National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-12
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IN E6SlAn LAST i.
Tho Congregational church was crowded last
night to las utmost capacity with IN audience OF
such critical culture a. is rarely seen even in
Washington. "The Messiah" was truly said 10
be one Of the greatest productions Of ono Of ths
greatest musical authors the world has ever seem
Several Of the solos, such a 'Coms unto Me, 81
know that my Redeemer liveth, n"IIe was de-
spised," &C., have always been selected BY the
most distinguished yocalists e separate, tndepen:
chorus md worthy . The Lamb" are 8 S%iiiar
Is household Words But It 10 impossible to un-
derstAad or appreciate these masterpteces, how
s ~ TS e % sns sS
which the Observation-Disclosures. Tho labor, too,
Of preparing for sech concert q taat last night
!; something that would appall any but an enthu-
Tho Philharronic Society yesrs ago learned
tho music thoroughly, and yet, fer three months
able drill Of Prof Caulield, perfected itself in the
ambition of the elaborate music Of this oratorio,
Che result of which last night was everywhere
Jismentin. Ea.sl. s Of Brooklyn, 1as srst intro.
duced to . Washington audience this winter in
III .ss
Her voice is remarkable even among great singers
for its purity, richness and great elssticty. She
reputation IL Washington that will ASSURE hsr .
warm welcome whenever she may return In the
future. The regulations Of Mrs. Caulneld and
| in our city to need more than the remark that
they never sang better or to . more enthusiastic
The and ss
worthy Of especial notice, even with an ordinary
instrument, but with the superb organ Of the
To Dr. ). p. Csuiield, under whose sIiliiui and
| indefatigable efforts as musical director the
whole preparation has been made, more than to
best performance of the kind ever heard In our
city. We understand that the next series Of con-
TO Oh next ;S week Is to
Italy, low on visit to this country.
FoRp's OPERA HOUSE.
Mrs. Oates and her troupe have now given
three representations OF OPERA and the public has
Endorsed them to an extent that shows the publics
good taste, and proves that q really meritorious
performance will always meet with encourage
ment and support in Washington. So quietly and
unostentatiously did Mrs. Oates and her troupe
Of their
is tho true modesty of merit, and the confidence
the managers had In the troupe and the public has
Oates company justice to pay them the compli.
ment Of confessing that 1t Is one Of the very best
that has ever visited W ashington. Every mem
Mrs. Oates is host IN herself She seems to
grow younger and nimbler and prettier a. age In:
creases upon her, while her voice is rounder and
purer and sweeter and more powerful than Il ever
was before. She Is the very embodiment Of fun,
and Whatever she does seems to spring impul-
siyeiy from her Joyous nature.
she does. Her laugh, her smile, her every action
is true to nature, and she seems to be continually
%dyihng some p new mlsenisvous oct OF planning
give them hearty laugh. It is questionable II
We have an artistic on the stage to-day that pos;
manner. Indeed, the entire troupe seems to be
imbued with Mrs. Oates love of mischief for all
enter into the spirit Of fun-makng with an I'd u
pleased to see such large audiences present at
each performance for VIC feel that every person
who witnesses o performance Of the Oates troupe
Entertainment. The "King's Secret is to be
given this evening, with new costumes, appoint
ments and scenery. and those fond Of fun and
attend.
THE NATIONAL
"Davy Crockett is being fully appreciated by
the public, for o large audience is present every
evening to witness Mr.. Mayo IN his matchless
PRESERVATION of the backwoods hero. The play, as
stated by US yesterday, is one which should be
seen BY the member Of every household, for no
one can witness performances Of aDavy Crockett
tenderer feeling for home. The play is o perfect
domestic gem, and the setting It receives at the
Be- on the Soa9e.
week. Let every husband take his wife, every
brother his sister and every lover his sweetheart,
to learn the lesson taught In this admirable play.
THE MILTONIAN TABLEAUX OF PARA.
Disc LOST.
Next Monday evening, at Lincoln ball, viii
commence the unwilling Of the great mysteries
whereby Elysium lost its son of the morning and
Pandemonium gained its king. This is, indeed,
q very interesting and wonderful exhibition, and
the artist has not only caught tho spirit Of the
poet, but, gazing through tho clouds, saw, rs
Milton saw, the conflict on high. We look for
the same interest and enthusiasm to SEQ this
famous exhibition as was evinced by our citizens
in the spring of 1867 when 1t was SO popular here
and had such an extended run. Reserved seats
will be for sale next Saturday at Ellis' music
store.