National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE NATIONAL THEArRE-JANAU-

THE NATIONAL THEATRE-JANAU-
SCHEK.
We are pleased in being able to state the fact
that the opening night of the National theatre
was a most suspicious and happy success 1t is
only on rare occasions that an audience so large,
so fashionable and refined is drawn together for
dramatic entertainment, and it afforded eOnclu-
sive proof that the community still respects the
better and purer forms Of histrionie art, when
Wien Janauschek. as Mary Stuart, royal and
majestic in purple robes, stepped upon the stage,
plause, and from her frst utteranee-One Of inh-
mite pathOs, and sublime in its prophetic strength
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scene of that solemn fealty to her religion, where
in she forgives the Earl Of Leicester, her acting
revealed not only the true inspiration Of genius,
but q queen Of tremendous courage and power.
Most liberal was the applause given her at the
close of the third act the most exciting one in the
tragedy, and in which all the resources OF Janau:
schek's power are invoked in maledictiOn Of
Elizabeth. Her rage, passion, fury, bitterness
were absolutely terrific, and when cOntrasted for
a moment with the tenderness and beauty Of her
farewell to Hannah Kennedy and attendants, the
power and talent Of the great frsgedisnne are
clearly seen. Janauschek is prominently the
Mr.. George D. chaplin as Sir Edward Mortimer
won much favor. He has rich, strong voice,
effective delivery and good stage presence.
to say, decided failure. If he cannot do better
he should never. be cast for the part again. Mr..
Bradley was tolerable as Sir Amias Paulet, and
Mr. Ashton as Burleigh was very respectable
The Queen Elizabeth OF Miss Monk was not
without merit, though lacking in dignity and
control. She was acceptable, If not entirely sat
isfactory, and this is great praise when compared
with her royal sister.
Tonight Janauschek will assume the role of
Valerie, Countess de Yardes, in "TemptatiOn,"
which is the original Of LED Astray" The sale
Of seats already indicates a large house.
FORD'S OPERA HOUSE-OWENS.
Mr. Owens is as fresh and full Of humOr as ever.
In fact his familiar roles invested with some
thing new whenever repeated. His numerous
friends and admirers in this community were not
disappointed in this regard last night, for Hay
market square was vocal for two hours with ring
ing, hearty laughter, and, Gs is always the case,
some Of the ladies In the large audience were al
most thrown into Mysteries. Owens feels the
humor Of his plays, appreciates the fun, and i'm
parts the same conception to his audience. In
this respect he is most remarkable. This quick
transition from unbounded hope and Joy, in the
presentation scene, is really wonderful, and both
phases are equally laughable. 'SolOn Shingle'
concluded the brilliant amusement Of the even
ing.
Mai. Wellington de BOotes is one Of Ovens
best characters. He will assume 1t tonight, and
all who attend will surely have no reason to re-
greet it If they can appreciate the liVeliest fun.
THE COMIQUE.
The opening night for the season at the CON-
ique was successful in the presence of o large
audience and a Well-sustained programme. Sam
DeYere, in his play Of aust in Time, )" made hit,
and will draw well during the week. The sing.
ing and dancing are all enjoyable.