National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-07
An USRM ENTS.
National rhontre-Lawr enoe Barrett.

National Theatre-Lawr ence Barrett.
"Richeiou" affords Mr.. Barrett peculiar op-
portunities for the display Of that fncsse which
is his most distinguishing characteristic.
While In some Of the scenes he lacks the force
with which Mccullough fairly sweeps every.
thing before him, his lmpcrsonation of the
great minister is far more subtle and moro In
harmony with tho general conception Of tho
priostly statesmans character. At all events,
he is superb in his own way aud enchanod the
interest of his audience from first to last Miss
Ellen Cummlns was very pleasing Julia, and
Mr. Dion Boucicault IT,, quite good rs Fran
co.'s. Mr.. Levick as De Mauprat WIS fur. The
remainder OF tho support was anything but
agreeable, and Mr.. Curran distinguished him
self by giving the worst portraituro Of Joseph
we ever witnessed. He should remember
that "the gray, silent friar" was not fool,
least of all butloon. At the matinee to-day
Mr. Barrett appears us David Garrick, this
evening as Yorck.
Ford's Opera. I'll ouso--"1'Iratc of Penzancc."
Tho Pirates of Penzance" drew another
good house last night, and tho performance
was even better than at It's first representation,
everything working with perfect sm0othness.
Tho "Wentlew Chorus" in the first act and
the "Polic eman's Chorus" in the second act
seemed TO prove most attractive to the audi
once, although other numbers were also en-
cored. 1t Is an opera which grows upon ac-
quaintancc, and u second hearing increases
tho pleasant Impression made ut first. There
will be matinee this afternoon.
Theatre ComiIue.
A delightful variety entertainment attracts
nightly crowded houses at this popular the
atre. Each one Of the company is an artist,
and all combine in tho most amusing perform
anco of the season. If you want TO laugh 60
to the Comique.
Miss Thursby's Concert.
is nj yya ratifyiu0 n nIrnnicla thn cur.
cess of native talent and the large and bril-
liant audience filling Lincoln Hall in every
part last night fully attestcd the regard our
| citizens have for the fair American cantatrice
who was the special attraction. When Miss
| Thursby first sang in Washington, some three
| years ago. the house was not more than two
thirds full, for she camo comparatively UNI
known, hcralded only by New York repula'
| ton, which is not always Endorsed by our
musical public. She was told then that it
was only because Of her being unknown that
| the house was not crowded; and further, that
II she should come back, even that season, she
| might be sure of Il more generous appreciation.
She did not return until she had visited
| Europe aud achieved n success wonderful in
| its rapidly and completeness. When she did
| again sing here the hall could not contain
those who desired to hear hcr, for she had
received the stamp of European favor
and applause. Is It that we require
|
recognize merit substantially and emphat-
caly? 1t certainly seems so, for the same cx.
| qusitely sympathetic quality of Miss Thurs
| by's voice noticed and spoken of at her first
appearance, was rapturously npplaudcd last
night. The writer of this item asserted that
she was the most perfect singer upon the
concert stage, and predicted that ere long she
would be recognized by tho musical public
wherever she might co. This prediction was
verified more speedily than was ANTICIPATED.
Her first selection last evening was the NAL
scene from Ambrose Thomas Hamlet" and
in response TO the encore which followed she
sang, at tho request of Mrs. Hayes,
Baby Nine" Her other solo was Riccs
Valse dune Folie Rome, where tic brill
liancy Of her execution shone clearly, and
OH reappcaring obedlont to the emphatic
demand Of the enthusiastic audience, she
sang Torbort's BIRD Song" which re-
quired fully as intricate and delicate
execution. Another encore was earnestly
called for, aud in gracefully yielding size gave
Wallace bnrcarollc, Goodnight aud Pleasant
Dreams" The assistants of Miss Thursby,
Miss Anna Book, Mr. Phil Branson aud NJ.
Adamowski proved themselves competent and
reliable artists and their efforts were rewarded
by liberal applause. The wish is very ear.
Mostly expressed that Mr.. Strakosch should, II
possible give one more concert before Miss
Thursby sails for Europe, aud it is hoped that
arrangements may be made to that effect.