National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Adelaide Phillips Opera Company
OIivetee-Insersoll's Lecture-Eotes.

The Chimes of Normandy" or, as it is
sometimes called, "The Bells of Corneville," Is
perfectly familiar to our opera going public, and
its pleasing melodies have been rendered by sew
eral different companies, and have always been
enjoyed. This opera, however, vas never before
given here by SO complete and perfect an organl-
zation as last night at Ford's Opera House, Where
the Boston Ideal Opera Troupe present it with
degree of finish, both vocally and dramatically
that is deserving of the highest COM
mendation. The principals are all well
known as superior Yocalists, and no
one doubted that the opera would be well
sung but there is so much of dramatic interest IN
the Chimes that calls for genuine dramatic tai
ent on the part of each performer that some I'M
certainty was felt as to the acting of the company
The performance last night, however, fully showed
the genuine dramatic capacity of the company
Miss Marie Stone gave satisfactory ScIotet'e the
good-ornOthing rollicking village girl, acting with
spirit and sprightliness in complete hormony with
inten ton of the author in creating the part.
Her vGee is well cultivated, powerful, and true,
and she uses it most effectively. Nearly every
solo number was encored. Miss Adelaide Phillips
brought to her rendition of the part of GCI1HdtRe
all the resources of her extensive experience upon
the lyric stage, and her noble voice and artistic
acting lifted the character higher than it mas ever
be fore been seen, especially making 1t a strong
contrast to that of SepO!eHe. Mr.. W. H Fesscnden,
as the Fishermen, established himself as favOrie
by his excellent singing of his first number,
which fully suits his liquid tenor, as, in
fact, does the entire score of the part,
and which was most heartily encored-
Mr.. Tom Karl was warmly welcomed at his en-
trance on the stage for he has many friends here,
gained in former visits by his excellent singing
and acting, and as Henri gave manly and dra-
matte performance which was highly appreciated.
Mr.. II. c. BaTnabee is remembered by the writer as
one ofBostonS prime favoriteS and the genuine fun
which he infused into the part OF the Baif showed
the true artist. OF course he sang excellently.
Mr. W II. Macdonald gave good pOrtraiture of
the crazy old miser, GdSpGrd, and was loudly ap-
pauded for his mastery acting in the gold scene.
MI rockingham made good amount of amuse
ment out of the small part of the Notary. The
chorus was particularly strong, the voices, both
male and female, being all good, and the parts
were exceedingly well balanced. The orchestra
was under the able leadership of Mr. s. L. Studley,
who, though young, showed himself q most ac
complished musician. The whole company is by
far the best for light opera that was ever formed,
and with one or two changes would be fully com
peent TO produce grand opera. 1t is to be regretted
that but two more performances will be given by
this superb company" Olivette" at the matinee
to-day and " Fatinitza" tonight.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
The Hess Acme Opera Troupe has been giving
most enjoyable performances of Olivette" at the
National Theatre during the week. The singing
of Messrs. Carleton, Feakes both Henry and
James,, and Olmi, and their excellent acting,
aided as they by Mr.. +. Lamb, Misses Dolaro
and Wentworth and others, the large chorus, the
attractive Suggesting, and the bright costumes,
all combine to present this charming opera in
highly attractive manner and the praise the efforts
of this company has received has been Justly
merited. There will be a matinee to-day, and the
troupe gives its last performance Tonight.
INGERsOLL'S LECTURE
Those who intend hearing Colonel IngerSon to-
morrow night should avail themselves of the pres
ent opportunity to secure eligible seats. In this
lecture, The Great Infdels, Mr. Ingersou is seen
at his best.
NOTES OF AMUSENESTS.
The ITALIAN Club, which probably contains the best
ance at FOrds Opera-HOuse on Monday night. The
principal play will be Still Waters Run Deep with
a superior cast.
The steamer Excelsior commences her Sunday TIPS
down the river tomorrow She will go forty miles,
leaving her wharf three o'clock in the afternoon,
and returning by eight These excursions will,
doubt, prove highly popular.
Abner's Summer-Garden, which attained great
popularity last season, Will reopen this evening
Many handsome additions have been made during
the past winter and these viii add greatly 10 the at
Effectiveness of the garden superior orchestra Will
furnish the best class of music.
Lovers of classical music, well rendered. will I'M
dOubtedly attend in large numbers the grand Orchcs
trail and choral concert of st. Matthew's choir on
Tuesday evening next at the Congregational Church
The compositions of Mercadante Mozart GOunOd
of our best voices large chorus and orchestra are
especial features of the concert