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Show Tee Theatre. Last night was given the dramatization of Oaida's well known novel, " St;a Viktc, ' or, "wrought by his own baud." It is doubtless unnecessary to speak of the writings of Miss De La Rama, otherwise other-wise Ouida. Their vivid description and powerful expression, added to the truth of feeling and sentiment, make them most acceptable when dramatized for the stage. " iStrathmore " is one of Ouida' 8 best works, and it was presented pre-sented last night in excellent shape. The grand tragio opera " Norma," given after " Strathmore " was full of we 11-rendered, side-split ting effects. The spirit, grace and brilliancy of the company was oalled forth with great success. Mr. Chaplin made a most charming Norma. His natural language lan-guage of emotion told feelingly upon the audience, calling forth frequent encores Tho breadth of the gen tie Norma's shoulders was simply prodigious, while her girth of waist exoeeded all expectation, and the grace of movement eleotrified the entire audience. To-morrow night will be given "Nick of the Wooda," followed by "Norma." The gas was last night in use in connection con-nection with the lamps and all things passed off well. Go to-night and see these sensations. sensa-tions. This will be one of the inspired inspir-ed evenings, brief and brilliant. |
