National Republican., 1873-02-06
CIrcuIt Court-Judac Cartier.
DRAMATIC FEUILLEToN
The Jubilee singers.

Lincoln hall contained the largest audience last |
night ever convened within its walls, and pro- |
baby 1--WE hundred people left, being unable to
gain even standing reom. Many Of the great
singers and musician OF the present day have ap-
peared there, but never have we seen an audi
ence manifest so much genuine delight as the
Jubilee singers evoked. To keen thinkers II Ia
becoming evident that the awlftest elevation Of
the African race lies through thelr music; he;
song and In the sweeter strains OF operate music
have been furnished the people Of Washington
this week, and from This time onwardw We unhesl.
tatinFiy say that any well-organiEed troupe OF
colored singers will be sure Of appreciative au-
diences.
fully harmonious, and every note Ia touched with
precision and fidelity. The quality OF their music
IL In high degree sympathetic and notable for
raj artists, and BY correctly lmbihing the spirit
OF the compositions they sing they add the charm
Of soul-entrancing expression. Mtss Jennie
body servant of "old Hickory sung q "slaye
melody" with nne effect and being eneored sung
''The Old Folks at Home" u style that would
have pleased Nilsson herself. Miss Mabel Lewis
sung Madame Pateys song OF "The storm. or
hisersrs DOmins, with q contralto voice 30 rich
and full as to remind one OF some OF that great
The audience was rousod to high pitch Of
| enthusiasm by the song OF
"Dldnt my Lord deliver Danielf
Aud why not every mani
and for the encore they gave the "star spanged
| Hammer" In magnificent style. "Mary and
ana nave Gss sSae dsT
were all excellently rendered, carrying their
hearers back to the memory OF the best camp
They sing in baltimore tonight, and probably
within 1--WE or six weeks we shall have the pleas
urc Of hearing them again In this city.
Beueat OF sIr. vIuinE Bower-.
Everything betotens q decided success for the
complimentary benefit rendered Mr.. vlnlnp
Bowers, at wizards hall, on Saturday night next
by Mr. J. Y. Cake, the enterprislng and courteous
proprietor OF willlards hotel. Mr.. Bowers abIl
, ity as q comedian is not only well known In thli
city, hut extends throughout the country, and b.
his efforts during the present season he contrib
4 uted greatly TO the enjoyment OF the attendant
4 at the National theatre, who cannot hnd NOR
= = benttlng and acceptable opportunity to testif
their recognition OF his talent and labors than B.
4 uniting and making hts benefit substantial one
Il on this occasion he will appear In the characte
" | OF Major Wellington DeBoots, q part that In hi
il hands ~ sure to receive Justice. He will also
supported by an able company, many. OF whot
are favorites with our public.
The Theatre Coniaue.
re The performance at the Comique Is OF thu
rich aud varied character that for Its full enjo
D. ment attendance from nrst to last Is compelle,
n No one OF Its patrons would like TO miss Lu
$ Delmay's songs, nor fail to witness Mile Fol
n tAlnbleaus perilOus acts on the triple trapeE
Or and her foot walk, head downwards, on the lit
" ment. Mazeppa IL proving an interesting Al
= attractive card, and the management OF u
We COmIque Is entitled TO praise for the credltab
lc manner In which II Is produced.
~ German Theatre.
M This evening Odd Fellows hall will be u
scene Of novel performance. A German pli
will be performed In the German language, Al
by German players. The fact that person do
We not understand the German language should n
lei operate as an obstacle to attendance. III
IN Maretschen troupe have the reputation Of e
.r cellent artists aud will make the play interei
I'm ing to oil who attend.
~ Valerie.
ps We again call attention to the fact that LlncO
81. hall will he occupied the evening OF February
on by Mr.. J. Remington FaIrlAmb, who will th
produce his opera OF "valeris; or, Treasur
Tokens" Seats may be secured at Philip 30
a. mons.
Rnyille's Theatre Closed.
X Owing to a lack Of patronage, Mr.. savlle b
" determined to close wiards hall. lie left
New York city last evening, to return In Il
IN days, when he will probably have decided a.
'es what his future course will be.