The Evening critic., 1884-11-18
ADJUSTMENTS LAST EVENING.

NATIONAL, TuEATRE--An audience of fair
proportions witnessed the first performance OF
mCalled Back" at the Mallonei last evening. ,,aig
drama, and abounds In thrilling situations
that appeal successfully 10 tho hearts OF the
gaiery GODS Thp Sgmpa9g Is narta an 9ySh crsdi
ably, MIR. W. J, Ferguson as Pdoid Mdcdr, a
political spy, performed his part with consum'
mate ability. His representation OF the nc.
complished and unscrupulous villain, cool
under all circumstances, calmly puning a
cigarette while surrounded by peril, was
about as artistic bit OF acting as has ever Deon
seen In meIo.drama in Washington.
or the other performers, MIR. Robert Man
tell as Gii6ert Vaughan, q. p. Flockton as Dr.
UeneTi, the Italian conspirator; Miss Marie
Burroughs as Md,y, Gti0errS sister and Miss
Millward as Pauline, the niece OF Or. Ceneri,
deserve mention. They filled their roles
faithfully, Miss Millward, as tho mad Pauline,
showing considerable tragic action, and Mr..
Flockton making IN. CenerfS death agonies
quite realistic.
shifted was an agreeable innovation on the old
method. A cottage front and gardon were
changed in twinkling OF an eye TO an attic
chamber. albert VdUGhdn's study was as
quickly transformed into Dr: Generic lodgings
In Regent Park. Tho scenery deserves praise.
Whether in England, France or Siberia the
scene was presented with great fidelity rs TO
detail and provoked hearty applause.
THE GRAND OPERA.HoUsE contained a
critical and refined audience last evening, an
audience that had seen "Oamille' In all Its
possible forms, powerful and weak, striking
and Disappointing, French and English, and
by tho greatest actresses of many nations.
This audience was not prepared TO be either
surprised or impressed, but they were both.
They could not conceive how tho little
Austrian lady could represent the unfortunate
heroine forclbly or fairly without resembling,
or rather initiating, some OF tho many who
have exhausted their powers and ingenuity
upon the portrayal.
found In this Camille q new one. The plot, the
incidents, tho dialogue were almost painfully
familiar, but In Camille there was character
that commended itself at once for Its original
iiy. afterward for Its perfection.
Tho already famous actress Is not entirely
pleasing in the scenes OF composure and hap.
pinees. There Is suspicion OF affectation,
an overabundance OF smiling grace that does
not seem entirely true to life, but tho defect is
forgotten and forgiven as promptly as 1t Is
observed.
Madame Janlsh rises to tho highest, purest
perception Of her part, carries her audience
with her, and without ever ovorstepping the
mark always reaches the fullest requirement
OF the most trying scenes.
Never has there been portrayal OF
Camille that Afforded botter study for the
dramatic student. The clearer one's appre-
hension OF the part and play, tho oftener he
has seen the sad scenes of misery, remorse
and death enacted by other famous women, the
more full and complete Will bo his apprecla-
tion OF this new creatlon-Madame Janish' .
Camille.
FoRD's oPERA.HoUsE.-Mr W. s. scanlan
"Friend and Foe" There s' was a 'G good ID audi.
ence. 1t was thoroughly pleased with the
performance. Mr.. Scanlan has with him an
excellent company, which materially aids
him in securing a complete success. His sing
ing is delightful and his songs we'll chosen
and characteristic. Very pleasant evenings
are In store for all who 60 TO Ford's pretty
opera-houso this week.
DIME MUsEUM.-The Harris opera troupe
presented "Olivette" In tho afternoon and
"The Chimes of Normandy" last night, both
operas being very creditably rendered. The
principal members were heartily applauded,
and the chorus, though not large, did some
very effective work. The samo operas Will be
given at the matinee to-day and tonight.