National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-27

L BurN con lkDCet 70 the hearts OF nor buQicuCc.
/ but It was successful and will be lasting. The
these columns. and the principal sSsrsossr On
Mary Warner, was unprecedented BY that lady.
The wifely devotion in the nrst act, where she
plesds with button and Dowues for an advance
IRENE, as was her false selfsccusatlon OF
THEFT when the police arrived 70 take ner
dated him with sp Biting scorn. albeit through
1 WORD lS 81 E sanf CROPPED IKE molten hail
Warner" was magnificent. The ebb and iow Of
woman's love were fully expressed in the alter
ton for one kind look, one psrdoninr glance ut
tered In such plaintive tones and meeting with no
atectionate response; then curdling into right
that would let her linger i've long years In
| penitentiary without sign Of compassion, were
rendered so superbly that the house forgot TO ap,
plaud in their recognition Of the nsturalness OF
the situation. The surrendering OF her lasttreas-
ure, the wedding ring, to save Milly Riggs child,
ments Of the ringers as she strives to remove the
holy SYMBOL the panied, yesrnlng look which
follows it into the hands OF her friend were admit
The eliminating stroke Of Miss KeiIoggis success
Is her meeting with the child-her own child-and
every latent or nascent matronly feeling must
have been affected in witnessing the strange trep-
idatfop the hesitating yet intuitive fondness for
the unknown girl. The recognition was the sig
pstbos, refined and natural assumption Of chsfac-
ter, Miss kellogg proved herself last night worthy
Of the prestige with which her name has always
been accompanied"
National Theatrs-Mrs. D. P. Bowers.
Had it not been for the storm last evening Mrs.
Bowers would have had full house, and as 1t
was most respectable number braved the ele-
ments to see the distinguished lady In the dual
role Of Lady Isabel and Madame Vine. Mrs.
Bowers, since her last welcome visit here, has
evidently been hard student of all that relates
to human feeling and Imagination, has made
notable advance in her profession. and is conse-
quently younger looking, more intense in express
sion, and more emotional in the portrayal Of the
passions that govern the action and mind OF
woman when placed in heroic situations. Mrs.
Bowers is splendid actress, and every true
American ought to be proud of her, and assist in
cherishing her reputation, and in defending the
high position which is justly hers in the histronic
sphere. The play Of last night is wholly familiar
to say that both as Lady Isabel and Madame Vine
Mrs. Bowers SO completely filled the requirements
Of her roles as to enlist the strong and well-de-
fined sympathy of Fer audience. The suoordi-
nate parts were very sccePtably played, but act
ors and actresses are not always in q situation to
or excellencies. This evening, in the tragedy of
MARY Stusrt,"it will be quite different with
tnem; VI course, the arduous duty OF Queen
Elizabeth will fall to Mrs. Glover, and her rendi
ton OF the role will be watched with keen inter-
est MRS. Bowers conception Of the character OF
Mary Stuart is fine one, and she will afford
contrast and comparison. 1t is one of the prinei-
pal nights Of her engagement, and we shall look
ior very large and most fashionable house.
BARRY SULLIVAN.
MI. Barry Sullivan, the tragedian, who has
ITecentlS niled successful engagements In new
tUki boston and Philadelphia, will commence
an engagement at the National theatre on Mon
Gay evening next. Mr.. SulIivan's performances
are eneetlye and most enjoyable; his elocution is
HAVING md afI0 rs elegant
ano natural; he gains upon his audiences BY MS
Ieeoom from rant and staginess. He is an actor
are capable of appreciating so fne performer
taste.
Mr. @. II. NJ DERMoTT.
This gentleman, an English comedian OF note,
who came to this country with Julia Mathews
tne comic roles with this company. So great mas
peen bis success that he has been offered and &C
Mr.. Ford, who has Just returned from New York,
saw Mr.. McDermott act, and so pleased was ne
mat he has secured him for an early appearance
al Inc National.
The Theatre coniQue.
One Of the special features Of the performance
this week is the grand ballet, ia Rose" intro
dueed by the CIinetop Sisters and corps de
pallet. Then comes the grand entree by the arts
tic and thoroughly Uniformed danseuse, Mile.
Antoinette Kurtz and Miss Emily Seigel, which
Is followed by various solos and combinations,
altogether consuming full half hour. The next
is the drama Of "Jed, or the Lost Will" which
gives Mr.. Frank Nelson scope for being the right
man in the right place all the time as the brave,
eccentric Jed. Owing to Mr.. ALI McDoWelfs
sickness again, Mr.. Waite has to do q double
duty of Leonard jackson and Ralph Jackson,
and without applying any Of the rules Of criti-
ciEm to his acting we simply say that he did we'll
Mr.. John Robinson, as the villain in the piece,
surprised MS in his death scene. 1t was quite ex
eellent. Nellie o'Neill's character was naturally
assumed by Miss Kitty Allyne, and in two or
three passages she confirmed the impression
much higher up on the ladder OF artistic fame.
Miss Lily Howard as Mary Morris, unfortunately
wore an apren with pockets in it, the last re-
source Of an actress who don't know what to do
with her hands, Sew those pockets up during
the day and perhaps another lady on the stage,
similarly affected, will take the hint A littis
more nerve, force, dash on her part will not do
any harm either: The programme is filled up
with great variety of acts and specialties, aud
the largo audience was In good humor through.
out
NEW PLAY.
1t Is probable that the patrons OF the Comique
wrtsn eElf for Mis-. Rt,y Hlyns and Miss
Lily Howard by one OF the leading French play.
urights Its title is 1.-THE Red Chamber" and
awful crime, in which both ladies lead double
lives, each outwitting the other, and ending In
the insanity Of one and the death OF the other.
at will make Rome howl"
The Avenue Theatre.
Part first, the minstrels, enables the talented
Laura Harrison to please the large audience at
the Avenue theatre with her song Of ave Sat by
the River" The Herd sisters prettily render
"Mollie Darling" and Louisa Bliss sings "No-
body's Darling" which is not true, If she means
herself, for she is very popular with the patrons
there. The acrobstic feats OF the Romelli
brothers call for loud applause, and in the play
Of 1.-THE Streets of New York" the Can-Oan is
not only introduced by the entire corps Of per-
formers, but Mile Bertha, the statue queen. ap-
pears as Faith, Hope, Charity, the Flower Girl, .
Dancing Girl, Die Wacht am Rhine, Goddess Of
Liberty and the Offering, all of which are effect
lively done. Medleys, songs, dances, farces and
sketches make up the balance Of capital enter
tainment.
A Night in Wonder Land.
At Odd Fellows hall, Saturday evening next, q
bill OF unusual excellence and merit Will be pre-
sented. The performers are Prof. y. Palmer,
Messrs. Scott Hsnley, W. G. Ralton and Miss
Minnie May. Besides the wonders to be per-