Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-29

AAAAAANAANnANs
growers THEArRI.-stin the people are fl
rious; although the weather last evening was Of
a most Indictment character, yet the spacious and
beautiful theatre was crowded to Its entire oapaO
ty Mr.. and Mrs. barney Williams are unques-
tionably the greatest fayorites who have ever APP
peared In this city, and their present engagement
surpasses In brllliAncy Of success any that has
been hitherto performed by them. The simple an
nounoement Of their names 10 alone sufficient to
crowd q house. Tonight they offer another de-
lghtful entertainment, appearing In three pieces,
with songs, dances, sc. The entertainment will
commence with Born to Good Luck" Mr.. VIII
liams a. Paddy o'Rafertyi after which, the charm
ing and versatile Mrs Barney williams will as
sumo six characters, with songs and dances In tho
elegant ProteAn burletta, " In and Out OF Place"
The performance will conclude with tho capital
Irish farce entitled the "Irlsh Tutor" Bear in
mind the Increased popularity and secure your
seats.
CAETERBrRY.-The heavy storm which prev all.
ed last night proved no obstacle to those in search
Of genuine wit and fun, such is produced only at
this really attractive place Of amusement. Char
ley O'Neil, the celebrated Ethiopian comedan met
with most enthusiastic reception, while the vari-
Gus beautiful acts Of tho three fairy stars Misses
Mortimer, Pennoyer, and Switzerland, gave, as
usual, the utmost satisfaction. The dancing by
the Court Of Beauty WAS rapturously .Appaudcd;
and the performances OF Messrs. Carr. Parker, la
gan, Tooley, Armstrong, Clark, and others Of the
company, gave evidence Of the superior talent Of
those artistes. Geo. R. Edeson, the popular come
dian In his great character Of "Cousn joe" In the
excellent farce which concluded the performance
kept the audience In continual roar OF laughter.
Altogether the crowd within the walls Of Canter.
bury Hall last night was a gay and happy one, de-
spite the storm that was raging without and with
such talent ms Is now engaged, Canterbury will
draw crowded houses in spite OF wind or weather.
Another grand performance will be given tonight.
VARrETrEs.-A large audience greeted the mag.
nihccnt entertainment at this splendid music hall
last night Miss Eva Brent was in fine voice, Ind
each Of her songs met with great favor and out.
bursts of applause. Sam Long and Miss Tesman
were quite at home In a comic duet. The splendid
dancing executed by Mile Helene and Mr.. G. W
Smith received the Well merlted plaudits of the
entire house. Mile LiEetta Is also \ great favor.
lite and most graceful danseuse That funny mig
W. $. Dudworth, as the lighting doctor" kept thu
audience In one continued roar Of laughter The
comic pantomime OF ale Statue Blanche" il a
very laughable effort. Bob Butler, Ms the clown
is excellent, and caused shouts Of laughter. lie IL
well supported by Paul Berger, Winship, Sam
Long, Mile Geraldine, 10. A very fine programme
Is given at the Varieties this evening.
CAMrBELL's MrNsrRELs, ODD Fellows Hall
The 'EimOn pure" Campbells, now performing Al
Odd FellOws' Hall, have no connection whatever
with the CSmpbells so-CNllCd, who performed here
some months ago, the present company being the
original, under the management Of Mr. NJ. {
Campbell for twenty years, the best singer In tn,
profession. This Il troupe Of hTst-clasS musici
ans, actors, and witty performers whose equals
are seldom seem and being direct from their Opers
House, In New York city, they have all the newest
songs, bon mots, funny acts, interludes, sayings
&c. The ballads Of Gray, and the rich bass tOnei
Of Gardner, are alone worth walking ten miles tC
hear BE on hand In time there Is an entire chang,
Of programme this evening.