National Republican., 1885-03-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

"MGClfAEL srRoGoFF" At ALBAUGu's
Tho Russian drama, "Michacl strogon"
which Is q dumatizotion OF Jules Ncrpess
great story ofthattimc was given at Abaugh's
Grand Opcra House with all the spleudor and
oriental maguiiiccnco that can be reproduced
on the modern stage. The wealth of talent
which has been engaged to illustrate the ro.
mantle career OF Michael S,rogoR needs but
n glance to convince the most skcptical that
vast amount OF pains has been takcu to pre-.
sent the pictorial drama with all the romantic
interest Il eau elicit Tho painters art and
the costumers ingenuity have been brought
into Prominence IN the scenic illustrations
that assume marked distinction seldom
seon in stage productions In tho course Of
the play two gorgeous ballcts are introduced.
The drama brings out nll Of the chief incl.
dents OF the embassy Of Michael strogoG from
his departure to its successful termination.
The company now performing horo gives an
admirable Interpretation Of the lines ChaA
a. Haswin impersOnates the title role with
excellent effect. His acting Is natural md
vivid. Mr. John T. Ince takes care OF the
comedy clement Of the play rs o. Bricn, the
Irish.Amorican correspondent. Miss Cccilc
Rush as Muria strogoiT, the mothcrof Michael
gives q highly pathetic though natural rendl-
'i'A VI NhN HAlNs hlh' IlOIUlN Allplh hs
Nndid Fcdor gives n very intelligent reading
of tho lines, and adds not a little to the oiiec.
tivcncss OF the Inst two acts of the play. The
entire effect produced was highly gratifying
to the audience, as was made manifest by thoir
frequent marks Of approval. The play VIII
be given every night this week, with matlnees
on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
THE "IRlsu MINSTREL" AZ FoRDs.
a.1ug TsIaI lt... .....l
at Ford's Opera House last night before good
audience. This is his second appearance this
season, which Is the best indication of his
popularity. The "1rish Minstrel" Is the title
of the play given last night, and was written
expressly for Mr.. Seaman. Like all plays
written for specialists, 1t puts the chief actor
too much in the foreground, while the other
parts are entirely subordnatod. Tho dialogue,
however, is bright aud witty. Mr.. scanlan Of
course in his songs was tho chief feature of
the performance. and was heartily applaudcd.
The support is iair but all the cast requires.
The Irish Minstrel will bo repeated every
night this week, with matinoes to-day, Thurs.
day, aud Saturday afternoons.
PROF. EAEIToN's RECTAL.
The announcement of Prof Carl Factions
first piano recital for the season had the effect
Of attracting TO Marini Hall last evening quite
q number of persons who had listened with
pleasure last year to tho distinguished pianist.
The audience was appreciatlyc, aud the classl-
| cal programme selected from Mondolssohn,
Beethoven, Chopin, and List received close
attention. Prof Faction plays with little ap-
parent effort, and evokes from his instrument
every effect OF which It is capable In Mem
delssOhn's Prelude @ FugA in T. minor and
Lists paraphrase on the quartotte from Rlgo-
! Lotto there were some especially flno eShlbl.
tions Of octave playing and execution OF dill-
cult passages, while tho rendition Of Bcctho-
vcns sonata in sharp minor was perfect.
Possibly the Chopin prcludes, and noticeably
the Sostenuto IN d fiat major, Moderate In Y
major, and Cantabilc IN d fiat major received
the most apprcciativc attention from tho ex.
treme dolicacy aud sentiment with which they
were interpreted, The only flaw In the even
ing's entertainment was the undertono from
| time to time of n half dozen persons who had
neither taste enough to appreciate fine music
themselves nor sufficient breeding to suffer
others to listen In peace.
THE GIESADIERs' CONCERT.
This afternoon the Grcnadiers Rochambeau
will give grand military concert and rccep.
tion at Albaugh's Opera House. They will be
assisted by Miss Anna Rinaldi, II soprano who
| mas made European reputation: Miss Char
| lotte Walker soprano OF the New York Phil.
harmonic Society, who has already sung here
and made q most favorable impression Mr.
W. +. Pruetti, the baritone who is so well anC
favorably known In this the city of his birth
Messrs. Ansot and solAre, two professiona
duellists; Messrs. Olivero and Russell, come
dians; Mr.. De Ia Crolx. cornot soloist with th'
battalion band, and a large chorus. Seats may
be secured at the box oflico of tho thcater and
at Ellis's music store. 4'