National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-11-01
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This gentleman comes to Washington her
aided by the Western press as promising
young tragcdlan, who aspires to no less
distinction than that Of wearing the mantle
Of Shakspcarcan tragedy, so long and so
worthily worn by the late Mr.. Edwin Forrest.
His mark Is no less bright than elevated. To
essay Its attainment by the verdict Of WASH
ington audience cyinces Spartan spirit
worthy backing Of rarest hlstrionlc merit.
II Is cOnfcssedly fact that there is no city
In the country which numbers among It's
play-going inhabitants duing the winter
season so many critical readers and admirers
Of the " Bard Of Avon" In proportion to Its
population a. this. Il Ia therefore no ordi-
nary ordeal which tho aspirapt for the cham
pionship Of correct deilncation Of the char
actor Of the heroes Of Shakespeare must pass
when he appeals ~ the correct and Guilt
waited taste Of W. hington audience for q
favorable judgmeI
Mr.. Mccullough Is announced TO appear OF
Walls opera house next week In the follow
Ing personations; "Rlchelicu," on Mon
day; :" Otheilo," on Tuesday; damon end
Thursday; Hamlet" on Friday; "Lady Of
Lyons" Saturdays matinee, and Orchard"
on Saturday night.
1t is a repertoire worthy of the highest his
trionic talents, and which will thoroughly
test the abilities OF the actor. II will GER
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Mccullough, and II Is TO be hoped and cx-
pected that no will have full and appreciativc
audiences composed Of the most Intelligent
and refined people Of the city. Let him have
a fair and patient hearing, and be judged
according to his merits.
The Missouri Republican describes Mr.. Nc
Cullough as possessing all the natural quail
ications for stage hero. "He has a strong,
expressive face, digninod bearing, and alto
gether pleasing presence. Ho Is exceed
ingly winning, and gets the good will Of his
audience at once. This species OF attraction
Is of immense advantage to an actor, for 1t
makes direct aud easy path to that sympa-
must fail of the fullest effect. Mr.. McCul-
Tough at once establishes this sort of COM
munlcation between himself and auditors,
and commands their good opinion. He gets
due credit for his brilliant points, and dis
arms criticism where he may fall little be-
low their ideal. His good points, however,
vastly prcdominatc and his Shortcomings
are not so very far short Of tho great models
In his art. He Is yet n young man and on
| the threshold of his starring career. He has
already done much, and has great possible
ties"
The same journal portrays Mr.. McCul-
ioughs "l 1 In . the following tersc
studied this character till he has become an
enthusiast In 1t. He seizes every shade Of
the authors meaning with tho very closest
conception of its trucst Interpretation. He
portrays with infinite skill, splendid voice,
magnificent mien and comprehensive gesture,
every phase and shadow In the character OF
the great Cardinal, who, In the Ave acts of
the greatest drama ever put upon the boards,
is made TO feel and reveal all tho passions by
| which lofty mind can be moved and swayed.
His reading Is surprisingly good. His voice
Is ringing In Its metallic clearness, and yet
full of expression. In the closing scenes he
exhibits the entertainments Of age, aud yet,
In the last scene, leaps at one bound from
tho verge OF the grave to the full possession
Of his manifest powers. In every aspect OF
the character Mr.. Mccullough fills every re.
qulrement Of the most careful Observer
The Last ofthe Thompson Troupe.
There was quite an ovation last night Of
Walls opera-house, on the occasion of Miss
Thompson's benefit. The house was crowded
by an audience that seemed fully to appre.
clate the oddities and fun of aladdin" and
"sinbad.' "Mephisto' will DO given to-day
Of the matinee, and "Bluc Beard" and the
Heather Chinee" tonight. As these will
this famous burlesquc company must avail
themselves OF this opportunity.
| Theatre Comlque.
| Tonight will be the last presentation OF
the best variety programme ever given to
the Washington public. Some of the artists
will make their last appearance, and those
who have not visited the ComiQuc this week
should not fail TO avail themselves of this last
opportunity. Ling-Look, Yamadiva and the
Fraync Troupe each give performances
worth the price Of admission. A matinee
will be given this afternoon.