National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
AND oRAroRY.,

I lie
The well-knovn lawyer and siiver-tongued ora
tor. Dan DosgAsrty, Of Philadelphia, was greete,
last night, at lincoln hall, by q largo ant
appreciatiye audience. Tho subject of the lee
ture, Orators and Oratory,'' was familiar to
many Of his hearers, who had previously heard
Of the numerous assemblsge that listened to him
last evening seemed 70 grow weary Of the charm
Ing eloquenee which kept them spsllbOund 70,
His lecture, like old wine, seems to have I'm
proved with age, and even his hne musical voics
gives evidence Of the richer mellouness which
orator" and hence, in his own person, strikingly
illustrates the subjectmatter Of his lecture which
aoounded with eloquence, wit and anecdote. 1t Is
commands 50 large al audience, OF wins 50 much
The next lecture Of the society course will be
dehSered ut Lincoln hall by Rev. +. Z. Boyle.
THE NATIONAL
"a Midsummer Nights Dream" is delighting
large mid winter audiences at the capital, who
testify with the heartiest applause to the excel
lent manner in which shakspeares fairy play is
presented. All that taste could suggest and
money procure has been done TO render the enter
tainment enjoy fable, and Manager Saville iside-
he i n,aLIns to present. 70 bis patrons perform.
s1sIe Of 4. a iSseG! in
play. which WIN DO continued upon the boards
during the remainder Of the week.
FORD's OPERA HOUSE. 10
!, Lord nundreary So,hern delighted another
large audience at Fofd's last evening BY his dro.
lery. How no manages to entertain people by
such froth Is one Of those things no fellow can find
pie are made 10. laugh heartily at Mr.. Sothcrn's
nonsense and when the public is pleased the true
end and aim Of actors las been accomplished.
Fssa !sS SS,,n Msg sn!9y Jc,y s i.sh visit
WILLARD HALL -
Mr.. McDonough's family Of funny folks are at
tracing large audiences to Willard hall, and
from the manner in which the Marionettes are
being patronised II would seem Is II they might
DO made fixture for tho remainder Of the sea son.
Yesterday, at the matinee, the hall was filled to
g,sss portion Of the a1Sisncs being
ment hugely. There will be another matinee to-
morrow, and tho troupe will also continue to per
form nightly until further notice.
JOHN b. COUGH.
Mr.. Cough lectures tomorrow (Friday) even
ing at Lincoln hall. His theme, Now and Then"
10 we'll adapted for the best dramatic picturng Of
contrasts between tho old time and the new and
powers. Those who have heard him will not
willingly miss tho treat this lecture promises,
sh s wSS h.T nj beard him viii Dc we'll
for the lew price Of any eents.
PHILLIPS CONCERT
Philip Phillips, who, In his peculiar role ~
singer, is without q rival in the world, drew out
an audience last evening which filed the Congre-
gational church almost to OVERLOOKING. Many Of
his songs are popular melodies, familiar to all,
which he renders naturally, feclingly, and touch
ingly. DR.. Caulheld discoursed some acceptable
music on the great organ. which was duly appre.
elatcd by the undivided attention of the pleased
listeners. During the intcrmission Refreshments
were served IS usual. a---
HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Tonight Mr.. Beecher delivers &C lincoln hall
his great lecture, 'The Wastes and Burdens Of
Life" which (as are oil Of the eminent gentle.
mans proluctIon) Is spoken of in terms of the
highest praise. Seats can be secured to-day ut
Aetzerott's; price seventy five cents.
.. Is sB- = M4RRLAGE a.-
Mr.. VIM. H. Harrison, son of the late Samuel
Harrison ESQ.,, OF this was last evening united
In marriage to Mics Lizzie Moore, daughter of
our we'll known citizen, Douglass Moore, esq. The
ceremony was performed most impressiyely by
Rev. Dr.: E. I. RyIpkhol.c, q ths M1tRodiA Prot
rents. The parlors wcro Allied with most select
company OF ladies and gentlemen, among whom
were ex-Mayor n. q. Emory, JohnC. MeKelden,
esq, Hon. John c. Hardness and George L Ken
ncdy. Amer receiving the congratulations Of
their friends, the bride and groom departed onthe
Q o'clock train for tour North and West.