National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE NATIONAL THEATRE-DEBORAH.
The large and cultivated audience at the Ma
tional theatre last night will not forget the
superb acting of Janauschek in the role of De-
borah. Her friends in this city never saw her
perform the part so we'll, nor were they ever be-
fore, in witnessing the play, held so spell-bound
and speechless throughout its intensely interest
ing scenes. DR.. Mosenthal has high dramatic
ability as a writer and the true fame Of poet,
and this play conveys to the attentive listener,
the ObserYant student a realistic picture Of the
Stygian village in which Its scenes are laid.
The suferings and prosecutions Of poor Jews
Christianity form the historical background Of
the play, and the emotional passages between
Deborah and Joseph afford full scope for the
WondrOus talent Jalauschek has in fiery energy,
tragic gloom and profound pathos.
Her towering form, her flashing eyes, her awful
expression as she pronounced the words Of the
celebrated curse, viii never fade from the vision
of those who saw her. 1.-THE old man who STUN
bled because loved thee, and the mother who
hungered, and the infant that thirsted because 1
followed thee-may they ever be in thy path, and
haunt thee in thy dreams! May you wander on
finger Of scorn be pointed at thee and thine as 1t
pointed at me and mine! Accused be the fruit
Of thy partners bosom! May It fall from her as
light, may the mark Of Cain be on its broWl May
It starve on its mothers breast as the Jewish
infants starved, and as old Abraham now in dark
Accused, aye, ten times accursed, be thou and
thine! And as my people on Mount Ebal cried,
l..
Asthe fearful words were concluded percept-
ible shudder ran throughout the audience, and
terror shrouded every face. Her passion was ter
find that she is remembered night and morning
in the prayers of Joseph and his family, her act
ing is impreSsiyely pathetic and true 70 nature;
greatest Of the triumphs of the modern stage.
Tonight "Mary Stuart" and Janauseheks bene-
fit.
THE MARK SMITH MEMORIAL BENEFIT.
H.
fession of New York united in giving grand per-
Torrance for the benefit Of the family Of the late
Mark Smith. 1t was great pecuniary success.
Miss ViOletta ColVille, an American prima donna,
who has just completed her education in Europe,
made her debut on this occasion. We have re-
ceived the following special telegram;
NEW YORK, October 8.
VioIetta Ooiyiile's debut was superlatively tri.
umphant. She made revelation Of voice, terVor
and training unsurpassed. She was called out
seven times after her rondo in Lucia"
JOHN 7. DoNEELLY.
FORD'S OPERA HoUSE-OWENS.
A full and enthusiastic audience was made
infinitely happy last night at Ford's opera house
by the inimitable humor Of Mr.. Owens in the
I,Yictimsr and "Solon ShInEIe" Tonight he
will appear in the comedies Of "The Heir-at-Law"
and "forty Winks." There is now no hesitation
In assigning to Mr. Owens the sceptre Of the world
over me comedy stage Other great comedians,
like Jefferson and Sothern, have their special
ties and are seldom seen out Of them. Ovens
range is over the entire field Of comedy, and he
appears in all the standard and neyer-to-be-Worn-
out plays which illustrate the great fact that
Estbere is time to laugh" We trust none Of our
friends will fail in having good hearty laugh
while he is here.
MRS. JAMES A. OATES.
Ofenbach's last work, entitled 1.-THE Pretty
Perfumer," will be sung next Monday night, ct
Ford's opera house, by Mrs. Oates and her new
troupe. The sale of seats is now taking place
at the opera house. Her season promises to be