National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-23
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.FoRD's OPERA HOUSE..


FORD'S OPERA HOUSE sI
The lovsrs Of fun are to De given rare treats Of
Ford's this weak Bfiss Kaxis Putnam com.
mences q. brief, eoea9ement tonight and, udg-
ing from the notices the press has given Ger eli
over the county, the little lady promises to
create genuine sensation. Misc Putnam b.
longs 70 the Little Nell and Lotts school She
ID exceedingly -vivscaous, has pleasing face,
nns ngure and very winning waya TO hef
sprightliness 10 added modssty that IL particu-
lsrly becoming and pleasing, while her acting has
received nzish which only naturai talent sdded
70 practical experience. can produce. Miss Put
nam win present the "Oid Curiosity Shop" % the
opening play, appearing in the dual characters
OF Little Nell and the AarcAioness. A nearly
everybody has read Dickens exquisite story, me
drsmauisuon Wiu nave oeep nseteH 10. s,@o.'
the enufe community. Asss fssn.@ "a oesn
femafksoy suceessiui 10 tno oesmeesron VI 'ne
ensfseters sne assumss, sad .noto ese,y H.soA
70 believe that those VINO 90 themselves INC P'e.s-
ufe OF Witnessing ner Periprmsnces VIII 70 msnv
pieasea. Anumoe. ot otner p l.ys u ~ loA'Si'
SAL and Will DO proouoeo oufins INC wee
THE NATIONAL.
Mrs. n p. Bovers commences \ weeks en-.
y.gement AZ tina National this evening. The
nav n treat fsyorite mere. {nd Justly 90, for a.
trseie sctrsss she hss few supsriors on the stage
In ohsrseters which call for the display Of deep
emotion she II particularly excellent. a. is
eyinced BY the lavish praise she has received
wherever the public has been favored with her
acquaintance, Mrs, Bovers' starring tour has
been successful, and this fact furnishes abundant
proof of her ability. "LA1y Audley's Secret
VIII be the FIRST play presented. As Lady Audley,
M-s Bowers hiss earned \ national reputatfon.
and has studied the character 90 thoroughly that
her rendition of II may be termed an artistie gem,
pos,essor of talent Of . nigh order. She IL to be
supported bv Mr.. ]. q. Collum. an actor of fine
ability. while the remaining roles will b. filed by
the members of Mr.. Sayille,s company. "Lady
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