National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
The National Thsatrs-Hsnry V-Gsorgs Rig
mold.

The Nation al Theatre-denry F-Heorge Big
mold.
A grand historical passage In English and
French history was msRnihcentlY illustrated last
night at the National theatre by the production
of Henry V. In notice as hurriedly written as
this must necessarily be nothing like real justice
can be done to any portion Of the acting Of the
play, nor to any part Of the splendid psgssntry
connected with 1t. To Washington theatre. goers
IL constitutes q series OF surprises from hrst to
last and 1t keeps one constantly employed as II
in q vast picture gallery looking at gorgeously-
colored paintings OF castles, baronlal halls kings
and thrones, armored knights, battle-helds
triumphs of victory and royal weddings; and
while these pictures are being wondered at, the
music ISu largely compiled from the Oldest English
and French military airs. Rumor was i'm
personated by Miss Lulu Dixon, and when
this swiftest daughter Of Joye stood on q
mound outside gateway Of clouds through
was eostumed in sort Of shining silver silk,
tinged with faint purple, and with an action and
grace beautiful as her form and face she delivered
prominent part was we'll sustained. Then Act
disclosed to as the throne-room in the palace OF
Westminster, and from the throne, in this act, We
have King Henry's first speech. Some actors by
nature fit the characters they assume. There
was never more wonderful case OF It than Mr..
ehsISeter Of King Henry v. With an he cai,urs /.
graces. heart and generosity OF Q thorough man
OF the world be had the dignity, power and i'm
among the gayest and widest of London, but on
his fathers death and his accession to the throne
consideration IKE an angel came
As represented last night, Henry was every
inch king, and those fortunate In hearing Mr..
Reynolds impassioned and effective reading Of
the passage,
.tOuce more unto the breach, dear frIenlsr,
will never forget its effect. Another elegant piece
Of acting was Mr.. Reynolds management Of the
passage between King Henry and the soldier Will
great praise. Following this WAS the most I'M
pressive scene Of the delivery Of the prayer
40! Gcd Of battles, steel my soldiers heartsr'
So reversnt his kneeling attitude and devoutly
portion Of the audience involuntarily bowed their
heads And then his address to his soldiers be-
i ST 70 the TACT that tSey would BE-
membered whenever st. Crispin's day came
round. The finest tableau ever sees In Washing.
ton was that Of the battle OF Agincourt.
The picture and the music reused the audience
to the highest pitch Of enthusiasm. Very grand
was the scene Of the Kings reception IN the city
houses on the principal streets were filled with
ladies waving handkerchiefs; soldiers, as they
saw their wives and children on the sidewalk,
chimes were rung; the music played, "See, the
conquering Cesar cemes;" the populace shouted
and when King Henry and his principal officers
appeared, mounted on richly-caparlsoned war
horses, the audience caught up the full spirit Of
closing scenes witnessed the espousas OF the King
10 Princess Katharine. As the Princess, Mile.
Louise D'Oriel was very charming, and fairly won
pretty and natural IS possible, and she 1mmedi-
ately gained 0 high place in the estimation
Frederick Thorne's FIuelisn was, every one
said, Of the very best pieces Of character act
ing ever seen here. His utterance, though rapid
and in Welsh dialect, was perfectly understood.
His pompous display Of real courage was exceed
here was capital as Pistol, and his last scene Of
eating the leek, and exclamation, "All hell shall
stir for this" brought down the house. This
swim and running sketch is only designed to give
our readers an idea Of the play. Many points de-
serving Of elaborate mention are altogether omit
ted. Those who fail to see 1t will miss one Of the
have from Mons. Brabant the following letter:
WASHINGTON, Sunday, Oct. >, 1875.
TotAG Editor Of tbs National Republican:
SIR: beg your kni offises. This is OF those
days Of the week on which find enough exemp-
tion from business to study alternately my two
chief works-Shakspeare and the Bible. To-day
the former Is my good angel; !" but am puzzled
with It in one particular, as am often with the
latter in many respects. have just been read.
ing k1s HEINZ .na sse you e
upon his fancy and tells "a Jonah story" or
simply details an historic fact. Therein, you re-
collect, he tells us that at the battle OF Agin-
numbered ten thousand; while the English lost
only tventy-nine. On the face Of It this tale
looks preposterous-indeed. impossibly true. Bat
that one is half inclined TO- feel that Shakspeare
believed the story. Lend me your Judgment,
pray, and tell me II the poet had any warrant in
when asking so much at your hands that have
something more than literary curiosity to prompt
ne IN my inquiry. The French blood In my