The national Republican., 1862-04-22
Amusenaeats.

GaovaA'a 1HRArws This evening 10 the time
set spsrt for the opening OF the new National
Th.st,s .",n PsppylvAuia svenus, near, Will
Fhe DECORATIONS Of the interior are all IN.
pletsd, the scenery and upholstery all finished,
and every means taken Mdvantags Of 10 open
the house with the greatest ecldi. The pieces
to be produced are. the ''Serious Family" and
~; ID. =: Of & The Var Department. "smpl.ylng the
Miss Lofty Hough appears IA the Widow Del
maine in the "Serious Family )" and Mr.. Setcheli
~ Aminidsb Sleek; also NJ Guy Goodluek In
the farce. The pieces are both excellent, and
III ts BE- great relief to the public after sur.
tlonsry attempts with which they have been
piled for n long time.
The members OF the company are known TO
among the most able and popular artists Of
attract more than ordinary attention. "
Mr.. Grover has thus far surpassed the at
tempts Of any other manager TO establish 4
popular and refined public resort; and, having
sveryconhdence in his ability and experience,
We fsel sure OF bis eventual success.
The location Of the theatre is admirable; the
auditorium the largest most saatiful and most
comfortable In the country; the attraction
greater than that offered by other managers,
and We see TO reason why success Of the most
unequivocal character should not crown the
enterprise. .,y .....H..E ......N.t. LID.
Those who intend to be present this evening
with ladies, should be In attendance at an early
hour or have their seats secured In advance.
the birthday. of Shakespeare, the management
intend to produce, in addition to other attrac
tions, the trial scene Of the fourth act Of his
acknowledged master.work.
FoRD's ATHEsEUx. are truly glad to see
that Mr.. Ford Ia succeeding so well In his beau.
thu place of resort. The presence Of Mr.. For.
rest has given his place worldwide reputa.
tion. And no ono Ia disappointed on seeing the
ne stly fitted up place which Ia provided. All
the scenery and other Accomplishments Of
first class theatre are to be seen here.
Last night = full house greeted the world.
renowned Forrest in the great prize tragedy of
Dr.. Bird, called tho Gladiator" and Il IL
needless to say that Forrest rendered his char.
snter OF Spartscus with all the grandeur Of tho
authors noble conception. Mccullough rem
larly in that horrible description of the cruoi.
fiction OF the Thracians. Miss Athena also
took the part of Senona 9TH superior ability.
Tonight the "Octoroon."
CANTERBuRY HALL.-This popular music hall
was crowded last night, dispiie the inelement
weather. The two new stars" Miss Ida
Duval and Mr.. Frank Brewer, Happy Uncle
T"m. } made their first appearance on he occa.
sion, and were both received with long and
repeated vociferations Of applause. Miss Du
this city, and will certainly create an intense
excitement before she leaves It. Her voice IL
u powerful and melodious oontralto, with com.
pas equal TO that Of some Of tho better known
operate singers. Sac deserves mach more
Than n passing notice, but limited space pre-
cludes u further notice vt present.
Happy Uncle Frank" Ia an established
lavOrite, and last night added new laurels to
his already victorious wreath.
All the fsvorites will appear again this even.
ing in new and special entertainment.
ODD FELLOws' HALL.-kunkel's nightingale
Opera Troupe appears this evening in another
new programme, several Of the prominent acts
| Of which are "Robbing the MAIL" the "Hunga.
rian warblers," and" Hunting on the Poto
mac" Tho audience In attendance last even
ing WAS largo and fashionable, despite the disa
greeable weather. Odd Fellows Hall is un.
t"nh,edly the popular resort especially Of the
ladies'.