The national Republican., 1868-12-16
Aatinnal @epnblitau.
AMUsEMEnTs.

TIE orERA-FAusr.-oouno grand opera
Of .Faust" was presented at the National
Theatre last night In a style and with cast
that did even Msretrek honor. with Joseph
Hermsnns In his world-renowned role Of
Mephistopheies, Hsbelmanu a. Faust, Ma
dame Rotter 40 Marguerita. Madame Cellini
a. Siebel. and Formes a. Valentine, nothing
was len to complete the cast but Maretzek as
conductor, and q good and well-voieed chorus.
These desiderstums being also In the presenta-
tlon, the most critical had nothing left to com
plain Of.
The theatre was we'll filed with an sppre-
oiative auditory, and from the rising OF the
curtain to the tsbleau scene ending the opera,
they all appeared to evinee the deepest inter
est In Its progress, and evident delight at the
mssterly rendition Of the difhcult, scientific
and delightful music, which the celebrated
author has 80 well blended together In this
great and popular masterpiece. Hermanns
was in splendid voice, and, pleased with him
self and his admirins listeners, executed the
admiral music adapted to his role In manner
equal, II not surpsssiug, any Of his former
efforts. His acting and singing was combi.
patton OF genius and talent that are beyond
even . eulogistio criticism.
The aria In the second act, Thou art Lord
OF the earth, bright gold" well deserved the
encore with which It was received, while the
entire second, third and fourth scenes Of this
act were brilliantly presented by the entire
cast and chorus. In the fourth act his rendi.
tion Of "Remember the glorious days when we
on Angels wings,n and his grand serenade Of
"Msidcn, now In peace reposing," are alone
worth the price Of admission and tho time
given to this admirable musical treat. The
"serenade" was twice repeated.
the general expectation, and the excellent
manner In which her part was sung and acted
has stamped her with Washington audience
a. an artist OF the highest school, II we could
judge from the applause she incessAntly re
ceivsd. "Ah laugh, as pass, to look into
aslass," and "He does not return" were tho
fsvorite arias, while her acting and singing
Throughout the last act were delightful.
Herr HabelmAn, In his charming role oil
Faust, gave force to the exquisite music.
His part embraces the usual soul.inspirins
charm, and fain would we have fingered the
live-long night to have listened again ant
again to his marvellous strains. In every
part Of the opera he was fully up to his work
aud more especially in the grand aria Of "Oh
haili thou pure and simple dweilingi"
Madame Cellini and Herr Formes rendered
their roles with consummate ability, while tn,
chorus and orchestra were In unexceptiona
bio training, adding no little to the force an,
complete erect.
Tonight will be presented "Robert LIE Dis
ble," with Madame La Grange, Hermanns
Hablemann, and Brignoli 10 the cast.
ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY MIR. Kennedy will
give US one night with the Scottish Poets, a
Metlsrott Hall, tonight, In aid OF tn,
funds Of the st. Andrews Society. He will
q present, 10 his unapproschabie style, some o
the very hnest selections from the scottisl
bards. 1t IL but reasonable to expect a larx
audience.
WALLIS OPERA HousE.-Mr. Liugsrd an,
his company give another entertainment at
Wail's Opera House tonight.