National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

FORDiS OPERA HOUSE-COMIC OPERA.
Whatever is airy, pleasing sparkling, tuneful,
is sure Of popularity with large class Of amuse-
ment-seekers. Richard Ill., 'Medea" and
Norma" hold their high and rightful place on
the dramatic and operate stage, and to those Of
severe taste and piOus inclination they are, no
doubt, more acceptable than the pretty Per-
fumer," Mime AnRot's Child" the ''Grand
Duchess" or LA Belle Helene" but all this
argues nothing. The majority Of every cOmmu-
nifty, seeking relaxation and pleasure, want their
mopey's worth in real, genuine, artistic fun. If
the opera or drama attOrding this is true picture
of human frailty. it is all the more acceptable.
Civilization advances by all the highways and
byways Of national life. 1t has its organizations
and captains. A few years ago an American
woman like Mrs. Oates was simply impossible;
now she is recognized as a leader in presenting
the sharpest and truest things musically written,
Ofwhst the world is thinking about.
In the temple Of realistic life she makes to her
audiences revelations eff specimens Of what every
person, having any knowledge of the world, knows
TO be true, and in this regard she is high priest
ess Of art With most ready wit and generous
purse, she seizes upon all that is new and good,
dresses it up for the public, and in its persOnation
wins applause. 1t is quite possible tina. others
and greater genius, will oHtshine, eclipse her
present Efforts, but in that day neither England
tie will descend to the coming American woman.
As she does now, an American must lead in all
that pertains TO advancement in comic opera, as
well as in painting, sculpture and every other
This theme, itself, is an important and beautiful
one, and all patriotic people will feel its force.
Tonight the Oates Comic Opera Company will
sing the sparkling music, here and there assimi-
lating to the classic of Madame Angot's Child -
one Of the very best Of modern comic operas, and
not unmiXed with lessons Of tOlerable morality.
CHARLEY ROSS.
Tonight, at the National, the drama Iof Char
ley Ross or the "ChiId Stealer will be presented
Miss Western will sustain her great character of
Margaret, defying all the skill and wisdom of the
Philadelphia detectives, and even that Of the
great Allen PinkertOn's force. She will find
Charley Ross herself, and we hope she will get
the full rewards now offered, $4,000, more or
less. Whatever Lucille Western undertakes she
is successful in and she is just as good in the
''Child Stealer" as she is infancy Sykes, a role
Tremendous interest is being created 10 see her
in. We want Miss Western to feel that she Is
now in the house Of her friends, playing before
community who can appreciate her talent, and
the increased audience last night and the ad-
ditiOnal shekels in the treasurer's box is proof
of the affection in which she is held. An the
molhers and fathers will go to see the play of
Charley Ross tonight.
SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERTS.
A series Of Sunday night concerts, to commence
October Is or Noyember l, are to be inaugurated
at the National theatre. There will be an or
chestra Of about six pieces, directed by Ludwig
Schneider, leader Of the Marine band All the
classical and popular authors will be interpreted
and what is q better announcement, the prices
will be fixed to suit the stTingeney of the times.
great NUMBER OF prominent singers, including
Washington amateur talent, will assist. As this
is an innovation we shall have more to say about
it hereafter.
THE THEATRE CONIIQUE.
The Comique was crowded again last night. The
oliO passed off handsomely, the songs Of Grace
Harris and Lizzie Thatcher being specially ac-
equitable. The Western drama of the Little
Rife, though, was what all waited to see 1t is
seldom that on the variety stage an actress Of
miss Plaeide's merit is seen, and her power alone
makes fine representation of the many exciting
scenes ofthe play. The programme at the Comique
deserves the patronage 1t receives.
LIMA DE MURSKA.
Tomorrow evening the grand concert of lima
De Murska, assisted by most eminent talent,
takes piece at Lincoln hall. The sale Of seats
will be continued at Metzerott's, but very sim
cerely we advise all who love the best exhibition
the concert room can now make, to be sure of
their seats to-day.