The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Terry ' s . —The advisability of au author dramatising her own work was clearly evidenced on Monday afternoon , when Mi-s . Hodgson-Burnett produced her version of " Little Lord Fauutleroy . " It was manifest to all who had witnessed Mr . Seebohm's effort how superior was thafc under notice to the one written by

that gentleman . This may be accounted for in many ways . Mrs . Burnett invented tho part of Little Lord Fauutleroy , and knew how to work to make it as acceptable on fche stage as it is in her novel ; and in this she has been most successful . The frank , innocent boy that made the proud Duke love him , ia so natural , yet so

original , that it is sure to win the favour of every theatre-goer , while the loveable nature and tender hearfcednesa of this little fellow is most happily conceived . Mrs . Burnett , thoroughly understanding her characters , has managed to transform them to the stage in a most happy fashion , and was amply rewarded in the

way all authors love—that of success . The company thoroughly realised their parts , acted np to them , and helped mighfc and main to achieve this result . A more surprising performance than thafc of little Misa Vera Beringer we do not remember ever witnessing . Her Little Lord Faantleroy was in every way a

great and triumphant success . Young as she is , this child managed to grasp the subject thoroughly , and without a slip of any sort went through the long part allotted her in a way that would do credit fco many of her elders . Her every action waa whafc ifc should be , her child-like ways going straight to the

sympathies of fche audience . So amount of training conld possibly have made the child more natural , her every action and word was delivered in as unconventional a style as the most ardent of her admirers could have desired . Another natural character was Mrs . Errol , charmingly portrayed by Miss Winifred Emery . Loveable

and devoted to her child , the sacrifice she makes in giving him up was capitally conceived . The Earl of Dorincourt was another painstaking portrait . Always a careful and sound actor , Mr . Alfred Bishop added another to his already long list of successes . His love for the boy was admirably portrayed , while in every action

Mr . Bishop did not fail to remember whafc kind of character he was enacting . Mr . Brandon Thomas showed a careful study of the solicitor , while Mr . Albert Chevalier cleverly caught the ways of Mr . Silas Hobbs . Miss Fanny Brough acted well aa Mrs . Errol ' s helpmate ; she alternately caused laughter and tears . Miss Helen

Leigh scored a distinct success as the American adventuress , Minna . Thia lady attacks this disagreeable part in a- way that should make managers wishful to keep her in view . Miss Esme Beringer was

excellent as Dick Tipton , the shoeblack j still the part was rather too much for her . It now remains to be said that the piece was produced under the direction of Mrs . Kendal , whose masterly handiwork was to be seen everywhere .

A complimentary benefit is fco bo given to Mr . T . E . Smale , on Tuesday afternoon , the 22 nd instant , at the Savoy theatre , which has kindly been lent by Mr . E . D'Oviey Carte . A most liberal

and amusing programme has been provided , including " London Assurance , " compressed into three acts , and "High Life below Stairs . " Numerous favourites are down for songs , recitations and sketches , so that a pleasant afternoon ia sure to be spent .

The Grosvenor Gallery . — Although the visitor to the Grosvenor will miss some old faces , some very quaint and eccentric faces in such work as Mr . Burne Jones ' , there is much to admire in this exhibition of 356 pictures . There are several large ones hung to advantage , as indeed are all the pictures , good hanging boing ono of

the charms in these admirably constructed galleries . The quality of the works may be said to be a representative quality ; ancl , so far , the exhibition will hold its own with any previous one . It cannot be otherwise , in so far , as in portraiture Mr . Frank Holl and Mr . Gregory are at their best , and Mr . John E . Eeid , Mr . G . P . Jacomb Hood and

Mr . Arthur Hacker have contributed large and ambitious work . Mr . John fi ,. field ' s picture in the West Gallery ( 59 ) , " Smugglers—Cornwall sixty years ago , " depicts a very miscellaneous gathering of rugged people iu the form of captured smugglers , coast guards , and villagers , closely grouped in a very dramatic situation . Whatever

faults may be found with this work as to its colour and overcrowding , it is altogether sufficiently powerful to engross attention and take its place as one of the most notable works of the year . In tho same gallery with this is Mr . Arthur Hacker ' s ( 93 ) , "By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept , when we remembered thee , 0 Sion ;"

it is luminous , full of dignity in conception , and although somewhat deficient in drawing , is essentially a bold and pleasing picture . Mr . Jacomb Hood ' s " The triumph of Spring" ( 170 ) , is an idyll fall of fine and fresh colour . Nude and semi-nude figures of all ages are gambolling amidst verdant surroundings . But whilst most of the figures are

somewhat realistic , the landscape is too decorative . There is scarcely any need to criticise Mr . Frank Holl ' s portraits , his style is so well known , and tbe frame rarely encloses anything besides the faithful presentment of the sitter . Bub in the portrait of Miss Mabel Galloway ( 9 ) , by E . J . Gregory , A . E . A ., there is as much to admire in the

exquisite treatment of the handsome surroundings as in the charming quality of the painting of a lovely child . Tho pose is nofc altogether happy ; but although some critics have treated this fact as a great fault , and complained of bad drawing , ifc is not so ; the drawing is correct , but the legs are not happily placed . There are a good many

portraits , some very feeblo ; bufc Mr . \ Y . B . Eichmond , A . E . A ., makes a goodly show of most refined aud accomplished work in three of thorn ; and we must not forget to draw attention to Mr . T .

Graham ' s portrait of W . Q . Orohardsoii , Esq ., E . A . If a little sketchy , ifc is yet delightfully and freely treated . Amongst many other notable figure subjects aro Mr , C . N . Kennedy ' s "The Mermaid" ( 20 ) , for good ficsb painting and unpootical rcaliain ; Mr . W . H . Barfclefcfc ' s

The Theatres, &C.

Returning from tho Fair " ( 21 ) , for its vigour and admirable composition ; Mr . W . E . F . Britten ' s " Huguenot Refugees , " for its unpleasantness both as fco subject and colour ; Mr . Yeend King ' s "Sentiment and Interest " ( 100 ) , for its delightful humour and quality of work ; nnd Mr . John Burr ' s " Consulting the Oracle" ( 54 ) , as a real

stem of colour . Mr . Mac Whirter ' s two pictures of Venice ( 66 and 277 ) are full of his well-known atmospheric qualities . Space will not allow us to notice all the sea pieces and landscapes ; but this same charm of atmosphere will be found in Mr . J . Aumonier's " Silver Nighfc" ( 6 ) ; Mr . Arthur Severn ' s "Signs of Clearing after

Storm-Coast of Devon" ( 26 ) ; and Mr . Henry Moor ? , A . R . A ' s , " Frost in the Air " ( 39 ) . The threo most striking landscapes are Mr . Ernest Barton ' s "St . Martins—Summer" ( 176 ) , almost more beautifal than nature , if that were possible , bufc of course no more beautiful than

this poetical painter conceived ifc . To say thafc Mr . Keeley Haswell ' s work , as seen in " October Woodlands" ( 133 ) , and " The Rainbow " ( 157 ) , is of fche highest quality , will bono suprise ; but the visitor will do well to know that " October Woodlands " was rejected by the

Royal Academy , and will congratulate Sir Coutts Lindsay on having secured ib for tho gratification of his patrons . And the visitor already acquainted with fche secession from the spirited Sir Coutts Lindsay ' s enterprise of several eminent men , will note thafc Sir Coutts is loyally supported by Mr . David Murray with seventeen pictures .

IRISH EXHIBITION IN LONDON . —The design and plan of the Irish village to be erected in the garden of the forthcoming Exhibition ab Olympia are now complete . Tbe village , which will no doubt prove of remarkable interest to Londoners , is being organised by the Earl of Leifcrim and Mrs . Ernest Hart , and will consist of a dozen cottages

bnilfc and thatched by native workmen in the trne Donegal fashion , They will be arranged so as to form a picturesque village street , irregular in plan . In the centre of the street will be seen the " Holy Well" and a veritable cross , brought over from Ireland . Afc the western part of the village , facing the visitor on entering , will be

fche ruins of a low Irish tower . Tha cottages themselves will ba occupied by native Irish workers , men , women , and children , who will pass in fchem their daily routine of life , and , of course , the familiar pig will be seen . The processes to be illustrated will be dyeing , carding , spinning and weaving by hand of homespuns and of

linens ; the weaving of damasks , lace making , sprigging , knitting , hemstitching , and the kells embroidery . The fires will be lighted with peat brought from Ireland , and the iron potato kettle , with the usual furniture of an Irish cottage , will give their characteristic features to the interior . Monday , the 4 _ h June , ia fixed for the opening ceremony .

By permission of Lord and Lady Arthur Hervey a sale of work and useful articles was held in the Palace afc Wells last week in aid of the Bath and Bristol Colonial Emigration Society . Tables were Furnished and presided over by the following ladies : —Lady Arthur Hervey and the Hon . Miss Hervey , Mrs . and the Misses Bernard , the

Misses Jones , Mrs . and the Misses Meade King , Mrs . D Aguilar and Mrs . Kirkman , Mrs . Jensen , Mrs . Mnnby and Mr . Harland Manby . The Committee table was famished by Mrs . Eardley Wilmofc , Miss Rideont , Captain Fownes , Captain Franklin , Mr . Robert Porter , Misses Plowman , Burbage ( Rectory , Marlborough ) , and Mr . T . G .

Stockwell , and was presided over by Mrs . C . N . H . Manby ( hon . sec , for Bath ) . Several other ladies kindly assisted . Lord Bath , Right Rev . Bishop Hobhonse , and Sir Edmund Elton wrote , expressing their regret afc their inability to be present , each enclosing a donation towards the expenses .

Reviews.

REVIEWS .

All Books mended for Review should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , __" . ' — : o : — Who is Sylvia ? By A . PRICE . The Aldine Publishing Company , 9 Red Lion-court , Fleet-street , E . C . THE above is the rather attractive title of a novel that has recently

come under our notice . In it the plot turns chiefly upon a display of cowardice by a father , evidenced by his unwillingness to disclose to society at large certain particulars respecting his early career . These particulars , even had they been published , would have been regarded by the world as merely an act

of indiscretion , not deserving of censure . The plot is one thab will rank high amongst works of this class , not only for ifcs striking originality , bub also for tho praiseworthy manner in which its moat interesting points are brought out . Each chapter lends an interest to the story ; the characters are portrayed in a manner faithful to

nature , and it needs but slight effort of imagination to fancy the subjects of them are actually before us . There aro a few weak points perhaps , but they are not of importance , and do not appreciably detract from the general merits of the book . Tho work is written in excellent style , and will be found very jileasant reading .

Messrs . Dean and Son have jnsfc purchased fche copyright of Dr . Karl Russ' book on " Foreign Aviary Birds , " which will form one of fcheir Shilling Series of '' Practical Guide Books . "

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