National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-01-08
ANUGENENTG,
"FAUsT" AT THE NATIONAL.

The opera of "Faust,n which has made the
composer, 0ounod. famous, IL % we'll known that
1t needs but passing notice. The subject Is de-
cidedly German, and is drawn from Goetho's
tho Vaccinations Of the devil the evil results Of
SIN and the ANAL victory over the Evil One by the
The recollection Of many delightful perform
the opera itself and tho attractive cast, were sun,
Gent to MI the National to its utmost capacity
Every seat and every available standing place
Miss Kellogg ~ Marguerite did not quite meet
our expectations. As the simple German girl. ut
the rpinning-whoel and in the jewel scene In the
garden she looks and nets the character WELL but
In the fourth net, where Valentine declares her
his murderer and heaps curses upon her, she
% pr.oe
perhaps, the most effective of all. We must hon
estly say that We think Miss Kellogg's powers
ne'fer adapted to different class, lighter class
Habelmsn, as Faust, was conscientious in action
ana vocalisatton, And We were pleased to observe
he was able TO render his inusic without effort.
MRS Seguin, who has charming presence and
na , and many admitting friends ga9s the
feakes Mephistopheles we cannot say much In
favor His action was good, but his singing bad:
a great deal OF culture would make o singer OF
hin. for he has good natural voice.
tine.
superior TO nything we have heretofore seen in
this opera here. Tho chorus and orchestra did
their parts we'll.
Tonight the beautiful opera "The Marriage Of
Figaro" with the entire strength OF the troupe.
JANAUSCHEK AS ADRIENNE
"Adriennc, the Actress" is c drama Of the
intense school, that affords Madame Janauschck
an opportunity to display her wonderful power as
tragic actress to fine advantage. Tho part OF
Adriennc calls for deep display of suppressed
emoton-of the kind Of emotion that is felt and
depicted upon the features and by pantomime
strong meaning. Madame .hnauschek's wonder
FULL expressive face enables her to display the
intense pa sson agitating her in most vivid man
ner, whileyher acute knowledge OF human nature
aids her to suit every action 10 the sentiment she
uttere. .- .-
Madame Janauschek is probably the only really
great tragic actress upon the stage. Her power
ful physique, her wonderfully mobile features,
her expressive eyes and her strong will all COM
tino to t her for the portrayal Of Just such char
acters as she assumes. To see her Is to admire
her, for her genius shines forth wildly in every
the last cnga cement she will ever play in WASH
fBgton, VIC urge those who have neglected to wit
ness Madame Janauschek in one OF her powerful
characters 10 improve tho few opportunities for
doing so. This evening she will appear as Dcbo-
rah, tbs Jewish Maiden.
"YEoLDDE FoLKEs."
Mrs. Caroline Richings- Bernard and her cele-
brated troupe OF "Olddc Folkes" gave o grand
concert at tie Congregational church last even
ing. The large cdifce was quite filled by O select
and critical audience who manifested their appre-
citation of tho entertainment provided by liberal
applause. The programme was an unusually fine
one, and additional excellence was impaired to
the performance by the superb rendering of Part
OF tho Instrumental music upon the organ by Mr..
Toiniin, the accomplished organist, who acc6npa-
mics the troupe. ...
The "OIdde Fclkes" resume their entertain.
mcnt this evening 1T Willard hall, when an en-
tirely new programme will be presented. The
troupe will also give matinee on Saturday after
noon. Tho entertainments provided by Mrs
Bernard's troupe arc the best ever given In WASH
ington and should be pa:rcnTed by ell the lovers
Of the music of "ye olden tr.nme."
ROYAL MARIoNETTES.
This troupe Of funny folks are announced to
make thci. bow to o Washington audience at
willard hall on Tuesday evening next. They
performed for ten successive months In London to
crowded audiences. after which they flied an
engagement of two hundred nights in
New York. where they were immensely sue
phia to the largest audiences ever seen in
Concert hall; so large IN fact, that separate per-
Torrance is to be given there this week to accom-
modate those who purchased admission tickets
which they were unable to use owing to the great
crowds present every evening. The Marionettes
present an nm that Is entirely new
wholly innocent, and perfectly UNDERSTANDABLE,
but their fun is Of the most side-spiitting order
the NIarionettes bring their CLOWN and harlequius
and comic mules, and dancing and singing funny
folk to Washington next week.
AMERICAN CENTENNIAL
Syracusians Lodge, No. 10, Knights Of Pythias
will assemble tonight at the Metropolitan NJ. E.
church to listen to m address from the Rev Dr.
]. McKendree Kelley upon the american Gen.
tennial. The well-known patriotic character of
the lecturer as we'll as his wide reputation for
cloaucnce and the rare ability with which he dis
cusses all subjects which demand his attention
promise Intellectual treat to all who may have
Tho pood to listen to him. II n he nra