National Republican., 1873-12-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
CLARA NORRIS AS ALIKE

A large, critical and exceedingly select au.
diencc was present st ford's last evening to wei.
come to Washington tho "Qheen Of the american
stage" as she Is Justly termed in her advertise.
ments. That Miss Morris auditors were pre-.
possessed In her favor, and determined to accord
her reception worthy Of the high position she
holds In the dramatic world, was evident for when
she appeared the applause that greeted her was
hearty and extended
I The character of Alike Is one Miss Morris has
! played to crowded houses for months at time In
New York, and which aided IN giving her the
, cnviable reputation she enjoys. u affords her
opportunities for the display OF the most tender
FEELING and wonderful bursts OF passion 10 On eS.
tent that either earns for her the heartfelt sympa.
thies Of her auditors or hlls them with wonder OF
] the marvellous power she possesses Tor the ror.
trayal Of strong emotion. Ono moment she Is
sweet, winning creature, who Il all love and de-
votion. and 10 the next she bursts forth 10
food Of anger or Indignation that thrills her
listeners and causes them to sit astonshed at the
sudden Transformation OF such gentle creature
intc, % bsng 50 full orthe most wsyward passions.
Miss Morris genius has not been In the lepst
overrated. She is ono who has o most brilliant
future before her tor as an emotional actress she
Is far superior to any artist upon the stage. She
| aroused her audience to the highest pitch Of en-.
thusiasm last evening. aud the hearty manner In
which she was called before the curtain after
I beautiful ncral tokens Of esteem, proved how
deep hold she already has upon the affections Of
the people.
Miss Morris support was very unsatisfactory,
and If the audience could have seen more Of the
star and less OF Mr.. fori's company we fcel as
surc,i that the pleasure OF the entertainment would
have been heightened tcnfold. Miss Brooks aud
Mise wynihan, however, acted their respective
roles IN an Intelligent manner.
"Alixc" will be repeated this cvcnlng, and We
assure our readers that those who may neglect TO
see her In the character will deprive themselves
Of a very great pleasure.
... THE.NATIONAL. ..
Miss Mitchell entered upon the third week Of
her engagement last evening. appearing as Jane
Eyre IN the play Of that name. large and ap-
prSelatiyo audience was present, who departed
apparently highly pleased with the evenings on
tertainment. -
The play was superbly placed upon the stage,
new scenery, costumes, furniture and appoint.
ments having bccn prepared by Mr. Savilic ey
pressiy for the piece. The late hour at which we
write prevents our giving "Janc Eyre" more cN
tended notice but We hope to do It full justice to-
morrow.
THEHAYDEN LECTURE TONIGHT.
Tonight Professor Hayden lectures at Lincoln
hall, accompanying his matter with upward Of
! my Illustrations, from Photographic plates spc-
ciaiiy prepared. OF the new md wonderful scenery
Of the great parks OF Colorado AMI Montana.
The lecture Is the second IN the course Of the
Young Meas Christian Association, and the pro-
cecds no to the assistance of the Industrial Home
School. The arrangements arc Tor an entertain.
ncnt Of marvellous beauty and great interest.
A powerful electric light, equal In Intensity to
the one used by Prof Tyndall, will illuminate o
large screen. on which over Any Of the charming
and wonderful Yellowstone and Colorado views
| will bo thrown.
Reserved seats. without extra charge. at War.
ren Choatc 4 Co.'S until o'clock tonight
srRAKOSCit OPERA TROUPE.
Next week the Strakosch Oporh Troupe appears
at Fords. and the safe OF seats commences on
Thursiay morning next The troupe Is ono Of the
Gnest that ever appeared In this country, being
headed by the peerless Christine Nilsson and
| Victor Capoul.