The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-06-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

His Japanese Majesty 1.-THE Mikado" has certainly
usurped full sway IN this Republic, and last week
right In the Capital OF the Nation. The occasion OF
this was the opening of summer season at the New
National Theatre, for which elaborate preparations
had previously been made by the management, in
the way OF ventlatlng apparatus and other devices
for comfort. The McCaul opera Company, brought
here by the enterprise OF Mr.. Rapley, met with de-
cidcd ovation. which they well deserved. The or
ganizaiion IL thoroughly perfected In every detail,
orchestra TO the costumes. scenery, and stage ac-
cessores Particular mention Is due 10 the use of
the thin, conventional orchestraiion "fakeI up" in
this country from the plano score. This Is but Just
to the composer as well as to the public; There Is
OF Ko.Kos opening song heard for the first time In
this city instead of some opical" nonsense Miss Lily
the enthusiasm somewhat loosely predicted by
contributor last week. II so happens that, though
New York company, this Includes at least three
singers who are very much al home In Washln gton
Mrs. Nellie McCartee confirms by her beauty and
archness rs Piui-sf,g the Impression she made here
by her first appearances in amateur opera.
As might have been expected, she was
piause. The best of it Is that she merits this
demonstration without regard TO local pride In her
Mr. Hamilton Adams, another Washingtonian, Is
some excellent work as Pish-Ius' Mrs Laura
Joyce Bell is well remembered as favorite member
ofMr. Fords stock company In the old National
Theatre. The new favorites promise to be Just as
warmly taken To heart here. First, OF course, Is
Keeps the fun of the piece going fast and furious
from first TO last. Whether In singing, defamation
mere by-play, he Is always richly humorous, and
that without offending good taste Charles Plunkett
as Pooh. bah and Charles DUNCAN in the title role
similar In merits, having well-denned IDEAS of
their parts and singing and acting with clearness,
neatness and finish. Mr. Harry Marlborough Is q
capital Ndnki-Po and is TO lie specially commended
for the tact and delcacy with which he sings the
kissing duet in the first act, so often overdone.
The chorus, already commended, is notable for cos
tuning, drill and tuneful voices Altogether, II Is
evident that the ay-af-h0mes and can't getaway
club In Washington are In great luck this summer.
has been received has induced the management to
continue 1t through the present week, and next
week "The Black Hussar" Will be given. A pleas
ant variation In the cast will be made for this
ond week. as Mrs. Nellie McCartee will be the
Yum Yum.
Pursuing their policy OF weekly change oibil, the
management of Albaugh's Opera House will this
week produce "The Granie Duchesse.n Nothing
Ohenbach has ever written has contained more at
tractve melodies or genuine comicalities, and the
original opera boune, which has had so many imi-
tatons still retains Its charm. The company, under
Miss Winson's leadership, will undoubtedly give a
pleasing rendition Of this favOrite piece, and
crowded houses will continue to be the rule. The
ladys popularity continues undated, and, however
people may differ about her TALENT or wonder what
she has q firm hold on host of admirers among her
own sex.
The entertainment to be given 10y the West End
Minstrel troupe next Wednesday evening at the
Bi!ou Opera House promises TO be great financial
success, Judging from the appearance of the box
sheet al Els's music store.