Lecture on Athalie.

Yesterday afternoon, Professor de Sumichrast gave an introductory lecture in Sander's theatre on Racine's "Athalie." He gave an account of the effect Grecian drama had on French tragedy from the time of the Renaissance, and a description of its highest form of perfection attained by Racine. To a genius like Racine, the three classic limitations of unity in time, space and action had no influence, because he deals with the human heart. Professor de Sumichrast also gave an account of the form of play used by Racine, and spoke of several special characteristics of "Athalie" itself.