National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-23
AMUsEKBNTs.
THE go. Q. A. LEcTuREs.

The Y. N. y. "A. LECTU RES.
There was an active demand yesterday at Bal
lantyne's for the season tickets for the Y. NJ. O.
A. lectures, and we again urge upon our readers
to make their selections at once, because the OPP
portunity lasts but q few days. By securing
course tickets all the lectures can be attended for
Whist half Of them would cost for single admis-
sionG, and We hazard nothing in saying that
taken as q whole, q better course Of lectures was
never presented here. There Is not mediocre
man or q poor speaker on the List, Every lee
turer possesses some positive and peculiar merit
The syllabus Of Prof. Morton's lectures, which
has Just been prepared, and which Will be pub
is conclusive evidence that those lectures viii
alone be worth more than the price Of the Whele
So get your tickets while you can. Diagram now
open at Ballantyne's.
NATIONAL THEATRE-ELLA WESNER.
BY far the largest audience during her engage
ment was present at the National theatre last
night to see Ella wesner in "Mixed." It is not
play challenging criticism, being constructed
for single purpose, which II admirably serves
that Is, q display Of Miss Wesners remarkably
versatile gifts. In her line she is at the head Of
her profession, and while she introduces much Of
the business OF the best work OF the variety stage
1t is entirely free from anything that could
offend, and Is most artistieally rendered Her
make up as man is unapproachaDle except by
Annie Hindle, and her character acting is supe-
rior to that Of any London comiquen ever seen
here whenever such q being as q swell" is rep
resented, but she Is, besides all this, talented
actress in legitimate way. From Miss Nay
Gallagher she receives decided support. Miss
Wesner has her benefit this evening. .Mlxed"
vespertine will attract the ladies Saturday after
noon, and at night she closes her engagement.
FoRD'S OPERA HoUsE-MRS. OATES.
Tonight the farewell benefit to Mrs Oates viii
be given at Ford's Opera house. This true artist
and most estimsble lady deserves the fullest re-
eog1tion from our citizens, and tonight the hand
some testimonial Of a crowded house ought to be
offered. 'The Daughter OF the Regiment" is
the opera selected TOR the occasion, and incidental
to its production Mrs Oates will sing, 'Good-bye,
sweetheart, goodbye" In the rendition Of this
song Mrs Oates Is very famous Her expression
is one Of melting tenderness and pathos, and her
notes have sweetness and smoothness and clarity
which have won for her the opinion that she sings
the song better tnan any other lady before the
public. The celebrated trio from Attila VIII also
be given. At the vespertine Saturday afternoon
she sings, our readers Will be gratihed 70 learn,
the role Of Clairette, in Madame Angots Child"
and Saturday evening her engagement closes
with the production Of The Flower Girl Of Paris
Last night brilliant audience enjoyed "The
Grand Duchess"
MR.. COUGHS LECTURE.
The prospect is that there VIII be q crowded
audience tonight to listen to the eloquent John
B. Cough, at the Congregational church, IN the
opening lecture Of the second annual course Of
entertainments to be given during the winter.
No course has ever been offered 70 our citizens
uniting so many musical, eloquent and intellect
system adopted of selling the tickets the price Of
admission Is 50 low as TO be within the reach Of
ALL Choice seats can still be selected during To-
day at Ellis Co.'s.
THE COMIQUE
The "Spectre Bridegroom Miss Grace Harris,
with her gems OF songs; the Hottentots, George
and Charles Reynolds; "Kussed be Kansan,n by
John Forbes; the flags Of all nations, BY ZeftillR;
the serio-eomic sons by Harry Brown; the London
Knights great sensation, "Round the Block, /"
Will all be on the stage Of the Comique tonight.
LINCOLN HALL.
DupreE Benedict's minstrels are engaged ct
Lincoln hall next Monday and Tuesday. This
band is composed Of tWenty-eight persons, each
one being engaged for some special talent. Their
concerts are noted for originality and brilliancy