National Republican., 1873-03-26
ANIUSENIENTS.
Wallis Opcrn rltnun

wars Opcrn NOusc-NInritnnn.
The promise Of wallaces pleasant opera,
"Maritans," induced good number OF our clti-
Zens, Notwithstanding the "watery ways" and
dark sky, to resort to the opera house last night,
nearly nllIng II. 1t was also hOnored by the
presence Of the chief Magistrate OF the nation
and his daughter. Our citizens have heard the
music of "MATitana' performed by the estab-
lished fayorites-the royalty OF the lyric stage
whose powers and superlatiyc skill seemed TO
magnify the original parts OF the composition;
| yet the music pur et simple and In many In
stances most admirably rendered, was much en-
| lOyed last night.
fhe 1rst act commenced with little promise,
and only after the entrance OF Mr. Eugene Clarke
| don Cesaf) and Mrs. Seguin (LazaTlllO) did the
least fervor peryade the scenes. Miss HOwson
was an exceedingly pretty Gltana, and, although
somewhat too free from the little minduderiss
with beGoSias visasty and @ ease s in nj the aTtans
telling scene and thereafter. Her voice, very
sweet In the mezy0 notes, pure aud true and
peoialiy the aria, "Scenea that are Bright
ssS" or.1n he ArR iP s,gT The Sas Mr. sInS and
and rieh voice Afforded he same lie to The
scenes and gratlncation to her auditors which
| have rendered her almost indispensable to
was as eiectIve as ever. Mr.. Eugene CiaiEess
Don CBsar Is deserving OF much praise. His
| admirable peTsOanel and easy mcn were well
. @s SSS i Se.s S0Ss
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| have made familiar. Full, free, sweet and
| strong, his notes gave complete expression TO
duet with the King. lie well merited the encore
received for the former. This new tenor will
undoubtedly become fayorte.
MT. John Clarks appearance as Don Jose was
ease, and his excellent baritone voice was well
appreciated In the ballad, "ln happy moments" ="
which was JUSTLY 'nsorsG. & M h aIl was mot new
ways good. The opera concluded with a vitality
In the acting and satisfaction In the singing not
at first expected. The chorus was somewhat
disappointing throughout, but the orchestra was
thoroughly eXceent-grand enough TO lend aid
70 weaker choruses than those OF last night. The
free omissions and clippings caused expressions
Washington fayOrite, Martha"
The Theatre Comiaue.
There are one or two things In the entertain
ment at the Theatre Comique last night deserv.
ing Of special mention. The protean interlude
entitled "On the Tramps," by II. W. Eagan and
James \, Edwards, In which they personate
several different characters, Is really artistic.
Mr.. Edwards, In the character Of jim Deliver, a
miner, sings "Down In the Coal Mines In a
most attractive style. He is In the costume OF a
miner, even TO the black skull cap, In which
burns a candle, and he swings his pickaxe like
true worker under the earth. Ills voice Is a rich
and sweet one, and he won genuine applause.
In the "Little Uerman Band" his face reminded
US OF one BaTdOlph, "All bubukles and whelks
sPe ns yeTy enSUs ssSer VI eSt IN nq 5to
Burbank and Dick Parker treated the audience
10 one Of those nne displays OF jig dancing for
dies from the banjo as only Dick Parker can
evoke. Miss Polly DAILY has excellent taste In
her varied costumes, and In rendering her little
serio-comc songs she Ia truly artistic, and yet
not so musical as she might be. The crystal
pyramid act by Ievantlne Is wonderful eXhlbl-
ton Of nerve and SKIN. The leader o. the or;
music n but ably supports the performers on the
stage. The audience last evening was OF most
gentlemAnly class, and had reason for the de-
light expressed.
Metropolitan Theatre.
There are two very modest and pretty dancers
at the Metropolitan, the Brandt sisters, and In
their double dances they are pleasing. There
was great crowd present to see the "Can-C !"
We are not sure the piece will bear commenda-
tiOn. Probably II ought to be severely handled,
yet "nAughty men" will nock to see 1t. Tho
songs and dances OF Jennie Eagan, Ella Helm,
Lizzie Johnson and La Point all acceptably oil
up the time, while the speelaltles are Of a class
| to make the audience feel entirely happy.
The RubinsteIn Farewell Concert.
This morning the sale OF seats commences at
MetEerotts for the Rubinstein farewell concert
next Saturday evening at Lincoln hall. on this
occasion Mr.. Rublnstein will play fifteen pieces.
greatest OF panAts, lie Will be assisted by Henri
| Welnlawsh and Mile Liebhart, the emin ent
| London soprano. The price Of reserved seats Is
nxed at o.. II will be the part Of wisdom TO give
early attention TO the matter.
Lucca aud Kellogg.
| on the Sd, 18th and 9th Of April Lucca and Kcl
logg will he at Wallis opera house,
Wedding.
The brilliant and gracious Benedick says the
world must be peopled, therefore we are always
pleased when we hear OF a maTriagei but tht
young gentlemen Will sigh when they know that
| Patti JOsephs IL g0ne
Mr.. j, W. Fitzpatrick and Miss Patti JOsephsl
both Of the Chestnut street theatre, were mar
ried yesterday at 1 O'Clock, at st, Stephens
church, Tenth street, above Chestnut, the pas
tor, Dr. Ritter, officiating. Owing to the death
Of Mr.. John II, Selwyn, brother OF the bride, the
ceremony, which was to have taken place about
two month"; ago, was postponed until yesterday
The bride was given away by Mr.. Il. L. DaYen
port, the Misses Davenport acting as brides
maids. The dramatic profession was fully rep
! resented. After tue marriage ceremonies, th'