National Republican., 1888-02-07
sEMENTs.
nonrnrNANrr1I,ArA AI,rAreu's,

ROBERT MANrELL AT ALBAuGHs.
large nd ap9recia,ive audience greeted
Mr.. Robert MantvIl NJ Abaughs Grand Opera
House last night, the occasion beiug the 'Irst
production in this city Of D'Ennery's beautI-
lul romantic drama, "Monbars" The drama,
unlike most French adaptations, contains
nothing vulgar Or indelicate, and was heartily
enjoyed 10y all present Monbars is the name
of heroic Frenchman, who wins fame
and fortune on the high seas. Returning
home he falls in love with Diane, the daughter
oithe Marquis lie Noirmoni, who Is in Nonbara's
debt, and being fortunate enough to save her
life Monbars proposes for her hand. and Diane
accepts him, but only from sense OF duty as
she loves another Af.er the marriage the
husband learns the truth and their married
life is most unhappy. At this stage Laurent,
TeteevnS Snba+ss sunbSppnsRs he H @
further separates him from his wife aud pans
to obtain his vast wealth. To do tnis he pre-.
walls upon Monbars 70 make a will Ia favor OF
his lLaureDts) son. After this IS accom- flished
he introduces assow poison into Monoars,s
food, and has the wife suspected. Al first
Monears believes She is sHilty' aud even i,
convinced OF her innocence. The popllace,
however hating her for her birth and be-
lieying in her guilt, have decided 70 FL Ky her
bars calls in Laurent, and in his presence
writes Il letter, wherein he states that mis-
death is due to suicide. Laurent hearing me
contents OF the letter, now hastens 10 finish
his work, and pOurs out the fatal dose which
he then carries TO Monbars. Cnknown to
Laurent, Monbars has witnessed mis- knayery,
and as the villain approaches him Monbars
turns upon him. Fora time II see ms as though
trcachery is to prove triumphant, but with
new born energy NIonbars overcomes the vii,
lain and in duel kills him. Diane and
Monbars are reunited. The drama is one OF
the most intense and interesting plays seen
here IN long time, and IT'S psrts were al
well taken. The fourth act in Itself would
be sufficient TO make any play success aud
the two recalls that II received were e. n
pllmcnt not only To Mr.. Mantells acin',
but TO the authors genius as well, Incfe
were seven recalls during the evening
As Monbars Mr.. Mautcll is called upon to do
some powerful acting, and he Aclllt, himself
in the most worthy manner In tact, his work
IN "Monbars' cnuclusiyely rroveS that in a
few more years Mr. NTantei VIII be recognized
as one OF the worlds great aciOfs. As Diane,
Miss Fanny Gillette has Il trying role. wblch
she plays with strength aud feryor MISS
Eleanor Morreit as Blanche was sceu to al
ventage. The rest OF the cast was accept lble
throughout. The costumes were rich ana
elegant, and the play was handsomely staged
ED,rSu COLLIER NJ II ,EGis'S.
The young tragcdian Mr. Edmnni Cnllier,
began Il weeks engagement NJ the Biiou
Thcater yesterday afternoon, presenting the
tragedy of "NrgiUius' TO large and ApprC-
| the evening The general production Of the
tragedy was crcii;able IN the eNtram', and
the settings were many Ol them, very 81. er' or.
Mr.. Collier is an actor possessed Of youth.
vgor. and ambition aud his WORK h2tDkenS
| careful study and II respectful g.ri iJr the
methods of The late john Mccullough, N!.h
| whom Mr.. Collier was associated for iour
| years. His "ylrginus' IS INTEL gent, and sat
| isfac'orly robust; and, ss reader Of hank
| verse, Mr.. Collier deserves special mention.
| he was called before the curtain several times.
| The supporting company is strong, and gen
orally composed of capable people. This after.
! noon and evening Jack Cadc' VIII be given.
KERSAS's rHEATEI.
! Large audiences yesterday afternoon aud
| evening attended the opening performances
! of the Mignsni-ScgriSt star Specially Com
! pany. Much was promised and much eX.
! pected of this company, which is composed OF
ihe leading lights of the variety and novelty
| profe ssions, but all was fully realized. The
suggestion Is apparent in this engagement, ai
/ in many of it's predecessors, that Messrs, ker-
! nan are endeavoring TO have their stage Occu-
pied only by the very best talent procura1le,
and the quality of their attractions, as well a.
| the notable high standard they eudeavor "a
maintain III every particular, recommend this
! as the best variety theatcr Wash ington has
| ever had