National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-25
ANIUsEMENTs.

The story of "Votor Durand" which is
now being presented at tho National Theator,
is not entirely original but It's treatment Is 50
skillful, tho interest Is so capitally sustained
through the four acts tho whole tone Of the
work is 30 fresh, masternIl, and wholesome,
and It's literary quality 30 high that even the
most baso theater-goer can hardly fail to have
his attention engaged and riyetcd as the drama
develops. A man Is accused, aud on circum'
stantial evidence, convicted Of crime in
which he had no part. Sent TO the gallcys tho
scene is laid In Frauce) after two years OF
scryitude he escapes under nn assumed name
hides himself in Rome, forgcts his blighted
nGfpfis in study, ,hs. and waits rd,S l15
beautiful American girl, 70 whom his heart
turns so strongly that, strive rs lie will, he
cannot conquer his love, which he avows and
finds II matched with ono as strong. Ho Is
married and returns to Paris, resolving to see
no one while there but his wife and family.
lie is recognized however the truth comes
out and about his life the shadows gather
thicker than ever. OF course, when all 70
found, and Victor Durand again without fear
not only takes his wife to his heart but darcs
look the whole world in the face. This story
is told with directness aud natural force, the
situations are powerful and managed with
such skill as to give no suggestion OF
theatrical effect, the dialogue Is to
the point and unaffected, and the action
tho role of Ruth wife of Henri Favart, or Vic.
tor Durand, displayed high artistic attain
ments and genuine power Mr. Geo. Clarke;
in the title, role, played with, good taste and
role of a fashionable idiot, made a decided
hit, This role, while supplying nearly all tho
humor Of the piece serves an important part
in unravellng the plot. Mr. ]; Newton, Colt.
| hold, rs Bara DC Meosac, the william, did some
| effective work and Mr.. Max Freeman wns
very good as DR.. Randolph Miss Louise Dill
Ian was an engaging Violet and the remainder
| of the roles were in respectable hands. The
cast, on the whole, is worthy of the universal
merits of the play, aud the performance is one
that can be witnessed with pleasure BY the
most blase theatre-goer. The play will DO re
| peatcd every night this week and at the matt
nees to-day aud Saturday.
''FALKA" AT ALBAUGH's
"Falka," Chassaigne's comic opera, is
| now running ut Albaughs Grand Opera
House. The story is one OF those improbable
| combinations Of circumstances which Is con
| ceivable only in French comic opera, but
gives opportunity formany amusing situations.
Some OF the music Is very bright and catchy
this being especially true of the choruses;
There is no effort made at elaborate concerted
numbers, but there are two or three very pretty
| duets for alto and bass. As put on nj this
| thcater II Is handsome spectacle, the costum-
ing being unusually rich and elaborate the
Austrian aud Hungarian costumes making very
effective grouping. The title role Is taken by
Miss Bertha Ricci, a young lady whose move
ments arc full OF animation, and who slnrs the
music assigned 0eT very eUtCtlNGllaFlltr
is exceedingly clever and sheFwas heartily
npplauded in several OF her numbers. Mr..
John Howson's Won Fploach Is well done,
his perfect freedom on the stage adding a
/ peculiar charm to the performance Mr.
Klein as Lay Brother Pelican shows himself
an excellent comedian, and makes the most OF
q. his rTther unsatisfactory part. Mr. Bonifaoe
has a difficult role rs Tancred, but acquits
himself creditably In 1t. The other parts are
well taken. The chorlsshows evidences OF care
ful drilling, and executes several very pretty
marches and dances. "Falka' will be given
every night this week, with n matinee per.
formance on Saturday.
THE IDEALS AT FoRD's.
"Fanchonette'' was repeated Monday might
at Ford's opera House before large audience
with the same cast as last week. While thi;
opera is the weakest In the repertoire OF the
Ideals, II brings out many Of the strong feat
ures of the company. Miss Stone as the twir
sisters has an excellent opportunity to displa!
her ability as an actress, As Dc Caramell'
Mr.. Barns6oe has ample scope ,r,,i, for n, HI
Song brought down the house. Miss Burton
acted and sang with more vim thar
she has heretofore exhibited, and displayed
new power MS an actress. The IDEAL
have achieved great success and while will
the people OF which the company Is made nj
this Is to be expected, great credit Is due 4
Mr. s. l.. Studley, the musical director OF n
company, for the efficient manner in which IN
has nodded the whole together and given 4
the performances that finish which make
them so attractive. In the long time that thi
, organization has been before the public, tn
perfection Of Its representation has been du
In no small degree TO the skill, the musica
knowledge, and the indefatigable exertions q
Mr. Studley. Not even the excellent singin
. of the principals would insure an ncceptabl
I complete performance were II not for the care
full training of the chorus and orchestra, q
that everything should be in complete hal
; mony, and this has been, Mr. Studley's worl
, one which has been appreciated by the mar
agement and the public and of which he ma
justly feel proud.
, Last night ERA Diavolo" was given to tn
, largest house Of the season. All the boxe
were filed, aud before the doors opened theI
was not q seat In the house unsold. IL was q
appreclatiye audience and nll tho favorites WEI
warmly greeted upon their appearance. I'll
cast Included Misses Stone and Ulmar, Mcssr
Whitney Karl, Morsell, Barnabee, and Frotl
, | inghain, all OF whom were in the best OF Voic
l and sang and acted with unusual vigor. ~
Q cores were frequent, and those especial
hearty were extended TO Mr.. Whitney for h
glorious interpolated song of "rhc Kobber,
and to Mr.. Morsell, who sang the solo OF Lorcn7
= in the last act with a degree of feeling, an
with finish of execution and purity OF ton
! which exceeded any OF his previous eiior
during the engagement.
> This afternoon THE bohemian Girp wi
. be given, and tonight, for farewell perform
T anoe, "plnafore" IN which the Ideals mad
:. their first success will be presented In bic
r ding goodbye TO this company
= be found who viii take Miss ober's place 1
manager, aud that the major portion of II
Y company will continue intact, They will new
have manager for whom they can have
. greater affection than the plucky and kim
l hearted woman who has handled them
g successfully, nut they can find some one wh
Will care for them in a business way and kee
0 them intact before the public.