National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
foRD,s OPERA Hot,s1

d. q. . FORD'S OPERA HOCSE.
XXI" was last evening again performed before.
. large and enthusiastic sudience, and seemed 70
give even more pleasure than attts nrst pressnta.
tion. From the time the curtain rose until Il was
lowered upon the last act the interest OF the audi
sncs IN the actors and scenes bsfors IL never
Jagged The play 70 decidedly sensational, yet
neither It's dialogue situations are Of the loud
character usually given to dramas Of its class.
There u . eertain air Of refinement running
the play, and, although the audience is given
vivid pictures Of life % Il exists among the more
desperate classes that render travelling upon the
Of truth that runs through tho play rsdeems Il
from the morbidly sensational, and the motives
o. tougher
until . desperate ruined his home, when, IKE
many smother similarly placed, he attempted to
drown 1fs sorrows IN theeuP while human nature
venge toward the man who had rendered his
life blank. Bitter ~ was the wrong that had
derness and the many little acts Of Kindness that
crop out here and there enlist the sympathies OF
the audience in her favor; for man in misfortune
worlds ;.iSsbnsss 90 long Is bis sesrt remains
true to its nobier instincts. Kit" Is made des-
persdo by circumstances; but he IL full Of love and
long-lost daughter all the affection Of his manly
nature nnds vent in the passionate delight Of the
moment Mr.. Chanfrau plays the part with that
strong natural talent, could hope to accomplish.
The play ID full Of fun and excitement, and
sbounds In strong situations; but the fun il limo
cent and the situations natural. "Kit, in short,
provides theatre-goers with an evenings enter
tainment such a. must please all whose tastes tor
amusement are not mawkishly sentimental and
THE NATIONAL
Mr.. Boucicault was favored with much larger
audience last evening than was present at his first
appearance, and tho fact is an encouraging evil
dencs Of the awakening OF the public to realIza-
ton Of the dramatic treat nightly being served at
the National. Mr.. Boucicault appears ss Sir
Charles Coldstream in "Used Up" and Is Kerry
in the play Of that name, both being his own pro-
auctions, and It IL questionable If more artistic
acting was ever seen in Washington. His assump-
places Mr.. Boucicault in the very front rank OF
bis profession with the great artists Of the day.
It Is to be hoped that the refined and critical Of
the capital will not neglect the opportunities be-
ing presented to witness character
that reach perfection it can possibly At
an M . aey Man 9S Ms
Mayhem and Mrs. Frank Murdoch. The ''Col-
leen Bawn" and daddy O'Dowd" are underlined
for speedy production.
THE vESCEL1US TRIO TONIGHT.
Tonight those charming vocalists, the Vesce-
Illus Sisters will sing at the organ concert at the
Congregational church. They have given great
delight to hundreds Of audiences throughout the
country, and they come to us with very high in.
dorsements Of their musical Accomplishments.
The press OF both West and East are quite enthu-
siastie in praise Of them, and We are quite sure,
from having heard them on the oecASion Of the
nrst Young Mems Christian Association recep-
ton this winter, that they will give their hearers
some very effective and very sweet music tonight.
jected II to rapid and thorough cultivation under
such . master a. Slgnor Muzio. We feel very
confident that all who attend tonight will be
richly repaid. They have . fine accOmpanist In
the person Of Master Allie Theirs; and Dr. Caul
field will attend to the organ as usual.