National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE-ROSE AND
HARRY WATKINS.

HARRY WATKINS.
Good houses are nightly IN attendance at the
National theatre. The excellence OF the play Of
''Trodden Down; or, Under Two Flags" is recog-
mixed, as we'll as the great merit Of Rose and
Harry Watkins. The originality and strength Of
Mr.. Watkins impersonation, the effectiveness
with which he deals with every telling situation,
have direct effects upon his audience, and move
them to laughter, applause and tears at viii.
His own magnetism and sincerity is impaired 70
all before the footlights, and hence the natural
sympathy that Is at once established and
maintained. The drama has all the merit
eunpiS19y Sdsptsd To the SepiuS u its hero.
There are few actors who have equal power with
Mr.. Watkins in passing instantly from the line Of
seems TO be perfectly at home. WeYeTy sincerely
advise theatre-goers to see "Trodden Down."
Mrs Watkins Is an actress Of thorough experience
that OF song. One verse Of "The Wearing o. the
Green" as she renders It with all dramatic ef-
Of Ireland. We have seen large audiences
worked up under It TO the highest pitch OF en-
thusiasm. A yespertine, Friday, Xmas day, and
Rose and Harry watkins.
JANAUSCHEK.
The farewell week in Washington Of Janau-
schek, the greatest Of modern tragediennes, will
commence at the National theatre next Monday
night She begins with LADY DedlOck, ;" which
will be followed by the EARL Of Essex, /" "Henry
WILL" "Msry Stuart" and we hope to announce
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splendid mistress of the histriOnie art in this sub
lime tragedy. The sale Of seats commences this
morning at the theatre and at Brad. Adams.
FORD'S OPERA HOUsE-MR. ]. S.
CLARKE.
Mr. Clarke is one of the princes of the Lord of
Misrule. His presence puts everybody in capt
tai humor for the enjoyment Of real comedy. He
ELECTS from the roles Of Darlington Jones, Red
mond Tape, To odles, Major wellington de Boots
and DR.. PanglossIthe very essence Of the fun in
in their compositions. His audiences see II and
feel it, and are eonVulsed with laughter Of the
genuine, heartfelt sort. The world is better for
such men as ]. S. Clarke. He shears of the
rugged edges Of anxiety" and makes things
seem brighter and more cheerful. He is one Of
the great artists to whom has been eonhded the
beautiful and delicate work Of Furnishing black
clouds with silver Innings. He is one Of natures
noble 1oDRshOremen, who never "strikes" when
he can unload care and trouble from of the mind
Of any fellow mortal. This is the reason why
theatres are crowded whenever and wherever ne
hWidoW Hunt" II is an excellent play for
widows to see, as we'll as for regular theatre
goeTs. At the Clarke Vespertine tomorrow after
noon every child present will receive Christmas
gift. This fact is only another illustration Of the
liberal management of Mr.: Ford.
Last evening we saw Miss Josephine Baker as
Mary Acorn, and as Kate in Red Tape" She
is young lady not yet out Of her teens, but she
gave many q striking evidence that her mission
as an actress has been wisely chosen, and that
she will handsomely fulfllit.
BLIND TOM.
This evening Blind Tom commences his lin
tied engagement at Odd Fellows hall. AdmIs-
sion 50 cents, and seats may be secured at Met
zerott's. A grand family vespertine on Satur-
day at $50 O'Clock. This singular being is still
as wonderful as ever. In fact, with each increas-
ing year the wonder grows.
THE COMIQUE.
Friday and Saturday vespertines are arranged
for at the ComiQue. At each the full strength Of
the company will appear. Fanny Herring is win
ming genuine appreciation, and La Belle Pauline
and Ida Norton are doing exceIlently we'll.