National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE NATIONAL ENGLISH
OPERA

THE NATIONAL THEATRE-ENqLISH
OPERA.
The opera Of the bohemian Girl" was given
at the National theatre last night, with the fol-
lowing cast: airline, Miss Kellogg; Gypsy Queen,
Miss Beaumont; Count Arnheim, Mr.. Hamilton:
Devilshoof Mr.. Seguin; Florenstine, Mr.. Nor
gan; BudA, Mrs. White, and Thadeus Mr.. Mas
The gems Of the opera were beautifully rendered
In the famously-fam song, 81 dreamt that l
dWelt in marble halls, I" Miss Kellogg received
graciolsly given. The lovely artist was also the
recipient Of q handsome basket of flowers. Mr..
Mas was eneored and got 1ne basket Of flowers
for his admirable rendition Of "Then you'll re-
member me-" Miss Beaumont was in excellent
voice and frequently applauded, and Mr.. HRmil-
This evening SDon Giovanni" Viii Introduce
all things considered the nest cOntralto operatio
singer living, as Zerlina; Miss Beaumont as
Donna ElVira; Mr.. Mas as Don OctsVio; Mr..
Peakes in his hne role Of Lepporello, and Mr.
Van Zandt will make this evening amarked DEM
onstration in her favor. As an artist and singer
she is duly appreciated In Washington.
THE GRAND KELLOGG TESTIMONIAL BENEFIT.
testimonial beneht to Miss Kellogg. The beau
tiful and winning opera Of "Mignon,n now the
most popular in Washington Of al Miss KEEL
lOggs repertoire, has been selected for the grand
event. The testimonial will be under the patron.
age Of the President Of the United States His
Majesty King David KalAkaua, Of the Sandwich
A1Ac-NSt
corps, distinguished governmental and civil per-
sonages. The occasion will be one Of full dress,
and Il Is intimated in fashionable quarters that
the dresses Of the ladies' will be the finest ever
seen in Washington theatre.
The National Will be tastefully ornsmented
with American and Hawaiian flags and emblems
Of our country's strength and honor and the
proud position held by America in the world
A satin souvenir programme win be handed
each lady as she enters the theatre, and she will
be escorted to her seat by ushers In full dress.
The theatre building will be splendidly lllumI-
mated and the surrounding streets Will be ablaze
with tllumfnatiOns and FIRE works. The occasion
viii take the form Of a national ovation to Amer
ported By Nine Van zsndt as Fiiins, M. Il Henry
Annie Beaumont as frederic, MT. Cayia as
G!arno Mr.. Howard as Antonio and Mr.. VIM.
The gems Of the opera will be sung with un-
usual care and with reference to the best effects
from Mignons first song, "KnoWest Thou, that
Dear Land, ," through all the Well-remembered
duets, toilet song, Tyrolean MARBLES, the famous
Polonaise, the enchanting chorus, spread
Forth the Sails, " Lotario's touching prayer, the
romance to the farewell, and all the beautiful
scenes Of the opera will be given with studied
precision. 1t is the last act Of the opera where
Reserved seats may be obtained today and to-
morrow at Metzerott's and at the box office Of the
Yesterday afternoon Governor Domfnis and
Governor Kapena of His Majesty's staff, called
on Miss Kellogg at WOrmleys and had with her
Tonight Miss Kellogg will attend the Centen-
NAL Tea Party at the Capitol from $50 to $50,
and during that time will assist in the presidency
Of the table representing Connecticut.
A dispatch from Richmond last evening stated
the opening sale for the Kellogg English opera
there was $1,000, something unprecedented for
that city.
FORD'S OPERA HOUSE-MR. E. L. DAY.
EXPORT.
Many old theatre-goers regard the Hamlet Of
Mr.. Davenport as the very best one on the stage.
1t is an elegant classical and scholarly perform
ance, and it was keenly relIshed by an enthusiast
tic audience, and one largely increased over that
Of MIR. DavenpOrt's first night. His acting was
superb, and ELECTED the sincerest appreciation.
While this eminent American actor Is In the city
the opportunity Of seeing him should not be
ment here 50 we'll calculated to please the lovers
of the pure and legitimate drama.
Mr.. LeVick, as King Oladius, contributed much
to the enjoyment Of the evening and to the per-
feet smOothness OF the performance. Nr. Pier
son, as Polonius, was excellent. We have rarely
seen the difficult assumption so we'll sustained.
Harry Hotto, as the first graVe-digger, was very
funny, and his expression of the wit and humOr
Of the part was good. The Laertes of Harry
cellent. Mrs. Davenport played the Queen
splendidly, and Miss Conway gave US q truthful
Tonight Mr.. Davenport will assume his great
role Of St. Marc, or the soldier Of fortune drama
written expressly for him by Mr.. ]. H. Wilkens.
1t is o celebrated performance, and we hope to
see the theatre crowded.
THE ABT SOCIETY CONCERT.
The Abt Society concert this evening is one
that strongly commends itself to our music-lov-
ing public, both as q pleasant means Of passing
an evening and as sfOrding practical assistance
to a singer Of already marked ability and excel
lence, in further perfecting herself in the science
OF music. Miss Browne brings from critical BOs-
ton the highest encOmiums Of Of that city,
and of her assistants here, It is but necessary to
add that they sustained the leading parts in the
opera Of 1.-THE Doctor Of Alcantars, which was
produced in this city last season.
THEATRE COMIQUE.
Nightly crowds are in attendance at the above
theatre, and Manager Rogers seems to have ex-
erted himself doubly to present a good pro
gramme for the week. The parlor minstrels are
a big feature as is the singing of Miss Nully
Pieris. The fsvOrite Of Washington, Sam De-
we're, with delineatiOns, and the army Of ssng
and dance girls, all assist.to make the ComiQue a
delightful place to spend an evening.
GEORGIA MINSTRELS.
CsIlender's Georgia Minstrels were attended
last night by large audience at Odd Fellows
hall.