National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-10
ADJUSTMENTS,
Lawrence Barrett, Genevieve Ward. the
nenRremonf Concert. and Blind Tom.

The severe storm of yesterday had a
sensible effect upon the audiences at all the places
of amusement last night, yet at each theatre the
attendance was more than fair and the attractions
! were such as to fully repay those who had ven
! tured out. At the
! NATIONAL THEATRE
! Mr.. Lawrence Barrett presented Hamlet and
his rendition was in marked contrast with the
! Interpretation of the character given by
Mr.. Mccullough some weeks ago. Mr..
Barrett's performance one showing the
! most careful study, deep thought, and
finished execution. In many of the passages he
discarded the traditional headings and presented
original versions which proved how close had
been his analysis of the part. Much of his bust
ness was new and very effective. As whole II
was the most satisfactory and enjoyable impersOna
ton of the most difficult fall Shakspearean char
acers that has been witnessed i'll this city for many
years, and it is matter of regret that want Of
space will not permit extended review OF the
performance.
The support of Mr.. Barrett was exceptionally
good, especially Mrs. J. W. AIbaugh, who assumed
the part of the Queen investing that character with
dignity and power that only an artist of her
ability and experience could give. Miss Marie
Wainwright as Ophelio. Mr.. Louis James as the
Ghos, Mr. Frederick Buck as the King, Mr.. Z. &.
Rogers P0l0piaS, and Mr.. Charles Plunket as the
tive parts.
Tonight Mr.. Barrett viii appear in two eharae-
ters-ssysoek in The Merchant of Venice" and
Ddrid GdrTick in the play of that title. Mrs. j. W.
Albsugh will also appear as POrtiG.
FoRDs oPERA-HoUsE.
The beautiful play of Forget Ne Not drew a
remarkably good house considering the driving
rain, and the subtle beauties of its sparkling
dialogue were fully appreciated and enjoyed. Miss
Gene Wa bn * tba ~, no
piece, Won the most enthusiastic applause for her
exquisite rendition of the brilliant but wicked
Sephctie. The next notable attraction was
IHE DENGRENoNT CONCERT
at Lincoln Hall, which was comfortably filed,
showing that the high praise Of the young Brazil
ian viOlnist which the New York and Boston
press had bestowed upon him was accepted by the
music-loring portion of our citizens. His per
formance fully justified the warm encomiums that
had been ShOwered upon him elsewhere. A
mere boy in years and appearance, he completely
astonished his audience by his mastery handling
of that king of instruments, the violin. He
handled his bow with the easy grace and
effect of a maestro and his playing was marked by
delicacy of phTasing, q power and a facility of
execution truly remarkable. His assistants were
Miss Henderson, vocalist and Mr.. Hubert de Blanc,
pianist An announcement of second concert on
Friday night is made, and on that occasion the
hall should certainly be filed to its utmost Re-
served seats may be secured at Metzerotts
BLIND TOM.
: That this wonderful musical phenomenon still
retains his hold upon the public is proven
by the size and character of the audiences that
have attended his entertainments at Odd Fellows
Hall this week. But few more performances re
main. and itseems unnecessary TO more than men
ton this fact. His selections are varied nightly
and his playing has decidedly improved since his
last visit here