The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-08
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termiued to get their moneys worth the country
contingent who cannot appreciate what is most ex-
cellent IN musical composition or execution. II Ia
always dollars TO cents that the most admirable
number on the programme or the finest artist will
get less applause than the very worst and Monday
night was no exception In this respect. Nine
Nevada sustanedthe reputation which had preceded
her as a light soprano with very pure and even
voice and brilliant execution, capable OF singing u-
entity many OF the show pieces Of the concert.room
She gave the Shadow Song from Dnorah very salts
factorily, sang a duo from "Lakme with slgnor
vergnet, and the Grand scena and Aria from
"Lucia." Her vocalzation was admirable, and the
decacy and purity OF her tones delightful. But OF
the grandy dramatic character OF the scene as con-
ceiyed by the composer she gave not the falntest
Idea. Yet II was great pleasure to listen to her.
Among hundred famous voices more powerful
than Nevadas II is doubtful II one could be named
80 thoroughly charming In the purity, clearness and
sweetness OF It's tones and more perfectly artistic in
execution The unqucstionablc gems Of the con.
cert were the two solos Of N. Edmond vergnet, I'll
Mo Tesoro and the grand Cava,lna ~ from Gou-
mods "F Faust" This tenor's first notes capivatcd
all true lovers OF music, and every successive phrase
he delivered was revelation. Nothing more ex-
qusite has been heard here for years. His voice Is
pure resonant tenor OF delicious quality, and his
method Is perfection itself. Though his selections
have been sung by almost all the best tenors they
one who has been heard here during the past twenty
years. goodly number Of those who heard NJ
Nergnet VIII regret all the more keenly that his
return was not demanded after one or other
OF his numbers when they learn that on being re-
called in Philadelphia he sang La donna G MOBILIZE
from "Rigoletto." There is greater pleasure In
encores when they bring out something worthy OF
being rendered by grea, artists instead OF the pretty
triviali,ies which have such vogue among concert
singers
Mr.. and Mrs. Florence are fairly In the ripeness
and prime Of their comic powers, and those who see
them now will have one Of the most agreeable rem-
niscences OF the American stage to look back upon
In future years. Long experience and careful study
have given an JUNCTION to Mr.. Florence's humor and
finish TO his representations that are the more ap-
preciatcd on attending second or third time the
same play. Mrs. Florence, the faithful companion
OF his struggles and his trumphs, is too great a
favorite to need any printed praise, and they act to-
gether with the adrotness Of almost lifelong practice
They came before their Washington friends at the
National Theatre last week in "our Governor,"a
broad satire on the American vice of exaggeratIon;
1.-The Mighty Dollar" a satire on Congressional
methods. and last evening In "Dombey Son. an
almost archaic revival, 1t seems now but Interesting
for Its history. None OF these would live through
their Inherent strength as plays, but all derive their
attractiveness from the quaint figure presented by
casional touches Of effective pathos. His admirers
may be left to decide whether they prefer his bland
Pinto Perkins, his more racy Bard,ceH Sote or his
Cdpn Cutie, which last has the disadvantage Of
comparison with predecessor. The public like
MIN and his consort In all, judging from the we'll
sustained attendance, and long may he and she con-
time to delight us!
1.-The Mawkish,r says Charles Reade TO excuse
an interude In the Of one of his glowing ro
mances, " has Its claims.r This must also be the
| justification OF the author OF "May Blossom and
| the authors OF numerous similar plays. Hardened
veterans Of the theatre may sneer at the constant
harping upon nursery emotion and such kinder
garten Incidents as "the burial Of the bird;" but
1t clearly appears that they appeal to very large
element, from the practical success OF this play and
/ the fenrs and applause Of Its audiences. What
peases the ladies' Ia sure to succeed for a number
OF the men go to the theatre only as escorts More
over, would be rather sorry day II the charms OF
child life and the depth Of parental affection should
cease TO be appreciated on the stage or elsewhere
Miss Georgia Cayvan is as pretty as ever and her
acting has gained in maturity and reserved force
| since her nrst appearances In the title role. Mr.
Maginley Is the same Of yore as old Tom BLOSSOM
thoroughly enjoyable character, though not par
| ticalary suggestive Of a Hampton fisherman. Mr.
Cromptons village preacher Is quiet and finished
| character sketch. The company Is well up to the
| high standard OF the Frohman management. even
to the little children, Miss Maud Thompson and the
| rest.
| vacation; or, Harvard Us. Yale,'' by the agile
DAILY family, presented at Fords last week. starts OF
with the promise OF being something new In the
burlesque and antic line the topics and characters
being well selected for merrymaklng. The vein
seemsto be too soon worked out. however, and the
fun rather declines instead Of Increasing as II
should through the three acts TO climax. This is
to be regretted for there some clever people In
the troupe, and 1t better deserves success than many
that are thriving in popular favor An added touch
Of refinement would not be amiss in some places
out the main improvement would he rearrange-
ment OF Incidents or other device to save the third
act from the danger of dragging.
Mile. Rheas repertoire for her return engage
ment at the National In January is great Improve
| ment upon that in which she was recently seen
here. 1t consists Of "Camille," 1.-THE Power OF
Love" An Unequal Match,'' "Adrienne Leccuv-
reur, and "1'he School for Scandal" The latter
VIII pe gotten up with great care, especial attention
being given to all details. Lady Teasle Is one Of
Mile Rhea's strongest parts, and one In which she
has received great praise.
That active and fascinating little jumping.Jack Of
the stage, Miss Jennie Calef, as Lfe Mupets, drew
crowded houses to HerzOgs Opera House last week.
The large audience during the progress OF the play
repeatedly testified Its appreciation OF her gboyIsh
| antics with Its applause While her mannersms
are very much like ottas still she possesses enough
originality Of style to make her very interesting.
Harry 7. Leonard, as Dinah Doe, the old plantation
slave, did line piece Of character acting, which
created many shouts OF laughter, and causing him
almost TO divide the honors with the "star." Hattie
Leon, as MoHie Mdhoney, was also very funny, hav-
ing the lower class Of Irlsh-woman dialect nearly
perfect The rest of the cast were fair.
Rosina vokes and her London company Will an.
pear this week at Ford's week of November s) In
"Honor Bound,""My Mllner's BILL and 1.-THE
Tinted Venus" The characters which Miss vokes
assumes in these plays very different from those
IN which she gained her fame In previous seasons.
The Boston Globe, In criticsins her, says: tine
| actress seemed to catch and embody with rarest
II her nlmitably graceful dancibg won recall after
recall, the compliment was well deserved, for
nothing more artistic IL i's way could have been
uniquely effective In stage portrayal. Associated with
pany Of actors selected from some Of The best
known theatres In London, who bring to their work
naturally something OF the English information and
mapner, as well as evident experience" "'''
Fun and Jolity Is the order for the New National
this week. We know the mlrth. provoking qualities
OF all Mr.. Charles Hoyts works, and those who have
| never yet seen MS nag baby ought not to miss
this chance to have wholesome laugh. OF It's re.
production In Boston the Globe said "Hoyts Rag
Baby was welcomed back to Boston last evening by
an audience that nsd every part OF the BIjon
Theatre. This mirth-pr0vokiDp production has, to
say the least not lost anything OF those entertaining
qualities which delighted many people during ia
former seasons, and 1t was given q reception last
night the warmth Of which showed how keenly its
many good points and admirable character acting n
appreciated Old Sport has lost nothing Of his raci-
ness or his original and humorous nayor The rest
Of the people were fully up to the previous standard
OF excellence. The piece as given was In the main
coincdent with that seen at It's last performances
here but there are some minor changes In stage de-
tails and In the Introduction OF new music and ne
Jokes, which are so many evidences that even good
thing Ii susceptible Of Improvement, and the manage
ment are not too wise 10 learn As now presented
the Rag Baby Ia about az repleie with funny Incl
dents and as free from naws or weak places as
stage production could well be. Every point IA
made the most OF, and there Is not dull place to be
found from beginning 10 end. II Is enough TO say
that the audience was In constant state Of merri.
ment running through all The intermediate stages
from the placid smile 10 the burst OF laughter from
the rising TO the fall OF the curtain" The cast IL
strong one, and contains our popular townsman Mr.
Bert Riddle, who Ia making success OF his import
ant part.
This week at Albaughs we shall have something
new In the magnificent spectacular production
: 1.-THE Devils Auction In the present dramatic