -. Modjeska Is acting IN the g
| West Mr. Herne will appear next week III pos
| ton Richard Mansfield continues 10 DC i,s.'
euccsssful in Philadelphia May Irwin Is III RUS
| burg Julia Arthur will appear In that clty' 1'P
~ Chauncey Olcott acted last nght' IN biooni'"
| Francis Wilson Is in Chicago'.''S ol olii'" We
| sell and Roland Reed are acting. on dinereH' u.
Quits in the West....J. ii. Stoddart mas Deeh a."
| ing IN a vaudeville theatre. at chicago. '''ohii w,
| Ahaueh ST. returning TO the stage aiter rOne
absence. lately acted at the Lyceum Ihea'ie' GA,
| ,inore az Master Walter In "Ihe huichDa'"
I.o,h Jefferson will appear in Boston, Aprn
., wilton Lackaye will appear in Chicago AprH
"a presenting "Charles OMalley" wilson bar
rett will visit Australia hext summer 49, Ellen
wallis widow Of the late John Lancaster, mas
lately appeared in London, as isaoella' III ns"s,
ure for Measure. Mrs flsKe: "no e,aue Nv
| u. engagement at the Fifth Avenue Inc
ptro last Saturday night. will make BRIEF tour
81 other cities before closing her season.; =.
who Ills very ety. haas Tedyyny Sesn ae3E
IN New South Wales. where he was TEoei n1ar AT