National Republican., 1879-09-30
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Manager J. W. Albaugh. of the National Theatre,
and Mrs. Abaugh appeared last evening for the
first time before a Washington audience, in BARLEY
CampbelIs beautiful play OF Van, nc lrgilmn,
aud were greeted by an audience moro than fair in
point OF numbers and mauitestiug the highest dc.
gree Of appreciation. The play is one OF excep-
lional beauty aud power, aud although OF The
highly emotional order, II Is ntevpersed WIN
| bright aud witty dialogue and amusing incidents,
ana Is IN It's tone wholesome and natural. There IS
not much OF the plot. newly-married husband
leaves his wife on the day of his marriage 20 serve
In the war of the rebellion, and is at length lc'
| ported killed His supposed widow finally marics
n happy union results The first husband sud
suddenly appears and claims his VIE Van
mittng to his sense of right and Justice, tears
himself away from the woman he loves. The latter
submits aud goes 10 live win her lawful husband,
who treats her cruelty aud fOrbds her seeing her
child, who is with It's father, The Urgindn. Sheis
taken sick, aud In that condition runs away
| through winter storm to see her child aud dies
from the effects OF her exposure In the presence of
her child and its father and her lawful husband,
who has pursued her But this is portrayed iu
succession Of that are beuutiiul and touch
| ing. Tho support was good throughout.
Mr. Harry Cotton did excellenty the part
kof Richard Cdrcrt the first aud rightfnl husband.
Mr. II. c. Curley was especially good in his part OF
1ndHida G9gie. tipsey but generous ana anna.
tory young lawyer Cronwdt CWrcrt, an inDibing
/ innkeeper was well rendered by Mr.. w. H. BOkce,
and Louie Manning aud Chufie hhoh. a very
natural pair of young lovers, were trnthlully rep
vaugn. Mr and Mrs % HlbaHSh We're we're called before
the curtain at the close Of the first act and were
the recipients Of repeated enCOres and avery hand.
some floral tribute. The piece will be contuued
through this week, with niatinees Wednesday aud
Saturday.
Fords Opera-IIouse-"U. NJ. 8. Pinafore."
The ever popular III. NJ. s. Pinafore" was re.
| viyed last night at Ford's by very strong com.
puny. The principal characters, with one eNcep-
| ton, were well sustained. Miss Eva NILS, as jose
yhae, sang and acted in amanner which places SI hSr
at the head of the list In that character This Will
be the last opportunity afforded those who have
not seen her IN this role, os She leaves shortly to
| join her own company. The BuhercuD of Mrs.
| Caroline Rchings Bernard was one of the best we
have yet seen. She has a very fine voice and acts
with an easy and graceful style which never fails
| TO please. Miss Annie SChatler completely cap
| tiyate1 the audience with her representation of
Lebe. This young lady is very charming aud
winning III manller and appearance ana mas
very sweet and pretty voice, which she uses with
excellent taste. In her solo to Sir Joseph In the last
act she was encored three times. Mr.. Pierre Ber-
nard makes a very pleasing Sir Joseph, aud caused
much amusement by his antics. Mr. a. W. McCol-
lin,whom we have heard sing the part of Rdlph IN
very acceptable manner, wassuiering from severe
cold and could not do himself justice. IL is TO be
hoped that e will soon recover, as to be able to
give us Ralph In his best style. Mr.. A. Torranni
| cndeavored 10 portray the character of Captain
Cochran, but was sadly out of place His voice is
very weak, and his acting will stand good deal of
Improvement. He lacks confidence and expert
encc, which he displays in every action. MIR. j.
Grcensfclder as Dick Dcddcyc is too well known
| to the public 10 require comment. lie sang and
actcd in excellent style. Mr.. J." r. seibod made
what little lie had to do In n very acceptable man
ner. Tho chOruseS are strong and well trained,
and the stage settings nIc complete "PtnatOre'
will be repeated every night this week and Wed.
nesday and Saturday matnccs.
Theatre COmque.
The reopening of the winter quarters for patrons
of the Theatre COmique attracted throng last
evening, which not only filled the house and
stronghold, but served to keep Denny O'Ncil un-
usually busy in handling the "pastcbOards." The
bill was one worthy of such an occasion, and fully
cclsed the previous efforts OF the management in
this direction. detailed account would be given
did not space forbid, but suffice ii to say that nc
one will regret an evening spent at the ComiquC
this week. The interior of the house has been
under the painters hands since 1t was closed and
the results of their hundiwork are everywhere ap
parent. New scenery by some oil the best artists IN
this line, fresh paint and elaborate decorations OH
every side help TO make the winter theatre an at
tractyc spot. A matinee will be given this after
noon at 2:3O o'clock.
| The Patti Concert,
Our music-loying people will be gratfed to learn