National Republican., 1876-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
National Observation-Disclosures Moais

National Theatrs-Canille-Clara ho-ils.
Clara Norris was received las; night at the
National theatre BY an auditnc, such as only
the capital Of the United sta'eI cln stfrd. Ii
was not o,ly distinguished BY the Irssenc, OF the
leaders Of fashion and social pleasure bat repre-.
sentatiyes Of official circles. o, Congt tess, the
courts, the army and navy, # pos.ry, scalp :ure
and painting, and they all sat- as spplau ling
spectators of her genius, power and .fnesse. The
State of Ohio, proud, and justly 60, Of the fams
of her greatest daughte in therealm Of hstrio1ic
art, was largely represented, and they LETT the
theatre with new expressions Of admiration and
affection, but IS an American ae;ress Of trans,
ceudant gifts, representatives of all the States In
the Union Joined in claiming her as q sister, and
in the praise due to one who eOniers ,Irs as
tinetion upon the drama in our country.
The play of "Camille'' brings into clear
light phase of society which exists the
iish, and there is not q point, or lesson, or
neral in il which is not repeated every day In
every large city. 1t is this fact which makes II
standard drama, and the stage representations OF Of
Camille have their counterparts in thousands Of
lust sach homes as Olimpes was represented on
tie stage last might; but wnen tne cnnLacle, Oh
Iyzed, one cannot help wishing the world was
more populous with women who would suffer as
much as she did in the casse OF heroic love. Her
thorough knowledge OF the world, her absolute
hesrilessntss in her then surroundings, Is hnely
illustrated in her first colloquy with Yarville
but all this is changed in her natural aud beau.
ti!ul transition OF feeling when, after the dance,
Armand declares his love. Even here she Is strong
and sensible, and with true prophetic forecast
warns him truly of the results, and further on con-
jures him, like a true woman, TO ''choose from a
holier sphere This passage Miss Morris read
with splendid effects, and in her subsequent eXela-
nation, 'tHe loves me- There is new found mean-
ing in those simple words that never Tell upon
my ears BEFORE the evolution of sentiment was
tress was here manifested, and the power Of her
assumption recognized. 1t was in the very next
scene that her generosity was displayed BY giving
Nod prnh mi W n
and could afford 1t, but on her dying bed, and
when needing money, she gave all she had again
to the same friend pIf t!s mush % more fnous6tta5
thrilling effect, the great passage, commanding,
"Life. life! you are a puzzle!" At this point her
Camille were complete. Her acting had also re-.
vealed her quality of 9uickness in the 'business"
Of the play. lt was all natural enough, bu. SO
audience, and often beyond the resdv COM
prehersion of her support. The act closing
with the quarrelwith Armand and the reconoilia.
before the curtain TO receive the recognition due
In the third act the great scene between Camille
and Mons. Duval was nearly ruined by Mr..
Smiths bad acting and worse reading. He Is
capable of being much more natural IN style and
eloeution, and we trust that this evening he will
who heard her will forget the pathetic wall Of
Miss Morris as sbe exclaimed, "Uh, my punish
mentIs come" and the following interview with
Armand, bidding him "adieu forever" :" started
tears OF sympathy from all. Ths next act, the
fete at the house of Olimpe, belonged to Mr..
Lipgham. The fact that he never played with
Miss Morris until last evening pllliates 10
measure an essential failure. His part was want
ing in .fReSSc and deIicacy. His action was too
brutal. 1t was no: that fiae, sharp, cutting work
itoughtto have been, nor what We had right
to expect from an actor gifted with good stage
with Ta1viie be uses notes, and the directions Of
the play permit him TO shower NOES on the pros
trate form Of Camille, and had he done SO It
would have saved him from the accident Of turn
ing his pockets inside Gu. to get at his gold con
o small thing, by the way, but IL marred the play
because it made the people laugh, ready at that
point for any kind CT reliei. The acting Of Miss
Morris through hout the trying scene was intensely
emotional and grand, and evoked the loudest ap-
plause. 1t tore the very heart strings Of the
ladies, and made the men shlver with sympathy,
but close observer could not help feeling that
the ply steal strength Of tho artistic was being
tco much taxed. The death scene was invested
with all her peculiar power in such portrayals.
and again melted her audience to tears. She
was at the close called before the curtain. "CI.
millen tonight.
Ford's 0pera-House-HumptY Dumpty.
IfMark Tapley had been In Washington last
evening he could not have avoided being jolly,
because that prince Of fun makers, James Maffitt,
appeared al Ford's in company with Humpty
Dumpty and his funny retinue. Everybody
seemed happy, and justly 50, for there has nsTer
been a more right-down, good and jolly lot OF
laughter-proyOkers here than the members OF
Matitt Tyler's pantomIme troupe. Every ar
tIst is a star, and the laughter that resounded
from FOro's last evening be,okened plentiful
supply Of bursted-oH buttons lying thereabouts
this morning. Little Todd, Justly styled the
prince oTgynnasts," is really q marvellous little
fellow. HIS performances on the column Of gold
were simply wonderful, and the young gentleman
ought of himself 10 prove n magnet sufficiently
strong TO draw crowded houses all the week.
Miss Louise Boshell is exquIsitely beautiful,
and quite fascinated all present by her loyelt.
ness, grace and winning manners. Her eyolu-
tiQrs on the wire were extremely daring, and the
Sniibt X champion skaters; Mr.. nanbar, the
AlnOnte brothers, Mis- -'aDais haven' 10 iac: an
the members OF the troupe were 4'e pesisS:i2a .
in their respective parts. This ought, indeeu, "
In particular who fails to take his little ones to
neglect. We heartily commend the troupe, and
able performances of the season to visit Ford q
this week. There will bc a matinee on Satur-
dny, ana we expect to sec the theatre ahmed as
1t was never ismmed before. Don't by any means
fail TO see George Tylsr's boss troupe fpanto-
mimists this week.
Theatre Comique.
Another congress of stars is gathered together
by Manager Rogers at the cosy Comique this
week. Last evening the theatre was crowded to
its fullest capacity by patrons eager to sec the
popular John and Maggie Fielding, Crossley and
Elder, Venus and Adonis, tho young and graceful
veIocpede artists, and Miss Annio Fletcher, the
dashIng serio-comlc artistic, all Of whom met with
favor from the large audience. The thrilling
drama OF "Wide Awake" with Mr.. ID. A. West
as the hero, closed performance which was ex.
ceedingly entertaining. The same bill will be
repeated during the week, ,ssAI ye who love to
laugh 20 10 the Comique witbout fail this week.
Theodore Tllton.
Judging from the rapid manner in which seats
have been disposed Of during the week, the proba.
biIity is that Lincoln hall will be packed this
evening, to hear Theodore Tilton deliver his
famous lecture on the Problem Of Lille" Mr.
Tflton has delivered this lecture every weekday
evening since the middle OF last September, and
his success has been marvellous. The press has
everywhere spoken in the highes. terms OF his
effort, and those who intend going to hear him
this evening may Justly anticipate rare treat.
Our advice IS TO secure seats in advance to avoid
the crowd and being disappointed.
Argustn Days Fifth Avenue Theatre Com
pspy,
from New York, will, Monday evening, Feb.
ruAry II, commence q weeks engagement at
Ford's Opera House, in q round OF their famous
comedies, which will be presented under Mr..
Augustin Days own direction, with new scenes
fashionable dresses and good stage garniture.
"Tbe Big Bonanza" Saratoga" Divorce
Mon psieur Alphonse," )" and other plays viii be
given. AIR. James W. Morrssey, the busines.
manager of the company, will to-day complete
the necessary arrangements.