National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-10
ADJUSTMENTS.

FORD'S OPERA HOUSE-MR. ]. L. TOOLE.
BY the foresight and kindness Of Mr.. Franklin
Philip several Washington gentlemen had the
pleasure Of personally greeting Mr.. ]. L. Foole
yesterday. His visit to the capital Of the United
States has a somewhat unusual significance, for
he comes not alone Endorsed by the press Of his
country as "England's greatest comedian" but
he is known to be the pers onal friend Of the
Prince of Wales, and that when he determined
on a professional tour in this country, grand
banquet was rendered him, at which the Earl OF
Roseberry presided, assisted by Lord Alfred
Paget and many distinguished citizens Of Eng
land. 1t is also known that at that banquet Mr..
TOole, in response to the toast, Suceess and long
life," referred in most becoming terms to Miss
Cushman, Miss Bateman, Mr.. Jefferson, Mr..
Wallack, Mr.SOtheTn, Mr.OWen, Mr.. Davenport,
Mr.. Brougham, Mr.. Edwin Booth and Mr.. Barney
Williams as "artists Of the highest rank and re
mutation - and he frankly admitted that he had
an ambition to win, an English actor, the ap-
probation Of the American play going public
Since his arrival in this country MIR. Toole has
appeared in New York, Philadelphia and Balti-
more, and last night in Washington. Here he has
met with the truest applause and hrmest success.
Here 1t has been his good fortune 70 meet with
genuine applause for real true, artistic triumph,
not as a whole, but in special particulars. He
appeared as Harry Coke In the comedy drama Of
sOf the Line;' in the farce Of "Ici on Parle
Francois" and in the petite drama Of The
Weayers.n These three pieces are sutneiently
varied in their character for an exhibition OF Mr..
TOcle's talent as q comedian. AS Americans I'M
derstand the word, as Warren, Jefferson, Owens,
Burton and Clarke nave Langnt them, MI IOOle,
judging from the display Of his talent last night,
Is not low comedian at ALL but he is an actor Of
transcendent power, beauty and finish in all that
pertains to the deep-seated affections Of the hu-
man heart
where before an American audience when his hu-
NOR Is compared with that Of Owens or with the
delicate wit Of Warren, but In the llustriOus list
of the names Of comedians his must ne pre-emi-
where the heart and the home are in high relief.
For instance, when Harry Coke separated from
his wife in the play Of sol the Line" there was
not dry eye in the house, and, what is higher
praise, Mr.. ToOle's audience was thrilled with
Plummer he must be immense, for he has the soul
of pathos, but not the soul Of humor, and neither
stage business, nor tricks, nor gaHcherte OF any
kind will make up for the lack OF IL.
There is very much that Is interesting to Wash
ingtonians In this visit Of great English actor,
of one who was the companion Of Charles Dickens,
and who numbers among his friends Mark Lemon,
John Forster, Z. L. Blanchard and half the
that our famous English cousin has received In
the capital Of the nation sincere and happy
welcome.
THE SACRED CONCERT.
Last Sunday evening the doors Of the National
theatre were thrown open to the public, the at
traction being a sacred concert by an orchestra Of
MY pieces, led by Luidgi Schneider. In point
OF numbers and thorough respeotability the au-
dience was good one and It included several
names and families we'll known In fashionable
society. Perfect order and deeorum were pre-
served, and all felt when leaving the theatre,
that they had passed q pleasant and profitable
evening, and the management OF the concerts has
every reason to feel assured Of complete success
in this undertaking.
AS cities advance In wealth, population ana
civilization, demand is created Tor the class OF