National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-01-30
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COUGHS LECTURE LAST MIGHT.
John b. Cough lsstured Ut Lincsla hall Les
night, for the third and last time In Washingtp1
this season, to On audience Of about eight hun
dred people. His supjest ms '.Peculiaf People,
end beth In matter - manner ~ lecturer h
clearly Demonstrated t5s1fs hearers that o. N
many peculiar people vA6n- he described hs %,
o.s Of ths 2Sst pse.l!sn SpsskIng xitles!
pces. NJ n, n:s,.g r. sstirs plstserm % hi1ns,a
eonicahtisi, I'D iept hls audience d eentiscsi
ga Po 1saSs a. ssrt. q
always exprssssd contempt for everything, pso.
pie that were inyeterate grumblers; people that
that were Sii q religious can't; people tSst Wv
svsrythins: sSseat.mindea and siow.tsifias pe .
people that strut and swell and dominsef 0vsf
the weak; selfish and mean people, and various
IL dWsIs on r. influence Of puremindsd chr,s.
tian women fpr good; expressed the sentiment
that the best. tiff Of God was the wealth Of .
true xcm.n's lSvs. and spoke 4 some length q
according 70 her oil to which she was entitled but
was not In fsyor Of permitting her 70 say imperti-
q Ss Day dsssa that sh.s
sacrifice was the highest type Of heroism. and
msh 70 not Os 81
and other fashionable advertisements were, in his
opinion, rolling many people into the "Dead sea"
churches was necessary 70 bring men and women
were sraspang for the bubble q pleasure, which,
earth Hsi ;sss Dsttlshsld and heaven '''
These were the main points Of the lecture, .
synopss Of which we would give, but for the fact
that1t has been several times repeated In WASH
tngton.
: LECTURE ON MUSIC AND SOCIETY,"
An interested and crowded auditory listened TO
Prof. Curr, last evening, 1t the Foundry church.
The lecturer discussed upon music with much
eloquence, and was assisted by an amateur choir
Of forty voices who interpreted the lecture wftD
songs and ballads by way Of illustration. The
entertainment was In all respects most gratifying,
the lecturer giving quaint and Instructive views
ence which they have exercised In forming the
character Of the people. He was frequently In
rSp Win .n ~
Hero comes, (HsndeD; duett, .Whea kso!
s :s, .n aNq Mt .s :So
chorus, Angel q Peace" (Ksiisr}; ;oio, .seSts:
Marsellles Hymn;' chorus, 1.-THE Watch on the
Banner:n solo, sin Native Worth" (from Urea
&siIa ms. Gh.Gsey, Messr. 6. e. e Ever a and
H. K0hr; trio and chorus, "The Heavens are tell
ing" from "Creation'); Old Hundred, krst in
unison, then In harmony.
THE DAVENPORT BROTHERS. /.
These mysterious artists appear at Willard
hall ON Monday evening next, for o season Of
three nights and matinee. Some Of the feats Of
the Brothers are almost incredible, and have
banned the skill Of those who thought themselves
able to detect them. They are now playing an
a. Hsatimors and the papers Of that
which they perform their feats. On Wednesday
they had an audience Of over two thousand people
20 Ss the
citizen Of Baltimore. He protested to be able to
tie the Davenporte In such manner as to prevoCt
Is as 81 re- tn s Of M
"CaPt. Berry and Dr.. Wright proceeded to Tie the
brothers, occupying some thirty minutes In the
With the result Of Their iabors The Daveaporta
were then shut up in their cabinet, from whence
the usual manifestations proceeded, and in about
they stepped out entirely free from tbs ropes,
much to the surprise Of the .tiests' and the au-
dience generally, which latter applsuded warmly
even to the satisfaction Of Capt. Berry"
PROF. VALENTINES BAL MASQUEl
The annual Bal Mssque Of Professor Valentine
to his pupils and friends took place last evening
ut Masonic hall, and proved o most enjoyable
affair. There was q large attendance, and many
Of the costumes worn were both rich and elegant.
Until 11:30 o'clock the freedom Of the mask was
heir removal many friends were surprised to
greet each other in their strange dress. Tie
pleasures Of the evening were fully participated
n by all, and the Professor may feel assured that
nc received the hearty congratulations Of all
present for the happy hours that they passed on
The occasion.
THE NATIONAL.
Saratoga" will be continued on the boards Of |
he National for the remainder OF the week. the |
anne bill being offered for the Saturday matinee. |
IN Monday next the popular actor, Mr.. W. J. |
Florence, will begin short engagement, appear |
ng In o round OF his we'll known Characters. Mr.
florence 10 one Of the most popular actors in The
ountry, and his engagement will, doubtless, /
rove very successful.
FoRD'S OPERA-HoUsE.
"Sam" was presented q. the Opera-house las; /
vening before another large audience, and was
Ir. Sothern takes benefit, appearing, BY re-
uest, In his woridrenowned character OF Lord \
Those who love hearty laugh and /
ave not seen Ar; Sothren 10 the amusing char.
'eek. On Monday next Miss Leclercq begins . \
hort engagement. .
THE FIFTH ORGAN CONCERT.
The ffth grand concert Of the Congregational
hurch series 10 announced fef next Wednesday
vening, and on this occasion brilliant array Of
zeal talent will be presented, with an attractive
rogramme, comprising duets, solos, and quar-.
sttes Among the well-known artists who will
ppear IRE Miss Eva Mills, Mr.. McCartec, Mr..
hadsey, Mr.. Cannon, Mr.. Witherow and others Il
he members of the late octette of the Choral
ociety will assist, and the public will easily see
rat there is to be no finer concert attraction here
his season.
ROYAL MARIONETTES. -.
This evening will be the last but one of the
lily Marionettes, and those who have neglected
see the troupe should secure seats for one Of
10 three remaining performances. There will be
grand matinee tomorrow at o'clock, and as It
III be the last Of the present engagement, the
tile ones should.pe taken by all means. for o
cher treat for children was never offered. The
[aronettes have been immensely successful dur
g this, their frs: season In w asGng.on, and will