National Republican., 1873-12-01
AMUsKMENrs.
Yeang Meu'. Chrissian Association Ice
turcs aad Receptieus.

Young Mess Chrissian Association Ice
tures and Receptieus.
The sale Of reserved seats for the four pre-
liminary lectures Of the Young Mems Christian
Association course has been quite encouraging.
and the choice seats are rapidly disappearing.
An elegant circular has been issued BY the lee
ture committees, giving full Information both Of
these lectures and the AgAssiz scientific course,
which may be obtained either at the association
rooms, OF the committee. or Of Warren Choate
d Co., oil Pennsylvania avenue, where reserved
si,ss sss % sns r.t s lecture On Tsssday evening q
"women-Mens women and womens Women
10 her able hands such subject Is this must
Every one who attended them last winter will
recall the very entertaining social and musical
receptions gwen In Lincoln hall and the Y. N. O.
v.SnR a. and s oS ~. SseSn se
vescelius Sisters, pupils Of Signor Muziss, will
sing some choice selections, They combine
three exquisite voices, Louise being q soprano,
the young ladies enjoy the advantages Of great
natural attractions as well, combined with
graceful manners and pleasing style. Their
S q rSs e es g snS n. Oh ga me U
shortly depart for Europe. A full programme
has been arranged for the evening. and the en-.
heretofore. Refreshments will also be served
to order. Cards Of admission can be obtained Al
the rooms, OF OF any OF the members.
A wsrthiiy bestowed Charity.
Rev. Henry Ward Beechers sister, Mrs. Har.
riet Beecher stowe, At the urgent solicitation ei
Q large number OF our most respected citizens
has kindly consented 10 visit Washington for the
purpose Of lending her assistance In aiding Q
most worthy charitable institution we have In
this city, the National Soldiers and Sailors Or
phan home. Mrs. Stowe is perhaps one OF the
greatest literary genuises living, and her name
world. She was one Of the nrst TO asitate free
dom 70 the oolored race, through the publication
Of her great w0fk, .Uncle Toms Cabin" and
condition. Tasins into ccnsdsrstion The he char. char.
liable object In yiew-that Of bettering the con.
dlilon Of the little orphans Of the brave soldiers
and sailors who fen fighting In defence Of theiI
creeds should heartily indone the efforts being
made In behalf Of the National Soldiers and
Sailors orphan home, and patronize the enter
Tonight and Tuesday evening Ms. Stowe viii
read selections from "Uncle Toms Cabin;r also
subjects entitled "The Minister'S sekeeper,'
"Ess ..Ess and Topsey,. .L,ushing In Meeting,
aNs. EidersinS Pitcher,5 works Of the gresi
suthoress, u interesting ~ they are meritoriouI
Let our citiscns make this grand charity en-
tertainment the greatest success possible. So
cure seats early In the day at Ellis q Co.'S musi,
store, as Lincoln hall viii be crowded to Its ut
most capscity on both evenings.
The NatisaaI Thsatre.
Manager saville announces that his new
theatre is at last completed, and invites III,
public TO the nrst representation within his re
constructed dramatic temple this evening. IN,
bright and talented Maggie Mitchell 10 to be &C
corded tho honor Of opening the new National
fact that will materially aid In securing for the
nitiatory performance large and appreclatiy,
audience. We observe with pleasure that a fai
and competent company has been engaged fo
the National. Managers frequently make IN,
mistake Of supposlng that . s!a, alone VIII o.
out proper support can never be made TO prov,
attractive. To MI important roles with utiilil
people may seem policy GU the part OF a man
such is far from being the case. We are there ere
fore pleased 70 observe that Manager saville Il
about 70 institute Q reform that the public vii
duly appreciate, and one that has long beer
dan will read an address, alter which I'll,
remainder OF the evening.
Fsrd's Opera Hsuse.
The fascinating and talented Little Nell CLOSED
her brilliant engagement on Saturday night, ant
this evening Manager Ford will present to hil
patrons another attractive star, Mr.. J. II. stod
dart, who will appear In Mr.. Boucicauit's drams
OF "a Struggle for Life" Mr.. Btoddart WA
formen5 the comedian Of wallacks COMPANY
when every member OF It was q star. Durinp
his career In New York he was an immense
fayorite, the local critics uuking In according
him the position Of one OF the leading comedians
OF the country. His dramatic powers are ex-
ceedlngly diversified. While his humor Is Of the
most quaint quality, he also possesses the ability
70 move his audience 10 tears By the pathos he
displays In emotional parts and In the working
up OF soul-stirring situations. The character OF
Moneypenny Ia one he has made peculiarly his
own. Ii nts him ~ nicely As the role OF Rip Van
Wlnkle ntn Mr.. Jefferson. A long and careful
study Of the part has enabled him 70 bring iI TO
point bordering upon perfection, and we can
promise those who may 20 TO sec him q rich aud
rare dramatic treat.
Theatre Coniiauo.
The beautiful and dashing equtstrienne &C.
treas, Miss Kate Fisher. will commence briei
engagement At the Comiquo this evening, ap-
pearing In the well-kuown sensational play Of
"Mazeppa." Miss Fisher, we believe, since tho
demise OF the Menkin, Ia recognised as the Ma.
zeppa OF the day. She comes favorably indorsed
by the press OF other oties, and her acting, com.
blned with the wild music, novel songs, striking
the play hbounds, cannot fail 70 nllher audiences
with wonder and delight. Besides Miss Fisher
numbsr OF other new stars will appear this
evening, while the lucky ones may stand q
chance TO get their admission fee returned 10
silver, SlO0 Of which Ia distributed among tlt