National Republican., 1880-10-13
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National rhoa,ro-MareIe MItobcn.

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The large audience that assembled at the
National theatre last night proved conclu.
svely that Miss Maggie Mitchell has lost none
of her popularity in this city, and that she is
held In afeotionate remembrance, not only for
her superior talents as an actress but for her
sterling womanly qualities. Election night is
provcrbially bad night for theatres. for tho
malo citizen is anxious as to the returns, and
usually employs his time standing in the
crowd, howling himself hoarso IL tho news is
favorable 10 his views, and 'cursing" with
equal violence If otherwise, this performance
being varied by occasional visits TO the ada.
cent saloons, whero he imbibes courage and
patriotism from glass. Last night, however,
notw withstandiug tho attraction Of brass band
and tho entire Dem, Jack. ASS crowd at the
Imperial hotel, most intelligent and refined
audience witnessed Miss Mitchelps representa-
tion Of Jane Eyre" with every indication
OF perfect qualification. In this character VIC
think Miss Mitchell Is seen ut her best. II
affords her broader scope, and as 1t calls for
greater intelligence In conception and higher
power In action than "Fanchon" and other parts
with which Miss Mitchell has b becn longer
identified, so does her complete presentation
OF the orphan Of LOtcuOod prove how fully
these requirements are met. Last night slo
depicted with perfect fidelity all the various
phases of Jane Eyre's many.sided character,
and so fully enlisted tho sympathy of her
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word she uttered. Her support was good,
Mr.. Russell as Lord Rochester, Mr.. McClannin
as Professor BldckhHst, Miss Clifton as Mrs.
Reed, aud Miss Allen as Gcorgidnnd, being
especially worthy of mention. There will be
no matinee to-day. Tonight the ever-popu-
lar Pearl OF Savoy" will be presented.
Ford's opora-House-"fInzel Kirke."
A good attendance witnessed the second
representation of Steele Mnckaye's beautiful
drama, cutitled Hazel Kirkc," at Ford's
opera house last night. The play itself is an
excellent one. full Of interest and excellently
constructed. The theme is pure and domestic
and the dialogue bright and clear, and each
net contains strong and telling points. The
company Is an exceptionally good one. Mr..
| Couldoclt is an actor of far more than ordi-
nary talent and made his first impress upon
our memory by his mastery performance of
! Luke Fielding in the "Wilow Copse." AS
| Dustdn RiTke lie gives stage picture equally
as strong and showing fully as careful study.
| His acting is firm and vigorous, and yet the
| bounds of nature are not ovcrstepped. Alter
| seeing his finished mpersonation OF this char
acter one can readily estimate how much Mr..
| Couldock contributed to the unprecedented
success which this play has enjoyed In New
York. The comedy part of tho piece is Pitty
Green, and In the hands of Mr.. Ferguson it
has found most capable exponent. Miss
Jeffrcys Lewis US Hazel KiIke shows herself u
most careful and painstaking actress aud evil
dcnccs the possession OF considerable emo.
tional power. Miss Sidney Cowell rs Dolly Is
worthy Of especial mention, and, in fact, all
the characters arc well sustained. The pay
and company are both stronger than have
been witnessed in this city for som0 time, and
all who arc fond of Il sterling drama and
superior acting will lose an opportunity Of
seeing both If they fail TO visit the opera
house during this week. There will be q
matinee this afternoon.
Theatre Comiquc.