National Republican., 1877-09-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE DANIcHErFs.

Tho National theatre was filled last evening
by a fashionable and intelligent audience to wit
ness the first performance Of "Tho Danichcns" |
play that held the boards of the Uniou Squar'
theatre all OF last season and met with pro
| nounccd success. We regret that owing to Tho
laiencs OF the hour at which tho performance
| ended, as well as the incxorablo demand upor
our limited space by yesterdays frc we must dcfe
moro extended criticism OF tho play to NOR
| favorable opportunity. II Is enough to state tha
on the whole The Danichcls' as rendered las
night was splendid play, spcnddly acted, and
we say this in all candor and sincerity.
Manager Ford Is entitled to the greatest prais,
for the handsome manner In which he has brought
out this piece. The scenery was superb by far !ht
best VIC have seen at this theatre for some time and
the cast would have reflected credit upon the bcs
OF the metropolitan theatres RcIectlng The
merits Of the play we could. u We felt so inclined
pick out fuw flaws here and there, but the task
would be similar to that Of ofhuning for needles IN
hay.staCk, or engaging the services OF an ele
phant for the purpose OF lining pin. As an en-,
urcty the performance was compact, unique and
pleasing, We have not seen Its super OF for n
year. and We cannot sound its praises too loudly.
Although tho scene Is laid In Russia, country OF
whose habits customs and inner life We are Tar
from familiar II nevertheless lost none Of It's charm
on this account for human nature Is the same the
world wide over. The chief attraction OF the even
ing was doubtless the deba OF our townswonnn,
Miss Annie story, who enacted the ro'c OF the
Princess and In whose success her many friends In
the audience cylnced the deepest interest. The
".ns Sdy me-. e Win an ovation upon sr aPpsarG
not have been excelled. For d'bu,dn,, Mis-
story discharged her part only tolcraby well. she
rcctcd hcs limos fclcitously but her acting lacked
that finish which experience will doubtless give
her.
Miss story Is no longer on the amateur stage and
she must be prepared t. be gaugcd by the higher
standard Of the professional. To Judge Of her
merits by frst nights representation, with Its ac.
companying excitement, would be to do her posi-.
bly, the most fragrant injustice, hence we must be
excused nom pursuing our criticism any turthcr
for the present. Miss story has the advantage Of
personal appearance and clear, almost faultess
enuncintion In her favor, and by hard work con-
slant practice and diligent study may ultimately
succeed In achieving success in Profession to
which many are called and few arc chosen, and
whcre mediocrty Is the rule, not the exception.
Mis- Eleanor Carcy's lima was n charming piece
OF acting Throughout. u was pathetic part, win
tears IN the predominant but Miss thrcys judciouS
tact. refined methods and good judgment proved
equal the demands Of the character, aud made II
the chief female role of the evening. twas 70 be
regretted that better taste was not displayed In the
selection Of her wardrobe An Improvement III
this respect would have rendered her performance
impcrcctlons were entirely too short IN 'front.' and
gave the first of the orchestra an advantage of
vision not shared in by the rcst Of thc, house.
mrcrs Of both Mis- darcy aud Miss story the
crowning efforts Of Mr. J. H. small florist were the
finest ever given in this city. noticeable among
miniature gate. to Miss Carey, from her many
friends In Washington from the Golden Gate city
The gate was Of immnrtclles, aud the flowers rose
buds AMI tubcrnscS. Miss story was the recipient
ofa large floral star. with the word "Thalian, in
rnsc-budS presented from the dramatic club of
that name In this city
Miss Aliens CuHicss pleased us exceedingly. It
was fnliy equal to Miss Fanny Morant's cilDrts in
the same character at the Union square and that Is
filling the cup Of praise to the brim.
Mrs. Gcrmnn as indSn was, ns usual, perfect
was this established iayOritc ever otherwise"
Mis- Weldman. Mis- Perry and Miss Richmond
all acted their parts creiitably.
O( the male CharnCtprs Mr. Ipuis l.. lanes car.
ricd OF the hOnorS Of the evening We have never
seen this excellent actor appear To better airan'
thge, Ills delncattnm fthc scrf O'ip was bcauu.
ful and pathetic effort pregnant with dignity, in.
tcnsity and manly grace, and winning all hearts.
Mr.. Lrvick's I1nFiDir was a mcrltOrlous portrayal
was unrivalcd In his mpers1natl0n of zIturof
The DanchcttS" Is announced for the rest OF the
week and at the matinee on saturday.