National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-12
AMUSEMENT rs.

ALBAUGHs GRASD OPERA HOUSE.
quite large and fashionable audience Assem-.
bled at Albaugh's last night to witness Judlc's
performance of ORGnbach's ia Belle Helene"
II IS not so melodious as many of that com.
roscr's operas, nor Is the book remarkable in
interest, still 1t is fair example of French
opera boulIc, and is such vast improvement
uDOn "NitOuche' that 1t was really enjoyable
Judics acting showed all the characteristics
notable in the performance Of the previous
evening, that Is, grace, ease, and refinement
in every action, while her really sweet voice
was heard TO good advantage In several mu-
memnon), Mezleres (Calchas), Dupuis (ilrst
Ajax, GTegoire Second Ajax, and Mile.
Mirybel (ljacchlrl, were especially good in
their acting though there is not u voice among
them. The company does not seem to have
been formed for the purpose OF making the
operas muscally attractive, and, while lack.
ing capable solo voices the chorus, too, is
weak in voices and is not well trained. one
Of Judic's greatest successes in America has
been in Audran's "Mascottc," an opera fa.
milar to all our operagoers, and one that
stage business It would be pratifying 10 See see
her in this charming little OPERA and she
would doubtless draw q large audience. la
Belle Helene" was well mounted with several
novel scenes and much elaborate dressing.
"lilf will be performed tonight
NEW NATIoNAL THEATER.
Notwithstanding Lent, very large audience
was present, and enthusiastic to great degree.
which demonstrated that "Nautour, the Exile -
Is the greatest dramatic production of the age.
The character of Nautour is impossible to com.
pare with any similar role on the stage. Many
OF the audience last evening were noticed 70
cringc at the ferocity OF the Beast Tanner, and
TO weep when I.orette conquers his brutal
nature by awakening his softer qualities. The
supporting cast in each and every particular
is without doubt the finest combination oi
dramatic artists ever gathered together in one
company. The scenic effects battle description
The costumes are rich. and were made with an
especial regard for the historical production Of
the Exile" The matinee tomorrow promises
to bring out the most fashionable audience ol
the week.
MILE. MARIE AIMEE.
A week of hilarious mcrriment, combined
with true artistic worth, will be inauguratcd al
Albnughs Grand Opera House on Monday
VINO made so decided success last season IL
/ her chic representations given in the English
language Aimee, II will be remembered
spoke her lines in the vernaCuar as no onC
| has ever done It before Her English Is per
fcctly distinct, and as II was pointed out II
these columns makes every line the more
| piqu0nt, owing to the quaint accent and clea
! clipped pronunciation. Aside from Aimee
who would make an evenings entertainment
| by merely telling story ana acting II, singin-
/ her famous chansOnettes and giving her bur
| lcsque song and dance, the play of "Mam'
. 2clle" is Il tremendous attraction II IS dc
/ cGcdly the most witty, bright, and laughabl'
/ iRTCe'COmCdy on the Stngc. The scene in thl
! second act, where the actors and actresses are
| seated in among the audience, Is alone grin
| ming feature, and the fun II causes can not b
adequately pictured. Aimee, of course sing
{ her famous songs, ana will give her inimltabl
| Pretty as Picture