National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
ADJUSTMENTS.


awaited, and last night they were received at
the National theatre BY an audience filing all
its available space, and one representing not only
the sovereignty, beauty and fashion Of America,
but the courts Of foreign nations whose ambassa-
doris are here. A hundred things, however, con-
spired to render Miss Soldene and her troupe at
FIRST nervous and wanting in magnetism. They
arrived at o'clock, and without even registering
their names at their hotel, or having time to get
dressing.rooms and make such stage costumes as
had been delivered. The embarrassment wore
away quickly, and in the second act the audience
and the singers were in that harmony essential
to anything like success, and besides this the
readiness came TO acknowledge that Onenbaeh
rules as one Of the first princes Of opera bOufe,
Heroe. If the melodies Of the latter have, to
speak in . double sense, Q more refined air than
those Of ofenbach, they are wanting In his dash
Since writing LIE Grande Duchesse, IL is uu-
doubtedly true chat he,is heavy borrower from
trays this fact; but the same charge may be made
against the great painters, sculptors and orators
Of the world: The opera sung last night is O1en-
congruousness, and It disarms thorough criticism,
from the fact OF its perfect contriyance to make
Eitty' albeit occasiOnsiiS broad; but who expects
in opera boutfe the solemnity OF the Natechism
and rituRl7 Its concerted pieces, Duets and solos
sparkle with rich melody, and are Of that tnfec-
tious kind that lead to repetition on the streets
and in private parlors.
Miss Soldene was twice called before the cur
tain last night and when the last note Of the
opera was sung she had won the favor Of her au-
dlence. In her assumption OF the role OF the mock
arch ~ she was alive WITH run apG grses
times to o musical expression, and all the time
she was 9 thoroughly good actress. She won de-
no Mustache," and in the duet With Fortunate,
"Oh! Stay Moment More" she created . furore.
Miss Lizzie Robson, soprano from the GaIety
tunato. The role Of the Countess was sung by
Miss CLARA Vesey, and in the Dutch duet,
excellent. Giocometta found in Miss Julia
Roberts an excellent representative.
In the role Of the Archduke, Mr.. E. Marshall,
Garden and other London theatres, was immense
The character takes In many incidents and situa-
tions, reminding one Of General Baum, and al
SITS original, and like it, has already becOms
popular bye-Word. The Giletta OF Mr.. Z. D.
Beverly, q first tenor from Covent Garden, was
the troupe made good impression. It seemed
to be in the possession OF brains, and It was the
taken as . whole, so many really handsome wO-
men, in face, expression and figure, have never
been seen among operate companies before In
this city. The people went there TO be tickled,
and they got enough Of 1t. Tonight Madame
Angot's Daughter"
Charles Z. Fox.
Charles Kemble Fox, the we'll known Pantaloon,
brother Of Mr.. George L. Fox, the distinguished
clown, and Mrs. q. q. Howard, the actress, died
at his residence in New York, on Sunday even
ing, from typhoid fever. He had been home for
some time previous to his death, having con-
tracted the disease from which died in Tennessee,
while travelling with the Fox Psntomlme troupe.
His brother, G.. L. Fox, was summoned from
Washington on Saturday night, but was COM
PEELED TO return to Baltimore, where he was en-
gagged 10 appear during the week. Mr., Fox
belonged to a theatrical family and while a child
he travelled with the Foxes and WHAT'S RI
New England town to another giving entertain
ments in rooms and halls. A little later the two
began to give more pretentious entertainments,
producing Uncle Toms Cabin" which became
the speciality Of the Fox family. This piece they
atterWGrd produce at the old National theatre in
New York, where it had a long run. Mr.. z. K.
Fox was a member Of the company and played
in this piece for many years, but he never made
until the famous production of "HumPty
Dumpty" at the Olympic theatre, March 10, 1858,
that he made marked success.
L. FoX's clown, but, like his brother, he showed
no wonderful mlmetic power previous TO that phe-
nOmenal performance. Both OF them, at a single
bound, leaped to the head of the profession in the
pantOmimists art, and they retained the position
they then won until death separated them. The
piece ran without interruption for l,0Ol perform
aDces, and 1t has been almost constantly on the
boards ever since, Mr.. q. L. Fox playing the
clown, and q. X. Fox PantRloon, except for q
short period In 1852 when the latter formed an ar
through the Western States. The enterprise was
not successful, and in 1870 he returned TO the
Olympic, where he remained until pantomime was
finally withdrawn from the stage of that house.
He also played PantalOon in "Humpty Dumpty
Abroad, at the Grand Opera-hOuse, In 1s73-'74,
and since that time he was playing IN New Eng
land, the West and the South. 1t is a fact not
generally known that q. X. Fox adapted and
perfected most Of the psntomimic business which
the clown and the PantalOon made so famous all
over the country, and on this account his loss will
be very severely felt in line Of business which
few actors or managers have the peculiar ability
to put upon the stage. Mr.. Fox was born in Bos-
ton about the year 1888, so that he was about
tOrty-One years old. His funeral takes place on
Saturday, and his remains will be taken to Bos-
ton for interment.
The Camilla Urso Concert.
The Congregational church was filled last
night to listen to the concert by the Camilla Urso
Troupe and the audience, as last week, was most
enthusiastic over tho hne entertainment afforded.
Madame Urso herself charmed and delighted
every one by the marvellous delicacy and finish
of her performance on the violin, aud was warmly
applauded, as was Miss Clara DOrta, who has a
clear, flute like voice, and sings with much eX.
preston. Messrs. Fessenden and RudOlphsen,
tenor and basso, also sang most acceptably and
were repeatedly enSored, and M. Sauret played
the Accomplishments and several piano solos very
skillfully. Next week Frank Beard, the renowned
crayon artist, gives lecture on the PHILOSOPHY
of Mirth," illustrated with sketches q Ia Mast.
few more tickets can be had at Ellis at reduced
rates We would suggest that for entertainments
OF luls CLASS u uIllo HOTS style OF pro
grAmme land one at least free from ridiculous
typographical blunders) would be in order.
Ford's Opera :House-The Sea Of Ice.
The beauty and delicacy of Miss De Forrest:
assumption Of the role Of Ogarita, in the 'Sea oil
lee" was deseryedly praised by the audience Of
Ford's last night. Her acting was In proof Of
natural aptitude for the stage, and Of that hard
study without which even genius will fail II
will please the public to know that Miss De For.
rest will appear in other roles during her engage.
ment in Washington. 1t is always capital treat
TO see Mr.. Leyick on the stage, for he is surely
Of our very best actors, and all the cast being
familiar with the play aid in bringing out lis
best points. 1t will be repeated tonight.
Odd Fellows Hall.
Tomorrow night the famous wizard, Hartz
will open his mysterious budget at Odd Fellows
hall. He is one Of the few: who stand on the
border land Of the secrets Of nature and with the
keen art OF Q son Of darkness he unfolds the
wonders of necromancy and prestidIRitati0n with
q marvellous skill
The Theatre Comique.
The rush last night to the Theatre Comique to
see the BLACK Hand' was as great as ever. In
fact this sensational drama is winning add.
tional popularity with each representation.
Willard Hall.
Rev. Warren H Cudworth, of Boston, lectures
to night at willard hall on the subject Of "Up
Hill and Down" q most fruitful theme, and the
eloquent orator handles the subject in very abl
manner.
BABCOCKs LAKE.