National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-29
ANrUsENTEN rs.


AIBAuGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The performance Of "Callod Back" at Al
bnugh's last evening was an excellent one and
the ccast exceedingly strong. The adaptation Of
Conway's remarkable novelette, Is u very clever
one. Every line tells and received It's full OK
precision Intense interest Is sustained through.
out though just why the Italian conspirutors
speak the English Of the play with so marked
a foreign accent is not apparent Kate Clax-
ton has been 50 long identified n4 the blind
Louise, IN the play of "Two Orphans" TINT her
itieuds will be pleased to sec her IN q new role,
although IN three n.d half scenes out OF tho
i've she represents girl whose mind Is I'M.
balanced. The plot Of the play has been pub
lishedin these columns, so need not be repeated
here. The CHEEKY little actress has opp0rtun!.
ties for her best powers, and 1t goes without
saying that not one of the situations arc uu.
improved. The part Of Gilbert Vaughan finds
admirable representation at the hands of Mr..
Charles a. Stevenson, the handsome husband
Of Miss ClaNtOn. lie looks the character IN all
It's manly attributes aud his almest hopeless
devotion TO his crazod love captures the un.
bounded admiration OF every woman In tho
audience. Mr.. Harry Ice as Pdola Macari, the
renegade Italian conspirator was n Bit OF
powerful acting. The portrayal was quiet and
natural ana stood out prominently receiving
villain of the stage. The startling situations in
called BACK aro well worked up, the
scenery ispretty, especially Is this true OF the
nalpably falling and thcntcr-goers should sec
the play during It's weeks stay In the city
Miss ClaXton and her, excellent support wlll
continue at Albaugh's during the week with
New Years Day aud Saturday matlnees.
THE NEW NATIONAL TiiEATER.
The pretty, poetic play of "M'liss," drama.
tied from Bret Harto's thrilling story of camp
life on the frontier, was admirably presented
IL was the occasion of Annie pixloy's first ap
pcaronce in this city and she was accorded a
warm reception. Miss Pixlcy has pleasing
presence and in portrnying the character OF
the hnmorcd child of the camp, throws herself
into the representation with perfect abandon.
and fully Identifies her personality with the
part. Mr.. Harry Meredith as Iuba Bill tho
big.heaftcd miner, brings interest to an nl-
who takes the part of the old Judge, Is at once
interesting and comical. Miss PiXley, dur.
ing the progress, Of the play, sings number Of
pretty songs with q sweet, birdlike voice.
Her work in this as in everything she attempts,
Is cNcclcnlly done. The character she takes
Is developed TO Its fullest extent and shows
everywhere artistic touches that mark her ns q
woman of very superior ability. But tho quail.
ity In her that shines ont conspicuous above
every other Ia the broad human sympathy with
which she characterl2cs all that she does.
Miss PiNeys acting has been crowned with
popular approval throughout the country, and
1t cannot be said that she was not appreciated
a. the national capital. Miss Plxloy win play
''Mliss' tonight, Friday matinee and even
ing, and Saturday. The other performances
will be OF "Zara," a comedy by Mandcn.
THE DINE MUSEUM.
"The Dogs Of the Forest, or the Gross at the
Monastery" gave great satisfaction at the Dime
last night, and the introduction of the Won
derfully trained dogs surprised and excited the
large audience. For many years this play has
been popular, and, instead of losing any of It's
charms with age, seems to gain new ones.
The acting. was perfectly acceptable, as fre.
qucnt and loud applause testified.
HEROES OPERA HOUSE
A full audience, aud of the highest charac.
ter, appeared ut Her2og's last night, attracted
by PlGnquctte's "Chimes of Normandy" The
opera was received with frequent applause
and recall. Miss Agnes Earle, Serpoettc, an
excellent singer and actress well performed
her part. Gaspard, Mr.. Alf G. Wheclan was a
grand piece OF acting. jean Grcnlcheux, Mr..
Gerard Coventry, by his graceful and forciblc
rendition, pleased even the most critical and
the Registrar Mr.. J. II. Oakley, though he had
little TO do. did that so well that every one az.
plaudCd and heartily wished for more. Ger
maine, Miss Tillie MclIenry was In fine voice,
and exhibited her usual power of well.cOnsid.
cred action. The chorus support was good
throughout.