National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Tie National Theatrs-English 0psra-clara
Louise kellogg.

The operate world 10 Just now in unusual com-
motion. Kellogg in Washington. Titiens in Bal.
timore, and Phillips in New York are all COM
maRding o splendid patronage, and winning the
plaudits of the people and the press. We do not
recollect when three prima donaGs eminent as
these have been at the same time before the
American public; but, as far as We are able to
Judge, last night Kellogg had the largest house,
the greatest number Of bouquets and the most
Baltimore and New York papers viii please cor.
rect US. The triumphs Of Miss Kellogg, so often
won in this city IN the role of Susanna, were
mont OF the patrons Of the opera.
"The Marriage Of Figaro" of itself, was quite
and history records how even the first rehearsal
Of the opera created furore, and it has always
held most prominent place in the lyric world,
ard the role of Susanna, and, for that matter the
others of the opera have been favorites with ar.
lists. The cast OF last evening can hardly be
improved, at present, In any principal city. Mrs.
Countess, is inimItable Her acting .fnesse, style
and voice. while very peculiar to berself are al
ways charming. and her songs, when the Spring
Wept" and Thought cannot Reach Thee" and
her duets were beautifully sung. Madame Van
Iandt, as the Countess, was exceedingly agreea-
bic, and her reward, in elegant baskets OF flowers
was thoroughly deserved.
Mr.. Peakes, as Figaro handsomely sustained
his we'll earned reputation. By nature he enters
Into the very spirit Of the opera, and enjoys Its
funny situations and all Its equivoque originally
growing out of the experiences of learned Jew,
who, for bis Own amusement, passed himself Oh
as priest, the ASos Ia Ponti, II the name does
ship" and Then Away, for the Bright Vision
ClOses"-were sung with force, good effect and
the enjoyment OF the evening all required Of
him. Miss Kellogg, from her opening duet with
Figaro to the final ensemble 'Set Our Voices
In the famous zephyr duet, and in Susanna's
great song, Happy Moments, most Welcome
her superior voice wa, cordially recognized, and
her floral offerings, both numerous and elaborate,
were httiDgly bestowed. Her place In the realm
Killarny" and Miss Montague.
Adelaide Phillips ia New York.
The season of Italian opera, with which Miss
Adelaide Phillips favors the public this week at
the Academy Of Music, opened auspiciously last
night wi a performance OF RossInfs opera Of
I'll BaIbiere di SiyIglIa," in which the favorits
ccntrslto has won some Of her brightest laurels,
and in which, it Is almost needless 20 say, she
still retains abundant powers to sat'siy even the
most critical audience. There are Few prime
dOnne who are 90 entitled to public consideration
as Mis- Phillips. who has fairly gained and
legitimately meintained Q position in lyric art
which any singer might be proud to occupy Last
night an as .emblage which, considering the rain,
efforts with unstinted favor, and bestowed, from
the luna Toce" to the concluding number OF
Rossini's forid work, q steady fow of appro-
lectiOns in the Emusic LESSON scene, in
respopEe to popular demand. MIR. Tom
a hf Of fS the best
enthusiastic applause for the facility with which
he interpreted the trying music allotted to the
the charm inseparable from its qualities Of sweet.
ness and fexibility but we do not recall an occa-
sion when be merited SO great degree of praise
fully as entertaining q Figaro as his inimitable
efforts In the concert.room presaged, and the
other characters were 10 competent hands. Miss
nd Nv " had o. hafo- -.
tootlig hts Of one stage OF the proceedIngs.-
artistic will read the above with much pleasure.
Barnabss Concert Troups.
Our musical readers are to have q great treat
Monday and Tuesday OF next week in the oppor-
tunity to hear this troupe of famed artists at LIN
coin hall. Mrs. Carter, the celebrated soprano,
Is lady OF fipe personal appearance, elegant tot
let, Sc, las delightful, sweet voca. art!culates
finely, and in ballad singing has few supsrioIs.
full contralto voice, and executes in q most mas
terly manner. Mr. Winch 10 the most celebrated
N The great musical sessiVsi 81 GIncnna But But
what can We say Of Mr.. Barnabee? Certainly
rothing which shall give our readers any Just
powers Of acting and personation. Added to q
IRE bass voice 10 q face which Is capable of any
The Miier Simon the Usilarer h%Co Mf L ss@
and "Mrs. Watkins Evening Party" give scope
to his wonderful genius and power Of humor.
Miss Persis Bell handles q violin, like Camille
Urso, with grace and elegance. Reserved seats
at Ellis music store.
Kettle Drum.
The ladies Of d.. Newmans church Will give,
at Willard hall tonight, an entertainment,
which they call martha Washington's Kettle
Drum Centennial Tea Party" and from the ex.
tsnsivs preparations made; and from the well.
no doubt IL will be o very enjoyable affair. The