National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
FoRr.s OPERA HOUSE.

FORDS OPERA HOUSE
One Of the largest and most select audiences Of
the season assembled Ut Ford's last evening. to
welcome the renowned Hermann 10 Washington.
Aftsr waiting until aftsr nine o'clock In vain for
the appearances Of the great prestidlgitateur, Mr..
Ford was reluctantly compelled to dismiss the
sudisncs Strange 10 relate, Mr.. Hermann
neither wrote nor telegrsphed an excuse for his
non-appearancs, and Mr.. Ford ID ct . loss to 40
count for such strange conduct. Il may be one OF
the prsstidigltateur's tricks, and II 90, II u one
that Is exceedingly puzsling.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
"Uncls Toms Cabin" was handsomely placed
upon the stage at this house last night, and It's
dellneation was remarkably well sustained. The
pleasure OF the audience was sttssted By re-
psated demonstrations Of applause. Mr.. How
ards PRESERVATION OF the role Of Uncle Tom, the
faithful old negro slave, was truthful and effect
i've. Many were reminded BY it Of those days,
now happily forever In the past, so far a. this
| COUNTRY 10 concerned, when man owned property
In his fsllow-man, class OF property subject to
seizure and sale for debt TO the separation Of
families and the severance Of the strongest ties Of
blood. This inspiring drama will DO repeated to-
night and during the remainder OF the week. II
| Is one that may be witnessed with benefit by the
children and youth Of the present generation.
CONCERT AT THE CONVERSATIONAL
|
Professor Nsvcombpresents toLnightthe grand
est combination Of musical talsnt ever before
united together in Washington for an object so
iIslnteres.sd and worthy. With Harley Nswcomh
! music 10 passion as well as science. lie be-
lieyes thatit should be carefully cultivated from
4 earliest infancy, and so trained that all the
native genius OF our land In that direction may be
developed as fully and as naturally as 1t is IN
Italy or Germany. To do this he would establish
| here OF the national capital . conservatory OF
university Of music and literature where the best
training and instruction may betmparted to those
who exhibit traits Of genius worthy Of high Gull
tivstion.
Large subscriptions and endowments have al
ready been promised by persons Of wealth and
culture who are in full sympathy with the de
signs OF Prof Newcomb, and it has been fully de-
termined to inaugurate the preliminary institu
ton hero In September next. The designs for the
buildings to be erected ultimately are very slabo
rate, grand and beautiful. They are estimated t.
cost something like s2sO.oOO. Over 100000 Of thi'
sum has already been pledged by wealthy par
ties in various sections OF the country, and will b
forthcoming when needed.
Washington Is undoubtedly the correct locality
for this Institution. Prof. Neweomb had at on
time thought OF Albany, N. Y, where he received
many Inducements, and latterly Of New York
which was also anxious to become the seat Of mu
steal renoWn upon this continent, but finally al
parties in interest determined that the ccmpre
henslve designs Of the Professor could only re
ceivs full development and enjoy fair scope fol
realization ct this capital.
! TIE grand combination Of tonight Is the frs
, demonstration which Professor NsWcomo ha
made here before the public as leader. W.
, trust he may have q cordial and hearty greeting
, not only as an expression Of approval OF hi
cause and In recognition OF the merits OF thos
who have volunteered to assist him, but 90 &C
! count Of his many admirable personal and soeia
qualities.
CONCERT AT ST. PETERS PAROCHIAl
Il N SCHOOL.
The grand concert and entertainment give
under the auspices OF st. Vincent de Paul Soc!et,
at St. Peters Psroehial school-house, for IN
benefit Of the poor, was not only success peeun
arIly speaking, out was BY odds the nnest tres
Of the kind the citizens Of East Washington hsT
ever Witnessed The performances consisted
dramas, reoltations, vocal and instruments
music. The dramas and recitations were yer
select and creditably executed. All the ladis
, who took part 10 this charitable undertaken
, were dressed In white, and certainly dessrH
, credit for tho admirable manner In which the
acquitted themselves,
o MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.
$ The Knights Of the De Molay Commander
: accompanied by their friends, Will make moo
light excursion down the river, on board the Lad
T OF tho Lake, TOMORROW evening. Music and r
4 freshmsnts will be provided, and, should II
. Weather prove fine, a delightful time is antiC
8 pated. Such excursions promise q healthf
q recreation for the warm summer evenings, 40
this capacious and elegant steamer Is we!
g Iado IN