National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-25
ADJUSTMENTS,
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An old German legend five centuries of age,
at least, has come down in prose and song un-
der the nameof "The Pied Piper of IIamolin."
II is one of those strange mixtures of romance,
poetry, and supcrnaturalism such as the old
story tellers loved to relate, and seems to have
divided the honors with "Blue Beard" ana
few others in pleasing the generation that are
dead and gone. Later on II was turned into
verse by many leading poets, and by and by
II was dramatized and pllt on me stage, with
considerable success. Not until lately, how
ever, has It been turned into n grand spectacu.
lar show like the "Ratcatcher" that will be
presented at Albnughs next week There ~
enough plot to the story to keep up an interest
throughout yet not sufficient to perform dra.
matte situations without the aid of the scenic
artist. The Kiralfys claim this as their best
production, the dramatic and operate features
having been emphasized, while the spectacu-
lar features are retaine and amplided.
Nine MOdjeska appeared last night In Win
fields adaptation OF Schller's five act hlstorl-
col drama MARY stuart" IL Is by fur the
best version of the play yet presented, Nine
MOdIeska brings TO the role of the sweet and
suffering queen of Scots the charm of lovely
presence, Il mien that is royal when bowed
with grief and sorrow, and voice whose ac'
cents bTCathcd gentleneSs and trustfulness.
Her performance was of the highest order,
reaching at times a grandeur yet to be OBJ
tanned In historical tragedy. The pathetic
lovely queen has been portrayed by Charlotte
Cushman, Rachel, and Janauschek, and ac-
CompishCd critics have accorded TO Modeska
the triumph 1t was when Queen Mary bitter
invcctlvcs humbled and silcnced her royal rival
that the enthusiasm Of the audience was thor
oughly aroused.
This evening (Thursday) Modjeska will ap.
pear as Rosnlind which the best critics have
regarded as an Incompatible performance by
this actress in its humor, its womany charm,
its light touches OF pathos, and itS cX Ilisite
and delicate shading.
THE NATIONAL THEATER,
Held by the Enemy" is the title of the new
play by William Gillette to be produced ut the
National Theater next week. II deals with
scenes and incidents in the war, aud, though
there is very little powder burned and nothing
is shown of carnage and destruction, yet u
thorough military air pervades the play and
glimpscs of a soldiers life "at the trout" are
shown in a most picturesque and effective
manner. The plot is very simple-the love OF
cations which naturally ensue, especially as
she i already aillnnced 70 an officer IN the con-
iCdeTate army. The subject has been handled
very strongly by the author, the comedy ole'
mCnt being by no means forgotten, and an
amusing scene in the last act between the
special artist for an illustrated paper and n
pert little female "feb." Is said to be very
iunny. The entire cast Is n very strong one,
the principal Characters being Sustained by
Miss Carrie Turner, Mr.. II. NJ Pitt. and a. S.
l.ipmnn. The scenery was painted expressly
for the play, and requires an extra car for its
transportation,
lIERZOGs OPERA HOUSE.
As It began, with crowds, so "After Dark'
goes on At Hcr2os's, and doubtless will pro.
coed To the engagements end. Following
that, for next week, Watson aud Webb, the
eminent comedians, win interpret WRINKLES" /"
In high Dutch to the infinite amusement of
all who hear them, Their broken language
their funny ways, and the queer situations of
the drama are provocative of irresistible
laughter
THE BlJOu TltEATER,
"lIumpty Dumpty," at the Biiou, has been
charming all the Juveniles during the week,
and all the old folks who have not forgotten
that they were once young. Monday Will pre-
sent somcthi ng of universal interest, entitled
Two Nights in Rome" play known long
and ever popular far and wide. It will be pre-.
seHtCd by n firs;.class company, with all the
accessories belonging thereto.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
Rip Van Winkle has certainly delighted the
Dime audiences this week. "llack Hawks,
u thrilling drama of the wild northwest, will
be presented next week. introducing the
fnrlous Arizona joe who, having lived the
scenes exhibited knows how to act them. II
is very realistic, u stage drama By horses mp
pearing, an attack by robbers, a rescue By
dogs; together with other exciting incidents.