National Republican., 1876-05-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
Eyadne,


An intelligent and critical audience witnessed
the first appearance of the rising Young tragedi-
dienne, Miss Mary Anderson. upon the Washing
ton stage and from the reception at the National
theatre last evening Of her Evadne her engage
ment in this city is destined to be one continued
ovation. The tragedy OF "Evadnen is fine. and in
Miss AndersOn's portrayal of the title role she
leaves no room for doubt in the minds of the most
critical as to her great possibilities Without
straining for effect she shows herself adequate to
every situation Of the true feeling, intensity pa
thos and sweetness Of the character, while she
appears thoroughly in sympathy with her role,
and interprets it's tne sentiment in a delicate and
beautiful manner. Miss Anderson's voice has not
that soft sympathetic tone which one would ex-
pect from the refinement and delicacy Of her fea-
lures, but her personal appearance is in her favor
She is we'll supported at the National, and her
first appearance before a Washington audience
was in the highest degree successful.
EThe tragedy of "Evadne.n ~ IL is said, was many
years ago training ground for the tragic queens.
1t had been shelvel for years before Mary Ander-
for old playgoers and the neglect il has recently
suffered gives it novelty for the new people that
have come. 1t therefore possesses two qualities
of attraction to present audiences, and in Miss
Anderson's hands suggests that the old love for
the neglected queens can be revived by an
awakening touch of power. With adequate en-
bodiment they are as truly alive as ever and only
await the Dreathing-in Of a great dramatic spirit
such as Miss Anderson brings to them.
Tonight will be produced the latest Partisan
sensation, performed at the Theatre Francois two
consecutive seasons, Berthe, the Daughter of
Roland" q four act play from the French of
and ba ey 11y Si Etb
success. The story Of Berthe is the off-shoot of
many of the traditions Of the age OF cIivalry,
and the play is new, chaste rich in striking dra-
matte effect, grandeur and glowing heroic Ian
guage. while the plot is subtle, unique and SYM
pathetic.
Complimentary to T. Clay Ford.
The following correspondence explains itself:
WASHINGTON, MAY 19, 1876.
Mr.. H. Clay Ford:
DEAR SIR: Believing that well regulated
amlsements are conducive to the welfare of the
general public, and having high appreciation of
the manner in which the National theatre ha :
been conducted under your direction, we would
most heartily unite with your many friends in
rendering you a complimentary testimonial at
such time as you may designate. Very respect
fully.
a: r. Shepherd. J. NJ Van Buskirk, H. NJ.
Hutchinson, J. +. Cake, John Bailey. NJ. q.
Kerr. 7. E. Roessle, Crosby S Moves. 1. n. Bur
CO. Co. Woodbury. W H DufeD, John F. Ennis, I. Geo.
COOmbs. John NJ. Young. A. c. Richards, Peter
F. Bacon, Weller Repetti, Richard Wal
ZACH. Willett & RuOf, H. NJ. Pinkard, Clarence
NJ. Barton, ThOs. Russell, Jas. y. Davis Sons,
Thomas L. Hume. Burns & Zeigler, S. Aman,
G. S. Ditrill, J: p. Cowan. Frank Jones, Chas. E.
Murtagh Geo b. Corkhill, John o. Evans, E.
p. Brooks, q. W. Alexander d. c. Forney, W.
W. Rapley, John n. Oliver, D. Wright John n.
Davis & Gantz, Taylor < Hufty. wash b. vii
liams, A. Saks Co., Geo. W. Knox, John p.
Young, Miller * Jones J. Goldstein * Co., John
5. Savage, John KeywOrth. d. NJ Key Jesse ].
Yates, H. NJ. Wardwell, Charles p. Thompson,
Jos. S. Peirce and many others.
NATIONAL THEATRE,
/ WASHINGTON, May 20, 1870.
To McssrS. 4. R. Shepherd, T. E. ROeSsle, Richard
FGlI0ch, &C., 9,r.:
DlPa sod fO beh1if n the
amusement public, and tendeEing me the cOmpli-
ihent of a testimonial beneht, is received. 1t
quate terms the qualification 1t gives me. With
your concurrence would name Monday, May o.
Yours and the public's obedient servant,
H. e. FORD.
Miss schott at the Comique.
Crowded houses have been drawn nightly TO the
Comique by the talented illusory and burlesque
artistic, Miss Angie Schott. The play written for
her entitled the Little Bonanza" and her great
mystery, LA Salon du Diable," are performances
of great merit Miss Schott has since her re-en.
gagement at the COmiQue, created quite furore
In her specialties, and vet has been received with
performances entitle her to. The boards of the
Comique since the opening Of the summer thea
tire have been replete with hrst-class novelties,
and this week especially offers many attractions
which insure good houses nightly.
Washington Insbriate Asylum.
The citizens of Washington should take hold
and help the cOrporstors Of the Washington Inc
briate Asylum. Our people can do this by at
tending Ford's opera house next Friday evening.
Dumas beautiful creation of Camille, or the
Fate of Coquette," will be-performed, and, If we
mistake not, the elite Of the National Capital will
give the performance and the worthy object which
calls IL out an Endorsement which will start the
greatly y-tobe-desired institution into practical
working order. The tickets are within the reach
of everybody, and are for sale at the hotels book
stores and at the portrait-stands in the Capitol