National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-24
AAUsEAENTs
THE NATIONAL.

'sCndine" received . new lease Of one week at
the National last evening, and from the immense
audience in attendance and the enthusasm
evinced throughout the performance, It is fair to
presume that tho fairy play Is proving the sensa-
ton Of the season. In every respect the repre-
sentation Is entitled to tho highest praise for no
detail has been omitted to render It worthy OF the
liberal support Il Is receiving. The scenery, the
mes End The are Al
before seen in Warrington. Every one who takes
part In it--from premier to hgufante-is full Of
have been trained in the true school Of art. The
variety part Of the entertainment 10 also to be
spoken Of in terms Of the highest praise, for the
highest order The Viadis children, the Kiralfys.
the Ulm sisters, Karl Lind and Mons. Regamey,
comprise quartetts Of the strongest attractions
and the performance Of each ofthese is nightly
received with fattering applause. We can only
repeat what We have 20 often remarked that "Un.
dine, " a. presented At tho National, is produced
spectacular entertsinsnent In WAshinefnn
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE.
Mr.. Wybert Reeve attracted . fair sudienceAt
Ford's last even ming to witness him in his eele-
brated character Of Count Fsseo, in 1.-THE Woman
in White" The wide popularity Of Mr.. Collins
famous novel naturally created curiosity to see
living attempt at portrsyIng the strange char
MIR. Reeve succeeded in satisfying that curiosity
was evident from the hattering manner in which
his efforts were received. In makeup and action
IL he Ia; given the
part careful and exhaustive study, for every little
detail that could aid 70 embellish the character
was given, yet in such Q manner ~ not to Appear
studied. His acting, in word, was artistic and
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very effective, and the entire performance passed
of 10 the satisfaction Of all present.
MURDOCH AT LINCOLN HALL.
Mr.. James E. Murdoch, the dstinguished TRACE
dian, gave the hrst Of series OF dramatic ar
literary readings last night ct Lincoln hall, in
presence Of large and intelligent assemblaee Of
read A. only Murdoch can read, and that he
transported his audience with delight, enough 10
remarked e indicate that tho gifted actor has
and gracefulness Of gesture and fine conceptions
of character that made him % popular on the
readings at Lincoln hall on Wsdnesday evening.
Tickets Issued for last evenings readinEs and not
used, will be good for Wednesday evening.
THE EIGHTH ORGAN CONCERT.
A new combination IL announced for the next
organ concert, whose attractions seem to increase
- the series draws to . close. Miss Abel,
formerly Of the Richings troupe, is announced a.
the leading vocalist for Wednesday evening next.
Miss Carrie Wooster, . charming amateur pianist,
will also appear, as will Bischon, the wonderful
blind orfanist. Messrs. Ever and Chase are e
direct as usual. There VIII be . full audience,
without doubt.
REV. DIR. CHAPLIN TONIGHT.
Our citizens should attend the lecture tonight
Of the Metropolitan n. E church, on Modern
Chivalry." The lecture ID said to be one Of DR..
Chapin's finest productions, and wherever given II
has met with the most hattering encomiums from
Doctor was here some three months since, Metro
pclitan church was crowded, and We have no
doubt this evening large audience will be present
divine. ..H