National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE MATINEE AT THE NATIONAL.
There will be an overlooking house at the
National this afternoon to greet the Shakespeare
Club and make glad the hearts of all interested
In the success Of the good work for which this
entertainment is to be given Of course every
ono knows the Shakespeare Club, and Wash
ington has reason to be proud Of possessing so
fine literary organization as It has proven itself
to be. While its aim and object is the improve
ment in literary culture OF its members, Il Is
awake to tho fact that In the field OF charity 1t
may perform q noble mission without detracting
from Its usefulness in other respects. This will
be the fourth charitable entertainment 1t has
given during the present winter; two having been
given at Willard hall, and the third in the par
iors Of Mrs. Admiral Dahlgren; ali having been
artistic point Of view. We, therefore, predict an
equal, ii not greater, success In their effort on
The club has always been exceedingly careful
In admitting to membership; and, as conse-
quence, the ladies and gentlemen now composing
city. We, therefore, look for a first-rate per-
Torrance and o crowded house, and hope the
proceeds will be as large as the most sanguine
friend Of the Industrial Home school could ex.
poet.
Reserved seats can be secured at Ellis until
O'Clock, AFTER which hour they must be obtained
at tho door Of the theatre.
LYDIA THOMPSON TROUPE
"Lurline" was given ut Ford's last evening by
the inimitable Lydia Thompson burlesque troupe
before large and delighted audience. The peer
less Lydia was In her element and quite cspti-
waited those BY her vvacity and sweet voice.
The lady was rewarded for her efforts to enter
to the tile Of the queen Of tho buriesqus stage"
Miss Thompson Is tho only successful leader of
burlesque that ever appeared in this country and
its real ornaments. The cast OF "Lurline" n
cluded all the members Of the troupe, among
thsW Mss Dubois, very sweet sIrss.r,M yell as
disOS snd NJ Willie S ts % hi sTdT.nos
in a continual , ,..r Of laughter. Tonight $50
namssSy.;nsnd aAladdp" VIII be given eaa TIE
cast 81 chataettH include the entire Th6mpsoh
troupe. As the present is to be the last engage
ment Miss Thompson will fill in Washington
before her retirement from the stage her admirers
have but few opportunities LEFT to eaJoy her per-
| formances.
HUMPTY DUMPTY.
Another delighted audience greeted the funny
'sHumpty Dumpty" ut the National last evening.
Tony Denier was in his jolliest mood, and per-
formed his tricks In o neat and wonderful manner.
The company that supports him is composed of
really meritorious artists, who, with Tony, keep
an audience in the best Of humor throughout each
performance. The little people were present in
large numbers, and were quite beside themselves
with delight. There Is no mistaktng the fact that
.Humpty Dumptyn Is the most popular Of all the
pantomimes, and that no greater amusement can
be afforded them than to take them TO see the
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| MISS KELLOGG.
The sale of seats for the coming week Of Eng
lish opera by the Kellogg troupe began st the
National theatre and at Metzerott's yesterday.
An important event during the engagement Of
tho troupe will be the benefit Of Mr.. o. D. Hess,
the business manager Of the troupe, which e an
| nounced for W Wednesday evening next. Mr.. Hess
| Is we'll known here as q manager, and his many
friends will doubtless feel gratiied that they
| to have an opportunity TO give him D substantial
token Of their esteem.
| THE VOKES
are to begin an engagement OF one week at Ford's
on Monday evening next. The Vokes are unap-
proachable In their line OF business, and are doing
most successful business wherever they appear.
The Buffalo Courier, In speaking Of the Vokes,
says: "The Vokes family invite amusement-seek-
ers to such feast Of fun as has not before boon
youchsafed them, and II there Is the most infin-
iteslmal vein Of mirthfulness In ones nature they
are sure TO excite 1t. Sober business men, eager
students, and the overworked community gen.
orally, will find 1t profitable to spend at least TWO
or three evenings Of the present week with the
/ Vokes,"