National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
Ford's Opera House-Mr. Charles Pops-Sam-

Ford's Opera House-Mr. Charles Pops-Sam-
son.
while Ell was high priest, )" says DR.. William
Smith, ait pleased God to raise up two champions
for Israel whose characters form q contrast far
more remarkable than any Of Plutarch's paral-
lels. Alike in the divine announcement Of their
birth, in being devoted as Nazarites from the
womb, and in being early clothed with the Spirit
OF Jehovah, Samson and Samuel exhibit the two
with all the inherent weakness of the former,
and the majestic strength Of the latter. In Sam
son we see the utmost that human might can do,
as the instrument Of the Divine will; in Sam
uel We behold the 0mnipoteuce OF prayer" While
thinking Of this parallel last evening at Ford's
Opera House we sincerely wished the theatre
crowded with church people. They would have
been pleased with the stage representation of
scenes that transpired in sacred history more
heavenly story Of Calvary was commenced. They
would have seen something new AID yet old
new as Q dramatic Pl'tqrP, old as our earliest
recollection OF Bible Stories.
Tie drama is q splendid one, and 1t aroused
tremendous enthusiasm in this country when
Salvini nrst produced It in Italian; Il is pro
foundly grand and eloquent, and full Of that In
tense Interest always pertaining TO sacred his
tory. The chief role Is one demanding peculiar
gifts and histronic talent Of an order such as few
possess. Mr.. Charles Pope is one OF small
humber Of YeTpaeular speaking actors who can
assume the character with the force necessary to
render ityivid and effective as personality. He
presents It really admirably. His carriage, enun-
citation, manneTisms and costumes are all superb
and easy in the entire characterization, and
much applause was Justly given him after every
eloquent and handsomely expressed speech and
magnificent appearance. AS the chained and
sghtless Samson stood within the Temple OF Da-
gon-
''Dagon his name. sea monster, upward man
And downward fish: yet had his temple high,
0fTaiestine, in Gain and Askeion,
And Accaron. and Gaza's frontier bounds
conscious Of his returning strength and resisting
the appeals OF Manoah and Delilah to escape, he
presented q remarkable picture. As an entirety
the drama is beautiful as 1t Grand, and grand
as 1t is peculiar, and the pecu Irtty OF the play
any company ns assistants, and dIfhcult as far as
stage appliances are estimated. The company at
FOrd's Will execute their several parts much bet
Miss Gussie De Forrest seemed to have grow
ing conception Of the role OF DelilAh. Her quality
OF enthusiasm aids her much therein. The scenes
for tie major part were we'll arranged, and 1t Is
play that will be greatly improved on each repre-
'sentation. We earnestly recommend All lnteLIi-
forms, Of the historical the eloquent and artistic
Drama to resort to Fords and witness this assump-
time BY a native artist, and one whose qualities
and whose courage, so we'll proven and sustained
in the present instance, have ever and ought 70
win the proud honor and encouragement OF his
cUuntrymen.
The Cushman Testimonial.
gregatIonal church, on Friday evening, promises
to be rare treat. Her programme Is well s.
lected and Just the one 10 give full scope for her
wonderful talent. Already the seats are being
rapidly taken, and the character Of the audience
will be quite distinguished. In order to add still
more to the pleasure Of the entertainment, Prof.
Geo. W. Waiter, the distinguished organist, will
render Q choice selection on the grand organ, i'm
mediately preceding the reading aud during the
intermission. This opportunity Of hearing Miss
Cushmsn in her wonderful delinestions should
not be missed. Reserved seats a. MetZerott &
Co.'s.
The Golden Horse.
Tomorrow "wednesday evening Mr.. win
Carleton will deliver at Lincoln hall his eel
ebrated poetIcal lecture, entitled 1.-THE Golden
Horse." The name Of VIII Carleton is familiar
around every hearthstoue. and few men have
more admirer than he in the reading comnu-
nifty. As q lecturer he IS most entertaining, and
we shall expect 10 see q full house.
The Theatre Comique.
The week opened finely for the OOmique last
night. The house was crowded, and the entire
performance passed OF most PLEASANTLY.