National Republican., 1880-03-27
An US EN- ENT'S.
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National Theatro-"rh Banle = Daughter"
Bronson Howards above-citcd play will be
performed at tho National Theatre next week,
beginning Monday nightly Golfers Bankers
Daughter" Combination. If the expressions Of
tho press throughout tho country are indica-
tioss of excellence, play and players arc alike
enjoyable. The Chicago Inter Ocean says
II Is gratifying to the habituo Of the theatre-bs-
fore whom so much pretCnSe is paraded; who finds
SO much mediocrlty lUisted to the height of supp.
rior excellence; who has to endure 50 many inil!c
llons oi ialsc manner, excessive oction and un-
natural emotion; II Is gratifying to hnd n leading
role assigned to an actress or an actor OF such
careful, conscientious and Intelligent bearing aud
dene0tlon Us Miss Wainwright or Mr.. james. No
less pleasing is II to lesser character assumed
by such u Chnrming and admirable actress rs MIS-.
Charles WalCott one Of tho advantages OF the
combination system Is that 1t ifts from local OBJ
security people of such talent aud Introduces them
TO the general public. Mrs, W0lcott not only
peaScs on tlrst acquaintance, but strengthens the
good impression at first formed with each now ap-
pearance before the footights. Mr.. Walcou is
another worthy member Of the company who
nwakens interest. bis performance has been much
admired. Tho roles assumed by Mr.. Fosberg. Mr.
Roberts, Mr. Collier Mr.. Tllt0n, Mr. Wilks, and
Mrs. Farreu ore scverally presented in an adinira
bic manner. Little Miss Mccarthy is one OF the
best Juveniles on the stage, her performance being
Ford's Opera. House" Fairfax"
Birtley Clmpbcl's dramatic productions
seem to be IN demand Just now, for after MY
Partner" and "The Galley Slave" which have
been played at tho theatres hero this week,
comes "FairfaX," to be played by tho Park
Theatre combination, at Ford's on Monday
next. Of this play, and of tho company that
is to play il here, the New York Telegram says.
Fairfax" IS an emotional and sensational drama,
Win plenty OF cOlOring in 1t. Light and shadow
alternate, indeed, with happy frequency, and are
never, 10 our way of thinking too strong or too
deep. They arc toned for powerful dramatic con
uast aud succeed in producing the desired effect.
Too much cannOt DO said for the excellent man.
ncr in which the piece wns acted. The author
was fortunate in having his offspring introduced
LETT nothing to be dcSiicd. Agnes Booth was efec-
tive and cmoiona Miss Cowell was what the
pay bill Indicated, "a real nice girl" IN fine. we
congratulate Mr.. Barley Campbell OH the happy
production of his play and compliment him for
his clever recital OF tale Of the Sunny South be.
fore the war.
National Theatre-"My Partno H."
The last opportunities of seeing MY
Partner" will bo afforded by tho matinee per.
formancc to-day amd this evenings perform
anco.
Ford's Opera-IIouse-"Tho Galley slave"
"The Galley Slave" will be played Tonight
for the last time. during tho present engage
mont There will be a matinee performance
this afternoon at tho usual hour,
Mrs. Scott-SiddDns.
Mrs. Scott-Sddons, tho peerless reader, will
appear at Lincoln Hall next Tuesday night.
She will give only one reading in this city,
aud those who desire TO hear her should secure
seats early.
Theatre ComIque.