, 1872-11-26
ADJUSTMENTS.

Thompson's engagement at the Academy Of
Music began last evening with 3 good attend
ance. An enjoyable performance WAS to be e1-
pected, but, inAeunuoh as first productions are
liable to be defective in the best-regulated
theatres, it WAS not anticipated that ''The Sea
Of Ice" with its severe e1actions Of scenery
and stage appliances would be 80 superbly
brought out. The play proceeded as smoothly
as though it had been on the boards for weeks,
affording degree Of satisfaction not always at
tainable by the audience on Monday nights.
In al respects the piece is handsomely pro-
duced. It has never been mora finely done here.
The scenery is new and elaborate throughout.
and is the product Of Maeders best genius
while in costuming and acting the cast is unusu-
ally effective. As the Marquis del Monte, Mr.
Mobiles has an opportunity OF showing what he
is capable OF in the heavier phase of character,
and while he is at no time powerful, herepresses
all tendency toward ranting, and gives grace
ful, finished, smooth rendition. The remaining
members Of the cast, Messrs. Maynard, Web
ster, Marble, johnson, and Mcdonald, aud Mrs.
Carhart and Miss Fletcher, are all most excel
lent. As Oguraa, the wild, impassioned, SEMI
savage beauty, Miss Thompson more than
fulfilled the expectation. The part is one pecu-
Iar1y suited to her, and she invests it with an
amount OF fire and intensity which another ar
tist, lacking her natural ftness would ind it
difficult to bring to bear. She has thoroughly
erasped the finer points Of the character, more
especial]y those wherein her charming na'ce1e
finds opportunity for exercise. In her hands, the
role ia one of no common interest, and the per-
foroance in general ia Of superior excellence.
The "Sea of Ice" will be continued Up to Friday
MA a
iady. and entitled 1.-THE Coming Man." will be
produced, with Miss Thompson in tke leading
M'v1cKEn's THEATRE. --
large audience greeted Hiss Maggie Mitch
e1l at McVickers Theatre last night, the re-
sumption Of street car travel having given the
opportunity to many people who have hereto
fore been unable to attend upon that 1ady's
popular Appearances "Jane Eyre" Was given
with the utmost snoothness IN all respects, the
It will be retained tonight and tomorrow
evening, and at the Thanksgiving metinee, then
giving place to "Little Barefoot for the re-
mainder OF the week.
t HooLEY's OPERA HOUSE.
The John Allen Combination commenced their
second week at Hooleys last evening. in the play
Of "trip Van Wink1e," with the leading charac-
ters by Mr.. Allen, Miss Harrison, and Little
Mac, supported by members OF Aiken's dramatic
company. All renditions Of Rip must be regard
this 7iew Of the case l1r. Allen is about as sue
cessfm as the average Of actors who essay the
roe. The play is we'll produced in its scenic ap-
poIntments, and the cast is excellent.
AIEEN's THEATRE.
The beginning Of the last week Of Fox,
Humpty Dunpty, and its budget Of admirable
attractions, aaw d large audience at Aiken's last
night. ALI that has been said III Earm praise OF
the entertainment continues to be haa, and the
theatre is not likely to be large enough II hold
the people who have yet to witness one Of the
finest performances Of the kind Imaginable.
NIxQNs AMPH1THEATRE.
Mr. Nixon demonstrated last night, beyond
question, his ability to render the amphitheatre
. comfortable, attractive place Of amusement in
tho winter, season, as it was thor
oughly well warmed and lighted, but
he also demonstrated the extreme
depth Of imperfection to which dramatic pro-
duction may be brought by reason Of poor ma
terial and preparation, together With painfully
insufficient rehearsal. Nile. Morlacchi, a
danseuse Of frst-class reputation, has 'drop-
ped into pantomime, using the !" French Spy
as the opportunity. That lady as graceful
aud attractive personally should fail to appear
to advantage in 3 character which admits OF
such q liberal disp1ay Of a pretty form and 1.-THE
and supple movements, would not be for q mo
ment maintained, but that she has been unfo1-