National Republican., 1884-06-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

The performance of f"Adrienne Lecouvrcur'
at tho National theater last night. for tho
benefit of the ex-Confcderato Soldiers home,
was witnessed by large and distinguished
audience. The play is one OF intense interest
and extremely difficult of successful rondi-
tion. Tho title role has been made notable by
having been impersonated by some of tho
most famous actresses who have graced tho
stage, and is still fresh in the minds of our
playgoers by its excellent and forceful repre-.
sentation last winter by. Mile. Rhoa. That
an amateur should undertake the part is
rather surprising and yet the ambition of all
am ateurs is usually to select that which will
put their powers to the strongest test Miss
Geraldine Grey, who essayed Adriennc last
evening, is q young lady of many personal
attractions and who evidently tried hard to
give n satisfactory portrayal of the French
actress. That she succeeded in some respects,
and failed to reach her ideal in others, is but
simple truth. She dressed the part elegantly
and was the recipient of many floral tributes
Miss Rose Wheeler, rs tho Princess de
Bouillom, increased tho favorable impression
she created the other night as aPortia, and
made the part very effective. She was
especially good in the scene at the villa with
Adrienne, and also in the reception at her
own house, where the lost bracelet is produced
by the actress. Little Miss Hodkinson, who
played both Mile Juvenot and the Duchesse,
sustained her parts admirably.
The most notable effort of the evening was
the Mchonet of Mr.. Crypt Palmoni, which
was carefully studied and artistic perform
ance. With the single exception that there
was little too much vigor displayed for a
man who, as he himself says, had been tho
favorito in the theator for forty years
Mr.. Palmoni's conception and pre-
sentation of the character was excellent.
This gentleman has greatly improved
in the past two years, and gives
promise Of making an enviable reputation us
comedian and character actor. Messrs. w.
G. Murdoch as the Able, George +, Erdman
as Manrico de SAKE, and James A. Mahoney
as the Prince do Bouillon were easy and
effective in their respective characters, and
the remaining parts were scceptably filed.
Tho stage setting of the piece was rich and
elegant. A large orchestra, under the baton
of Mr.. John p. Sousa, furnished tho music,
and the excellence of their execution and
the popular character of the selections in
duced many encores
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE.
Miss Lula Hurst, the young lady who pos
sesses such marvellous will power and about
whom considerable mention has already been
made, will appear Mt Ford's opora house on
Monday night and afford tho general public
an opportunity of witnessing her extraordi-
nary performances. Prof p. NJ. Atkinson, an
accomplished elocutionist, will also appear.
THE CHORAL UNION CONCERT.
The concert to bo given at the Congrega-
tional church on Monday evening promises
to be an event of moro than ordinary interest.
The chorus will consist of about 400 voices,
who have been in training in the different
choral centers in this city during the past
winter, and who have reached high degree
of perfection. Miss Ella Earle, distin-
guished soprano of New York, and Mr..
Warren s. Young, of this city, will also par
ticipato. Seats may now be secured ut ElIis's
music store.