National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
enAvp orEnA AT ALnAuaHs,

GRASD OPERA At ALBACdHS5
Tho debut OF Mile. Alma Fohstrom in "Ffa
Diayolo" at Albaugh's Opera Housl brought
together a select and appreciatve audience, If
not very enthusiastic. Auber's Fra DayOlo"
has been before the public so long that II is
perfectly familiar 10 every oprra-goer, The
performance Of last evening was one Of moro
than ordinary interest however, MS II marked
the appearance of new primn donna, who, II
she did not create furor, did make n success
0s Ierlina, which was at once artistic and
merited. Nile. FOhstrom's voice Is q light
soprano Of excellent quality, and Is so well
impossible for her. hcr runs, trills, and
tho most elaborate embellishments are
done smoothly, with seeming case,
ana musiclanly training is shown in tho con-
scicntious manner in which every phrase is
rounded Her stage manner isrefined, ana she
showed not the slightest disposition TO the
liberties which art, TOO often observed IN
offered larger opportunities for display OF
dramatic singing, though II Is doubtful ii she
has the power TO sustain q heavy role. How;
ever, She Is very youug-less than y years old
and her present work shows that she has
bright future In opera. She Is now a charming
singer, and, with tho demeanor wo havo mon
toned, her appearance marked an epoch IN
tBeppo), Chcrubini (GlacOmo), Nine. Lablnche
lady Koburg), CaTacciolo Qord koburg) az
sang and played with their accustomed
ability, while Ravolli IRA Dlavolo) shared the
honors of tho evening with FohIrom. Rl-
vellis tenor Is one of tho best now heard in
opera, and is yoice,of great sweetness The
chorus was good, and the orchestra, under the
veteran Ardit, was especially fine. The man.
agement would do tho audience favor by
prohibiting the sale of librettos In the au.
dience during the performance OF the over.
turo, which Is ns much part of the opera rs
the music that follows
Nine. CayGl9zzi, the premiere danscuse, re.
ceiyed several enCOres Tonight Carmen"
Is 10 he given, with Miss Minnie Hluk and
Nine. CavHazzi. Tomorrow evening will b0
the swell night Of the season, on which oc.
casion Nine, Nordcn GILLIAN Nortonl, tho
American nightingale, will appear In Ia
Traylata' as Nioletta.
1.-THE MfKApo" AT TIE NATIONAL
The presentation of "The MTikado," the
latest and best of the Gilbert and sullivan
operns, at the National last night leit nothing
for the most pessimistic human heart to de-
sire. To those who .know the company. iden-
titled as II is with the Standard Theatcr In New
York city, IFS lsucccsS was Il matter otcourse,
following their appearance rs the night tho
day. But the demonstrations Of popular ap'
proval given them by n cultured and oxaoting
audience assembled at the height of the sea-
son % a. The capital was especially gratifying;
n revclaton-the music. the stage setting, the
costumes, and the netlng The company, as q
whole, Is the best the country affords In comic
opera. Mr.. J. H.. Ryley has been for years
associated with the Standard Opera House,
which Is known IN New York as tho home OF
English opera, He has been the first In this
Gilbert ana sullivan operas-the Major General
In the "pirates" tho Admiral In "PnafOrc,h
the Lord High Chamberlain In ,'Iolanthe,' and
Bnnthorne in Patience" whenever a noy
| the first thought is we shall see Ryloy in II,
lie was soon appreciated by the house last even
| ing and accorded frequent and hearty applause
| as ko.Ko. His cuisines could not be I'M
proved, for he never spares himself in action
| or contortion, vocal or physical. There is not
uron any stage q pair OF legs 50 versatile M i OF
makes the most Of the role Of Poo.Bah, which
| Is n fine piece of drawing. Ills Oriental stolid
ity Is simply superb, and he Is in every way q
worthy eohveynneer OF inimitable, delicate
the ideal of all the dignltles. Mr.. Whiacn
| studied the part in London under the personal
supervision Of W. s, Gilbert himself Mr.; Harry
$, Hllll0rd was selected especially fol
bis romantic and handsome figure and
generally agreeable appearance, His voice Is
SOFT and pleasant, and he certainly takes the
/. Hall made u robust Mikado and sang hi
| lines effectively, scoring an encore on his frs
song. His makeup was superb and well sus
taincd. Never was anything sopretty and raw
| ishingly bewltohlng conceived for stage ehoC
as the "lhree little maids ffom school, of th
| opera. As n novelty II stands alone. MIS-
| Nctnona Jarbeau takes the part OF Yum Yum
| with singular success In the Japanese costum;
she has Sinuous, supple, sensuous grace TIM
| is the highest achievement of dramatic excel
| lence. Her voice is sweet full, and elastic
! MISS MllllOlnS, tue Illll sung, sang nef llile
with .cloarness and melody. Her acting
| like that of all the company, Is the in
curnation of excellent drill, combined
excellent material. Miss Lulu Tuteln was q
| pretty peep.Do, and ably assisted the trio II
| being charmingly irresistible. Miss Zeldl
| Seguin was awarded the distinction ofbeing thu
| best Kalisha yet seen. On the night of thel
first appearance at the standard the hous
arose to do her honor. Miss Seguin has
superb contralto voice. which she uses will
felicity and facility. There is no eflort in he
vocalism; she sings as the bird sings, and he
| dramatic powers are of the first. Miss Seguh
is the incompatible Katisha,,
A very superior audience witnessed a yer!
Bankers Daughter" Tho house was fllot
and oyercrowded, yet, Of all the multitude
only few exhibited any signs Of interest Thl
| Is honorable to our people, though not com
| plimentary 10 Bronson Towards great play
| The company of actors and actresses IS a fint
one, and, doubtless, in true drama, would b.
able to give entire satisfaction.
| THE DIME MUSEUM.
Handsome Jack" had crowds of ndmirer
| last night at the Dime, for they rushed to SCI
| him, or her, Miss Minnie oscar Gray represent
| glorious, snid everybody, and hands applaud
ing till tired and smarting confirmed the dec
larution. There could not be sweeter Jacl
than Minnie and her shadow, Quilt Arnold
| W. 4. Stevens, was luminous. The educatet
| dogs shared the universal enthusiasm. anC
| surpassed all records of their wonderful his
tory.
How TILE hearts of a crowd swell and throl
| with pitlless hatred against the man VIII
| coughs during the performance at q theRter
when they know he is too stlngy 10 invest .