National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
The National Thsatrs-1.alian Opera.


We wait Mr.. Strakoseh to take Q club to-day
and kill his prompter. He bsWls out loud enough
to be heard all over the theatre, and without the
slight est discrimination as TO when his valuable
services are needed. He completely ruined for
US the pleasure OF the opera in thelast scene-kill
him. The beautiful opera of "Mignon" was per-
icrmed to the great and manifest satisfaction Of
large audience. The mellihuous and delightful
music of the entire composition Is peculiarly
adapted to and expressive Of the romance Of that
creation Of Gethe's which is the theme Of the
work and must have been Its inspiration. The
orchestration and chorus were admirable, and
eachfTole was most acceptably sung. Mile He'll
bron was, in the criticism Of many, the most per-
To the readers OF Goethe she Is the embodiment
| Of the lovely and sorro1ful wanderer OF Italy,
Wilhelm Meister's history. None have looked
\ does Hebron, and her rich, easily-controlled
Exceptionally sweet voice Ice ais the lyric de-
maads q the role 70 PsTtestion. The nGtTsts,
scene Of the second act together with her charm
ing appearance, and Der complete and exquisite
rendering Of the beautiful music, placed her In
ter inditpatably beyond and before all others as
Mignon.
euted the delicate intricacies Of Fiiins's song
with remarkable smoothness. Miss Gary was
greeted, as she appeared in the rich and bscom-
her fnely.rendered solo v as loudly encored, the
fullness and richness Of her voice seeming to
large the idea Of her role. Bassini has q pleas
| ant stage presence, and q voice Of fine quality,
but until the last act he seemed to lack ferre in
| his character Of Guglielmo. Scolara and Farini,
In their roles, were quite perfect, dramatically
and unsteady very fine, as IS their custom to be.
| Tonight "Lohengrin."
Ford's 0rera House-Alixe.
The first performance Of "AliXe," by Furbish's
| Fifth Avenue Company, took place last night,
and like all plays rendered by this admirable CON-
bination, was an unqualified success. The part
Of Alike is by no means an intricate one, yet It
| gives scope for some very fine acting, which was
taken advantage Of to the very fullest extent.
Mr.. Geo. Boniface as Henry De Rerdraw, and
Miss George Langley as Alike, bore the heaviest
portions Of the play upon their shoulders. Mr..
Boniface's reading of the letter over the dead
body Of Alike was intensely affecting. Miss Lang
reading and acting Mr. B. q. Porter had part
in the Duke De Mirandoe totally different from
the roles In which we have been accustomed to
acting. Miss Ada Monk had little to do, as did
artists. Mr.. Harry Hawk as the Marquis, and
MI. Geo; RyeT as Count De Somerlre, were all
performance this evening.
The Creation.
This oratorio at the Congregational Church last
night was finely rendered. The Philharmonic,
under the leadership Of DR.. Caulheld, are capa-
BILE Of executing anything, from q simple hymn
to grand chorus, and in the Creation, their sing
ing and the organ accompaniment by Mr.. Wal
talent of Messrs. Cannon and Ever were up to
their usual standard. Mr.. Ever was evidently
suffering from serious indisposition. Miss Lasar
of Plymouth church, Brooklyn, in the soprano,
was excellent. Heryoice is sympathetic and pow
erful and exhibits thorough culture and training.
Her ease upon the stage Is in keeping with her |
voice. She has bright future before her, which |
will be cheered on by the many admiring friends |
she has gained in Washington.
1t requires cultured taste to appreciate and |
enjoy this kind Of music, and the crowded houses |
ana responsive attention last night proved that |
ua in Dufn ha
next and last of the series of entertainments for
the season at this church will be given on Wednes-
day next, in a lecture by Rev. W. II. H. Murray, |
OF Boston; subject, The Adirondack"
Frank Mayo and His American Play.
The very excellent and popular actor, Mr.. |
Frank Mayo, will appear at the National theatre |
on Monday night next, producing his original and |
purely American play Of "Davy Crockett" Many |
may imagine from its titlerole that it is entirely
Of the sensational style; but they are mistaken. |
dramatic productions truly pathetic and Intensely |
interesting. The Baltimore Sun says:
"'DaYy Crockett is q new revelation of our |
border land. 1t builds up q man of heart, and |
places him in the front rank of honor and pro- |
gress 1t glorites woman as mother and as
mate Of man. 1t brings the refnements off fashion
and education in woman under the influence Of |
the very largest breadths Of humanity in man, |
and the mere ornament Of blood and station are |
swept away by the Strong pulses Of nature flood
ing around the heart"
The play will be presented with a powerful |
cast, including that accomplished favorlte, Miss
Rosa Rand. The appointments and scenic effects |
will be of the most attractive characters, Mr.. |
Barton having engaged the artist Of the Academy |
of Music expressly for the purpose Of placing this
best Of American dramas properly before the |
public.
willard Hall-Madame LIE Vert.
All lovers Of good reading and music should be |
at Madame LIE Yert's soiree tonight. The duet, |
1.-THE blue and the grey" which will be sung by |
Mrs. Col. Daniels and Mrs. Benz. Mute, is q beau
tiful piece and seldom If ever has been rehearsed
from "Genevieve de Brabant' is very ludicrous,
and will be rendered in the best possible manner
by Meesrs. H. Z. Leach and W. L. Dennison.
Misc Kate Goodan has within a comparatively
vocalist. Madame LIE Vert is TO be Congratulated |
upon the excellent Judgment displayed in select
ing her musical portion Of the entertainment.
The Entertainment at Wlllard's.
A very large audience assembled last evening
in the central parlor Of Wizards to hear Mrs.
Frances NJ Carter of Boston, in her excellent
recitations. In response to q request, Colonel
Boudinot favored the audience with vocal and In
strumental music during the interval between
recitals. Miss Florence Schleicker also kindly
consented to give q piano fantasia. The enter
tainment was success.
Theatre Comique.
The only Hindle in the world will not remain
at the ComiQue another week. La Belle Ga
brielrs performance on her instrument Of glass,
wood and straw is exceedingly neat. The Waite
sisters are as popular as ever
Avenue Theatre.
It opens every night with a female minstrel
scene Musical Mike and his wife are host in
themselves. The entire programme is rich in
variety amusement.