National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
FOrd's Opera HOu.s-"rhe Two Orphans

Ford's Opera House-"The Two Orphans"
Connap and D'EnnerysromantIcd drama Of "The
Two Orphans" as adapted by Mr.. Hart jackson,
was performed at FOrd's last night for the first
time in this city. 1t is long play, and for four
hours It held the closest attention Of large su-
dience, though made somewhat impatient by
what seemed unnecessary stage-Waits. While it
is French play, it is one long in advance Of any
other modern dramatic importation from Paris.
While several immoral herOines are introduced,
the movement and spirit of the play is by no
means dependent upon them. The depraVity Of
the age is squarely presented; but ali the time
the great lesson that virtue has its sure
reward is fully taught In the first place the two
orphans are not sisters at all. One Of them
Louise, LGeorgie Langleyn is blind; both of them
leave their country home to go to Paris. One,
HenriStte, dolly Pike, is abducted by the serY.
ants Of De Presles, ana is rescued by the Cheva-
beauty and gentleness, falls in love with her and
in the end msrries. Louise faIlsinto the power of
La Frochard, bag of the eess-pools Of Paris. One
OF her sons Pierre is cripple knife grinder and the
other, Jacques, is a rufhan who lives OF the
money others beg and steal for him. The suffer-
ings Of Louise as beggar girl, which they CON-
and natural manner. The acting of Miss Lang
ley throughout vi as effective and touching. Count
De Linleres (Mr; Ryan, minister of police, and
the uncle OF De Vauderx, discovers the latter's
attachment, and has Henriette arrested on some
charge, thrown into prison and condemned to be
transported, and is only saved from this fate by
The acting in this scene was excellent, and filled
many eyes with tears In the last act Henriette
Seine, and size is rescued. In this act the situa-
tiOn is startling one and the acting is powerful
and the play ends with the happiness Of all the
good people concerned in it. Enthusiasm and
tears are the words that best characterize the
production o. the drama here, and It will have a
splendid run. The individual merits Of the actors
may be summed up In the single word that they
did admirably we'll Tor first appearance.
The National Theatre.
The Modoc campaign opened auspiciously for
the Indians last night the National Every one
present was pleased with the entertainment; for
1t was novel, unique, sui gsnsris and It will con-
tinue to be'well patroniZed. Scar Faced Charley,
1.-THE Leonidas Of the lava beds, ;" was the hero Of
tracted great attention, and excited curiosity to
a wonderful extent. They performed their songs
and dances, and made their speeches In genuine
Indian style. Their is no shadow of doubt that
these Indians are the ones who became famous in
the history of the Modoc war, and as such are OBJ
leets Of great interest; we hope their manager
women and children want to see them.
The Star Course-W. s. Andrews.
Tomorrow night the regular season Of lectures
under the auspices of the Star course will close
with the lecture of Mr.. W. S. Andrews on
"Our Humorists." When Mr.. Andrews was here
before his friends and those who wished to hear
him were prevented by q dreadful storm. The
evening bids fair now to be q pleasant one, and
knowing as they do the rich and rare intellectual
treat in store for them, they will turn out in full
force to hear him They will be doubly recon.
pensed, for in addition to much useful informa-
ton, he will afford the enjoyment Of thorough
humorIst.
Theatre Comique.
The large audience at the ComIqus remained
to see the new actress, Miss Jennie Morton, and
her new play OF "Idlewild, or the Stolen Child"
and they were amply repaid. Miss Morton is Q
good actress and won the hearty applause she re.
ceiyed. The queen Of the variety stage, Lulu
Delmay, appeared in a new selection Of popular
songs, and was repeatedly encored. The new
acts Of the W eston sisters took immensely. The
programme is one Of great excellence.
The Avenue Theatre.
Lou Sanford's appearance at the Avenue was
hailed with delight, for she has many friends
here. This talented young lady Is working up In
her profession very fast. "The Bellies and SweIls
of New York" was all that the audience expected
in the way Of dash, abandon and fun, and they
will draw through the week. "The Sturgeon
Man, or The Two Orphans" was very funny
This will be a fine week at the Avenue,