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Show Mas. Lander's Mary, Qceen of Scots. A lino audieuce greeted the first appearance of Mrs. Lander last evening in her great character of Mary Stuart, one of the most difiioult in the whole range of dramatic representation. It is unnecessary to remark that the great artisto proved hcrsolf fully equal to the emergency. Her scene in the prison, when Burleigh enters to convey con-vey the intelligence of her condemnation condemna-tion to death,. was a masterly piece of acting. Her outburst of joy in the , forest, followed by her terrible denunciation denun-ciation of Elizabeth, evinced tho marvellous mar-vellous versatility of talent for which the great actress has become famous. Mary Stuart is a very difficult part 1 to properly personate. The scenes are long, the emotions portrayed various in their character and the business of the, pie co exceedingly barren. of attractive at-tractive features. Tho accessories of the stage aro sombro and uninviting and few pciccs depend so much upon the scrupulous care of the actors. So far as tho responsibility ' rested upon Mrs. Lander, it is needless to say that the most critical expectations were abundantly satisfied.' Indeed it may be said of all that they displayed good judgment and an intelligent idea of the several characters. The play is too funereal in its tono, from beginning to end, to find general favor, but if aught is competent to commend it it is the transcendent talent of Mrs. Lander Lan-der in tho title role. Mr. McKenzie acquitted himself ably and tho arduous part of Elizabeth was well sustained by Mis3 Adams, whonc reading struck us as peculiarly good. To-night Mary Stuart for the last time. Mrs. Lander is announced for a benefit on Friday evening with Marie Antoinette as the attraction. - |
