National Republican., 1884-04-17
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"Adrienne Lecouvreur' was presented at
Ford's last night, with Milo. Rhea in the title
role. This favorito drama was rendered with
gratifying success, the French accent of Mile
Rhoa being in keeping with tho tono of tho
play and adding piquancy to the interest it
awakes. In the rendition of Adrenne Mile.
Rbca was peculiarly happy, and amply iusti-
fed tho enthusiasm which tho audience
manifested. Her support was excellent
throughout. Mr.. Reynier was especially good
as the Count de Sake, and tho Abbe do Chaze-
nil of Mr. J. r. Amory was a notable piece of
artistic acting. Upon the whole "Adrienne"
has seldom been as well presented as 1t was
last night. Tonight 'Frou-Frou" will be
given.
This morning the advance sale of seats for
Johann Strauss's sparkling opera of "The
Queens Lace Handkerchief" begins. This
opera is bright and favorito one full Of
gems, the music bubbling over with that
dreamy sweetness which is an essential
feature Of Strauss melody. The company
that renders it is an unusually good one.
"CREoLE DAYs"--LECTURE BY GEORGE W.
CABLE.
Mr.. George w. Cable, tho eminent Lou
isiana author, appeared before Washington
audience for the first time at the First Con-
gregational church last evening. While not
overflowing, the auditorium and galleries
were we'll filed with an intelligent audience.
Mr. Cable was introduced by Senator Gibson,
of Louisiana. Tho author is short and quite
slender. He has high forehead, and his
head Ia covered by black and wavy hair. His
"a ,a h.r f,l1 ALL I'll n.,l L.a
features are small, well formed, and ex-
pressive. Both his voice and delivery are
good, and easily induced imaginary pictures
of the scenes Of creole life described by him.
Mr.. Cables description of Sunday scene
during Slavery days" in one of the public
squares of New Orleans was picturesque.
Hundreds Of negro slaves assembled
and sang and danced until late
in the night They did not dance to string
or brass music, but to tho jargon French
songs of those days. "These songs" said the
author, "were the invention of tho slaves of
creoles. lie sang snatch from ono of them.
1t resembled Chinese "Hi-ki-woch.a way"
song. Tho literal meaning of tho verse in
English, however, was, "When that potatoes
done, don't you go and eat it,"
After the above and kindred illustrations
Mr.. Cable read from his own works, Scenes
from Old Creole Days" inclunding "Possoh
Jones'" "The Grandissimes," and Scenes
from DIR. SEWER" The extracts were rem
dered in a masterly manner, showing that
he was possessed of great dramatic ability.
His delineation of creole character and man
ner was perfect.
EMMA ABBOTT OPERA COMPANY.
In announcing the coming of tho Emma
Abbott opera company, it would seem to be
necessary only to mention the date of its
coming and the operas to be performed, but
so strong is the hold of the little prima donna
on the American public, so indefatigable her
efforts to improve both herself and her COM
pany, that each re-appearance brings some
thing new and interesting This is doubly
the case the present season, and that it is so
reflects a great amount Of credit on her. For
five years she has been ut the head of SUCCESS
full opera company, each season increasing her
hold on the public, till she has now captured
California, where she is honored both as an
artist and a woman. Her company now en-
braces some of the most noted artists in
America, and the repertory of grand operas
embraces nearly every prominent and popu-
lar work of the olden and modern composers.
Among the artists arc Zelda Seguin, the con-
tralto queen of English opera; Sig. Taglia-
pietra, the possessor Of the richest barytone
voice on the lyric stage, as we'll as an actor OF
great power; Sig. Campobello, the famous
London basso cantante, whose grand bearing
and cultured style have long made him famous
abroad; Sig, Fabrini, the brilliant
lyric tenor; William Castle, who
still holds the first position as a romantic
tenor. William Broderick, the rising young
basso; Walter Allen, the noted comedian and
Julie Eosewald who has long been favoritC
member of the Abbott company. ]. H. Rose
wald is the conductor. Sale Of seats will
open this morning at the National theator.
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