National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
HAMILTON HOUSE THEATRE.

A delightful dramatic and literary entertain
ment was given ut the Hamilton House theatre,
corner Of K and Fourteenth streets, on Monday
evening, in which several accomplished ladies
and gentlemen participated. The principal per
formance was "The Spirit Of 1885," in which the
and Mrs. Bcsert were especially happy in the
personifcaton Of their respective characters. The
soiiloquy of ..The Bachelors Dream" was we'll
pleasing features Of the evening was %rhs sWorG
Chant of Charstein Ruedi,' By the company. In
full Highland costumes. Little Miss Nellie Key
1t Is o noteworthy fact, in connection with this
novel and agreeable entertainment, that the dog
that appeared in '.The Bachelors Dream" was
on the occasion was kindly loaned by one Of the
inmates OF the "Old Maids Home"
PROF. PROCTOR ON ASTRONOMY.
In the several courses Of scientific lectures
given under the auspices Of the Young Mems
Christian Association there have been none on
the charming science of astronomy. The recent
lectures ON this subject by Prof Newcomb seem
to have awakened enough interest to induce those
who have such matters especially in charge to
bring hero Prof. Richard A. Proctor, the great
English astronomer, who will deliver course OF
four lectures on this fav0rite science, beginning
with the wonders Of the star depths March IL,
and continuing on successive Tuesdays and
his departure to Europe one week In order to give
this course here The course will be highly illus
trated BY Photographic pictures under powerful
light, and they will unquestionably afford an In
tellectual treat Of very high order. The sale Of
season tickets begins ut Ballantyne's next Mon
day morning.
MADAME LIE VERT AND GRACE GREEN
WOOD.
Tonight Madame Lie Vert will give . reading
at Willard's hall. She will be assisted by the
most distinguished woman Of the journalistic pro-
fan at hA In LAT 0do 7
Vert has not been 50 we'll known in the world Of
literature and art as many other American women;
but for many years she was the queen Of society
At the South, her superb home, her elegant hospi-
tality, subject Of conversation in Europe as we'll
rs this country. But the fortunes Of war swept
Madame LIE Vert has lived to see her large estate
melt away like dew before the sun. The woman
who but little more than score Of years ago
was the pOssessor Of hundreds Of thousands, has
now to earn her daily bread. Aside from the
pleasure derived from the evenings entertainment
as personal compliment to this brave woman, 1t
Is hoped that large audience will I'LL Willard's
hall. Grace Greenwood and Mrs. Colonel Edward
Daniels-the latter the wife Of . brave Union OH
Ger in tho past, but the editor Of the Richmond
stantial sympathy to this Southern sister; and
this fact goes further than . thousand Congress
sional speeches to prove that the Union will be
preserved indssolubly one, now and forever.
FORD'S OPERA HOUSE.
ably successful at Fords, the audience being very
large each evening, and the applause bestowed
upon the play, rs well as those who take part in
1t, being extremely fattering. DIR. Chsnfrau in
"Kit" gives personation that is at once natural
and striking and leaves little to be desired on HIS
part. Tho other principal role is ntelligently
played by Mr.. Harris, who, as Manuel Bond, the
desperate, both looks and acts the character to
perfection Mr. Ryan, as Judge Suggs, proves
himself one OF the best comedians on the stage.
Miss Emma St0ckman deserves especial mention
for the artistic and ladylike manner in which she
acted the part Of May Redding, Kits gentle and
loving daughter. The exciting situations were
exceedingly well worked up, the steamboat en-
reality. kit" should be seen by all lovers Of iun
and sensation.
THE NATIONAL.
Mr.. Boucicault again appeared as Sir Charles
Coldstream and Kerry last evening, and what the
audience lacked In numbers was more than made
mp In enthusiasm. The plays were artistically
1oted and super6fy placed upon the stage. Mr..
Boaccault iscertainly entitled to better apprecia
O'Dowd" is to be presented. In 1t MIR. Boucicault
may be seen In one OF his best characters. The
play Is very entertaining one. and its popularity
added to that Of the author will doubtless tempt
to the National q large audience this evening.
THE vESCELIUS SISTERS.
The ninth concert Of tho Congregational church
series was, as usual, largely attended. The Yes
cel:us sisters, attractive In person and in voice,
faction. The opening organ piece by Er Caul-
held, was In his best style, while Mademoiselle
Bertha Bronsil, the violinist, was most enthusias
tically received.