National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
FoRD's-"PATtENcE."

tience," that crisp and sparkling satire upon
the idyllic estheticism that even yet fingers
with the votarios of that high art, which
verges upon an idiotic admiration of a COM
bination Of the colors of green and old gold,
and rhapsodizes over q lily with long stcm,
The only change in the cast of last week
was in tho appearance of Miss Marie Stone in
the title role, to which she did full Justice
She rendered the solos III Know Not What
This Love May Be" and Love Is Plaintive
Song" with an expression and purity of tone
that won q hearty encore, and throughout
displayed that rare artistic ability which al
ways characterizes her efforts. To Miss Phil
lipps must be awarded the PLAN rs the best
Lady Jane extant. Her intense solo, with
tho violincello attachment, "There Will 30
Too Much of Me-" is most perfect concep-
ton Of character which the famous libret-
tist is said to consider the best in this work.
The Lady Angelo of Miss Burton was as
soulfully intense as could BIO wished, and
where she gives Patience the definition Of
love the summing up of the characteristics Of
the tender passion was an earnest bit of elo-
quence. Messrs. Barnabee and Karl as Bum
thorne and Grosvenor presented tho extremes
of aesthetic TRANSPORTATION most effectively,
and in the confessions of the fleshly past and
and the magnet song were rewarded with tho
hearty appreciation of the audience. The
Dragon Guards were better than ever.
Messrs. Macdonald, Morscll, and Froth-
ingham wore the uniform most grace
| fully, and in the wonderful receipt for
the composition Of dragon guard tho solo
Sigh, All Sigh" and the beautiful se1tette
and chorus at the finale Of the first act won
the bonors Of the evening. The trio in
aesthetic dress was feature of the second act
and in voice and action these three artists
made il all that its authors could ask. The
mountings and costumes Of Patience" are
fully up to the Ideal standard, and as pro-
sented by this company this opera may be
regarded as seen at its best.
This evening will BIO presented ERA
Diavolon with Misses Stone and Ulmar, and
Mossrs. Karl Whitney, Barnabee, and Froth-
ing in the cast Mr.. Whitney will give the
role of Beppo now interest by the interpola-
ton of a solo that will afford an opportunity
to display his wonderful voice.
The Ideals now have Ofenhachs "Barbe.
bleu" in rehearsal and expect to present il
first in Boston.
| THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
In the play and the character of "Richelieu"
we have play and character as different
from "Virginius" as the ancient differs
from the modern; as the false from the true
as the impossible from the real. Dealing
with that period of modern time preg-
nant with the most momentous political
consequences; with the breaking up of old
systems and the introduction of new; with
the ablcst statesmen of modern ages; the
widest intriguer amid the widest nation OF
intriguers that we know of, Richelieu pre-
sents certain features Of that statesman's life
and certain incidents in his career with his
trionic fidelity and artistic description. To
present such character acceptably is at,once
a difficult and meritorious performance.
When, however, it is portrayed with an
artistic fidelity to truth in detail, when the
dead past is resurrected and puts on again
the guise of fresh, vigorous life, with not
even the suspicion of decay upon its gar
ments then the work is one Of rare merit,
deserving high commentator.
And this is what Mr.. Mccullough did last
night in "Richelieu." His portrsiture of the
character was finished one, far superior in
all the details of high and classic art to any
that he has yet given us. True, there were
defects in the rendition as q whole-spots
upon the sun-which, however, but served to
reveal more brightly its splendors, and
which only o carping critic would dwell
upon. To those who have studied McCul.
Tough only as Virginius it was q revelation.
He has discarded false methods, thrown of
the spell of mighty names, and, boldly trust
ing to his own genius, gives us work of art
that has seldom been surpassed. The audi
ence last night was a thoroughly appreciative
one, and yielded to the actor the homage Of
an applause the more valuable as it was seen
to be the tribute to thoroughly artistic and
mastery acting.
The company rose with Mr.. Mccullough to
his own height and gave him the best sup.
port by far he has had during his present en-
gagement. As Adrian do Mauprat Mr..
Joseph Haworth was especially good. Ed
ward Wilson's CASTOR d'Orleans was finely
rendered. Miss Viola Allen as Julie d,
Mortimer presented graceful, beautiful
character, in keeping with the conception
and justifyIng the high opinion we have ex.
pressed Of her. Miss Lillian Lewis gave an
acceptable Marion dc Lorme.
Tonight "Virginius" will be given.
J THE HANLoNs.
The management of Ford's opera house in
opening the sale of seats for the coming
week was yesterday rewarded by large ad-
vance sale. Many persons in purchasing
offered the same amount for seats that Ii
charged for this week. The regular dra-
matte price, however, will be maintained.
The Hanlons, beside being host in them'
selves, will bring good company Of English
comedians to support them. 1t is safe to say
that lie Voyage en- Swisse" has never hac
q its like in this city. The reputation it made
o last season will certainly prove profitable
a now, and its novelties and surprises will b
appreciated.
!, LINCOLN HALL--BRIdNoLI.
The production of Donizetti's charmin
$ comic opera of Don Pasqusle' tonight u
= Lincoln hall will be not only q musical on
Q tertainment of high order, but the socia
q event Of the week. Signor Brienoli is dc
clared to be in better voice now than for To-
- years past, and as this is a favorite opera {
II his, he may be expected to sing his part wit
: old-time fire. The President has expresse
r his intention to be DIT ssent, and the fact tina
If Brignoli will devote the entire proceeds {
n the evening for the benefit Of tho sufferers b
floods out west gives an additional attractio
to the event. Madame Godini, the well-know
l. soprano, and Signors Leoncini and Main