National Republican., 1885-10-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE NEW NATIONAL rnEAren.

There was nm average house to see James
O'Ncill in the dual role Of Edmund Dantcs aud
the Count of Monte Crlsto at the New National
1hCntcr last night. This fine old mclodrama
was never more admirably presented than on
this ccasi on. Too much cannot be said in
praise of this vigorous Young star, rs he real.
ICES the beauty and pathoS of the historic ro.
nance. His art is of that high order in which
the artist is lost sight of In the character i'm.
pcrSonntcd. james OF Ncill sinks his splendid
personality and individuality in that of the
simple. happy, loving sailor boy, and the
nvCnging Monte CristO Of eighteen years later
Is new ana marvellous creation. James
O'Ncill. with his strong magnetic nature, holds
the intense sympathy OF his audience through
ont the play. lie muutcsts the most brilliant
histronic genius, and his destined position Is
among the noOlcst and most famous names
in his profession.
non shows splendid qualities and rich vein
of humor In the part OF NDrtier. II d. Bradley
as Niilcfort gives II finished and powerful dc.
lincaton of hgh.brcd villain. W. H. Wallis
and John v Melton both give capital character
sketches. The Mercedes of Miss Katie stokes
IS full OF grace and passion, and the CarGontc
of Annie BoUdlnOt is q bit of fine artistic
clcvetncss; J. II shewcll has the generous
but helpless friend to portray, and he
does II with pathetic effect The
piece. is admirably mounted. The prison of
the Chateau d'lf ana the roaring waves that
foam about 1t with the sensational mechanical
effects is especially good Taken rs n whole,
the fine Naturalization, the rising young actor
md the excellent support, the cntertainment
is worthy generous patronage, and is bound
to receive it. "Monte CristO' Is the drawing
card Of the week. The story holds the an.
dicncc from the start, and the artists complete
the charm. James ONeill as Monte Crsto
continues at the New National during the
week, with Wednesday and Saturday matinCCs.
ALBAuGIrs GnhSD OPERA HOUSE.
Consummotc comedy success IS succeeded by
the romantic historic drama at Albaugh's. Mr..
tf1 lnfttsf
rrecintive audience last evening The plot of
the play IS known pretty generally. IL deals
with the old icuds OF the Poles aud the Ger
mans. The time of the action Is laid 100 years
ago, and the scene Of 1t Is the PrusSiau Polish
border. Tho stage scenes show interiors of the
Castle Nillica The piece runs smoothly, carry
growing interest. Frank Mayo carries
the leading part With finished power
and pathos, lie brings to the German prince
gentle dignity and knightly bearing, and the
experienced artist Miss Kathryn Kilder ns
Wanda maniiests considerable power, and
rises to the eXigences of the role, She has q
figure Of exceeding grace and lithcnoss; and
opcd by study and perseverance. Miss Wilmot
us the Princess Iuili liski was graceful, dlgniied,
and fairly divided the h!on2rs with the
gave n fine bit OF melolramalic high
comedy, In which Miss Lormer ably
assisted him, Edwin Mayo has a gracelcss
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finish and success. The play aud It's presentn-
| tion are mcrltorlOus. Mr.. Frank Mayo sc res In
! II remarkable success, aud he Is among
| the products of our modern school of actors,
| that every lover of the drama should sec in or
| der to appreciate the diversity of taeut now
| upon the American stage. Mr.. Mayo .and
| "NordcCk" continues at Albaugh's every
| evening through the. week, giving the usual
Wednesday and Saturday matinecs.
FORD's OPERA HOUSE.
The plcthoric audience at Ford's laughed It's
sides sore over the Tin Soldier last night.
| Plumbers and perpetual motion and aeri sta
| ton cruuks were the uuiortunatcs Mt whom
most the fun was levcled, but gOOdy gath.
| Cring of the first named. who were present,
! laughed just little bit hearticr than their
neighbors, Prof. Villas Candy the inventor
| plumber was acceptably impers)uatcd by
| George W. Wilson, who, with James T. Pow
\ lines and business" The neighbors who
carry on housekeeping on borrowing schcd
| ulc came in for a wholesome scoring nt the
! hands of pretty Rachel Booth rs Carrie Story,
| who lIyes9 with Mrs. llOgg next door
the rise to the fall of the curtain, and there /,
! not line or word that can cause Ollensc,
DIME MUSEUM.
| without Home" the drama at this house
for tho week, will certainly be quite "at home
| with us while 1t may please TO stay, Judging by
| the hearty welcome of the crowded nuliIncC
last night. Gray and Stephens created delight
| ful excitement by their own acting and wonder
by the accomplishments OF their five trained
dogs. The play itself Is interesting and abnnd
ant in surprises, Every afternoon and night II
cannot fail to attract and satisfy multitude
HER2oG's OPERA HOUSE.
Long before the opening hour last night
crowd, Il pressing, eager crowd, had assembled
on the pavement and In the lower hall OF tho
Ninth street Opera House. Finally a morl
| completely filled house would have been i'm
possible As the play progressed, too hap
pier audience would have, been equally i'm
possible. "Irish Aristocracy' produced a con
tinuOus stream of laughter, which only ceased
at the last fall OF the curtain, and then will
| the fullest sound of ALL charming inciden
OF the entertainment was the sweet, powerful
! and emotional singing of Miss Virginia Mel
VILE Mrs Muldoon) which was encOred auJ
most heartily appaudCd. The acting of tha
lady, also, throughout the drama, was tru,
! representation of an Irish woman-simple
| touching, and vigorous. The great audience
warmly expressed its appreciation oflast night
acting and other audiences of equal size will
doubtless be liberal of theirs during tho week