The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-04
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Tho National Theasss-Hss Reopen.
ing - The Improvements II ths
Buildlng-The Novelties IN store
for ms.
Our readers will doubtless be rejolced at
the announcement that the National Theatre
will be rcoponed with rejuvenstcd appear
ancc one week from to-day, Saturday, 1lth.)
For some weeks past tho old National has
been In the hands Of carpenters, painters,
upholstcrcrs and other artisans, and their
labors have boon attended with such results
that the many patrons OF this Institution Of
Washington will hardly recognise II, so
much for the better has Il been changed,
The interior Of the edince from pit TO dome
has been very beautifully frescocd and orna'
mented, new gas fixtures Of highly deco.
rated designs have been placed In position,
and the boxes have boon handsomely
trimmed and furnished. The orchestra
chairs have been grained In black walnut.
The seats In the dress circle have becn up
bolstered In the very finest quality solferino
colored rep. Tho parquette has been up
holstered with scarlet enameled cloth. All
the wood work has been painted very light
drnb.
The floors are covered with the best cocoa
mating, and when lighted up the theatre
will present brilliant and cheerful appear
ance. On the stage change has been made,
which affords more room. Tho "tor-
painted by Mr.. Griifith Morgan, ofNew York,
the new scenic artist Of the establishment.
On the right side Of the front portion Of the
building wide and easy stairway has been
erected, which leads TO the 'balcony." This
Is a new arrangement, the balcony being q
portion OF the centre seats In the upper tier,
neatly upholstered and laid with mating,
affording splendid accommodations, and ar
admirable view Of the stage. The price o
admission to this portion Of the house will
be the same as to the dresa-circle.
The mechanics employed on the work are
Carpcntering, under the direction Of Messrs
Grass & Sheehap, machinists of the theatre
gas fixtures, Alex. X. Shepherd & Brothers
painting, 8. 8. Parker; upholstering, Thos
Toma. TIE beautiful fresco and ornaments
work Is by Messrs. Schutter & Rackermar
The enterprise and good taste Of Messr'
Spalding & Rapley are not alone seen In tn
rangements they have made for securing B
our citizens season OF rare enjoyment ar
indeed commendable.
During the winter they will present thei
patIons with Burlesque, Pantomime, Com
cdy, Tragedy, French Grand Opera, English
Grand Opera, and Englisn COlIlIe Cora. Al
above stated, the season will open on tn
night Of Saturday, 18th instant, for whlcl
performance the ticket office will be opene,
the Wednesday previous. The opening will
be with the far.famed Iefilngwell Burlesqu
troupe, who on the first night will appear 1
their novelties, "Gushing C,orinda" an
'sRomeo Jafier Jenkins" The Leffingwell
will be followed in quick succession by th
Richings Opera Troupe, Lydia Thompso
Troupe, the Florences, the Worrells, Lucil
Western, the pantomime Of Hiccory Diccol
Dock, the Comic English Opera Troup
(Galton's,) Jno. E. Owens, Edwin Forres
Maggie Mitchell, Hackett, Parepa Ros
English Opera Troupe, Mr.. and Mrs. Barn,
Williams, Joseph Jefferson, Lottie, the Cha
man Sisters, and the French Grand Operi
1t will be seen from this list that artists
worldwide fame will appear before wasi
ington audiences, and we feel confident tina
will be appreciated by the community o
Washington.
JoHS RoBIssos's CIRCUS AND MRsi
GERIE.-Sext Tuesday Is the day for th
coming Of this great establishment, Il
largest now travelling on wheels In tn
country. Too much In commentator Of Il
sterling merits Of this concern cannot we
be said. The first talent Of both hemispher
every feature worthy OF note that capital an
experience can suggest Is TO be seen In tn
meritorious exhibition.
The bareback riding OF Miss Cordelia
said to be, perhaps, the best ever witnesse
in the United States. She rides backward
and forwards upon an unbridled steed wit
abandon and grace, while the Performance
Of Mons. Franconi upon his manage an,
dancing horses adds zest and Interest +
the arenic entertainment.
Mile. Francis, from the cirque Inlperidis
Is a paragon of youth and beauty, and doe
an act of splendid Oluitation, dividing laurel
with Master Frank In his treble equestria
somersault act. The galaxy Of well-know
names following these brilliant stars upo
the programme Is a guaranty Of the excel
lence Of this well ordered circus.
The menagerie Of sixteen well-nlled den
Of wild animals and tropic birds, Ia tn
rarest, choicest and most carefully selecte,
in the country. Every feature prominent II
natural science is embraced In 1t, and man,
novelties never seen here before. For thre
days only, commencing next Tuesday after
noon.
BASE BALL.-The game yesterday aftei
neon between the National and Jefierso
clubs resulted In favor Of the Jetfersons
the following score: Jefferson, Il; Nationa
Is. The Nationals made their appearance
in their new uniform for the first time. II
result greatly surprised the friends OF bot
clubs. The following Is the score;
Rods ss.1ssos "a shelly NE. z
Doyle, s.s.,...... CouEhltn, Sb..". l
Lake, b........ . Birdsall, e.......
Anderson, p..... Brown, 2b...... .
McCauley,l !. To-. 2 Orsborne,p... l
Einney, b,."...l ! Lusk, ss...,....
r; McCauley, RI ! Studley, !. f...... Q
Morgan, Q. f.....2 ] Ernest, =. f......l
Church, c......... / Joyce, o. f......7
2ll7 q
INNINGS.
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