The first performance of "Marlowe," given last evening in the Elizabeth Cary Agassiz House at Radcliffe, was enthusiastically received. Professor Baker and Miss Sever were called before the curtain by hearty and prolonged applause, and Miss Josephine Preston Peabody, the author, also responded after repeated calls.

Professor Baker's "Marlowe" was a memorable interpretation, from his first entrance into the boisterous tavern, reading a ballad concerning his great success, "Faustus," until the swift climax of his chivalrous death.

The "Alison" of Miss Jane Sever was at every situation and incident delightfully expressive, and especially so in the fourth act, where she proved an adequate foil to Marlowe's intensity. Miss Emma C. Noyes as "Her Ladyship" looked the part to perfection, and gave it the required degree of snap and self-control, and Mrs. Hutchinson took full advantage of a short part in "Dame Benet."

From the rest of the cast, Mr. J.G. Hart's consistent "Gabriel Andrew," Mr. R.L. Lyman's convincing "Richard Bame," and the "Robert Greene" of W.E. Sachs 1L. should be especially mentioned.

A shade more of "life" in the second act, and a quicker curtain at the close may be looked for at the next performance, but the impression of the play as a whole was extremely favorable.

There will be a matinee this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, and an evening performance at 8.