Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-22

GRovER1 THEArHr-Lssf Etoh Of "Fdnitns.''A-
A. the height ofits success, the play Of Fan
tine'' will Be taken OF this evening" after having
been performed 70 the largest And most fashionable
audienees ofthe season, " we may except last eve
ming, when the weather was 90 extremely inoiem-
snt that II was a bold heart, indeed, that would
venture to brave the chilling air. the rain, andsev-
erai inches OF mire, but notwithstanding this, the
attendance was very largo. The improvements
made nightly on the piece have made itRtIast what
II deserves to be-the great success Of the season
The various criticisms which have been published,
have much improved the acting, and now the piece
stands perfect In every shape. Tho music ls by
| Koppitr, and some Of the most beautiful that we
have ever heard. The last scene IL the hnest en-
bellshmant we have everhRd In this city and illus
trateu subject well worthy the genius Of the artist
Our readers will do well to remember that this 10
certainly the last night.
vARIETIEs.-The great star combination here
continues TO increase In Attractiveness nightly by
the superior talent Of the ariStcs for tho Varieties
abounds with grace and beauty. The truly great
dsnseuse, Mile Helene, must be seen to be Appre-
ciated. More than one critic has declared her
without equal. In the ballet of"La Boquetiere."
the elegant dancing OF Mile Helene and Mr.. @. W.
Smith called forth immense rounds of applause,
and they well suppuffed BY the corps dc BALD
and most excellent orchestra, directed by Mr..
Thomas simpson, whose sweet sounds are highly
appreciated by the audience. Miss Eva Brent, the
queen Of song and pet Of the public, continues to
be received with the greatest enthusiasm. To hear
her sing the delightful song OF Cruel War" alone
| IL worth more than the price Of admission. Mile
LIette wins nightly the applause Of the audience
| by her fascinating dancing. Tonight, this great
and talented star company appear In new acts,
songs, dances, ballots, pantomimes, negro farces,
&C.
CANTERBURY. - The great company Of star
artiStss, composed OF Misses Julia Mortimer, Kate
Pennoyor, Augusta and Marie, Agnes Switzerland
Lille Brandon, Hannah Birch, Florence Rivers,
Jennie Allen, Frank La Folle, MessTs. Geo. r Eide
son, Larry Tooley, Dick Parker, II. W. Egan,
willis Armstrong, J. S. Clark, and a host Of other
talent, male and female, will appear tonight. We
do not think there IL a companv in the W ORD which
embraces so much female loveliness as the present
company At the Canterbury. II there was not such
superior talent at this favorte resort II would he
well worth much more than the price Of admission
| 70 any hdmlrer Of female beauty to 20 there and
feast his eyes. The performance tonight will con.
elude with the highly successful trick pantomime
entitled The Golden Axe" with Mr.. q. r. Edeson
as Giles Clump, clown, and = cast Of characters
calling into Tequisltion the best talent In the i'm.
mense company. Go early.
Go TO WHITEHURsT, ~ PennsylvAnia avenue
| TO obtain superior Likenesses at reduced prices
Fine Card Vignetts, formerly sold At S5 per dozen
now selling at s4j half DOZENS same rate. Coloret