National Republican., 1888-01-10
THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT -

The manner In which the Boston Ideals |
produced Donizett's tuneful and martial |
opera, 1.-THE Daughter OF the Regiment"
last night is proof positive that this organ
ization has reached that point Of excellence
towards which the management's efforts
have SO long been tending. Since their last
visit The Boston Ideals have been recruited
as regards principals and chorus, and
strengthened by an orchestra which is
not second to that Of the National
Opera Company, and they safely attempt
the most ambitious works and take the first
place among to.day's opera troupes. Our
opera.goers were not slow to perceive the
strides made by the Boston IDEALS evan
since their previous visit, and from the
outset the orchestra received It's need of
praise IN round OF applause accorded to
the excellent playing OF the overture. Mr.
George Loesch is to be congratulated at
having to conduct so efficient an orchestra
The stage mountings and the costumes
were splendid, and everything went With
that eDoothpess characteristic OF well
drilled and well equipped troupe. To par.
ticulsrize, Mile. Ielle de Lussan, the bright
and talented priwa donna OF the Ideals,
stands so high to- day In the eyes OF the
public and Of the most able musical critics
of the country that to say that she appeared
as Marie Is sufficient. Every role she has
assumed during her brilliant operate career
has been by her made her owD, and her i'm
persopation Of Marie adds but another
laurel to the wreath she has won during
her brilliant career. A more dashing, typi-
cal vivapdiere is oot to be conceived.
As Serst Suffice Mr.. W. II. Clark looked,
sang, and acted the part, and with the
soprano shared the honors OF the evening,
These two were well supported by Mr..
Frank Baxter, well known here, and who
is rapidly making his way to foremost
place among the best tenors Of the country.
Applause and recalls were profusely and
justly given.
Miss Helen Dudley Campbell's fine con.
tralto voice was used with telling effect,
and Mr.. j. G. Miron, a phenomenal basso,
was the counterpart Of Clark's Sergeant.
Mics Louise Edgar made great deal out Of
the small part Of Babette. She is viva
cious soubrette, with the true dramatic
instinct The cast emphasizes what has
everywhere been said about the strength OF
the Boston Ideals. "Carmen" will DO
given tonight.
"As IN A LOOKING GLASS"
The play Of GAS In Looking Glass" has
considerable strength, immeasurably more
than the company Mrs. Langtry brings with
her can develop. The lady herself assur-
edly has an intelligent idea Of the character
Of Lena Despard, but she is not possessed
| an agreeable ease and composure In her
bearing, she robes the role with
most admirable and exquisite taste.
l and in the expression of ardent passion
her epdeavors are highly commendable.
Mrs. Langtry's love-making is well done.
| That is all can say, unless 1t be to sup.
| pose that with stronger company about
1 H., ,ts,l,N la t.at
| scenes. The very best work IN the play Is
| done by Mr.. Frederick Everill, who enacts
] the character OF Count Paul Dromlroff
with intelligence, iujicious force, and dis.
| tipgushed c0,lrtl;uess, and, al hough he does
not appear until the third act, he easily
captures the piece. fthink Mr.. Barrymore
| capable Of much better wok th1t ne gives
10 the character OF Capt. jack Fortlntfas,
He can certainly uiRke bis preseEce much
more agreeable by modifying and modalat.
| ing his voice. Mr.. Weaver, Nc. Calvert,
and Mr.. Lynch do fairly we'll. The balaace
| Of the cast ia exec, ding weak, with the
exception of Miss Nodage Doree,
| who, os the French maid, does
the best Of the females. Mrs. Langry's
costumes are truly marvela Of the modIste's
| art, and form studies in drapery. Those
she wears in the third and fourth acts were
| received through the Nav York custom
liouee on yesterday, direct from Felix, OF
Paris, ,,and were worn for the first time last
night.
The staging and settings were simply
beautiful, and Manager F!ske fairly out
did himself In detail.
HARRls's BTJoU THeATER.
"Her AtOnement" appeared AT this popu-
lar theater Monday afternoon and evening
to large audiences, even without consider
ing the weather. The play is as good as
ever, and Is rendered by an extremely COM
petent company in every respect. The
Delmar, are beyond question ex
ceedipgly well played. Miss Delmar and
Mr.. j. ii. Ryan las the policeman) furnish
the comedy parts. Mr.. A. III. Hastings
both looks and plays the part OF Col. Swift
"a lawyer and soldier) to perfection. Julius
Greer, as Charles Morton, acts with care
and judgment. The regular army soldiers
are great adjurct. Their fine appearance,
fne marching, and drilling qualities are
fully appreciated.
RERNAN's TnEATER.
The ever.popular Kernells, with THEFT
company OF specially associates, began
weeks engagement yesterday, and, o;
course, appeared to crowded houses. Moth
ing can say Of Harry and John Kernel
could possibly establish them more In tht
appreciation OF Washingtonians, only they
sre-if possible-funnier than ever. Thei
companyis is above the average OF variety or
ganizations.
WONDERLAND.
The popularity Of Wonderland increases
and the new programme and attractions of
fered yesterday drew large houses despite
the weather. The bill for the present weel
ia one of the best Manager Hoffman ha!
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