REHEARSAL OF THE GREEK PLAY.

When it was authoritatively announced that a company of professional actors would produce the "$CEdipus," there were many doubts expressed as to the artistic success of the undertaking. If we ourselves entertained any such thoughts, we must confess that all fears in that direction were dispelled upon attending the rehearsal which took place yesterday at the Globe Theatre.

With the exception of that of $CEdipus all the parts are rendered in English; we had expected, with many others, that this use of two languages would seriously mar the beauty of the work, but we find that for a promiscuous audience it will only enhance the interest and enable them to better gain the needful understanding of the tragedy. The actors, all carefully chosen, enter thoroughly into the spirit of the great work which they are to perform. It is needless for us to speak of the wonderful acting of Mr. George Riddle, whose fame has already been established. If such a thing were possible, we should say that he has even improved, both in voice and action, since the Sanders Theatre production.

Especial interest, of course, centres upon Miss Georgia Cayvan, who appears before her Boston friends for the first time in tragic acting. We do not think that a better selection could have been made for the difficult part of Jocasta. While at the Madison square Miss Cayvan has been recognized as an actress of undoubted talent, but we think that the perfection with which she rendered her part in this play will surprise even her most ardent admirers. She displays throughout a strength and, at the same time, a delicacy of feeling that is equalled only by her superior gesture and the spirited intelligence with which she reads her lines. This last quality, in fact, characterizes the work of all the artists: The Creon of Mr. Morrison, the Teiresias of Mr. Hagan, and the Palace Messenger of Mr. P. Charles Hagar, all show a careful preparation and study, an attention to details, a dignity and power that are admirable, and stamp them as actors of undoubted ability.

The stage setting in all essential points is similar to that used at the Harvard representation. The nature of the theatre allows, in fact, necessities and elaborateness that could not be attained nor was desired at Sanders.

The scene represents the ancient palace, with a magnificent court-yard adorned with fountains and statues; everything has been done to imitate as nearly as possible the old Greek stage, and the blue sky is seen on all sides, apparently as far as the eye can reach. The whole effect of the stage appointment is strikingly brilliant, and will certainly make a profound impression on the audience.

The chorus has been carefully trained, and is composed entirely of persons with well-drilled voices, under the direction of Mr. G. W. Chadwick. The endeavor has been to present the piece in a manner exactly similar to that employed by the college, with only such modifications as are advisable and necessary.

While there can be no doubt of the artistic success of the undertaking, owing to the immense cost of the production it will hardly prove a financial treasure.