National Republican., 1875-11-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
Ford's Opera House-Italian 0pera-Miss Ad-
elaide Phillips.

elatde Phillips.
We want day for study and thought In order
to write truthiuIly and spprecIatingly Of the
brilliant American debut Of Miss Matilda Phil
lips last night at Ford's opera house, but we've
only . moment, and for mere descriptive refer
ence. Her audience, the best Of the Italian sea-
son, comprised large proportion Of the amateur
musical talent of " ashington, many distinguished
officials of the United States, large represents
tion of the foreign Legations resident here, and
much Of the fashion and wealth Of the city. For
this event in the musical annals Of the country
Rossini's opera Of Cinderella, work, as the Sc.
the thorough scholarship of the debatdIEe in
music. The hold which her splendid sister has
upon the hearts Of her countrymen did much, in
the first instance to insure for her cordial greet
ing, but other circumstances were In combination
to make her first appearance test OF her merit,
and quite independently Of personal regard.
We all knew that a few years since she left her
home to study for the stage under the best mas
progress, and how from high European authority
her voice was regarded as Of unusual power and
compass, and that her execution was fluent, that
there was wonderful delicacy and extraordinary
ornamentation in her singing, aud we had heard,
too, of her great heroism on one occasion In res
cuing q party Of bathers from watery grave,
with a brave and talented American girl, but
quite unprepared to be entertained by an angel
whose voice is as pure as diamond, flexible as
the strings Of harp, sweet and fresh as the dew,
and sympathetic as
"The silver link, the sIlken tie
Which heart to heart, and mind to mind
In body and In soul can bind"
as Sir Walter Scott sings; voice so perfectly in
formed in Interpretation that It seemed to Dor
row an idea from Milton, to untwist
- all the chains that tie
TIE hidden soul Of harmony"
The charm, the power that sways human hearts
"By the hearth no longer sighing." Previous to
this they had all sung
"a goddess in our eyes she seems!
Worthy Of the throne thou act
throne unworthy thy desert
and so the audience felt her last clear Ilqui d.
beautiful notes entranced the house, and kept it
hushed for fear q single one might be lost. She
felt the lovely inspiration herself 1t was o
draught Of pleasure so intense that tears wet the
cheeks Of stout men, and her great sister, stand
ing at her side, not the prima donna Of q night,
but crowned with the laurels Of a thousand
triumphs. and seeming to see the true vision Of
royal robes, could not keep back the tribute Of
admiration and affection and tears filled her
hear her Romeo to night! From her first solo,
"Once on time there was king" to the last,
she was almost faultless In dramatic talent, and
perfect in modulation, expression and precision Of
information. Truly we have rare ornament in
the musical history OF our country. A word is
Hsis the most srtistic male singer we have
heard In o long time. His fine, rich and ad-
mirably controlled voice Is quite equAled by his
easy and graceful dpIonb OF manner and the
readiness and tact with which he establishes sym
pathy. His gifts are all decidedly and splendidly
marked by the genius Of the lyric stage. Paga-
once captivating, polished and thorough. In
his duett with Cinderella, "a Sweet, Nameless
Charm" he won emphatic praise, and the acting
and singing of Bacelil was really very fine.
This afternoon at o'clock al Trovatorer and
the second act Of the BARBER OF Seville" in
English song Of "The Rose Bush" In the even.
ing "komeo and Juliet" and close Of an engage
ment which has and now demands from the art
loving public the greatest patronage.
The Lecture Course.
Edward Eggleston on 'Hoosier Dialect" and
John B. Cough on "Blunders"-these two would
be sufficient to attract lively demand for the
Wesley chapel lecture course tickets but in addl-
tion the managers present Henry Vincent, whose
thrilling eloquence has entraneed the best audi
ences in Great Britain, and DR.. Isaac Hayes, who
knows how to tell about the wonderful things he
nas an s1ISy Of tSs best talent Snd Ony g
Tor q course ticket is making the price to suit the
popular want. The nrst lecture Is BY Edward
Eggleston On the 24th Of this month. Seats can
be reserved at Warren ChOate s Co.'s bookstore.
National Theatre.
This afternoon there will be o "Brought to
Book matinee, and IN the evening Mr.. Maeder.
mott will close his engagement, afordlng the last
opportunity to see his good acting and to hear his
good songs.
Mr.. JOHN E. OWENS.
The comedy Of "Self," as played BY Mr.. John E.
g..
been q success. Mrs. Bateman in writing this
comedy drew all her materials from American
society. Since Its first production It has In q
measure been rewritten, introducing one Of
IL viii be produced on Monday night next,
with Mr.. Owens in his truly great character,
John Unit.
Healy Gems.
There will be o matinee at O'Clock at Tall
madge hall, and in the evening the closing per-
Il aF W. Z N M n
of Ireland, illustrated with songs, dances and a
drama. All speak we'll Of It.
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