National Republican., 1873-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS. A
stoddart ut Ferd's.

stoddart nt ferd's.
Mr. stoidart's benent was largely attended
last evening, AMI hy very appreclatlve
audience. The performance began with the
drama OF the "Secret Mirriage." which, with
all due regard to Mr. stoijart's Judgment, we
must pronounce one OF the most stupli plays II
has been our misfortune to ait out IA long
time. Tt does seem strange that artists whose
pecnliarllies of acting are of a c9rtan specific
unier Insist upon appearing in c1arscters that
larities prominence.
"Thc Secret Marriage" isa two.act drama,
OF little worth, with scarcely an interesting sitn
alton In H. and possesses neither life action.
IL was dreary, indeed, aud caused the audience
TO yawn when they should have been enter
talued. Americans In Paris" served as a re-
ations aud sbounds In amusing Dialogue, II was
exceedingly well acted, aud gave Mr., Stoddart
many opportunities for the display OF his comedy
talent. Mss lone Burke and MISS Gaylord were
Indeed, 10 "The secret Marriage" was rendered
endurnble at all, II was because the role Of the
patient wife brought out many delicious bits Of
she possessed much latent talent, which must
some day earn her an enviable position In the
Both Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Gaylord wore CO.'S
tunes that were perfect models OF taste and
elegance. Indeed, II Ia but seldom that such
6ssutifM dresses sre seen outside OF Days OF
This afternoon Mr.. stoddart and his lne com.
pany will appear ~ the matinee, and this even.
ing they will close their successful engagement
70 make way for Mr. Jefferson, who viii appeal
as KIP Van Winklo on Monday evening next.
Ths New National.
Manager Sayille Is rapidly placing his beautl-
fol theatre In position OF complete nnl3h. The
concluding touches OF the brushes OF tho freI-
coers and painters are being given II, aah tho
theatre emerge, from thelf hands a perfect
model Of taste and elegance. The scenic artists,
too, are iaboring hard to stock the stage with
appropriate scenery, while the company may be
said 10 have bscome perfectly at home In their
new quarters, for the performances move along
ln smooth aud EASY m,nner. Little Maggie
Warrington public, as Is eyinced by the large
audiences she continues to delight nightly. Thl,
afternoon anil evening "Fanchon" Will be re.
peated, and the "Peari OF Stvoy" will dJubtiess
be presented next week..
The YeunG MEMS Reception.
The rooms OF the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION were filed last evening by select au
dience. The occasion was the reception cS
tended by the association to their friends, AM
with music, recltatlons and social intercourse
most delightful evening was passed. The prn
cipal event Of the occasion was the appearance
sacces.fa @ sss st % stsln~sy Isssa ssi New as YORK
They possess remarkably nns voices, and when
their musical education shall be completed the,
will take high rank 10 the musical world.
The Plsneer band.
The Royal Imperial German, 1tth battalion
Pioneer band will give q grand matinee this af
ternoon and concert this evening at Lncol
hall. Tue band cams from Miyeuce on I'll
Rhine. aud are highly recomme ended by thos
who had heard them. They appear 10 their pic
| turesque Pru ,sian uniform, and perform fln
programme, Including selections from the work
Of Strauss, Gungl. Schubert Balfc, Veril an
other eminent composers.