National Republican., 1879-11-20
An USEAf EN1Is.
National Tbeatre-Emms Abbott" Paul
aud Virginia"

aud virginia..
The great popularity OF this opera called for its
repetition OF the matinee yesterday. Miss Marie
Stone appeared as Virginia. and displayed
soprano voice OF more than ordinary strength and
of very agreeable quality. She sang the bird song
very sweetly indeed, aud, altogether. made very
favorable impression Miss Pauline Maurel sang
the part of Aoata. She has fine contralto voice,
which, properly trained will cause its fortunate
posseSsor to be ranked among the best contraltO
singers on the American lyric stage. Mr. a: Il.
Stoddard as ". Croir acted aud sang well. He has
q very agreeable baritone voice and uses 1t judi.
ciousy aud with telling effect Mr.. Castle as PtH
and Mr.. Ryse as Domingo did as well as usual.
Faust
Gounods master work was performed last even
ing before one of the largest audiences of the
season. The great demands which the part of
some anxiety lest Miss Abbott's voice, pure and
strong as II had proved itself 10 be, might fail to
respond to all the tremendous requirements Of the
role. But ali doubts were soon dispelled, and Mis-
Abbott's Marguerite will stand pre.eminontly as a
thoroughly artistic representation. whether con-
sidcred nom lyric or dramatic stand point The
jewel song was indeed n jewel of the purcst type,
and in response 70 rapturous applause, was
gaciously cnoored The first dawn Of
whether she Is really beloved; the struggle against
her hearts longings the rnpturous yielding TO the
passion that fills her whole being the anguish that
rends her heart at her brothers DEATH and the
horror with which his malcdiCtion fills her; the
fearful agony of the church scene, aud finally the
mad scene in the last act-al these various emotions
were portrayed with fanhfulness TO nature which
stamps Miss Abbott great dramatic artist. Her
vocoilLutlOn III the church scene ana hnale uiS-
arms all criticism; II is perfect. Mrs. Seguin as
S,cJel always charms, aud the flower song was
never sung better. Mr.. Tom Karl's Faust was very
acceptable yet IL seems rs if that gentleman might
exert himself sometimes u little more, and give
greater force TO his singing and greater expression
to his acting Mr.. Mcdonald was unfortunate in
the assumption of the rote of heph{sophetcs. Ills
yOice-toerably fair BARITONE is altogether
Insufficient for the part which de.
guay h and besides he as altogether in The The proper @
dramatic conception of the character Mr.. Nc
DOilald's voice will secure him proper recognition
IN its legitimate sphere, and lac should be careful
not 10 attempt anything beyond his scope. The
constituted great drawback, particularly TO the
proper rendition of the fine march in the fourth
act. The orchestra did excellcnly.
The Chimes OF Normandy" Will be performed
MgHJgete, Zelda Scguin as Gcrp,dine, William Cas-
Tie us Robin Moore, A. L. Stoddard us The Marquis,
Ellis ltyse as Gdspdrd.
Ford's Opera -House-fSeilson.
Miss Nelson begins brief engagement nt Ford's
Opera House this evening. aud us IL is announced
that the performances 10 be given viii be the last
opportunities offered the Washington public to see
Miss Nelson on the stage, no one should fail 10 at
tend before the week closes. Miss Nelson Will ap-
pear tonight as Jblid, with Edward Compton MS
Romeo. II will be gratifying to many 10 know that
Miss Nelson will remain here Saturday night and
appear rs kOsdttnd in "As You Like It,"
Nelson Saturday Night.
The following dispatch from Miss Nelson, dated
Richmond, November 49, will speak for itself:
RICHMOND, VA. November 10. 1879
10 II. Gay Ford, FGrdS opera House, IldsiiaJtOIi,
D. g..
Letter with many signatures requesting Rosa,
lind" i'll " AS you like 1t" received. Did not i'll
tend to play Saturday night but can't refuse the
request. You may announce "As you like 1t for
Saturday night