National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-09
ADJUSTMENTS.


Lester wallacN That Is the magic name that
will attract thousands to the theatre this week
Ills engagement will compensate for the failures
OF the season, and make all patrons Of the drama
cheerful with the thought that Washington at
last truly has something theatrical worthy Of
serious consideration. The comedy Of Central
Park" Ia one OF his own productions, and Is full
OF the natural things Of to-day. II II an honor
to our stage that NJ. Mallack has consented to
appear on u. Mr.. Wallack, as manager and a.
an actor; stands at the very head Of the profess
sion, and In him we shall see eXemplihed what
ever Is beautiful, strong, pure and noble In the
drama. HIS great father was the inst representa-
tive Of the natural school, and all his talent has
descended to the son. An audience loses sight
Of the fact that he Is an actor, and realizes that
he does on the stage Just those things that
thoroughbred gentleman would In similar sltu-
atlnns do on the stage.
Wnllacks, In New York, has been for years
school Of excellence In all matters pertaining to
the Thesplan art. His repertoire is a most extern
siye one. The plays Of BOuClCault, Tom Taylor,
Robertson, Phillips aud Reade have found In him
the finest representative Of their heroes and a.
the author OF "ROsedale" and Central PARK, he
has added much TO a fame made brilliant IA the
best Claude MelnOtte, the hest Don Cesar, Mer-
cutlo, Benedck, McGregnr, and other characters
that might he named. Washington ladies' who
would like to refresh their memory as TO how a
handsome man looks, will, Of course, go to the
theatre; and gentlemen who have no taste In
dress Will do well TO improve the opportunities
Of this week. Seats may he secured at the box
once during the day, and at night the rush will
he so great as 10 make II matter Of wisdom to
secure reserved seats. The company with Mr..
Wallack includes the names Of Nlnlng Bowers,
Ene GemOn, Rosa Rand, Mrs. q, e. GeTmOn,
Nc, j. Leslie Gossln, Mr. W. II. BOkee and others.
The Theatre ComIauc.
John and Maggie Fielding, PrOtean and ChaTac-
ter artists; Peasley and Hughes, song, dance,
and sketch artists; Emma Marsh and Belle Ora
ham are the new faces that will appear at the
ComlQue this week. The Zitella troupe remain,
Nrran nala gVaNN gs.ala
field, Adlle Johnson, and TOney Harvey. The
fame the COmique has justly won will he main
taned by the present company. Too much praise
can hardly he given Miss Smith and Madame n
tea for the parts they fill In the entertainment.
The Fleldlngs come with good Endorsement Of
their talent, and so do Peasley and Hughes.
Hereafter the ladies' nights, Tuesday AMI Friday,
are To he dispensed with, but the family matnees,
Wednesdays and Saturdays, Will he continued
Concert nj MarinIs Hall.
For the evening Of December ", Thursday
next, a fine musical entertainment Is promised
In the programme Of Antonio Barlls concert,
which Will take place at MRrinis hall.
one Of family whose dAyer and appanage has
been musical genius, and whose members arc
well-belOved OF fame, Slgnor Barlli, the half
brother of the PattlA, and most successful
maestro, has the ability necessary to organize n
brilliant entertainment of the description offered
In most distinguished degree. His younger
brother, Alfredo BaTlll, has met In his short ar
tlstic career the greatest announcement In the
commentator Of the hest critics Of piano music.
The music Of Thalburg Weber and Chopin, which
he will perform on the occasion, Il said TO he
most accurately and effectively Interpreted by
him, and the gift OF control Of that much ABUSED
yet grand instrument, the piano, gives Il tails
manic power over the feelings OF listeners Of all
degrees Of civilization. We shall welcome the
new pianist with pleasure. The ladies' and gen.
temen announced as assisting have received the
approving dicid Of the critical press OF critical
New YORK, and will sing for US some wel-chOsen
compositions. The ladies' Mixell, Guy and
Mooney are pupils Of the MnstTO Baril.