The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-01-24
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tained considering what she has done in spite OF
almost constant suffering and sickness 1t is true
that part OF her present sway over her more emo.
tonal auditors those who delight in the "luxury Of
Woe" RAY actually be due to the morbid, over
strained condition OF her own nerves. But Judging
her by the standard OF those who see In the acted
drama one OF the ne arts, the long strides forward
she has made in her methods since her DAYS OF early
crudity, and these without external instruction,
show an Intuition that might have produced the
greatest results. She has now her "great moments
as 1t Is, in which she rallies all her remaining
| strength to reinforce her wonderful ndellty 10
nature in speech and action but the evident effort in
Itself detracs from the artistic enjoymen, OF the
spectator and the reaction in her that follows is
painful TO the sympathes. For these flashes OF it,
SEPARATION, however, Clara Morris cannot he spared
IRON the STAGE 80 long as she is willing and able TO
appear upon Its boards and every lover OF the drama
joins earnestly in the wish that she may be restored
10 perfect health, " that be possible The characters
| she assumedls last week were those with which her
name is Familiarity dentined; II would be too much
to ask that she should undertake the effort of adding
| 10 ner repertoire. Her company, especially the
younger members, are OF fair quality, though suffer.
| ing OF course by comparison with her.
1t pleasant innovation BY which star like Mr..
John t. Raymond appears in play that has merit
OF its own, like Pineros "The Magistrate" instead
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| play his "specialties." II adds to Mr. Raymonds
reputation as genuine comedian to find that he is
aee TO vary his style no completely from his ultra.
American roles to that OF the weakened, hestatiup
little London magistrate without losing the racness
and JUNCTION OF his humor. Occasional flashes Of his
Old self peer out as when M foste, Yields tiniy to
taste Tor gayety, but they only add to the DELI
cous incongruity Of the action. "Tne Magistrate,
| is Ike the old-tme farce-comedies, In which the
dialogue is brisk aud rafting as well as the incidents
AS given last week at Aoaughs, with supporting
company headed by the handsome Miss Kate
Forsythe, "The Magistrate afforded abundance of
the heartiest merriment, and must have bauished
| many fts OF the blues.
The musical event Of our season will be the three
nights OF italian opera TO be given next week BY
Manager Mapleson. With his company and his
moderate prices we must believe the veteran i'm
pressarlo would have found 1t profitable to MI out
week, but we must be content with the goods the
gods provide No one who loves opera bu, will want
to hear every note of these few nights. Nor need
we regret the absence Of any single star when we
KNOW that we are to be delighted by the two best
tenorsin America GiannDi and Raveli the two bes,
oar!tones, De Anna and Del Puente, and the best
oasso, Cherubini. We do not meen to disparage the
ladies' by reserving them for the last for we are to
nave the most Incompatible Carmen, Nine. Hauk,
MA Two caarm,ng sopranos never heard here in
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| strong and satisfying contralto, Nine Lablache.
we 40 not Ike the repertory the manager has ar.
SRA Davoo," and only for this do we thnS some a.
.ning better could have been given, viii surprise
rsoo wnS Sv only ny Know this opera through
while /" Traviata" will treat US to the splendid
melodies Of Verdi sung as they ought to BE- Of
Record said: "The performance of sc AZ.
men last evening, following SO soon after the
man prSanG.i0n OF the same work by the Ger
/ Mafr r,~
House, naturally invites passing comparison: but
Il Is SUFFICIENT to note that the was spectacular
melody Not that the acting l, Of the artists fists
| siye Instrumentation of Herr Seiiiis forces gave
superlative value to Bizet's musical score THE
a p power and fervor of Nine. Hauk, Del
method of Mile. Dotti, and The racy and SMILED
handling OF me scenes in which by-play forms so
| able comparison with any preceding performance
But throughout the representation there was pres
en-. the divine spirit of melody, unassailed and dom-
manu-. Inc arias were given with smooth and dulcet
phrasing, and the spoken dialogue of the original
was transformed into fluent rectasve. II the oh.
overs OF music, and not to stimulate the faded fancy
OF experimenttsts. then 1t must he admitted that
armen as produced last night was the most in
.sIesling representation yet given of the opera in
| ms CITY, Nine Hauk's impersonation of the will
Iui and wayward gypsy was imbued with an earnest
ness. She amply answered all vocal reouirements
OF the role, and the fine and peculiar uuafy Of her
cSoe ,ent addonal power and interest to the
spirited and strongly outlined, and Del Puente looked
me Ioreador to the life. His voice is sweet
| ann powerful, and he was compelled TO sing the
toreador song twice over before the audience would
| allow tue opera to proceed Mile. Dotti's MicasIa
was credltable and valuable performance in every
| way. This is role in which an artistic of Dotts
quality may be heard TO great advantage, and she
u. I, every opportunity with skill amt with per-
| and Nine. Cavalazz the premiere, was encored
| whenever she appeared. The costumes were rich
| anu lastetul, and the stage setting as usual
All who appreciate the most perfect illustrations
OF the histrionic art will he glad welcome back
| Mile Rhea, who this week at the National Theatre
| Will produce repertory of remarkable variety and
| interest. The pleasure which this announcement
must give will be dampened by the fact that il will
De several years hence, If ever before shall again
see this accomplished actress, this is her farewell
engagement in Washington before her departure for
Australia and tour around the world Rhea' train
Ing IS that OF the French STAGE and seeing her we get
an idea OF the perfection Of method which Ia attained
at the Coincide Franchise. Those who are only
stirred by hecoarse shouting, ranting and comforting,
which, with the uncutured pass for dramatic vgor,
are OF course disappointed In Rhea, whose methods
are OF the most refined and intellectual kind With
her every gesture, look and tone has Its appropri-
ate meaning, thus realizing Hantets famous advice
70 tue players 1t iB not alone by one role that we
know Rhea as great actress. Her versatility is
her most striking characteristic. When we con-
slider the extent OF her repertory and her unvaryng
excellence in every part she undertakes, whether in
lsfcs, high comedy, or tragedy, we see what loss
sae wou.a De 10 the stage. Among thearge number
engagement, are .."Adrlenne Lecouyreur,H "a
"Mach Ado About Nothing" "As You Ike IT,
twelfth Night, end dozen more almost equally
the EneIshspeaking stage is supereminent In such
| great variety OF characters. But 1t is useless
thinking OF what we would like to see but cannot.
Rhea's reperfory for the week Is most attractive
Monday and Wednesday she gives ''Pygmaon and
Saatea.n Great preparations are being made for
thus production, which will be widely unlike and
surpass in artistic effect any representation ever
seen here OF Gilberts fanciful drama. Special
SCENERY ana properties are being prepared and an
| lhtelllgent enort will be made to reproduce a
scnlptors studio In the Athens Of Pericles. Pro-
lessor Cromwell has furnished valuable hints and the
Mr. Ben Teal, whose work with "Clloy and other
spectacular dramas In New York has been so
Of ne 81 the drops VIII the
enact Hester Grdzebrook in "The Unequal Match; =
Thursday "The Power Of Love-" in which she ap.
Galatea" viii be given FOR Miss wheeler's benefit,
win that promising young actress as Galatea; fol
and on Saturday night grand double bill with Rhea
IN ave different characters, the plays being ''The
rover OF Love" and "Iragedy and Comedy"
Upon her first appearance here Miss Mary Ander
son was established as great favorte. In Wash
ngton she has never failed to be greeted by crowded
and enthusiastic audiences After an absence OF
several years ahe now returns to as, after haytna
performed with extraordinary success long engage
men's IN London. She occupied the stage OF the
Lyceum Theatre during Mr.. Irvings absence, and
that she safely passed the ordeal OF the most critical
audiences In the metropolis OF the English speaking
word Is the highest possible stamp Of her merit. Of
al me artists America has the mother country
MISS Anderson was accepted the most heartily
Press and public united In appauding her. Blu
what most interests US who remember her &c
well 10 whether she has advanced IN heI
ART or has remained stationary. In this respect, II
we eau Judge by the verdict OF the best critics. the
answer Is all that could he wished. We are told thai
Miss Anderson has gained In refinement, that her
methods nave broadened, and that she IL a much
better aaress than when she was last in Washing.
ton. The young lady has always been 30 popular
here that host OF her admirers will want 10 see fol
themselves now much progress she has made. For
three nights Miss Anderson will appear as GdLdted
Ia Giloert's fanciful romantic play, and the same
author "Comedy aud Tragedy will be given as AZ
afterplece. There Will be two performances OF 'Ai
You Like II" and two of "The Lady OF Lyons" The
advance sale OF seats Ia very large, when we are
pleased to see, as II shows that this Representative
American girl and distinguished actress will be well
coined back from Europe by audiences truly repre-
fenallVe OF the fashion and culture OF the capital
snIance that nothing cheap or shabby will be per
United, Is managing Miss Andersons tour, and he
haH gathered for her support a very strong and vel
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