National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-05
AHUSEHENTS
THE NATIONAL THEATRE-JANAU-
SCHEK

The NATIONAL THEATRE-JANAU-
SCHEK
Tonight the most powerful English-spsaking
tTdgedienne in the world commences a brief en-
gagenent at the National theatre, and inaugu-
rates the dramatic season With the production Of
MARY Stuart" play which scholars and histo-
rians never tire Of, and, as presented by Janau-
schek, pleasing and instructive to levers OF the
pure forms. of dramatic art. 1t is not probable
that she will assume the role during this engage
nent more than once hence this opportunity
should not be lost Many theatre-gOers have
never witnessed the intense interest with
which she invests the royal prisoner. She is
absorbed N the character; she feels the situation;
she knows that she is the rightfal Queen Of Eng
Wbo:s Ioe gUTe Il fsIse ana pHnted bss az
well face, she rises to the splendid heighes Of
the Situation, and carries her audience with her
in q storm of enthusiastic applause. In the tual
scene sf parting q contrary effect is produced.
All there is in the word resignation +" is por-
trayed. Every shade Of its meaning is brought
echoes around her prison walls, and falls with
touching solemnity over her hearers. Through
out the play she is beautiful and sublime.
Jana1schek has a company with her carefully
selected by herself, and capable Of rendering a
competent support. Miss Minnie Monk Is leading
lady; Miss Kate Fletcher, soubrette; Mrs. Pres
ton, old lady; Mr.. George ID. Chaplin, leading
man; MI. q. Seton, old man; Mr.. John Nor
ton walking gentleman. Besides these the com
Miss Mary MOntellO, Miss Lascelles, Miss Armi-
tsEe, Mr.; James Taylor, Mr.; "; q. Shine, Shir-
Aey smith, j. %. AbuIOu, D. w. w allace anu the
child wonder, Little Dorritt.
The prices during the week will be as follows:
General admission, rs, so and Is cents; reserved
served, Sl.25. The box office is open from a. m.
till 10 p. m, and the branch office at Brad. Ad-
ans bookstore during business hours. ''Tempta-
ton, (" the original of Lied Astray' is underlined
for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
THE THEATRE
The National theatre during the vacation has
been RENTED and in many respects vastly i'm
SayilIe who is prepared to introduce, in quick
succession, the best Of the standard amusements
of the day. The orchestra is to be under tho
leadership Of Herr Schneider, leader Of the Ma
rine band.
FORD'S OPERA HOUSE-OWENS.
All things considered, the best comedian on
earth commences q weeks engaRementto-nights at
Ford's Opera house. His initial performance is
that Of Tom TaylOr's comedy Of the Victims. ~
Owens great role of Joshua Butterfly has no liV-
ing rival 1t is full of the very spirit of lauG hter
and Keeps an audience in a constant roar. Incl
dental TO the play occurs ButterbY's great pre-
sentatiOn scene, And when you wear II think OF
me-" This scene, in Owens hands, is eOmical,
ludicrOus, in the extreme. The "Victims" will be
followed by "SOlon Shingle," q comedy whose
richness is not impoverished by age, nor its humOr
blunted by repetition. For Tuesday evening, of
the great comedy week, EVerybOdy's Friend"
and "SolOn Shinglen is underlined; Wednesday
"Heir-at-LaW" and d" Forty Winks," and Satur-
day night, Paul Pry'' and Betsy Baker," The
plays Tor the vespertine are not announced, but
we hope to see "Mr. Owens as TOodles and Caleb
Plummer during the engagement. He will be
supported by large and Well-selected company.
THE THEATRE COMIQUE.
The patrons Of the Comique will have their
comfortable chairs again tonight, and the adVan-
tages Of brilliant light. Manager Rogers brings
forward q host of new attractions, and the star,
Sam Devere, will appear in the highly sensa-
tiOnal drama Of Just in Time" The Comique
doubtless offers as fine variety performance as
any stage in the country, while the conduct OF
this popular place Of amusement invites the excel
lent class Of patronage it receives.