National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-19
AMUsBM ENIS.
National Theatre Emma Abbott-"b hone
milan Girl"


Although the audience that witnessed the rem
dition of the above-named ever-popular opera last
evening was not quite as large as on INC opening
night SS was 10 s az by onSc sntnned ap
planse Miss Abbott looked, acted ana sang
Ariins a rduir; her voice was III cxcciienl
condition and its pure tones, in the pdniSshlo IKE
the whisperings of the 4Eolian harp, penetrated
the remotest portions of the house. p" Dreamt
DwSt IN Marble Halls completely SSpGT n%an ihe
had 10 be encored. At the conclusion two
magnificent floral devices were presented 70
the fair songstress, who smiIingly bowed her
thanks One of the most exquisite bits Of
vocalizatlon II has ever been our pica,nre
to listen to was Miss Abbo's rendition OF Inc pa
plauded and had 70 be encorod. Mrs. Seguin as
Gipsy Queen sustained as was to be expected me
qucntly applauded. In the aria bliss Is Passed
she Ind 10 be encOrcd, and at its close handsome
basket Of flowers was presented her TON on
graceful voice has lost none Of its admirable
Qualities and his really magnificent rem;
dering of when the Fair Land Of Poland i" ma
Dcrishoof and deserves a full share Of the honors
of the evening. Mr.. Mcdonald, who took the part
sion made on the preceding night This aoriio 90
AT The matinee, paul and Virginia" with Miss
Marie Stone in the part Of the I,rginia;
Emma Abbott as Marguerite, Zelda Scg,iin MS SiCod'
Tom Karl as Faust, William Mcdonald as Mqis-,
ophces, A. E stoddard as Lacnth[; In inc roe 10 o.
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| umphs while IN the Old World. and the composer,
| NJ Charles Guunod. pnid her the rare compliment
to write into her score of the opera the following
| opinion of her voice In that part: 'Oif JuSe, care
| eGde, hinIinsueo hicn hnibrcc. The great maestro
has never bestowed like favor upon amy other
prima donna.
Ford's OPERA House." French Spy"
The performance of the French Spy" In which
| Mile Z1e engages in thrilling broadsword com
hat with four persons, was grnntly enjoyed las
| evening hy quite q large audience ana NE hnrnl-
| less mrth # :" Humpty DUMMY was rclishcd ~
much as ever. The same entertainment at The
matinee and this evening.
Nelson.
Adelaide Nelson will rcappear In our midst nfte
long absence and only TO bid us farewell forever
Tomorrow evening. Three times only does thi
| queen of the stage vouchsate to enchant us; one
as Jtdiet. again as VIOLA and lastly as Rosdind.
| her Juliet an exchange says:
"Without preliminary flourish, Miss Adclnih
Nelson quietly made her rcapr enrance In Amcrlc
after two years absence. crowded house greete
the rising Of the curtain The play was Rome
appeared that criticism is almost snpereroRator,
The appearance of Miss Nelson was greeted wit
the warmth of applause due to nh old ana eve
charming friend on return from long absence
In the balcony scene the still quiet OF the sun
mer;s night effect spread over the house, and WI
0 ended by claps Of applause and showers OF mower
in overwhelming abundance. Miss Nelson
(. .ytlia was on the whole as exqusitely ioNely
!; | ever lacking naught Of the charms that her fac
and figure lend" Those who want seats nau Dc
-, | ter secure them in time.
a Theatre Comique.
The splendid variety bill and the great sens
!. tional drama, Dogs of the Storm" with MI. n:
i, Stephens aud Miss Minnie Gray IN the princip
parts still continue b delight the large audenc
= which assemble nightly to witness the periorman
~ at this cosy little theatre.