The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-03-31
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MBrzKRorT HALL.--Mrs. Frances Anne Kem-
Bile will give her first reading this evening, at
Metzerott Hall. The critics In New York and
Philadelphia speak in the most glowing terms
ofthis gifted lady's readings In those cities. II
IL not possible that such notices can spring from
any other motive than that which comes from n
correct appreciation Of performance OF a high
order. We are fully satisfied, therefore, that
Mrs. Kemble's recitations merit the many favor.
able eneomiums which have been bestowed upon
them In the newspapers Of these large cities. It
10 now mcse than thirty years since we first saw
Mrs. Kemble upon the boards at the fremont
Theatre In Boston, when, with her honored and
distinguished father, Charles Kemble, the very
elite Of that city were enraptured BY their superb
acting. Before Mrs. Kemble left the stage she
was regarded BY those who knew whereof they
affirmed as an actress fully equal to her distin.
guished aunt, Mrs. Siddons, the great English
actress. Asa reader, Mrs Kemble has no equal
In England or America, and the denirens OF the
national capital owe II 10 themselves as well rs
to this eminent lady to give her such houses as
Will do credit to both themselves and her. Tick
cts are for sale at Metzerotts music store, and
We sdvise all who intend to be present to secure
their sests early this morning.
WALLIS OPrRA Housx.-Mlss Anna Z. Dick.
inson had very good house last night to listen
to her views Of the "duties of the hour" This
the North and West, and from the notices here
tofore given by the press, Its scope and argu.
ment are tolerabiy well understood. Anna Is
evidently not pleased at the popularity Of Gen.
Grant-but, even among the radical Republi-
cans, II 10 no longer Of any avail to sneer at the
Generals cigar, for Its aroma has permiated the
rank and ale Of that party too thoroughly to
permit It to bo diverted by smart sayings even
from youth and beauty. Miss DIS lecture con-
tains many striking and effective points, has,
psshaps, too much Of the loose, Newspaper style
no cattle 1t to high order Of compositions and
.her delivery has too much Of the Quaker preach
,eress manner to be agreeable. Personally, we
were glad. to hear hearty demonstration by the
audience at her preference for Speaker Colfax
for Presidept, and for the Just tribute she paid to
that sentleman's character and ability
NATIONAL THEATRE.-Maggie Mitchell made
her first entire, after an absence Of some months,
,lsst evening, as Amrie, in "Little Barefoot"
The house was large and appreciative, and her
acting, as is her wont, was simple, touching, and
truly artistic. The piece was well sustained THE
part Of Mr.. Collier admirably by the company.
Tonight "Fanchon" will be presented. There
10 no cricket Ton the hearth" or on the stage
like Maggie. tits just such treat as the IRE
side companions in every household desire to
enjoy, and the theatre will doubtless be filled.
DAN RICE had large assembiagc In his pavil.
lion, on Sixth street, south Of Pennsylvania
avenue, last night. Immense satisfaction was
given, II the demonstrations OF the audience can
be taken as an Indication. This afternoon and
evening he will entertain and introduce his mules
to the lovers OF obstinate fun.