National Republican., 1876-01-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

National Theatre-English 0psrs-Kellogg.
The city Of Washington afforded convincing
proof last evening Of tho high estim both a.
lady and artistic, In which Clara Louise Kellogg
is held. She was greeted by full, fashionable
and highly cultivated audience with every form
OF earnest and generous welcome. She appeared
In fine health, and was most excellent in voice
and spirit, winning with ease many decided en-
cores. The beautiful and historical opera OF The
Talisman" was sung in grand style through
out. and at its principal points the more
thorough training and perfection OF the
of the first act, Edith's song, "Solemniy,
softly, eOme.h the nightfsll," Miss Rel.
II love the sky when no bright stars shine;'' the
duet .Golden Lovelocks Floating" by Mr.. Mas
slI and MI Hamilton were all eSthssiasticallyR ne re-
Mas, called for an encore. This song is rapidly
growing in favor, ana will soon be as popular as
In the second act Mr.. Carleton was warmly az.
Plauded for his happy execution OF "Oh, who
shall m sing the rapture" and the quarrel scene in
fourth act Miss Montague very beautifully sung
the aria, meath q portal twinei with ivy
Iogg' Is eminent talent was conspicuous in a very
charming Interpretation OF Frederick Cayla's
lovely song. "She wandered down the mountain
redemanded. The opening night OF the season
was fine success in every respect, and happy
lovers Of music during the week. Tonight, FRA
DiavoIo." with Nine. Van Zandt and Zelda Sc
guin in the cast.
Theatre Comique.
\ distinction is made between the variety and
the legitimate stage, but hardly any observing
person can fail to notice the fact that the variety
has wonderfully improved ior three or four years
past, while the legitimate is, and has been, at q
stand still in this regard. At the first the patron
age is, almost without exception, confined to the
males, but, taking the Comique as q standard,
the performances are not, in any sense, immodest,
and might, If the audiences were differently man
aged, be attended by ladies. The dramatic COM
excellent one. Kitty Allyne, the leading lady,
to much personal attraction and easy grace, adds
decided talent. Lily Howard is acceptably fllLng
the roles assigned her. The work given TO Min
ME and Ella Weigle is always we II done, though
Of the most varied description. and Belle Clifton
and study, has promise Of taking high rank as a
comedian, and Geo. II. Waite, highly esteemed,
Budd, Dick CLARK e and All Miles have few equals.
All these are in the regular company. But the
Comique is never without some of the leading
the talented and beautiful Freeman sisters, Min
ME Lee, serio comic vocalist; Cotton and Birdue,
song and dance; Murphy and Mack. Irish sketch
artists and Mr.. ]. U. Sefton well-known actor,
who appears in the sensational drama OF "Seven
Escapes of Adelaide Of Dresden, or the Brides
Journey"
Ford's 0perasHouse-Foul Plsy.
The revival Of the dramatic romance Of Foul
Play" the joint work of q powerful novelist and
q successful playwright, drew a good audience
10 Ford's opera house last night. This is so good
2 play. SO strong in all its :situatons and so
me m language, that It is always enjoyed, even
when performed by an indifferent company, but
the cast last night included several artists Of re-
pute. Mr.. Louis AIdrich is very successful In the
role of the young clergyman, Robert PenfoId,
and he brings cut the character in all its interest
ing and varied shades. Miss Kate Newton very
handsomely assumed the character of Helen Roi-
lesion, aid made the heroine OF the drama all
Charles Readc conceived her to be. George W.
Denham, popular favorite here, gave US good
picture OF Captain Hiram Hudson, the man so
conscientious in discharging his duty to his en-
ployers and General RollestOn found in Mr.
Harry Pearson a dignified and impressive repre-
sentative. Miss Georgie Dickson as Nancy Rouse,
Mrs Gonzales as Sarah Wilson, and Miss Lizzie
waldro as the hospital nurse were all we'll up in
their business, and deserve praise. Foul Play"
again to- uipht,