National Republican., 1883-03-29

new opera house in New York, which will be
the finest in the world, is purely an Ameri-
can enterprise, and has fallen into the hands
of an American manager-as it should-and
there Is no earthly reason why, with the com
pauy which he will gather around him, Mr..
Abbey should not be able to give America tho
best grand opera ever given"
Nine. Nilsson is very confident of the sue
cess of the enterprise and takes the most
lively sort of interest in IL. She promises
her best for us. "Wo will make the grand
tour Of the nation after the New York sea-
SON. she proceeded. al believe it Is the
week Of the twenty-ffth of February we
are engaged for Washington. This city enjoys
very fine reputation for large operatic and
concert enterprises and Mr. Abbey will give
you week of good music, with his best
artists. You may depend upon that"
Descending to more immediate affairs,
Nilsson talked with the most lively pleasure
of the city and the people and her own sur
roundiugs
az am poud of the capital of America, and
hayo enjoyed charming drive over its
beautiful streets, of which it should be very
partial, as nowhere else have found them.
remember we'll my last visit to Washington
about nine years ago, but find now great
Improvement. The enterprise of the people
of America is unbounded. go from here to
Pittsburg, whore I sing in two concerts next
week, then two in Philadelphia and one
farewell in New York then sail for Europe
April Is on the Gallia, to study and prepare
my wardrobe for next seasons campaign.
"Thc company with me is like a happy
family; there is no jealousy, no fighting.
Miss Glenn, young American girl educated
in England, NJ. Biorkston, Swede, the
tenor-a mere boy--Signor Del Puente, the
operate baritone, and tho Mcndelssohn Quin-
tctte club assist me at each concert, and
wherever we have been we have all made
friends of our audiences, and we hope to num-
Der that of Washington among them"
M'CULLoUGH AS RICHELGEU.
The obvious weakness of Mr.. Mccullough,
who has not recovered from the illness that
overlook him Il week ago, took away from his
performance of Richeleu last evening much
of the incisive quality which so strongly marks
his representation of the character. While tho
work was good-and moro than good-the
actor was occasionally languid, and all his
force was reserved for two or three Of the
most effective passages. A large audience
watched him with interest and admira-
tion, and several times called him before
the curtain. The work of tho company
was uniformly fine. The Mauprat of Mr..
Haworth was especially admirable. This
part is not one of those that are said to play
themselves. 1t abounds in opportunities,
and we'll rewards tho actor who can reach
them but to reach them he must have
dcicacy as well as fire, and
grace of action in an unusual degree. Mr..
Haworth has all these and got from the part
very much all it could have given to any one.
Miss Forsyths Julie was winsome as well
as dignfed portraiture and very well de-
served the bountiful applause it got. A some
what comprehensive experience Of the play
contains no memory of any Baradas better
than Mr.. Lane, and of few, if any, so good
1t is positive and rare pleasure to see so
oble work SO well played.
NOTES.
IT may not be generally known that the opera
of "The smugglers" has been quite thoroughly
revised and largely rewritten, both in the text
and the score, since 1t was played here year ago.
Whether these changes have been for the better
cannot Of course be said now; but that
they have been made agrees well for the
earnest wish of the authors to make the opera
what 1t should be. Some of the music, and es-
pecially some Of the new music, is certainly
strong. 1t has been heard, and its quality can be
attested. The performances next week will un.
doubtedly attract very wide attention.
1t is pleasant to record so genuine a success as
that made by the Rice company in "Iolantho at
Ford's. The performance grows upon acquaint-
night have all passed away, and the delightful
little opera is very delightfully."- presented.
Mrs, Laugtry is to appear at Fords theater on
April 16 II, and IS under the direction of Mr..
Abbey, and supported by her own company
This will be the:evening of the Nilsson concert
The programme is outlined by advertisement
The seats are nearly all sold