National Republican., 1873-02-04
DRAMATIC FEulLLEToN,

Willard Hall-Nir. sayille's Beneft.
II was a stormy night, hut nevertheless Will
lard hall was nlled for the occasion OF the grand
complimentary benent to Mr.. J. q. Sayille. To
great advantage the beneficiary appeared as
Captain Walter Maidenblush In the comedletta
Of "The Little Treasure" The play itself elected
interest and applause, and when on the fnal act
the curtain run down Mr.. Sayllle was called to
the front Of the footlghts m response 10 de-
mand for q speech. lie said:
Ladies' and Gentlemen: I should appear very
ungrateful did permit an opportunity OF this
kind to pass without expressing some little pOr-
ton Of the intense qualification feel on this oc-
caslon. desire to return thanks TO you and to
the citizens OF Washington who have so gener-
Ously supported me through the two years OF my
management here. The unfortunate circum-
stance which has swept away the only nrst-class
theatre in the city leaves you without a proper
place OF amusement.
Il may result, however, In a benent not only to
you hut TO me, for there is q movement on foot
October, the handsOmest opera-hOuse south Of
New York, Of which your humble servant has
been offered the management. In the mean
time, not TO he without your regular dramatic
performances, and through the Kindness OF my
friend, Mr.. Cake, Of Wizards hotel, am enabled
to present TO you In this beautiful little hail
lighter class OF entertainment than you have
been accustomed to, hut with all the accessories
Of scenery and stage appointments which have
distinguished my management. The next two
evenings we shall present the same programme
been previously engaged for hop, one perform
Ance will he Omitted, bgt Friday night, Saturday
night and the matinee the sterling comedy Of
"EyerybOdy's Friend" will be performed.
cannot retire, ladies' and gentlemen, without
a renewal OF my profound consideration 10 those
kind gentlemen who have so earnestly and as
slduOusly interested themselves In my behalf
since tie late connagration, and, through them,
to one and all OF my friends.
The above includes the points of Mr.. Savile's
remarks, but they were frequently interrupted
Inv ururpful and witty lhiuua
thrown In between the periods.
The entertainment concluded with the serlO-
comic drama Of "All that glitters Is Not Gold,
which was handsomely performed, May sayllle
happily assuming the role Of Martha Gibbs.
The Coiored Opera.
Lincoln hall was filled last night to a crowded
degree by a most gayly-attired and delighted
audience, three ffths OF which were c0lored peo-
pie, eager TO sustain and honor this new effort OF
their race. Doubtlessly on the boards Of the
National the perfected scenic effects and better
acoustic qualities OF the stage would have added
ease TO the performance. But the stage Of Lin.
coin hall was made TO serve most favOrably, and
the light and pleasant music Of "The Doctor OF
Acantara" was rendered most creditAbly TO the
OrgnatOrs Of the effort and to the performers.
The chorus was excellent, singing the tndit
Of the INST act, "Away, Away" with great spirit
and remarkable unity, and the voices combined
proved their good training as well as melody.
The story OF the "DoctoT OF Alcantara" Is some.
| In love with SenOrita Isabella, daughter Of Dr.
| Paracolsus, hut she IA betrothed 10 young man
whose name she does not know, While Carlos
| Il giving her q serenade, she II surprised by her
mother, 10 whom she cOnfesses her love for Car
| los, and refuses 10 marry the unknown. Carlos
contriyes TO have himself conveyed into lisa
bellas house in a basket under the preience thai
and he cOnceals himself In the house. The Doc
| tor and lnez, In trying to keep the basket out O
sight OF LucreZla, drops II into the river, and
| ltar Ffla lau Fnal hat a In
by the screams OF Inez, the night watch, led by
Don POmpOsa, appear, and inform them thai
they are watched as suspicious persons. They
leave, and the Doctor and Ihez commence
brOOdlng over their crime, when Carlo,
enters and discovers himself TO them az the sOI
Of Senior BalthAzaT, being At the same time un
aware OF the fact that his lady-lOye and his In
tended are one and the same. With great jos
the Doctor invites him to take glass OF win,
which lnez brings, and u proves to be poison
which at once plunges Carlos into a death-lik,
swoOn. The Doctor thinks him dead, and con
ceals the body In sofa, and while doing so Il
surprised by the entrance Of Senior Balthazar
who comes TO make the nnal arrangements fo
the marriage OF his son and Isabella. The ar
rangem6nts are drawn out TO such length tina
he Ia obliged to pass the night there and sleep
on the sofa beneath which Carlos Ia concealed
During the night the Doctor and Inez enter thu
room 10 remove the body and Balthazar wake
up In alarm. Carlos has by this time recovered
from the Opiate, aud getting out OF the soft
meets his father Explanations take place al
rOuud, and Of course there Is happy dsnOusInen
in tue marriage Of Carlos and Isabella.
The entire appearance Of the company wa
thoroughly appropriate, the acting only laCklnI
the hlstriOnic ease and dpiOmb which custom
gives. The voices were all agreeable. Mrs
SmallwOOd, the soprano, has a voice clear ant
smooth and OF considerable power.
Miss. Lena Millers pretty modest and easy ap
pearance was very appropriate to her role. lie
voice Ia somewhat sympathetic, very sweet ant
pure. Altogether the performance OF the Open
by this troupe was not disappointing In the leas
10 those who expected fair success and man!
acknowledged that their antlclpatlOns were NOR
than realized. All things considered, the result
OF the performance OF the nrst colOred oper
troupe In this country were very satisfactory.
The Theatre COmiaue.
And dnOw they have sensations at the COmique-
Mile FOntainbleau, who performs wonderful
feAts on the triple dying bars and on nfteel
smaller ones Lu Delmay, the queen Of yAriet
theatres, and Kate Fisher with her most lntelll
gent horse, "WOnder." The theatre was crowded
last night, and the entire bill was greatly en-
jOyed. Tonight 1t will be repeated, and al
evening Of unusual enjoyment Ia guaranteed Il
all who attend. This evening IL specially Sc
apart for the attendance Of ladies',
The Jubilee Singers.
Henry Ward Beecher says Of the jubilee Sing