National Republican., 1873-02-26
ADJUSTMENTS.


We have seldom listened TO better vocal music
than was furnished at the concert for the bene.
nt Of tho huscal fund Of the Congregational
church last night. A considerable number Of
the members Of the Philharmonic society, on the
invitation OF their leader, Dr. CaulnelA, yolun-
teered thelr services In aid Of the choir, making
chorus o. over nifty voices. The soloof Mrs.
Butts, ia separazlone,r was really magnin-
cent. For purity, richness and elasticity Of
voice simplicity and graecfulness Of manners,
in season listen 70 a soprano who is really the
equal Of Mrs. D. The tenor solo by Mr. Ever
was excellent and received with enthusiasm by
rom stsSet Mater By NJ. Basis "a and mo@G NJ.
Caulneld, was faultless In its rendering. Thc
piano solo bI caulnsld, a composition By Thai
more skill. The quintet by Mrs. Butts, Mrs.
caulneld and Messrs. EweT, Kohr and Lille
bridge was exceedingly good. and in respect to
Of the harmony Indicates q degree Of discipline,
whiyh few ladies arc able 70 accomplish. Too
much praise cannot be awarded to the volunteer
harmonic under Canlheld, which are rapidly
educating our musical people TO the front rank
among the cities OF the country.
oaraaiia MehaIbL
large, under the circumstances, and a yery
fashionable audience were attracted to Masonic
Temple last night by the commendatory notices
OF the new singer from Boston, Miss MohhIbl,
NhuI hasbNtd thltUt HOuneWNhL Ihfulllnr TO us.
offered q nne concert programme for the even
Ing. Miss MohAlbl has a voice Of great power
and rtchnesa, especially In the middle range and
ono capable Of sympathetic eforta. Like the
voices Of most cultivated American alnFers, her
voice Is Of extensive compass and very nne In
the lower register. She gave al Btalt IN roi de
Thule" and the "Jewel Song" with much effect,
and received an urgent snccve. The duo, "Pana
oNara," and the trio, "Te Sol quest Anlna,"
were very acccptably pc rformed.
M. Ruben with some dlficulty controlled a
yery pleasant tenor. Mr.. Splro used his bow
IKE an artist, and gave some good music, Mi,
Chase, always welcome, used his good voice last
night with less spirit than ordinarily. Carl
Richter, h ever, presided with great skill at the
plano, and the concert was even, in this season
| OF smbdFrds ds richSs'e musicale. success.
Wallis Opera House.
our new aud elegant little temple Of Theapls
was again, last night, nle,i 10 q crowded degree
BY an appreciative audience, who laughed At and
aympathirsd with the Jolly abandon OF Rim van
Winkle and his domestic misfortunes, and hall
wept over the mournfnl bewIlderment Of his
80 adeatn;n.llfe" return. The house scene with
while the fretted and weary wife waits for Rip.
| who enters In state Of maudln but aoo.i-na,
tnred lndlnerence; his humorous account OF his
days shooting his wicked eaJolement Of his
reconciled wife; his sudden so6iety and simple
address under her wrath and banlshment, All
make most wonderfully llie-lke picture for the
MEe, , Mn,cn me touch oil true genius lights ~
Jerersohs nip Van wlnkle Is q "study" OF ar
tistlc ene..s and Of complete conception, aud
proof, In It's long and unabated power of the
strength OF genuine genius.
i Tho Theatre ComIaae.
The Pantaloon-atic, written for Geo. q, Knlgh
by well-known llterateur Of this city, very hap
ply Introduces the wel-sustained performances
this week At the Comique. Pat Rooney follow
with his Irish gems, when the scene Is varied b,
tns elog dancing OF the Collyer brothers. Thi
interest increases with the Rrlal work Of III,
vlctorelli brother.,. the. yocalisms OF Carrii
Avery, the Hungarian dancing OF the KIraif,
sisters and the really nne bailets. An evening a
the Comique, II In search Of agreeable fun, Il
the right place.
Metropolitan Variety Theatre.
large audience enjoyed the varied perform
ances at the Metropolitan lau night. Manage
HenEe Ia making very commendable efforts I,
please the public, and no one attends the variet,
theatre without feeling OF satisfaction. II
costs him by far the greater share OF his receIpt
70 pay the salaries demanded by his perfornlera
the DAtalle troupe, for instance, commandIn,
W. per week' @ Their strength and sklll, how
agement on the part Of Mr. HenEe Ia Appreciatrt
~ the community, and the full houses eTetl
night Is In proof OF It.
Charles DIckeus.
This evening Mr.. George William Curtis, th,
elegant gentleman and finished scholar, lecturer
~ Lhcolh hhl us subject Delng CHARLES Dick
ems. The mere announcement insures a crowde,
and cultivated audience.
AIr. Brllcw's Headings.
Friday eunlng Mr. Bellew gives his last read
Ing, and at Lincoln hall. The programme In
cludes several humorous pieces, which Mr.. Del
Tlew will read well. The entertainment he afford
ha pleasant one aud generally acceptable.
R-street Baptist Sunday school,
This evening and Thursday and Friday even
ings grand sterro- -parioptlcan or art exhibition
will be given at the E-street Baptist church, 70
the benent Of the Sunday y-school library. An en-
tirely different collection OF views will he pre
sentcd each evening.
Laura Keepe
Laura Reene's literary, dramatic aud muslcS
troupe have Lincoln hail for March l., SATURDAY
This entertainment IA new, and promises to b
rtch and spicy.
Choral Society.
This soclcty have lately received some YER,
choice music for mixed voices, and last nigh
the ladies and gentlemen connected therewltl
commenced the practice Of IL with q view d
giving private entertainment some time durInI
Lent.