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...absent lord; the Helen of the Iliad, remorseful, clearsighted, keenly sensitive of any kindness shown her at Troy; the Helen of the Odyssey, restored to honor at her home at Sparta; the maiden Nausicaa, so beautiful in the dawning promise of a noble womanhood-perfect in her delicacy, her grace, her general courage...
With music vaulted o'er"-are not conspicuous, accompanied by so many of equal grace. Agathan is entirely different in design, but equally elevated in thought and feeling, and as artistic in form. It is a Greek play in iambic pentamenter. My Country, Italian Voluntarics, In the Shadow of Etna, Victor's Bird, and At Gibralter," all have the true poetic ring. Altogether the littler book is an addition to the world's library...
...Kendul began their farewell engagement at the Hollis St. Theatre last evening with Stephenson's comedy-drama, "Impulse." Mrs. Kendal as Mrs. Beresford was charming. Her grace and vivacity made her the central figure when on the stage, though her part was subordinate. Mr. Kendall also was excellent in Captain Crichton. The other characters were well acted, especially the difficult one of Mrs. Macdonald, taken by Miss Violet Vanbrugh. "The Queen's Shilling" will be given tonight and "The Iron Master" tomorrow night...
...Museum the comedy of "Old Heads and Young Hearts" is presented with the attractive simplicity of Mr. George W. Mason, the grace of Miss Annie Clark, and the burlesque of Mr. George C. Boniface. The lover of good comedy may enjoy this play between now and Wednesday...
...Assurance," was given last night at the museum. It deserves to rank high among the old English comedies which are being produced at that theatre. Miss Clark as Lady Gay Spanker, Mr. Pitt as Sir Harconet Courtly, and Mr. Wilson as Mark Meddle were admirable. The charming character of Grace Hathaway was adequately taken by Miss Sheridan, whose marked talent is familiar to theatre goers. The same play will be given again tomorrow...