The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13
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all OF whom recognize the perfection OF nature In
his art, which seems only TO grow more mellowcd
and perfect with time His command of tears and
laughter with what seems the mere wave OF ma.
gicians hand, is as absolute as OF yore andth only
anxiety bred by witnessing his performances is the
tnought that no one will he left to NIL his place when
he passes TO that height among the traditions OF the
profession reserved for Garrck, Burton, Hackett,
Matthews, and the other emperors OF the mimic
world. There is nothing new to be said about this
honor OF the American STAGE and the critics ONLY
danger is OF becoming as tedious as those who re.
mained shouting for two hours together, Great is
Diana Of the Ephesansln He is well supported nv
company whose merits are familiar. In the after
piece Of "Lend Me Five shilllngs" there Is some
agreeable innovation in putting II on the boards
with handsome ballroom scene, the leading
members OF the company in appropriate full-dress
toilets, and with proper accessories generally all OF
which makes the fun Of 1t much more vivid than the
usual shabby and sighting treatment accorded to
farce by managers.
Seldom has a new play received such hearty
greeting ASA Night on urom the German Of
schonthau by Augusin DalyJ presented at Ford's
opera House last week by MIR. Arthur Rehnn's
Comedy Company. II seemed exactly to strike the
popular taste, here as elsewhere, and was laughed
over and applauded from beginning to end. THIS Is
due both to play and company. The Mot of the
act, where the devices OF three members of family
TO slip away to the theatre without the knowledge
or permission OF materfamllias were rapturously
recognized as natural, and perhaps actual, by the
whole audience. AS 10 the company, one who has
seen Mr.. Days New York company In the same
play awards the palm for real fun and vigor though
not of course for perfection OF method to Mr. Re.
hans. Mr. Hardie Vernon might study John Drew's
perfect repose Of manner as jack M,i0erry with
advantage, but as he Is he makes himself favoti,e
with the public, while Misses Virginia Brooks Helen
Leigh, and Jennie Bright and Mrs. Maeter need not
give odds to any one in their presentation of the
household OF Professor Rabbit. This character, in
turn, is well taken by MIR. Harry Hotto, while MI.
Clarence Harvey as the son.in.law. sir. Bartram as
the transforming manager, and Mr. j. l.. Mason as
the absurd old nobleman contribute greatly TO the
unfagglng zest OF the acting
a genuine and exciting novelty Is announced at
the New National Theatre for this week. which will
| cause a nutter OF anticipation among all lovers of
music and the theatre. At last the famous German
opera Company, which has been the rage at the
Thalia Theatre in New York City, is to appear in
washington, and will give at least three operas that
nave never been performed here previously besides
three standard favorites, which II is safe to saw will
be interpreted In a manner to make them virtually
new. Hitherto the best German comic operas have
peen nsard mere only through the medium of French,
English or Italian versions, which might be inst to
them or might not, according to the taste or skill OF
the adapter This week there Will be no doubt aboat
having the real thing. presented to the best advan
tage with good voices, and the authors dialogue
and ideas The feature of Tuesday evening viii
the Casino in New YORK. besides over three hnnn
dred performances In Berlin, which will sufclenIy
at'es. lis popular and catching elements Some
OF the music mas already been heard here from bands
and orchestras, and has inspired desire for more
evening wi be given Mlockers Begsar
Feldpredger;" Friday, Strauss's latest Dje Flied
ermaus,' (The Bat) at the Saturday matinee, "Na-
tiliion de Lonjumean Saturday even eyennH me r Tse
chicago Herald said Of this company: Nine
Stubel, the prima donna OF the New York ITALIA
Iheatre opera Company, scored an unequivocal
triumph in last nights presentation Of IBoccaccio,
at the Grand Opera House. Asthe principal support
tours in the United States it was readily recorn1ed
that in Lori Stubel even Marie Geis,nger
had called to her side brilliant rival. To voice
oil unusual purity and culture Stubel invites
| stage address and haturalness which. has seldom
been surpassed and 1t is not difficult, therefore, to
account for the favors which she has won more par
tlcuary during her present season. Johanna Schaiz
received favorable greeting, and well merted re-
and Petro,,eUa by Albertine Habrich, were espe,
Gially worthy OF commentator. Mcssrs. Schuetz,
Luoe Frank, and Junker fully maintained the repu.
tation OF the excellent company with which they are
identified, which Is unquestonaby the best that
Gus Amberg has yet been fortunate enough to mar.
ton OF Boccaccio has yet been seen at any of the
theatres In this city, the beauty and completeness OF
DclnR especially prAtSewOrthy.
and fully testified Its enjoyment of the periormance
Tue cooper scene and madrgal was the most realis-
NC and picturesque triumph of stage art witnessed
Tor seasons past. To night Der Feupredigeri will
be presented cast 10 the full strength OF Inc COM
pany. In this they have made their most popular
HIT and as the advance sale OF seats has been already
very large the company will no doubt be greeted to.
night by an Overlooking audience"
AT Ford's Opera House this week the beautiful
har npIov
"Fayette, the Story Of Waif," adapted from
ouda's move. OF "Tricotrin,'D supported by Mr.
Arthur Elliott and a strong company, including Miss
Annie Lewis as Picot, page. 1t will be remem-
oered mat Miss appearance in the title role
great sensation, and compliments were showered
from the most critical sources upon the young
Iavorite, notable alike for her rare beauty, her sk
as an actress, and her literary TALENT as shown In
this drama, which. though called an adaptation. is
largely an original work She IS also very popular
in the West and South and 1t Is certainly to be ex
pecied that she will meet with a fitting reception
upon this visit to the nations Capital where proper
pride ought TO be felt in her remarkable gifts
"Favette " is commended by the press as possessing
uncommon interest, with an absence Of all objection
aDle qualities and as giving the star great Opporiu
mites, from her first entrance as ragged Wait 10
her triumph as the titled helress in which her cos
There is apt to be some GOODNESS in the Washington
reception OF new candidate for favor, but it ought
eertaihiy to disappear in view Of the recommenda
tiohs that MISS Clayton brings and still more under
the influence OF her own charming presence accord
ing 10 all renOrts OF It,
There are few theatrical stars whose brilliancy
and altitude never vary, and among them is Maggie
Mitchell, whose coming 10 Albaugh's Grand Opera
House this week will bring delight 10 thousands Of
admirers Young and old. There Is but one Maggie
Mitchell, and there Is one else, II NAV safely he
said who can take her place in the affections OF the
american pubic. Her name Is emphatcally q
household word, and many who never go to the
theatre at any other time make point OF never
point out the many commendable causes for this but
1t seems needless when the facts are equally Obvious
TO everybody The selection OF pieces this week in
cudes several that are familiar and always sure OF
acceptance and the latest addition to her repertoire
Maggie, the Midget which is generally considered
equal to any OF her most famous parts. The open.
Ing Monday evening Is with" fhe Pearl Of Savoy"
The season OF light opera by the Thalia Company
at the New National Theatre promises to be quite q
social event, as many OF the foreign ambassadors
ton TO attend the performances by reserying boxes
for different nights.
We only voice the feeling Of thousands OF our
readers when we say we are sorry that Col. Inger-
soil has left the city and taken up his residence In
New York. 1t is pleasure, however, to announce
that he Will sometimes visit the Capital and give
MS most OF admirers chance to see and hear him
here this evening at the National Theatre The title
OF the lecture is"Myth and Miracle" and one critic
says VI shat " III passages as pOetlcal
and eloquent as ever fell from mortal lips.n There
VIII no doubt be distinguished audience present.
and one that In size and enthusiasm will amount
almost TO an ovation For the accommodation Of
those who have not obtained seats the box office
will be open from i this morning 10 4 +. NJ.
q. d. Hess, the operate manager, says the Thalla
Opera Troupe Is the most complete organization Of
the kind 10 the United States II has fourteen prn.
clples and thiriytwo trained voices In the chorus
The excellent orchestra Of the New National Theatre
has been enlarged.
The second Of the series OF grand sunday evening
concerts at the New Natono Theatre will take place
December 20. The artists who will appear are Miss
Belle Cole, popular New York mezZo-soprano;
Mrs. Josephine Espnta DAILY, the favOrte contrao:
Miss Berdie Lucas, the little girl who performs so
charmlngy on the violin, and The Madrigal BOYS.
The Marine Band will give fine programme under
the lead OF Professor Sousa. There should be a
crowded house.
The third successful week OF the National Ideal
Comic Opera Company will begin to morrow at Her
zog's Opera House. The company will be seen and
heard In Gilbert and Suyan's brightest and most re-
iTeshing opera, "Plrates OF Penzance.n Elaborate
preparations have been made 10 make this week no.
table and brilliant.
The attractions at the Dime Museum this week are
OF The mos, entertaining description. The popular
young acto, and author William II. Rlghtmlre, and
Loud Ia.