The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

wnen really great attractions are presented at the
| regular theatrical prices, The New National Thea
tire was well 1lled-it should have been crowded a,
every performance-to see the ITALIA Opera Com
pany, but even this, II must be said was largely due
to the determined rally made by cur Germanic fell
low-cltzens out Of national feeling and to hear their
mother tongue. There Is no seusationalism about
the Thalia company It might be better for them.
selves II there were They distinguished by the
German characteristics, absence OF parade or nom
sense, combined with the greatest tnoroushness
Their presentation OF works with which washing.
ton Is supposed 10 be familiar, such as "The Beppar
Student" aud Boccaccio,r came as revelation on
account OF the fidelity TO inc music and text, the
fine orchestral accompaniment, the vigorous chorus
aud solo voices upon the stage, by which they were
Interpreted. The new operas, such as "Nanon,r
1.-THE Black Hussar," and The Bal" could not have
had more favorable Introduction here, and II will
be very difficult for any other company to give
rendition that Will seem satisfactory after that OF the
Thalians. The reached It's climax last even
Ing with young wachte In his fathers speciality
"Tho Postilllon OF Lonjumeau.n 1t would he
pleasant task TO analyzc the performances and
award praise to the several performers in their de-
gree, butthe public has made up its enthusiastic
verdict upon them already, and as for those wholos,
the opportunity OF judging by failing to attend, II
really seems useless to tell them what they missed
The best task public journal fulnll is to voice
the general desire that the 1hia company may
spttuiiy lOHReT engagement IN Inc same
or other operas, confident that further acquaintance
will only strengthen the personal popularity of i,s
singers and comedians.
In country where nature has been lavish of
beauty, Miss Estele Clayton. who appeared al Fords
last week, Is nevertheless conspicuous as very rare
combination OF perfections of form and feature
The chllliness and spllniers of the ordinary stage
have compelled her to abandon the realism OF an.
pearing as literally barefoot wall In the rst act Of
her play, but judging by call Of her that Is out OF
door II Is easy TO believe the report that her dainty
little pink toes would complete the picture OF un-
nawed loneliness. This is in itself almost sum.
Client Distinction and 1t also makes II seem brutal to
apply rigid criticism TO her artistic methods, which
are still rather immature and uniformed. Every one
| OF her audience who is not absolutely insensible
must confess the sway that universal power which
Emerson so eoquently apostrophzes in his Ode:
who gave thee, Beauty, the KEY OF this breast
100 credulous lover OF blest and unblest
say, when In lapsed ages thee knew OF Old;
or what was the service for which was soids
When first my eyes saw thee, found me thy thral
sS sI mase 6; ,S drawings sweet tyIsnt ofa
Thou intimate stranger thou latest aud nrst
Iny dangerous glances make women OF men,
new born, we are melting into nature again.
Miss Clayton also seems to be FURNISHED with
mind as rare" for her version Of ouida's dicut 70.
nance, "Trcotrln," is really clever and promising.
1t has the fault Of many plays of the modern school
IN trying TO compress too much incident and action
into the short space between eight and half past ten
o'clock. The result is five very short acts which are
abrupt and almost jerky in their action afford very
little dialogue, and on which the curtain seems 10
have scarcely risen when 1t falls again. The most
notable members of the supporting company (which
is rather small for the number OF parts) are Mr.
Arthur Elliot, who lends becoming dignity to the
hero, and Miss Annie Lewis, SO well known in
washington by her appearances as child, and who
has many warm friends and admirers here Miss
Etelka Warden's is strong and generally effective
rendition OF the trying part Of Anoeii9ue Duprez,
the actress, which is one thoroughly redolent Of
ouila.
Maggie Mitchell. who appeared last week at her
brother-in-law's Grand opera House, is the same
Maggie Mitchell as of yore, and seems likely to
rival the eternal youth Of Mile. Mars and other ira
dtional prodgies of the French stage II her an.
dences were not so overlooking as usual. this was
doubtless due to the strong espe.
cially at the museums, which draw largely those
family parties OF young and old, and hat great SUBJ
stantial middle class to whom Maggie Mitchell's
pathos and fun especially appeal. 1t Is not likely
that she will ever lose her hold upon the public so
long as she consents to appear before them, and
those who know the good effect Of the well enforced
however homely and obvious, moral lesson Of her
plays, will very much regret her retirement from
the stage which she honors.
The scale Of prices for the best reserved seats at
the reputable places of amusement in this CITY now
stands as follows: Barton Logan's Dime Museum.
90 cents; Herzog's Opera House, 25 cents Ford's
Opera House, so cents; Albaugh's Grand Opera
House, 81 New National Theatre, sl.25 This fought
to meet all tastes and pockets.
The attraction for this week at Tord's Opera
House Is Zone OF the Bravest,' a new American
drama depicting city life, by Mr.. Edmund E. Price,
| formerly OF Washington, now and for some time
past highly successful lawyer in New York, with
unsurpassed chances for The study Of human nature
In all Its phases. 1t will be rendered by an unusually
competent company. headed by Mr.. Charles G.
to-day. Mr.. William Cronn, formerly Of Scanlon
and Cronin, is the greatest impersonator OF Irish
female character upon the stage One OF the scenes
| life saving apparatus used by the New York Fire
Department, and another is the interior OF Chinese
opium den.
Lolita viii be here this week, at the New National
Theatre. There Is no need OF Introducing her to the
Washington public. II would be about as absurd as
| for her to Introduce THE SUNDAY HERALD to their
notice as candidate for favor. All that is neces-
sary is to say that it is Lolita, and forthwith her ad
mirers come trooping from every direction and the
theatre is crowded. The little woman has deserved
this popularity not only by her talent. but by her
fidelity TO the public, whom she never dsappon,s.
but always does her best to please, and always with
success She is recognized as the originator of a
ns 81 characters mar , which many have attempted to
she IS. Tomorrow evening she appears as MUe.
Mtouche in her new play OF that name from
her specialties, and 1t may be said displays some
new ones. The part fits her like glove, and has a
gay and laughable. No admirer OF Lolita can aGiorI
TO miss seeing her as ME- Mto,che.
Another familiar face that has never lost It's well
of,,A ,.,,
Christmas week-Mr. j. X. Emmett, the immortal
Fritz, 30 well known In every land. This is an
| nounced as his farewell tour and the word will
bring feeling OF regret to thousands who remem-
equaled power to charm by the simplest means even
me most GALLONS piayg9sr he adheres ihs week to
its all his specslies, his singing, dancing, tender
ness to children, and inimable dialect in the most
favorable manner, and he will be accompanied by
special orchestra There will be an extra matinee
on Christmas day (at which regular evening prices
VIII be charged Sl as VEL as the usual matinee
Emmett, and now Is the time to see him.
This evening at the New National Theatre will be
| given the second grand concert Of the Sunday
popular series, by Professor Sousa and the entire
Marine Band, with the following sooists: Miss Belle
Cole, mezzo soprano; Mrs. Josephine Espuia Daily,
contrato; Miss Berdie Lucas, vionst, and the
Madrlgal Boys. The programme Includes number
OF charming Novelties such as a collocatiOn from
Ponchieis "Gioconda,n fantasia on Irish airs by
Basqulf, Buccaossis Hunting Scenes," an aria
from Conc0ne's judith" and other vocal gems
making the occasion one OF rare enjoyment.
Annie Pixley, an actress who has achieved sue.
cess In every city In the country Is announced for
her nrst appearance at the New National Theatre
Monday. December 2s She will lie seen in the char
acter In which she won her chief fame, "Mliss in
which she Is said TO be the very embodiment OF Bret
Harris Ideal heroine. Miss Pixley has lust returned
from two year stay abroad where she added few
finishing touches 10 her voice and vocal method.
Mr.. Ford, yielding 10 the public demand, will in
augurate the present week new schedule OF prices
for his pretty little opera house. Hereafter the best
seats In the orchestra may he obtained for nfty
cents, orchestra circle thirty.Hye cents and dress
circle twenty-five cents This scale OF prices Will no
ronlZe the houses OF amusement, aud we look for
ward 10 large attendance at Fords from this time
out.
programme OF extraordinary attractions is Of
fered for Christmas week al the Dime Museum. The
gifted actress. Fanny Herring, supported by COM
papy OF artists OF the best dramatic talent, will ap.
pear In her original drama Of "Itle Buckshot; or
Brought to Light" the gifted actress appearing In
three changes OF character. In addition TO the above
the champion rlne shots OF the world, Baughman
and Aldine Will appear 10 their mar velous perform
| anceB. The museum Will present an attractive ar
ray OF new novelties calculated to please the lad.es
and delight the Juveniles A moving electric
Christmas Tree, The Turkish beauty, an Illusion;