The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-05
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TEE ENoLIsH orERA.--Therc was q very full
attendance at the National last night, and Balfc's
interesting composition, and long time favorite
with the public, "The Bohemian airl,"was given
BY the Richings Troupe In an excellent manner.
Two OF the best characters In tho piece do not
strike tho multitude" as forcibiy as they do the
y apprceiative flew" Airline has nothing TO do In
tho arst act, but suffers herself TO be frightened
and slightly wounded by an Infatuated animal
behind the scenes, and then DO stolen In view OF
the audience. Devilshoof In n character who
has little chance TO take the audience in the
voealization assigned to him. Meantime Thad.
deus and Count Arnhcim have pleasing airs to
render, and elicit the applause and tho encores.
In the second and third acts Airline is the centre
OF attraction, has all the dicult parts to execute
in the music, butt saving the old familiar air that
1dreamtthat Idweit, "&c., 1t Is the least adapted
to attract the general appreciation. Miss Rich
tnga rendered the part with exquisite grace and
naturalncss--dressin the character appropriate,
as well as elegant, and exhibiting In hcr VOCAL
ration tho highest degree Of culture and taste
She neveS afdes into the true tone but strikes II
square, 90 TO speak, no matter In what part Of
the scale the transition may require the tone to
be uttefcd. This was . characteristic In her
earlier pcrformsnces here, Of which many ofthe
denizens OF Washington have pleasant rccollec.
ition. 80. 900 % ~. 40. 40
e. d. iMr. ScBuln uiu DeElhhoot IN superior man
nor, and brought to mind the time when the elder
Scguin was such universal favorite. Tonight
they will give "Maritana.r =.
BIBLn Axp BIBLs LAsDs.-Hon. Israel Diehl,
late Consul to Batavia, Java, has consented to
deliver q lecture at Hamllnc N. u church, corner
OF Ninth and streets, Thursday evening, at "
o'clock. Our citizens will have an opportunity
to listen TO one Of the most deepy-intercsting and
Instructive lectures ever delivered In the city Of
Washington. The lecture will be illustrated by
maps and moro than hundred fine specimens Of
ancient coins, images flowers Of Palestine, a
golden eagle, and some very curious specimens
OF the lost arts and sciences. Hon. Israel Dichl,
in his official capacity, has been permitted to
visit some Of the following places Of interest;
Babylonia, Mcsapotamia, the palaces and hang
Ing gardens OF Babylon, Ninevah, Nazareth,
Bethlehem, and Jerusalem, and other places
thst have q place In oriental history. The lee.
ture will be Que OF great interest and instruc-
tion, and we hope that 1t may be fully attended.
Dr. wILLlTs' LEcruR.s-The lecture to bo de-
livered by DR.. Willis at Metzerott Hall this
evening will undoubtedly DO one OF the most
entertaining OF the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation course. "sunshino Of the Heart" as
pictured by this lecturer last winter will be re-
mcmbered with pleasure by all who heard 1t.
Tho subject chosen for to-night-"Thc Model
wifcn-wili present an opportunity for the doc
tor to display his wit and wisdom. Humor 10
especially good when well pointed aud the doctor
has an abundant supply and uses 1t well.
WALLS OPERA 1IoUsE.-A pretty good audi.
.ence assembled at Wallis last evening on the
occasion OF the second presentation Of Marie
Antoinette. Miss Rclgnods acts her part with
all that becoming grace and power for which she
is noted In what she undertakes. Mr.. Barron
. more than meets our expectation In his persona.
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