National Republican., 1880-03-23
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Ford's oporn-House-"T The Galley Slave"
BARLEY Campbcls beautiful play, '"rhe
Galley Slave" was produced last night at the
Opera-llouse to n largo and approciative
audience. The story OF the play cmbrac
some very pretty scenes aud touching stua-
tious, and Manager Ford is to DO congratulated
on its production by his talented company.
Tho east includes tho charming Miss Rosa
Rand, who Ms Ciceiy Blaine fully justified tho
reputation she has earned rs one Of our lead.
ing American actresses. Mr.. Robert Downing
exceeded the highest expectations of his
friends in the rendition of the role Of Sitlney
NorcoH displaying remarkable abilities and
talent, md was well deserving Of the repeated
applause which greeted his efforts. The rest
of tho company tlled their parts in manner
that warrants the statement that no drama
has been more ably rendered here this season
than was Tho Galley Slave" last night. The
drama will bo repeated tonight.
National Theatre-"My Partner"
If BARLEY Campbell's fame as successful
dramatic author wero dependent upon no
other play than MY Partner" IL would DO
amply assured. The plot is ono Of tho strong.
est, most skiliully developed and carefully
elaborated of the modern school, and but for
the rather unsatisfactory finale, might bo pro.
nounced absolutely perfect. Two miners, Joe
Saunders and Ned Singleton, bound in tho
strongest bonds of mutual friendship, love tho
odulo klEi, 4HuIy DFUNuOR, WHO, UuLIlcu Dy buO
personal attractions Of Singleton bestows
her affections upon and in an unguarded
| moment surrendcrs her virtue to him. While
uprlidiny him for his neglect in carrying out
his promise TO marry her, their conversation
| is overheard by Joe, who makes Ned swear 10
marry tho girl within three days. Joe next
separates from his partner, Nod, who Is inur-
dered shortly after Joes departure by q wretch
named Scrdggs, and joe returning to ask his
| friends forgiveness fUr some harsh words
| uttered ut parting, finds him dead,
and, by singular combination Of cir
cuniStances, is burdcncd with tho suspicion
| OF being the murderer, tried and found guilty.
| Mary brandon, who has left homo to hide her
shame, returns, and as she imporcs forgive.
ness from her father, aud Is urged by him to
| reveal the truth, Is saved from Il confession by
| Joe Saunders, who declares her 10 be his wife
Just at tho last moment Wing Lee, tho China.
man, turns up with tho evidence of
Scfdgg' guilt, and everybody rcjuices
| that JOGs Innocence Is made clear
Doftly intcrmxel with tho pa thetic are the
humorous oupourings of Maor Henry Cldy
| B.iH, bright light in law and politics. and
| not scene in the play but is perfect, except
tho exposure Of Scrdggs' guilt, which is de-
cidedly lano and unsatisfactory Mr.. Louis
| Alerich as Joe Saunders gives n magnificent
| picture of sturdy, honest, gentle manhood,
and his every appearance cuchains tho
| closest attention OH the part of tho
audience, Ned Singleton was woll pre-.
sented by Mr. Henry Crisp, and anything
more starlingly real than his appearance rs u
murdered man cannot be imagined Miss
| Dora Goldthwaite was very strong as Mary
Brandon, and rendered that rather difficult
character with much tact and deicacy. Miss
Laura Thorpe as Grace Brandon was hardly up
| to the requirements Of the part, especially in
| the meeting between Mary and her father, in
which her acting WAS so inexpensive as
| to border on insipidity. Miss Josephine
Laurens did full justice TO the part
of Josie PenHdnd Mr.. Parsloe as Wing Ire
made the most of that heather Chinee next TO
Mr.. Adrch. Mr. Frank Mordauut as Major
| Brit carried oil the honors of the evening.
He carried thai excellent com medy part with
delightful case and effect. The other parts
wero fairly acted. "My Partner will be re-
peatcd every night this week.
Thoatre. Comique.
crowded house greeted tho now arrivals
at the Comique last night, aud the bill pre-
| sonted will compare favorably with the pre-
vious efforts Of the management In tho olio
| a number of stars OF the first magnitude app
peared, and the performance concluded with
| the thrilling border drama of "Simon Ken
| ton" in which Mr.. Charles Thornton, assisted
| by the excellent stock company, gave general
satisfaction. Don't forget the matinee this
| afternoon.