National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
FoRD,s OPERA HOUSE.

pear In washington crowded houses are q
| foregone conclusion. There Is something 50
bright and pleasing in their performances
something that delights every one, young and
old alike-that their coming is always hailed
with joy and their going fraught with regret.
That Miss Thompson and her troupe were
immeasurably welcome last evening was
abundantly evident. The audience was one Of
the largest seen within the opera-house this
season, and as enthusiastic as Il was large.
Nearly every seat in the orchestra was filed,
while the dress circle and upper tier were
crowded to overlooking. Both In point Of num-
bers and selectness, Il was an audience to be
proud of.
Miss Thompsonis appearance was greeted
with enthusiastic applause, and proved that
her popularity in Washington is as great as
heretofore. There Is no gaInsaying the
fact that the lady stands at the very head
of the list Of burlesque actresses in this eoun-
try. She is SO bright and active, and possesses
so keen an appreciation of the humorous and
ridiculous, that she not only fills the stage BY
her vivacity and beauty, but also keeps the
audience in continual good humor by her romp-
ing, laughing manner. Miss Thompson even
face is as beautiful, her figure as symmet-
rical, her VOICES as limpid and as clear as when
she first delighted American audiences years
ago. In all she attempts there is q modesty
and ladylike manner that wins the admiration
and respect of her audience. Indeed, the bur-
lesques of the Thompson troupe are noticeably
free from yulgarity, and the most sensitive can
pass an evening in their company and not be
annoyed by indicate illusions. Miss Thomp-
son has quite lived down calumny, and has
justly earned the esteem and respect of those
who were once her most sneering detractors.
The burlesque of "Blue Beard" was acted
with that viyacity and zest which have given
the troupe their enyiable reputation. So COM
pletely are oil the members of it at home in
the business that they assume the roles assigned
with an ease and grace that cause their per-
formances to pass off like clock-work At
tached to the troupe are number of the best
burlesque artists in the country. Miss Ada
Beaumont is, next to Miss Thompson, the lead
ing lady Of the troupe. She possesses a fine
/ figure, a vivacious manner, and voice that is
remarkably pure, strong and fresh. Indeed,
there are few more cultivated or pleasing voices
on the operate stage, and 1t will some day earn
Miss Beaumont proud position in the musical
world. Miss Camilla Dubois, one of the best
known of the troupe, Is remarkable for her
beauty, mischieyous manner, and sweet voice,
Miss Dubois Is one of the members of the
troupe which performed two seasons ago, and
an immense fayorite wherever the company is
known. Miss Athertou, Miss Tillie Carl, and
the Misses Santon all possess fine voices, and
arc justly rated among the best burlesque
artists on the stage.
! Mr.. Willie Edouin, the "poor China man." is
/ what the ladies term "two fenny for anything
As comic actor he Is simply perfection, and
as a grotesque dancer he is without a superior
Mr.. Taylor is fair. In word the troupe is
fully deserving Of the great success It is meet
ing with all over the country.
This evening "Robin Hood" is to be the at.
traction. 1t Is one of the Best burlesques in the
Thompson repertoire, and will provide an even
ing of rare amusement for those who enjoy a
hearty laugh and are looking for panacea for
| the blues. .....-. -.-....
THE NATIONAL.
An evening of jolly good fun was vouchsafed
to those who assisted at the first appearance OF
the Tony Denier pantomime troupe last evening.
Pater Jamilias was there with the little ones in
largo numbers, and the way that "Humpty
Dumpty" made them laugh was pleasing to
behold. Tony Denier is no ordinary clown.
| He is without doubt one of The very best in the
business, and but little, If any, beneath Mr.. j.
L. Fox in ability. He enacted the part OF
| sHumpty D umpty" with q breadth Of humor
that kept the audience in o roar of laughter,
and Is entitled to the gratitude of the public
for providing them with 60 much healthy
amusement. Tony is supported by q large
troupe of accomplished pantominists and by a
number of speciality artists of fne ability.
"Humpty Dumpty" WIN be again presented
this evening.
ENGLISH OPERA.
Miss Kellogg and troupe, who commence
brief engagement at the National on Monday
evening next, were thus spoken of by the Boston
Traveller, during their recent engagement in
that city: "Auber's bright and sparkling opera.
Fra Diavolo,' drew large audience last even
ing to the Boston theatre. The work was
charmingly produced; in fact, has seldom been
better given here. The new version of this
opera was performed, the newness consisting of
the change of the dialogue which has hereto
fore formed an embarrassing part of the pro-
duction, for the more pleasant recitative, and
also the introduction Of several scenes of con-
certed music. Soma dialogue is LEFT in the
opera, however, as q sort of retrospect of what
it has been in times past. "A .noticeably bright
Introduction, five remember rightly, is the
trio in the first act for Fra DiayoIo, Beppo, and
Giacommo, HE is cavalier succeeded
by dance full of jollity and spirit. The
characters were all admirably assumed last
evening. Miss Kellogg finds pleasant and
congenial field for,,her powers in:the part of
Zerlina. Its rendition was, as usual, very art
istic and characterized by 8 combination OF
homely grace and just enough awkwardness to
bear out the requirements of the role.. The
1 pretty ndiyets and the becoming modesty OF
Miss Kellogg were praiseworthy portions OF
The assumption, and Throughout, amid all the
spirit and brightness of the role, there was a
| delieaey which, not being by any means foreign
to the part, made the Interpretation very charm
| ing. The character scene was noticeably quiet
and becoming. Miss Kellogg sang most beau
tifully. The ford music Of the first part of
Act II. was sung with polish and perfection it
would be well-nigh impossible to improve ,npon.
Taking the role altogether as musical and
dramatic effort, Miss Kellogg appeared to better
advantage than at any time else during the
season. Mrs. Seguin gave faithful and
charaeteristically good performance; of Lady
Allcash, catching the spirit Of the part very
pleasantly. Mr.. Seguin's Lord Allcash was q
good piece Of character acting, and the little
requirements, musicslly, of the part were
fairly met. The Beppo and Giacommo Of Messrs.
II. Peakes and G.. Hall were most happily con-
ceived, and as happily given. The characters
were made up with no little art and both ger
tlemen were unremittingly amusing in their
efforts. The burlesque on the chamber scene
was so funnily given that an encore was de-
manded, and the acting of ". Peakes in the
last scene of the opera was. ul4rked b. touches
OF .ss highest art. Mr.. Whites Matteo also
COMES !. Or word of deserved praise. Orches-
IRA anu chorus sesh yere in concord with the
hne performances OF en> soloists, and the opera
was set with detailed excsaa.-aes.
MRS. ANN ELIZA YOUNG.
The first lecture of this lady will be deliver
ed this evening at Lincoln Hall, and will be
devoted to the ''Story of her Life in Bondage"
Judging from the datterlng enconiums that she
has received from the press wherever she has
appeared, and from her sincere and earnest
manner in conversation, there is no doubt that
her lecture will be one Of the most interesting