National Republican., 1875-11-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
FOTd's Opera House-Italian 0psra-Miss Ad-
elaide Phillips.

FoTd's Opera House-Italian 0pera-Miss Ad-
elaide Phillips.
Miss Phillips audience was largely increased
last night, and this evening, our musical people,
waking up to the beauty and perfection OF the
performances she is giving, will crowd the house.
The representatives Of the best classes Of society
honored her last evening, and were again
char med with her Gaultless singing and splendid
acting. Some, who have no earthly conception
of good looks, undertake to find fault with our
great American prima donna on that score
there being nothing else left for them to do, out
they are wholly at fault Take the wings OF
the morning, and the barren desert pierce" you
telliRent features are lit up with an expression
radiant with the glory of genius and altoSetner
captivating to men OF solId sense.
The opera Of LA Favorita" affords IN Leono-
ra's first words, "Ah! mio bene"-ah! my De-
loved, Heaven hath sent thee! come, oh, come,
for thee alone 1 live-thou brightest JOY to my
the key to the character, and throughout, until
she expires in the arms of Fernando, she Is full
of fire, love, passion, heroism and power. AT
every point in the representation of the progress
Of LeonEa's love Miss Phillips is true TO the
instincts Of lofty womanhood, and never ialls In
wonderful dramatic feryor and correct imperso-
nation. 1t is but routine work to point out the
special excellencies Of Miss Phillips in o role
which has won the highest praise from the aolest
critics at home and abroad. Her audience last
night shared in the pleasure OF her constant Irt-
umph, and the conviction grew upon them that
she is quite equal to the demands OF the highest
Tonight, in SIl Trovatore, Miss Vloletta Col
vile makes her first appearance here as Leonora.
To say that curiosity and favor concerning Miss
Colyle are on tip toe is only stating what true.
She is sure Of warm reception. The great roe
Of Azaeena will be assumed by Miss Adelaide
Phillips. In II she has no equal In the world,
and no person who values their Judgment will
dispute the fact. Sig. Baganini makes his trst
appearance in America as Maurice; Sig. rag;
Luna, and Sig. Baccedi as Fernando. Thursday
evening, La FaTorita." Friday evening,
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MATILDA Phillips.
afs Matilda Phillips, Miss Adelaide's sister,
is suffering from severe cold, Decessitattng the
change in the programme Of the Italian opera
which IS announced. asAA
National Theatre-"Brought to Book"
AS the English say, the booking for brought
to Book' is not large it might be, but, after
all, It is an amusing comedy, and the singing Of
Mr.. MacDermott, Mr.. Forester and Miss Rosa
Keene is enjoyed by those who hear them. The
cast includes Miss Grace Marco, a fast-rising
favOrite in WashiDgton; Mr.. Rowe, az admirable
actor; Mr. Denham, a wellknown and clever
comedian; Mr.. Harry Pearson, always faithful
and reliable: besides the English actors stars in
the cast.
JOHN E. OWENS.
The truly great comedian Mr.. John Z. Owens,
has been engsged BY Mr.. Ford, and will appear
for the first time this season Monday evening
next, in Mrs. Bateman's grand comedy, 'Self."
It has been come years since this comedy was
among the best Of Mr.. ovens assumptions. The
play itself is exceeding strong one, every char
acter being susceptible Of fine acting. Mr.. Ford
has selected from his ample resources q company
of comedians well BETTING the roles they are to
enact.
During Mr.. Owens engagement-whIch. by the
way, is for cne week only-we shall have the op-
poftunity of seing the great comedian in several
Of the old comedies. as well as his own specalties
cf modern origin. We want Mr.. Owens to know
that we want the full enjoyment of him, and be-
sides his regular pieces, farce every night.
The schillerbund.
Tonight, at the Congregational church, the
Washington Sehillerbupd celebrate the anniysE-
sary of Schiliers birthday, and the thirtieth re-
union of the Scbillerbund. The exercises are to
consist Of lecture on "SchIller and his Asso-
ciates' by the distinguished writer and traveller,
Bayard Taylor and some excellent music under
the direction of Bishof To the literary and mu-
steal this occasion will afford them an evening Of
rare enjoyment, ard those wanting good seats had
better secure them early in the day. Tickets may
he found at Ellis music store, and at the juno
tion news depot corner Ninth and F streets.
The Theatre Comique.
The peoples play house was jammed last night,
and the performance went of with great eelGt.
Miss Ella Mayo's songs were Enthusiastically re-
ceived. Her thorough good heart and very lady
like appearance have won for her decided favor.
MISS hltty 9llynei iull Vi neIOisn, auu NV W
disappoint her list of enthusiastic friends, rose
from severe illness to perform her role as Susan
MAYHEM in "The Storm Signal" She was twice
carried faintng from the stage ut the close Of acts
but with wonderful pluck rallied and got through
the piece. The admirers of the beautiful dancer,
NJ lie KurtZ, should remember that this is her
last week.
Hesley's Hibsrnian Gems.
Tonight, at Tallmadge hall, Mr.. Healy opens
his budget of Hibernian gems. We are satisfied
his company and the panorama are both excellent,
They come with unequivocal Endorsements, and
are entitled to consideration by all those who like
this class Of entertainment, and 1t is good one.