National Republican., 1875-09-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
Henrietta Chanfrau,


On the evening Of September 20 the National
theatre will open for the seaSOn, Mrs. Henrietta
Chanfrau, with Tsyleure's New Orleans company,
producing the new comedy drama, "was She
Right?" 1t is we'll constructed, and furnishes
very large Opportunity for the display Of maternal
Chanfrau) is msrried-sgainst her will almost and
by decepuon-to Marx Presbury, who dies and
(Mark's) mother. Emily is informed of the con. Ds
tents OF Marks will, and learning incidentally
that where child Is not born in wedlock its Gus
rate resolution to repudiate and deny her mar
rage with Mark In which resolve she Is aided by
the circumstances that the proofs Of her marriage
have been destroyed by fire, and that all the wilt
nesses except one, an old friend, Jack Rudd, are
dead. For the moment she succeeds, and keeps
possession o. her child tl ne is eighteen years Of
position. This now appears impossible, and the
artice she so readily seized upon at one time now
seems cruel mistake. OF course, Jack turns up
with the marriage certificate, which was acci-
dentally preserved, in his pocket and every one
has his own again. Mrs. Chanfrau shows . rare
power Of expressing emotions Of grief and affec-
ton to q degree that mark her as possessing at
once great talents, cultivation aud sensIbility
The scene wherein she determines to keep her
child at the price OF her reputation, where the
conflicting emotions Of dismay at her position
her love for her child, and rage at her persecu.
tors, are portrayed with great force. The COM
pany is said to be Of superior merit.
The Juvenile Mexican Opera Troupe.
Der at the National theatre, was to have been
here q week earlier, but its success In New York
tempted the management to remain and reap
about the only profit that accrued to Metropoli-
tan amusement caterers during the past hot spell.
Concerning these baby wonders the New York
Express says:
One Of the qusintest, daintsst and most UNIQUE
performances In the city, Just at present, Is that
Of the Juvenile Mexican Opera Company To
see these little toddlekins Of the mature ages Of
IRON si1 10 70 tweivs going through the antics and
merry monarch Of Gerolstein Is picture very
pretty and irresistibly droll. Little carmen, the
prims donna Of the troupe. is pocket edition Of
Aimee. This mature young lady of eight sum-
mers has q bright face and manner that Is brim.
full Of fun and intelligence. Of course, 1t would
be absurd to claim for her singing that, vocally
1t is more than that of child, but her voice has
been remarkably well trained, Is sweet and SYM
pathetic and enables her to initiate her elders
with remarkable versimilitude. She is spright-
ly little mite Of an actress, too and In the Dtes
lut, introduces some new stage business that is
Infinitely piquant. Another merry little imp Is
Guadalupe, aged SIX, who plays Wanda, and con-
trives, actually, to throw more animation into
the part and make It more important than It has
raven-haired, black-eyed little atom, but her
whole body seems to be made up Of nervous rest
less viyacity and she takes profound interest
IN all that is going on that is very droll to con-
template. The boys Of the troupe are OF q some
what more mature age, reaching PROBABLY from
ten to twelve, and some Of them are clever, the
impersonstors Of Fritz and General Boum dis
playing good deal Of ability. The chOruss, are
hnely sung.
Ford's Opera Houss-E. I. ststson.
This cozy temple Of the drama was opened
last evening, introducing Mr.. Z. T. Stetson In his
play Of "Neck and Neck" who was admirably
supported by one of Mr.. Ford's:companies. Mr..
StetsoH sustained the dual characters of Walter
Wilmarth and Jim johnson In a forcible and
effective manner. He is an artist OF ability, and
never for 9 moment loses sight of the role he is
enacting. His scene upon the scafold is realistic
to painful degree, giving his auditors faithful
representation of an execution by hanging. The
support accorded Mr.. Stetson was above the
average. Miss George Dickson played the part
Of Jennie with vim and spirit. Miss Violetts
CampbelFs Mrs. Bolivar proved her to be . true
artist. Misses Lynn and Paul in the respective
roles of Carrie and Fannie looked and acted
we'll. Mr.. Ward is q comedian Of rare ability, as
his persoDation Of Curtis Pumpkin amply proved.
That sterling actor, Mr.. Harry Pearson, was as
Banks deserve special mention fer their true and
correct delineations. We were pleased to see
fair audience present. "Neck and Neck'' will be
repeated this evening.
Theatre Comique.
The performance ct the Comique last night COM
mepeed with the sketch OF 'GOing to the Races"
followed by Lew Spencer's Teutonic stfusions, the
Hungarian polka of Ophelia Starr, the vocal
selections of Lille Linden the triple clog statue
dance Of Ella Saunders, Healy and Clspp, the
Jockey hornpipe Of Frankie Christie, the musical
speciaities of Weslyn and Casey and the two
funny old gals by Hesly and CIapp. Miss Ben
nett's songs were warmly applauded, and then
came the beautiful dancer, Mile Kurtz, the pro-
gramme concluding with the burlesQue extrava-
ganza of "Cinderella," I" in which the extraordi-
nary makeup of Fortescue and his really good
acting, together with the handsome appearance
of Susie Starr as the Prince, and Lily Howard
as the Fairy Queen, made it quite agreeable.
frankie Christie, as Cinderella, also made an
effective appearance. The Comique was crowded
as usual.
The Avenue Theatre.
Sappho was well received at the Avenue thea
tire last night, and did not disappoint her audi
ence. She received several encores and fairly
earned them. Besides the part first, George W.
Wood sung burlesque songs, May Florence serio-
comic ones, while Fannie Florence afforded char
acter dances; the Thomssns, Q German sketch,
"Sweet Louise;" Lottie Wentworth, excelsior
iigs; Dick Smith, pathetic ballads and Barnes and
Patterson, Ethiopisn farces. Miss Minnie Lee,
in the richest and most tasteful costume ever
worn IN Washington by q serio- ccmie vocalist,
won encore Ritter encore by an admirable render
ing Of lively and we'll selected songs. This beaa-
tfuI artistic is taking quick steps 10 the head Of
her profession. The whole concluded with the
farce of married in the Dark" The audience, o
large one remained TO its close.
The Impsrislists.