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Show Theatre, Barry's Benefit. Mr. Barry repeated his beautiful rendition of Dermot, in the touching little drama of "Devotion," last evening, anil won the applause nnd sympathy of a very respectable and intelligent audience. The succeeding succeed-ing piece was Mr. (.Javier's stirring historical Irish drama of " Faugh a'Ufllagh," which went off in fine style, keeping the audience in a continual con-tinual state of mirth and excitement. Mr. Barry playing the part of Lanty O'Brien with more than his usual force and unctiousness, the company rendering excellent supDort. Tonight To-night is set apart for Mr. Barry's farewell benefit, on which occasion he will appear for the first and only time here, in a part in which he has won a world-wide reputation and created a most profound sensation. We refer to Michael Fecney, the process server and informer in the drama of " Arrah na Pgue." In this part MLr. Barry is acknow ledged. to be without an equal, and if tion alone would mark him with the true stamp of genius. Though the eh iracter was not written for the star, Mr. Barry, by the strength of hia individualization, in-dividualization, gives it great prominence promi-nence and makes it stand out in bold relief as the moving spirit of the play; and while he makes him as inean and despicable as the author intended liim to be, he at the same" time invests the part with a grim and grotesque humor that is perfectly irresistible. The opportui ity for the enjoyment of such a rare atistic treat should not be missed. The seats are aeliing rapidly. ra-pidly. At to-morrow's matinee Mr. Barry will appear -as Rory O'Morc and for his last night the bill will consist of the drama of "Faugh a Ballagh" and the farce of "His Last Legs." |
