National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-01-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
ROYAL MARIONETrEs.


Preparations are being made at Willard Hall
for the advent Of tho Marionettes to morrow even
ing. There will be no performance tonight, Is
tho adjusting Of. tho intricate machinery and re-
hearsals will require two days in order to prepare
for the proper Introduction Of this ingenious and
mirth-provoking family. From present appear
ances there will be an immense crowd in attend
ance, and those who would witness mo initial per.
Torrance should secure seats at Ellis music store
at once
The New York Tribune, in Q recent lengthy
compliment: "Their exceeding merit entities them
to the amplest acceptance here. In these Mario
nettcs We discern nothing but excellence. All
peat in miniature, and whoever sees them may in
terpret between the drama and its yotaries and
sreatly enjoy the process. They are managed by
ends, sklliul In burlcsque and fortunate in humor,
and they give them wonderful appearance Of
being possessed by yariou: thoughts, designs, and
about, they saw tho air. they lang uisR with tender
sentiments, rage with choier; and oil this they
Which
person can fail TO enjoy these performances, and
they arc delight altogether beyond words. The
strsly circus lures pantolaiIne burlergue eio-
drama, harlequinadc and a Transformation scene.
Their stay in New York should he long and their
deal Of inocent pleasure, and refresh the mind mind
with gentle and saluary satire" The first Mario
nette matinee will he given on Saturday after
be a matinee every Monday, Wednesday, and
Saturday during the scJourn Of the troupe in
Washing ton. .s.I ...e 7-...
..-. THE NATIONAL. '--.
Exit opera, enter drama. Tonight Manager
Saville will produce Robcrtson's exquisite play
Of "Ours." Of which john Brougham once re-
marked that 1t does not contain word not neces-
sary to the proper calculation of the plot. 'Ours'
haeh han or srpIr,
ut Wallack's, where 1ir. Wallnck himself per-
sonated the hero to his credit with all the prfnc
pal members Of his company in the cast. Tho
talky for the amount or interest developed in the
plot The last scene in the soldiers hut before
the taking Of Sebastopol may he made very eff
hands of Mr. Lamb and his competent assistants.
Tho principal members OF Mr.. Savlle's large and
talented company are east in Ours, aud we
throughout the week. - "a.
JANAUSCHEK AS LADY MACBETH.
This distinguished fragedienne will this evening
appear in her wonderful impersonation of Lady
Macbeth, character that she is said to delineate
with marvellous power. These who are familiar
with Madame Janauschek's style may form aust
estimate of her ability to give to the role Of Lady
chain the attention and elicit the admiration Of
her auditors. We look for q crowded and snthu-
siastic assemb!age at Ford's tonight.
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powerful personation of Adrienno in the play Of
that name, and on Thursday she Is to produce an
entirely new piece, written expressly to bring into
Was very succsssfai last week, and now ia. t6s
opera troupe has departed, VIC look for grand
rally Of her numerous admirers at Ford's nightly.
THOMAS CONCERTS.
On Monday and Tuesday evenings Of next week |
the public will be favored with o grand musical |
treat On these occasions Theodore Thomas and |
ss-
again appear in Washington and repeat inc TIL |
anphs they have so often won. Accompanying !
the troupe Is Mr.; NJ. W. Whitney, one Of the tncst
provide choice selection Of gems at each OF his |
Entertainments, and his admirers may justly an |
licipate two evenings Of unalloyed pleasure the |
coming week. Secured seats are already for sale |
1t MctIerOtt's music store. ..". |
THE HUTCHINSONS.
The celebrated Hutchinson family will give . |
grand concert at the Metropolitan church on this |
and Thursday evening. The Hutchineons are |
among the sweetest singers before the public,
md their popularity is as we'll deserved IS II 10
widespread. They possess peculiar style that
hose who intrust themselves to the Hutchinsons |
Ior an evening Of real rsmnsemsnt never regret
she IaosS ass.oa Sf
widows will play selection Of pieces upon the |
chimes, at intervals, for half an hour previous to
he opening Of the concert.
PROF. TRIPS LECTURE.
Prof. Trips course, TO begin in tho Methodist
Protestant church on Tuesday evening, the 18th |
instant, are undoubtedly productions Of excep-
lional interest and value. Ths period embraced
g % near the present ~ to render exact informs-
ion, not eaetly attsinable. Mr.. Trip, by long |
,tudy and superior opportunities Of Information,
ms produced . series Of historical description |
hat have been greatly cxtolled for fidelity Of |
and vivid delIneation. or rare value |
must the series BE- to the teacher and student
NASSEY'S PHILADELPHA ALE r \
o tbs only AomAstic ale sold by the leading hotels
md restaurants in the District. Tho reason Is |
hat no other domestic ale equals It either in |
strength or flavor. Families supplied with half |
" quarter barrels and faucets losned by Palmer
b Green, 81 Greene street, Georgetown, d. y.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR VALUABLES.
Call and examine the fire and burglas-proot |