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ADJUSTMENTS.
Fonp's.-"LA MAscorTE."


Ford's last evening, presented this organiza-
ton in what is probably its best cast to the
public. The beautiful Italian legend affords
a rich field for the librettist and tho plot is
replctc with situations. while the lines are
welded to music that is regarded as the best
effort of this composer.
As Bettina, the Mascotte, Miss Ulmar found
full scope for her piquant and engaging style,
and her fresh, pure voice gave new inter-
probation to the music of tho role. Mr.. Mac
Donald gave a fresh interest TO the role Of
Pippo, as it is seldom that in both voice and
action can be found an artist equal to its
exaotions With an almost faultless stage
presence, and a voice that, though cassed as
a barytone, easily ranges up to A fiat, this gen
tleman divided with Miss Ulmar the bonors
of the evening. Their rendition Of the
"Gobble" song the ensemble at the finale of the
second act, and the solos, ayes, Take Kiss"
and "Bettina, l Can Love but Thee"
in the third act, were received
with decided enthusiasm by an au-
dienco that was strongly predisposed
to GOODNESS in the opening scenes of the opera.
The Fiametta of Miss Lizzie Burton was
most clever bit of acting and vocalization
This young lady is to be specially commended
for the thoroughly good work she does in every
role she is cast for. She has the happy knack
of, both in lines and stage business, never
trenching upon the prerogativo of the author,
an example that some few of the Ideals would
do well to emulate.
As Prince Frederic Mr.. Morsell acquitted
himself most creditably, and in the couplets,
"From Courticrs as They're Passing By"
won well deserved encore. Messrs. Barna-
bee and rockingham were irresistbly funny
as Lorenzo and Rocco, the prince and peas
ant who were Swallowed by i'll luck, and about
tho only point in which an improve
ment could be suggested would be for
the former to drop two or three gags that
now have q sort of chestnut flavor, and for
the latter to be somewhat moro observant of
the rights of tho audience, and not mar one
of the brightest numbers of the opera by an
interjection of low comedy that is singularly
NAL apropos.
"La Mascotte" will be repeated at the
matinee this afternoon for the benefit OF the
Elks, with the same cast
This evening will be given Mozart's "Mar-
riage of Figaro" with Misses Stone, Ulmar,
Phillips and Burton, and Messrs. Whitney,
Macdonald, Morsell, and rockingham in the
leading roles. ..c.
| THE NATIoNAL-"JULIus CESAR" 70
The rendition of the part Of Brutus in Shak-
speare's play of Julius Caesar" at the Ma.
tional last night, was an artistic performance,
true to the conception of the dramatist, and
presented with much reserve force, With
less exuberant vitality than Mr.. Mccullough
| l. =. h. ..1a
insight of the Brutus of Shakespeare, and a
more artistic presentation. Brutus was a
political dreamer, not statesman, and his
mental functions were tinged with that
melancholy which is inseparable from the
dreamer, and which invariably gives color
ing of repose to such character. This
point was clearly apprehended by Mr.. Nc
Cullough and deftly rendered. 1t is possible
that the gallery gods might no somewhat
disappointed in such a presentation, but the
orchestra approved and applauded. There
was truer tenderness in his acting in the
scone with Portia, where she claims las
the wife of Brutus to know the secrets
and share tho dangers of her hus-
band; a higher delicacy OF sentiment
than Mr.. Mccullough has heretofore shown
| us Ill lulb bCCuS' lHIouBhoup pho
play the same criticism may be applied.
What Mccullough has lost in physical force
he has gained in delicacy, dignity, and nobil-
ity. And the curtain fell upon better, be-
cause truer, rendering of Brutus than the
audience had witnessed in Mr.. McCullough's
acting.
The company appeared to decidedly better
advantage than on Monday night. Mr..
Joseph Haworth as Cassius was uniformly
good. He seemed unable to rise beyond q
certain height but very equally maintained a
creditable level. Mark Prices Marc Antony
was also good. Mr. Langdon scored q de-
, cided success as Casca. Mrs. Augusta Foster
as Portia is to be commended for her general
excellence. Miss Viola Allen was of course,
good Calphurnia.
Tonight "Virginius" is repeated, witt
"Richelieu" Thursday night.
Gle VOYAGE EN- SUISSE"
The play in which the Hanlons will next
week appear at Fords opera house includes
almost every variety of accident that car
0 happen to a stage coach or railroad train
? and almost every mishap that can befall 9
man. Tho actors are subjected to the mos
appalling disasters, placed in the most fearful
positions, and undergo every CONCEIVABLE
accident and injury, yet without
I any injury or inconvenience. SOM
0 years ago the Hanlon brothers established
t themselves as the best gymnasts il
America. Since then they have Wis
tied Paris and acquired tho French
finesse in gymnastics, and consequent,
s are now adding to the fine reputation they
e had in this country when they went abroad
: They appeared at Ford's opera house las
season and scored brilliant success. TIL
!. play has close plot, the romantic and com
edy parts are assigned to actors who inter
pref them intelligently, while the Hanlon
y embellish the whole with their wonderful
= agility and clever pantomime. Advance sal
y of seats tomorrow.
II REMENYI.
The concert of Edouard Remenyi, the vic
linist, at the Congregational church tonight
/ will BIO an affair of decided interest to al
VI lovers of music.
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