, 1873-05-13
ADJUSTMENTS,

M'v1oKEnB THEAr1E.
hlr. Edwin Adams began AL engagement ut
McVicker'a, last evening, appearing ns Raphael
Dachalct In "Tho Marble Hoart." For eouo
reason, the audience waa not large. It certainly
should have boon, for, though tho city wan full
Of counter attraotionB thoro woro mono so high
In character that thoy should operate against
such dramatic performance as that Of Mr,
Alams In "Tho Marble Heart" Tllis ia ono Of
Americas greatest actors, and tho rolo Of
Raphacl in Ills hands takes rank as ono Of tho
finest imporsonationa on tho Btago.' In finish,
warmth, and feeling, 1t has few peure. In hio
treatment Of tho character, hlr. Adams shows nice
discrimination and artistic tact During tho ear
lfsr periods OF tho story ho ia coutcnt to remain
In the background, permitting tho trenclnnt
Pofarge to soryc for time as tho central figure.
Raphael can afford to await his opportunity,
which comes in tho third act, wherein mr. Ad-
ANS Ia pre-eminently powerful The scene with
Marco ho presents with rare blending Of dig
nifty and aoK-abasonent Of Bternnesa and tom
dornoss, Depicting with striking viyidneBa, the
fcarfulrayagos wrought by yhisconsuming love and
utter despair. In the last aot his pathetic power
Is brought into play, and assiats In completing
ono OF tho saddest and most touching Of stago-
pictures. Mr. O'Nelll as Volarge fairly shared
tho honors, giving most spirited and admirable
rendition Of tho part. 1t has seldom boon played
better in Ohlcngo,-a fact which was warmly
recognized by the audience, whoso approval was
plentifully manifested. As Marco, Mrs. Mlon
WAS not at her best being neither buoyaut
enough in tho lighter phases, nor emotional
enough In tho intenser phasos. Mls. 6toneal,
a. Madame Dtcho.et, Was excellent. Tho re-
naming members OF the caHt call for no eBpecial
mention either way. "1'ho Marble HeArth will
DO given this evening, and tomorrow night Mr.
Adams = appGara p3 as louer in the delightful COM
ody Of "Wild oass. role which aftords ploas-
ant contrast to that Of Raphael, and ono in
which ho has no equal on tho American STAGE
We remember It Us : delicious piece OF acting,
TIE OTHER THEATRES. +"
At Hooleye, Risks entered upon its second
week Last night, with large audience. Tho play
has achieved immense popularity.
The Theatre Comique Combination from New
York, opened to = donsely crowded house at the
Academy Of Music. The performance Is ono OF
speak Of It more 1t length hereafter. ''''''@
At Myers Opara-Houso tho musical extrava-
ganza Of Bad Dlokey," by the Kitty Blanchard
0urlcsque Combination, began Its second week.
There arc several now and valuable additions to
Proi. Vantk continues at the Amphitheatre
his really wcndelful illustrations OF the degree
OF perfection to which tho ecienco Of optical L.
lusion may ho brought. His decapitation act is
tile dav.
TIN BAu FRANCISCO m1ysrnEra.
Birch, Wanlhold d Baclsus' Ban FranciHco
evening, before the largest audienco thst that
place of amusement has held for eoyeral yoeks.
The performers showed their appreciation Of the
compliment pnid them by oxorfine themselves
is Tho utmost to ploase. If a housefni of
laughing and applandino noonIe Ia sny
eyidenco Of auccega in tRat Direction thay
sucoeoded beyond . doubt, Tho musio OF
tho first part, is unusually good, Tho
remembered In Chicago), Wambold and Road,'
Mr. Wambold possesses clear and awoet tenor
voice, which be uscs with remarkable judgment.
Mr. Roads voice is a pure, natural ALTO voice
altos are rarely gifted. Ho sings two nrottv