National Republican., 1883-10-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
NATIONAL THEATER.

Barley Campbells "Siberia" was produced
for tho first time in this city at the National
theater last night to an audience of goodly
sizo and extremely appreciative. The play,
which is largely spectacular, is divided iuto
six acts and seven tablcauX. In the opening
act the scene is laid in Moscow, showing the
Jewish quarter, with view of the city In the
background. In the second act the plot of
abduction is worked up with good dramatic
effect tho plotters being cheated of their
prey and the massacre, with which the act
closes, exciting the gallery to great enthusiasm.
The third acbrepresents and affords an OPP
portunity for fine spectacular display in the
unexpected arrival of the senior gov
ernor general, which is signaliaed by a
pageant, and in this act the Daughter
of tho Imperial Band Miss Alice Coleman)
and the Master of the Band (Mr. Charles
Petit execute solos and duets, all of which
were encored, some of them again and again.
This act also presents some fine acting by
Miss Belgrade, Miss Vaders, Messrs. Abbott,
Waite, and DAILY, and the elimination,
where the wounded Jaracof falsely accuses
Sara of being nibilist, is wrought up with
excellent effect. The curtain was
twice raised, and Miss Belgardo
was compelled to appear before it
ere the applause ceased. In the fourth act
the scene is laid in the court yard of the
palace of justice, and the strong acting of Miss
Vaders and Mr.. Atkins Lawrence was well re-
| lieved by the comedy of Mr.. DAILY. The
scene is transferred to the mines in Siberia
| in the fifth act and the horrors of the
exiles life are shown with striking reality,
closing with the revolt and liberty. A happy
ending ia worked out in the final act, the scene
of which is the harbor of Odessa, and the
piece closes leaving the audience in salts
| fed frame of mind.
hr'While so much opportunity is givon fol
spectacular effect the plot of the play is wei
iworked out in regular dramatic progression
and the dialogue is strong and clear, inter.
spersed with bright humorous lines to relieve
the meodramatic tendency of the story. A!
DRAMA it will stand with some of Mr.. Camp
ibelps best works.
The company is worthy of note, oil the
members being good, while some are O.
superior merit. Not character is badly
acted, while the leading roles are exceedingly
well sustained. Altogether the performance
was an exceodin gly enjoyable one and fully
deserved the favor with which it was re
ceived.
Siberia will be repeated every evening thi
week and at the matinees on Wednesday ant
Saturday.
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE.
Tho Edwards Folly Company made it
debut before w ashington audience at Ford
opera house last night in Moths" Th
audience was large, and if the laughter ant
applause were any criterion of their enjoy
ment they evidently were we'll pleased
"Moths" is neat bit of inge
nious patchwork, many of the ol'
English farces being levied upon, no
only for incidents. but, in some in
stances, for phrases and expressions; but MI
Roach, the author, has made very amusing
sketch, which will prove quito popular
Much of the music introduced is attractive
though some of the selections could b
changed for the better. The company worl
we'll together, and all have plenty to dc
Miss Kate Foley became favorite at once, he
laugh being musical and infectious, Will
her singing was bright and agreeable. Mis-
May Moore while possessing voice of goo
quality, has it hardly under complete control
though perhaps nervousness interfered some
what with her singing last nigh
Messrs. Roach, Crosbie and Turner ar
very funny, though the last two evidentl
mako no pretensions as vocalists. Mr.. Roac
was laboring under a severe cold, whic
placed him at a decided disadvantage, both i
singing and talking. "Moths will hold tn
boards during tho entire week.