National Republican., 1873-01-31
DRAMATIC FEUILLEToN
WIIInrd,. UoII-Tbc Onto, Troupc

wil1ard's IInll-The Oates Troupe.
The comic opera of the "Prima Donna for a
Night" with Mrs. James A. Oates as Emestine,
drew very respectable audience to WIZARDS
hall last night. Mrs. oates has reason to think
that mlsfortunes never come singly. It is either
hot enough TO burn a regular theatre TO ashes or
so terribly cold that few dare venture out, and so
between the two we fear this most excellent
lady Is having a somewhat disagreeable visit.
But this II her benent night. We believe every
one proposes to be gallant and TO do the hand
some thing
Mrs. oates has been a favorite with amuse-
ment-lOvlng Washlngtonlans, and many time
has cOntrlbu tod freely towards the pleasure and
enjoyment OF all, and now, most appropriate
time, most becoming opportunity exists TO ap-
precate her ladyship and her great musical and
comical gifts. "The Grand Duchess" has been
selected Tor the occasion, and Mrs. Oates, with
her nne company, will give US a spirited rendi-
ton OF the fayorite and popular opera. BY ali
means let her have a splendid benefit.
Tom Thumb.
The Tom Thumb troupe now exhibiting at
Lincoln hall, are very remarkable and interesting
specimens Of humanity. Mrs. Thumb, Commo-
dore Mutt and wife and Minnie Warren form a
matchless attraction as Llliputian specimens OF
humanity, and for such small people they are
wonderfully intelligent Saturday afternoon and
mances. Yesterday the General and his suite
paid visit to President Grant, by whom he was
very cordially received.
The Theatre ComIque.
Saturday afternoon there will be a matinee at
the COmique and In the evening the grand clos
ing performance Of the week will take place.
All who have not heard Miss Delmay sing. who
GriSl equipoisng, OF heard the funny Pete Zee,
or seen the female Hercules with her kehoe
clubs, should he In attendance at the Comique
| tonight.
The Colorcd Opera.
A remarkable event In the history Of operate
circles will transpire next Monday evening, al
Lincoln hall. For the nrst time In this country
an organization Of cOlOred artists will sing ID
regular opera. The artists have an additiona
interest attaching to their names from the fac
| that they are native, and to the manner born
| They will also sing Tuesday evening, and OF
| both occasions produce the opera OF the "Th'
| Doctor Of Alcantara."
sayiiIe's BENEFIT.
Mr.. savilcs grand complimentary testimonial
benefit, to take place at Willard hail next Mon
day night, Is already an assured success. Gen
erous citizens have made 1t so. We expect u
| see on this occasion what Is known In theatrica
parlance as bumper. The genial qualities o
Jack sayille endear him 70 host OF friends, ant
In the hour Of his misfortune they will respont
with no Insignificant sum.
The Jubilee singers.
Rev. Theo. L. Cuyler, D. D., Of Brooklyn, II
speaking Of the jubilee singers, says: ~ neye
saw q cultivated Brooklyn assemblAge so moyet
and melted under the magnetism OF music be
fore. The wild melodies OF these emanclpstet
slaves touched the fount Of tears, and gray -haret
men wept little children" The Jubilee singer
give one concert at Lincoln hall on Wednesday
evening, February5
MIR. O'Ncilps BENEFIT.
Tonight Mr.. Denny o'Neill, the efficlent ant
gentlemAnly dOorkeeper Of the Comique, take
his benent at that establishment. A programme
Of great excellence Is prepared for the occasion
and all the members Of the talented COMPANY
will vie with each other In making the beneft
gratifying success. II Ia certainly bestowed upol
avery worthy gentleman.