Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-31

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GRovER's THEArRE-A repetition Of the story
Of the week lswhst can be said Of the engagement
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams Every night
the house has been crowded TO its entire capacity
with the most fashionable audiences over known
In this city. This evening, this charming, versa
tile couple will appear In three pieces, selected for
the occasion. The first 10 the "Irlsh Lion," In
which Mr.. Barney Williams appears as Tim Moore
and Mrs. Barney Williams ~ Mrs. FtIgig. The
second is the Customs Of the Country" in which
Mrs Williams appears ss Melissa. The perform
anoo will conclude with The Omnibus" In which
Mr.. Barney Williams appears as Fat This onter-
tAinment IL certainly glorious one, and will
secure an unusually large attendance. Ladies', or
those accompanying them should secure their
seats during the day.
On Monday evening next, the famous comic
couple will appear in beautiful spectacular To-
gendary play, entitled The Fairy Circle, or Con
o'Carolan'a Dream" seats may now be secured
three days in advance.
CANTERBURY.-The performances tonight at
this fashionable and well conduotedpl place Of amusc
ment will be Of the most novel and attractive char
Aoter. The gala bill will embrace the full company,
As follows Miss Julia Mortimer, In her popular
songs and In the fascinating act, a. The Gypsy's
Lay" with Miss Kate Pennoyer, who will also ex-
eoute another Of her superb dances. Miss Agnes
Switzerland In her enchanting ballads. The Court
Of Beauty, composed Of Misses Is Folle, Rivers,
Brandon, Birch, Allen, and others, in new and very
beautiful dances. Messrs, c. W. Parker, in his
astonishing and thrilling chair, hoop, and glass
featsj N. Carr, In his most amusing comic dances
George r. Edeson, in his original songs, Charley
o'NeIl, Dick Parker, Larry Tooloy, H. W. Eagsn,
J. A. willis, W. Armstrong, j. S. Clarke and others,
in their Ethiopian acts, songs and dances, and the
other artistes of thes large company, altogether
forming the greatest combination Of talent and
beauty that can be found upon any stnge in this
couptry. The Canterbury will be- Of all others,
the place for those in search Of fun this evening,
and to all who would enjoy a post excellent per-
formAnce, laugh heartily, and grow fat, we say
stand not upon the order Of going, but go at
with the amusing farce Cousin Joe, with Edeson
as Cousin Joe. This will be positively the last
night Of this intensely funny productlon.
VARIETIES. - This popular resort among all
classes Of our resident and travelling public, 10
In the full tide Of Its successful career There
has been no place OF public amusement In WASH
ington which has so suddenly and successfully es-
tablished ITSELF or enjoyed great celebrity In
such brief space Of time as the Varieties. This
is simply because II combines capital and energy,
with the best star and stock talent that possi
bly, be procured In this country for the representa-
ton Of it's varied and attractive entertainments.
All business, in order to be successful, must be
carried on In systematic manner, and this Is the
under the charge Of one thoroughly veTsed In such
matters, Mr.. J. Pilgrim the company and stars
regularly furnished by an agent in New York, who
is always on the lookout for talent, forwarding
them on soon as engagements are effected; then
the old wines, fragrant cigars, American and Eng
lish aes, London porter and choice liquors for the
patrons, are supplied direct from the wel-knOwn
house Of OBthem Brother. This, alone, Is a new
feature in concert halls, and 70 an assurance that
what man drinks lie the best he can procure any.
where; besides, with the advantages Of the best
company In America, the best location IN Wash
ington and the cheapest entertainment In the city
make the Varieties the centre of attractions and
the bright stars-M'le Helene, G. w. Smith, Miss
| Eva Brent and nearly one hundred dancers, sing
ers, Ministries, the admiration Of every admirinl
eye.
THE CAMPBELLs are meeting with deserved sue
cess, houses crowded nightly TO witness the per
formAnces OF this famous troupe. Their pro
gramme is rich and varied. The singing Of Gray
and Carleton is superb, and the comicalities art
all that can be desired. Go TO Odd Fellows Hal
| tonight.