National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-20

would not forbid their being asked.
For instance, who would not like to know |
when Emma Abbott first took II into her head |
to sing the heroines Of grand opera2 Then 10
know why, after singing the Traviatas and |
Ariines, she came down TO Yum Yum. Well, |
the most denee could answer that.
Traviatas, Arllnes, Iucias, &C., aided by the |
largely: advertised Abbott kiss brought In the |
,'siller," and, finding that Yum Yum was sli. |
her the ialr Emma espoused Yum Yum, and
but can complacently hunt new song
wherever you look, wherever youg go,
I I.,s al al Tor f money, you know you Know,
No one cnn blame the little woman. If real |
artistic effort is not wanted, why, OF course,
let's have that which brings IN the money.
lar in this country is the great criterion of
success. No one asks nowadays who Is he2
what is he2 or what has he done1 II is slmpli;
fed by the more laconic--What has he Rot7
And art in all Its phases Is criticised after the
same standard. Abbott sings la Travlta. SO
does Patti People have been heard to COM
much. From 50 TO 50 a seat. Abbott sings the
il Abbott gets The dollar, and there Is no
ought TO sell every scat at 800 each That Is
making comparisons on tho silver, gold, or
greenback dollar standard.
Artistically speaking there Is no comparison
Tho large and cultured audiences which have
greeted Emma Abbott this week bring to mind
the opposition she has had to contend with
persons Who, irom the itS outset Of her career
have predicted failure for her as an opera
singer. These croakerB said she had no voice; l
Titled tho art with stage tricks which were
almost shocking TO tho sensibilities Of
the highly "cnlchawed." 1t Is an old
and Miss Abbott answers Rer critics With
permanent success OF such proportions that
they are aleneed, II not comforted. Abbott is
not S CITED with great voice u is true but It.
pecially good, clear, and OF a quality at once
pervading and strong. Added to this, she Is
mistress Of the art Of shading and phrasing,
grace and finish. From Violetta on Monday
night to Yum Yum on Tuesday was rather
wide step though the comparison Is not meant
10 disparage Sullivan, for the music In the
'Mikado' is GOOD, and must not be despised
became IL is pretty and molodlous. Miss ABB
bolt was fascinating Yum Yum, vivacious,
and SPARKLING, and with what enjoyment did
the audience applaud the scene between Yum
Yum and NankiPooh (Montegrlfo) In which
fervid example OF that famous abbott kiss
the old gentleman in the first row Of tho
orchestra, who We'd with each other in mani
Testing their appreciation Of Nenki ,Pooh's
brilliant success and II was stroke of sensi-
bic policy to glyo II the right of way inthe
weeks engagement. Miss Abbott has not
compromised her dignity in singing Yum Yum,
slightest degree, for n valuable experience In
heavier work made the part comparatively
easy, and she was able TO throw an amount OF
extiberance anda bannon into the perform.
nnce that made 1t unusually bright and pleas
ing.
female stars on tho boards, both we'll known
and both popular.
MARIE AIMEE
At Albaugh's scored another hit, and Emma
Abbott at the New National was again sue
cess. Both are women Of genius.
II genius Is what the modern philosopher
terms II, "hHrd work." no one deserves the
money she has earned as truly as does Emma
Abbott, while Aimee, who has been before us
in all the range Of characters created by the
French operette writer TO the American va
riety net composers, Messrs. Jossup and Gill,
and y must be confessed that to Aimee be;
talent. First of all TO learn the English lan-
guage SO that every word Is distinct. Thou to
adopt the exact and proper intonation-for Il
must be remembered q comedy actress must
understand every point, since her province Is
to make people laugh. Then to study two or
three roles. besides learning TO dance, play the
banjo, &c. II that does not constitute heroic
work let any ambitious young lady try her
hand at French role and see how much she
can make out of II,
The coming week ushers in new attractions,
but we bid the two ladies adieu, and trust that
they may come back again, and very soon at
that
LAWRENCE BARRETT.
come, wearied as theatergoers are with the
| continued round of comedy, opera, melo-
drama, and the spectacular; How great the
Yes. welcome Thrice welcome, Lawrence
Barrett All next week at Albaugh's Grand
| Opera House there will be grand dramatic
revival, and cihangee, Of programme each
| yorite plays, assisted by the same company and
| historical scenery and costumes with which ho
| captured the intellect and hearts OF the New
nj N
Star. III
Mr.. Barrett will produce no play for which
he is not fitted, physically or otherwise. to
| portray by his art the most Insignificant char
aeterlstic OF the leading role This alone,
make no little count in the sum total OF Mr..
recall the brilliant Henry o. Meara's lines
| TO LAWRENCE BARRETT. ,
| Seer OF that chanted art our nature Graves
To linn in light enshrouded days and men,
| To echo deeds nom dim Naryanas caves
| LIT to new fame oblivion. merging graves
Vest their dead themes with vivid life again:
| Hispanian, Moor, Venetian. sweep along
Speak IN your fire--yonr histrion pulsing own
The hate,wrought Roman Kisses in the throng,
Loved Man o. irle croons his lullaby alone.
Mr.. Barrett selects for his opening night an
EngSh vefo Mo OF Eieio SgM sgedy aer
Gale, and Mr. s. L. Springer In tho support.
| Mr.. Springer will be remembered as having
made g success Of the Jester in Francesca da
.Hernani'' is the play which early in tho
present century caused fearful commotion In
literary France and whose influence was felt
| throughout the world. We reserve further no.
| tice until next week.
THE NEW NATIONAL.
Immense houses greeted Mestayers incom-
| parably funny 1--WE, Us d Co." on its introduc.
ton In this city last year az the National
membered edifice delivered IT'S valedictory
II was the bit OF the season, producing the
| management with splendid receipts IL would
be useless 70 attempt sketch OF the plot or an
analysis of the play, fer the work Is not sus-
ceptible of dissection, 1t is "fun from the
1t has been played, and 1t will draw next week
at the New National as well as II did last year
at the old. Among the chief attractions is
ardson, soprano; Harry Amberg, tenor; Robert
Evans, bass; Theresa Vaughn, contralto. The
1aTe. N hss S, f,eper,oy Si sixty pieces and
repeating the same unless by special request
"CoNCERTs ARTIsTIQuEs"
On Tuesday evening, at the Congregational
Church, will he presented a musical entertain
ment Of most exalted character. The renowned
rial Opera House. Berllni court ginger 10 ifs
majesty the emperor OF Germany, and from the
| Metropolitan Opera House, New York. will de.
light her audience with songs, arias, and
ditties, which, for sweetness, purity, and power
of expression, are unsurpassed. II equaled. AS
In other largo cities, her appearance here
should, and doubtless will, be. greeted by a
large assemblage of our most intellectual and
refined society. Her merits are enthusiastically
described by New York and other journals.
Among her rendtions will be- tho "Polonaise'
from "Mignon," several Swedish folk songs,
and other gems. Franz Rummel, the famed
pianist, and OXIDE Musin, the distinguished
viollnist, VIII contribute original and carefully
selected music to the enjoyment Of the evening.
Mr.. sToDDARD's LECTURE COURSE.
The Stoddard lectures 10 be given at the
Congregational Church on the evenings OF
March 81, q, and 20 and April and present
fine opportunity for the enj0ymento of the
highest order Of Intellectual entertainment.
The lecturer is so well known In Washington
that he needs no introduction to our readers.
lie has never eBsaVed' n task for which he was