The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Prince of Wales ' s . —The success achieved by the cotnio opera " Dorothy , " has donbtless induced theatrical managers to look at home , in preference to importing further musical novelties . In this direction the public cannot bnt bo the gainers , whilo the patronage of native talent will tend to develop the genius of our young musicians . It is therefore a matter for congratulation that Mr . Horace Ledger ' s

latest production has been so favourably received , and we see no reason why "Marjorie" should not rival her elder sister . Tbe libretto is written by Messrs . Lewis Clifton and Joseph J . Dilley , and narrates a simple but effective plot , that is highly interesting . The date is Jaid ID 1217 , daring one of those occasional little wars between England and France with whioh the history of that period teems .

Marjorie is the daughter of Sir Simon Striveling , au impoverished knight , and is beloved by Wilfred , son of Gosrio , a vassal of the Earl of Chestermere . The Earl is smitten with Marjorie's charms , and when Wilfred interferes he is told that , being a serf , he cannot marry a knight ' s daughter . At this juncture the Earl of Pembroke nonds word that the foe has landed , and calls his followers to arms .

Wil-rod is attaohed as henchman to Sir-Simon , and executes such davi ' " deeds of valour as to win his spurs on the field of battle . The Earl has imprisoned Marjorie in his castle , because she will not wed him , bat ; she is rescued by Wilfred , and the Earl eventually consoles himself with Goaric ' s niece Cicely , who has envoigled him into marrying ber . Mr . Walter Slaughter has composed some exoeoflingly

tuneful music , that exactly suits the quaint simplicity of the story , and many of the numbers will probably keep their popularity lonf after the opera has run its course . Wilfred ' s song , " Dear little maid I love BO well , " the theme of whioh pervades the opera from the overture to the final chorus ; the drinking song and chorus for the Earl ; " Happy Dreams " solo ; the " Battle Prayer " and the chorus

" England our own once again , " and the " Suing Duet" are most worthy of mention . Mr . Hayden Coffin is seen and heard to great advantage as the Ear ] , and Mr . Joseph Tapley is an excellent representative of Wilfred . Miss Camilla D'Arville admirably sustains the part of Marjorie , and sings the music in an artistic manner . Miss Phyllis Broughton makes a lively Cicely , her duet and dance with

Mr . Coffin in the second act being several times enoored . Mr . Harry Monkhouse is most amusing as Gosric , and Madame Amadi , Mr . Henry Ashley , Mr . F . Wood and Mr . Albert James effectively sustain the remaining characters . The scenery is in Mr . T . E . Ryan's best style , and the costumes of the period are faithfully reproduced , while a word of praise must be given to the chorus for thoir perfect ren . dering of the numbers allotted to them .

Lyoetim . —The crowded audiences that nightly assemble to witness the performance of "The Dead Heart" sufficiently demonstrate the correctness of Mr . Henry Irving ' s judgment in reviving this old drama , by Watts Phillips , originally produced in November 1859 . The pieco will this evening be played for the 137 th time , and to judge by the public appreciation thero appears

no reason why it should not continue to occupy the stage until the worthy manager proceeds on his summer tour . Successive performances have bnt mellowed Mr . Irving's admirable representation of Robert Landry , especially in tho Bastille scene , where his facial expression i 3 a perfect study , Not a word does he speak , yot tho gradual working of his mind is perfectly comprehensible until it

reaches the dawn of consciousness . Then the name of Catherino fills his soul with new life , he feels that ho is freo , and , ignorant of what has transpired during his seclusion , appears to regard tho past as a frightful nightmare , and drags his enfeebled body to meet uis los

e , 'tins is certainly the perfection of acting , and justly merits the applause bestowed . Again , in the dnel with the Abbe Latour ( splendidly played by Mr . Bancroft ) , tho details are given with such minuteness that the attention of the spectator is enthralled by the actor to such an extent that it is almost a relief when tbe

act of vengeance is completed . The explanation of . Catherine , under the shadow of the guillotine , brings about another artistic scene . -The dead heart begins to warm with pity , the old love awakens in it a new life , aud finally it throbs with a purer existence as the feelings of distrust are dispelled . Mr . Irving has in his time played many parts , but no character in his repertoire has been performed

yitb greater care or a firmer grasp of the physiological conditions . The contrast between the gay , light-heartedness of Catherine Duval in the prologue , and the bitter anguish of tho widowed Countess in the last act , is delightfully portrayed by Miss Ellen Terry , who makes the most of the opportunities ouered . ^ t rne iover 0 f the drama should miss this fine performance , and many will be inclined , like ourselves , to pay a

second visit , when the mind would not be so distracted by the tiduiirablo stage arrangements , and therefore be better able to note tho details , some of which we have referred to above . Oriterion . — The present revival of Byrou ' s entertaining comedy ¦ Jur

Boys " has proved so successful that we may expect it to Remain in the bill for some time to come . There is so much genuine t [ jn and humour in the piece that it is not to be wondered at that P'aygoers are alsvays ready to welcome a revival of the old comody . ± ii the present case the acting is all that could be wished for .

Jtr . David James , being at liberty , is once more tho Middletvick . ms actor has played the part so often that nothing need now be said in reference to it , except that Mr . James is as good as ever as tJ > ei old butterman . Mr . Elwood is polished as Sir Geoffrey Champneys , snd Miss Brunton is capital as his sister . Mr . Leonard Boyno and * *•• W . Gardineras Charles Middlevvick and Talbot Champnoys

, re spectivel y , act with consistency , and gain tho sympathv of their aidience . Mia 3 Francis is the Violet Melrose , while Miss Olga J iaudou is charming as Mary Melrose . Belinda is in the n-nds of Miss E . Vining , who gets every bit out of tho part that ia Possible . We heartily recommend the present revival of "Our iSoya . "

The Theatres, &C.

Toole ' s . —Now that tho popular comedian Mr . J . L . Toole has said farewell to London , Mr . Fred Horner has availed himself of the opportunity to again place his successful comedy " The Bungalow " in the evening bill . This will , we feel sure , prov © to be a wise plaD , for the piece has caused so much fun and amusement in the past that it will doubtless continue to do so again . Messrs . F . Kaye ,

Charles Glenny , Yorke Stephens , Compton Coutts , with the Missea Helen Forsyth , Marie Illington , Vano Featherstone , Cicely Riohards , Sophie Larkin , and Mrs . Rousby interpret the piece in a bright and smart fashion , with the result that the fun is fast and furious throughont . A neiv play , entitled " Isalda , " by Mr . Frod Horner ,

precedes tho piece of the evening , and meets with the approval of tbe early comers . In this Mr . Bassett Boo distinguishes himself by sound acting , as tho villain , while Miss Vane Featherstone and Mr . Matthew Brodie score well as Isalda and her lover respectively . We can heartily recommend our readers to patronise the present bill at tbe little theatre iu King William-street .

Opera Comique . — The company that is now appearing iu the ever popular oomio opera " Les Cloches de Corneville " is one that fails to do justice to the piece . When we say this , we must make one or two exceptions . It is all very well for a young manager to engage a popular artiste or two , and then give the other parts to inexperienced aotors or actresses , but we are afraid they will hardly suit the

tastes of the present London playgoer . Every thing has been done in the way of mounting , chorus , and orchestra , bub this will not make a success . It is pleasant to be able to record that Mr . Shiel Barry resumes his old part of the miser , aud scores as well as of yore , while Mr . Chas . Ashford is exceedingly amusing in his original oharaoter of Gobo . Mr . Paulton gets all the fuu he can out of tho

part of the Bailie , and at times is very amusing . Misa Helen Capet is vivacious as Germaine , but we would warn this young lady that if she wishes to succeed at the West End she must tone her style . Of tbe others we can but say little in their favour . Mr . H . Gittus Lonsdale , the new manager of the Opera Comique , appears as Henri

Marquis de Corneville , but fails to interest the audience , while Mr . L . Cadwaladr would do well to study stage action , more especially his walk , whioh is more of a run on his toes . Misa Irene Verona at times sings prettily as Serpolette , and Miss Florence Lonsdale is a vivacious Christopher . In conclusion , a word of praise is due to Mr . W . F . Glover , whose orchestra is capital .

Globe . —The success that Mr . F . R . Benson has achieved with the revival of Shakespeare ' s " A Midsummer Night's Dream " remains unabated , and crowded audiences are still the rule . This is not to be wondered at when we take into consideration with what care the revival has been staged . The music is made a special feature of , and the rendering of the different pieces , by Mr , Boggetti ' s orchestra , is

excellent . Special praise must be aocorded for the way in whioh Mendelssohn ' s " Wedding March" and the same composer's " Fairi 6 B March " are given . One or two changes in the caste have been made since the first night , principal among these being Miss Dorothy Dene , who has taken Miss Kato Rorke's place , as Helena . Miss Dene gets through the task admirably , ber rendering of the part being all that is required .

Wo are glad to be able to record that Mr . Robert Buchanan's " Clarissa " has " oaught on " at the Vaudeville . Mr . Thomas Thorno and his admirable company have now settled down to their parts , with a result that a long run may be anticipated . Miss Vera Beringer will appear in the dual role of Tom Canty aud Edward VI . in the forthcoming production of Mrs . Oscar Beringer'a version of Mark Twain ' s story " The Prince and the Pauper" to bo

, ; given at a series of matinees , commencing on the 9 ch April , at the . Gaioty . i == I

Tho British Merchant Navy employs three hundred thousand seamen , and , besides these , there are of necessity tens of thousands who , having spent their best years afloat , are no longer able to go to sea . It is on behalf of those worn ont and disabled men that au urgent appeal is now being made . The " Home " of the Royal Alfred Merchant Seamen ' s Institution , at Bolvedore , shelters about one

hundred of them . It is only half full . The Committee desire to inform the public that the want of funds alone prevents it from being filled , and the number of ont . pensioners from being increased . Tho claim of the sailor comes home to all of us we are dependent on him for much of our comfort , for many of our luxuries , and for most of our necessities ; and tho nation especially is dependent upon him for its prosperity in times of poace , and for its security in time of war . The

pension is One Pound per month ; there are only 200 recipients at present , not for lack of eligible and most deserving objects , for they may be counted by hundreds , or even by thousands ; nor does the evil end here , for tho competition for admission is so great that the r .,. , c ago at which they are admitted to tho Homo is not less than

seventy years . Our well known Bro . W . U . Saunders is doing good work on behalf of this Institution , and as Deputation Secretary has already beon successful in establishing some influential branches . The Institution is worthy of support by all who may bo charitably disposed . The offices are at 58 Fenchurch Street , London , E . C .

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