National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
ENGLIsH OPERA AT FoRp's.

iNbLinh ULTRA Al iOhD -
The English opera season opened Mt Ford's
Opera House in brilliant style last night Long
before the hour of opening every reserved seat
had been sold, while the dress circle was so
crowded that spectators occupied the window
sllls, At SoclOck standing room only was
announced, and people were turned away un.
able to obtain accommodation Tho opera
selected was Fra Diayolo," one CT the bright
est OF standard English operas aud one calcu.
lat ed 10 draw out the full strength of the
company. Miss ALA Norman made II charm
acting music Of the role, while her
Mrs Zelda scgaiu.Walla%es, e. although @ S'IGS: suf.
ieTEng from hSl severe indi,sP9sltion ss,
Alcash. Her voice il pure and strong, and she
is Il powerful addition 10 the company. Mr..
Iraverner made good Fra Diayoloi his voice
is strong aud sweet although there Is too ire-
upper tones. The bandits, MessrS. IL. Peakes
and, Webster NoTcross, were capital. Mr..
Peakcs Is well known rs an Operatic actor, aud
is ably seconded By Mr.. hOTcross. The chorus
Is strong and yiyaCious, II may safely be said
that this is one OF the strongest English opera
companies that has made its appearance here.
II Is pfeiily cnSLumed, aud il supplemented
by II carefully selected orchestra. The opera
selected lor tonight is "The Chimes OF Nor
mandy" with Blanche Chapman as Mig
nonetle Mrs, Seguiu rs Germaine Henry peakes
lh llls great conception VI lne Allatf, ana the
full strength OF the company. Those who dc
sire seats should secure Them early,
PATIENCE ny AMATEURS
"PAtienco' was repeated before large aud
dcmOndlrattye audience last night at Al
baughs Grand Opera House. The perform
ance ran far more smoothly and promptly than
at the former presentation, and oncOres were
numerous. As before. the orchestra came in
for the largest sharo OF the glory, their accom-.
panimonts being clean'cut, and thoroughly In
/ Az IN Iltat
conductor, deserves especial praise for his sue
cess IN Eubordinating his large orchestra 20 the
vocal parts, Mrs, hccarteo, although
oppressed by the shadow Of u great do
part of Patience with spirit and good taste.
| She Is too well known as n singer to require
| special commendatiOn on that score, lli her
acting She developed u decided talent for
stage business, which familiarity with the
| iootlights will Rmplify 80 that she will be-
| light opera soprano. Miss Ordways Angela
piece Of work. Wholly tree from tie
| nervousness under which most of the
| ladies lubored, she sang aud acted the part
Lady Ella and Miss Keen, who took The place
/ Of Mrs A. A, Hayes as Lady saphir, acquitted
| themselves very creditably, Mrs. SzcmelGnyl
looked the part Of Lady Jane 70 the life, and
down the part OF Bunthorne 10 something
| within reason, although at times the drawl on
! his words was quite tOo-too. Archibald Gros'
| yenOr, by Mr.. huntington, WAS fairly SUCCESS.
| illl, The male chorus, headed By Messrs, Keen
/ Hon, and Smith, WAS good feature OF thu
! entertainment The results OF the two per
tormances have been very satisfactory to the
! orchestra.
THE THOMAS ooscERTS
There Will be q Thomas matluee perform
ance this afternoon and tho regular concert
| this evening at Albaughs Grand Opera House,
| The concert this afternoon Is modelled afteI
| the progressive course which proved 30 popu
! lar In New York Miss JuCh and Mr.. Winch
are the sOloisIs, Tonight the programme will
! be severe classic, with Nine, Materna as the
| prima donna Reserved seats for both per
! lOrmances can still be secured nc Brentano's
| book store, The matinee commences at Z
O'Clock, the doors opening at o'clock.
MRS, MACRs RECITAL.
! pleasant evening WAS spent with tho poets
/ by n large audience at Willards Hall last night.
| Mrs, Adelino Duys Mack, formerly of &ew
| YORK, entertained the cultured people present
! with her own inimitable rendering Of reOita'
! tions aud readings, comprising selections from
! LonglellOw, Whittier and Shakespeare
| Curs, sprains, scalds, and burns speedily
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