National Republican., 1888-04-17
AMCSENIENIS.
ALgAuGn's GNASp OPERA HOUSE


Nine. Modieska appeared as Beatrice in
Shakcspcare's comedy, Much Ado About
Nothing" at AlbauGh's last night. The au
dicncc was at once charmed with the delicate,
subtle, and thoroughly artistic way in which
Modjeska interpreted what may almost be
laid the greatest of the divine drumutist's
comedy roles. The versatility of her genius
and talents enabled her to portray the char
acter with matchless grace and case and still
emphasize those choice bits OF humor with
which il abounds and make II living person
aity. Second only TO Modjeska was Mr.. Ebcn
rlymptop as Gentdick, and at times he even
eqnalcd her lie was at all times the truly
conscientious actor. never OVERRIDING
~, part, Miss Mary shaw in th{
to all the work 1t demanded. 1r,. vandcphGf
was very successful as the playf Dop Pedro,
and Mr.. Stcrnroyd made Youthful and en-
gazing Glaudi% Mr. 9wens,S pogbirrry I;hi I, was
with which lie mhued the part brought the
house down heavily with appla9se, Mr.
Springcr's Lconato was strongly imperSon-
Gted On the whole, II was the most satisiac-
tory rendition Of Much Ado that has been
Witnessed in ,his city in many "A day, The
costuming was elaborate and rich IN detail
and the scenery and effects superb, Tonight,
Measure for Measure
mcE', "ooRsAn' At the NATIONAL.
The National wa! crowded from the front
row to the doors and from the first floor 10 he
top gallery last night. 1t was probably the
largest audience OF the season The attraction
that drew out this vast assemblagc was Mr.
T.. T.. Rcc's "COrsair," which had u run OF
nearly goo nights at the Bilou Opera House in
New York. II looked far better on the stage
Of the National last night than il ever did 1T
the Biou, ~ the National Is a much larger and
better equipped thcatcr. Mr. Rice came over
from New York expressly to lead the orchestra
fled at his very cordial reception by the great
audience. "'Ihe Corsair" sthc most gorgeous
burlcsque now to be seen, Mr., Rice put S2i,'
900 into the costumes worn by the company.
They are certainly very elaborate and beau.
tiful. II is not necessary 10 describe the per.
tormanGc, II Is excellent from beginning 10
charming and the. spectacle hewllderng
There might also he word said about the
unusually pretty girls in the east Mr. Rice
has a talent for finding the handsulncst female
sustained his reputation in "1ho Coraair'
HARIs's BIJOU THEATER.
Pretty and piquaut Myra Goodwin appeared
rs Phil, In the latest comedy success "Philo-
nene," To good audiences At the Biiou yester-
day. Fora young lady who Is not much over
nineteen summers Miss Goodwin possesses
decided dramatic ability, and therefore every
line Of her part. was properly Interpreted;
dancing, The latter proved to he the feature
Of tile performance, for Miss Goodwin h, be.
yond doubt, one Of the most artistic dancers
that has ever glaced the boards of this thea.
ter, The supporting company j. composed of
hrst.class people. "lnclc Tom. Cabin" next
week.
KEHNAN's TIENrfH,
Good audiences was the rule al Kernan's
Yesterday afternoon and evening the London
Specially Company proving great attraction.
Lester and Williams introduced their latest
black face speciality, THE Dandy Nigs," with
pronounced success, the lmnan sisters danced,
and the ycnirluuuist duncan created much
mirth by lbs laughablc performance. There
WAS long list of other good features, Usual
nutinorS