National Republican., 1884-11-04

FoRDs.
"Quecna," as presented at Fords last even.
ing may be characterized as a fairly success.
ful drama OF the modern style, full Of situation
and pathos, and held the attention of q fair
house closely to the end. As Queena Mon
trose, Miss Rosa Keene developed from the
duh platitudcs of the opening scenes to de-
gree OF histrionic ability in the more trying
climaxcs that agreeably disappointed the
audience. In the earlier action of the
play the whole cast appeared to lack
in enthusiasm, and 1t was not until
the third act that there was developed dra'
matte carnestness that brought out the true
worth of the production aud explained the
success 1t has attained. Little Katie Patterson
was tho feature of the evening, and in the role
of Little Queena carried away the hearts OF
the audience by her charming simplicities
and clever acting
"Quecna" will be continued through the
week, with the usual Wednesday and Satur-
day matinees.
THE NATIONAL.
Robert Buchanans luridly sensational
drama, "storm Beaten" was greeted last
evening with fairly good house that was evil
dcntly prepared to give this romantic produc-
tion kind reception.
The play itself can hardly be said to have a
plot, unless the hurried bits of dialogue that
are sandwiched in between the elaborate et-
forts of the stage machinists aud the scenic
artist can be dignifed by that appellation.
1cebergs, auroras, and quiet village churches
are thrust to the front with degree of reck-
lessness that sewers all connection between
the incidents, and at the end the spectator is
in some doubt us to whether 1t is a proper
thing to rejoice at the general dis
tribution of felicity or to wish that
the survivors OF the wreck of the Miles Stand
ish had not landed on the Lena delta and
misorably perlshed. Mr.. Edmund Collier
makes superb and muscular hero. His voice
however is hardly up to his conception of the
role of Christian Christianson, and when he
tears n passion to tatters, as he did throughout
the play, there is Il decided feeling of regret
that he was ever rescued from the frozen
regions of the pole The rest of the cast were
good. storm Beaten" will be the attraction
for the week with the usual Wednesday and
Saturday matinees.
The Milan Opera company presented last
evening at the Star theater, in New York, the
new opera, I'll Guarrany," with great success
The brisk sale of seats at the box Office of the
National yesterday clearly indicates that thi;
company will meet q fiattTing reception here.
A new tenor and barytone are expected thi:
week from Europe. and will make their frs
appearance with the company here. Aida
is billed for the opening night of the MilaI
company, with Norma" Faust" "Trova
tore" and al Guarrany" during the week.
ALBAUGr's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The sale Of tickets for the opening night o
the Abbott opera troupe yesterday reached
upward of $1,000 There was rush through
out the day, and 1t is evident from aglance a
the box sheets that the strong casts billed TO
"King for Day" and Bohemian Girl vii
fill the house with as large and fashionable al
audience as on the opening night. The yer!
reasonable prices asked for admission-25 cent
to sl-give all classes an opportunity to be pres
ent during the opening week, and, as the ca
pacity of the house is over 1900 persons, Their
are still choice seats to be obtained to all part
of the house and for every performance. Th
ticket Office at 925 Pennsylvania avenue vii
be open daily from $50 until O'Clock for th
sale of seats forthe Emma Abbott Grand oper'
| uompany,