National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-13
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THE NATIONAL.

Mr.. Frank Mayo's engagement is proving one
Of the most successful Of the season. His play,
"Dsvy Crockett, combined with the admirable
manner in which he personates the hero, provides
for those who see him entertainment of the most
d al: to az all
ing polluted with trashy and immoral plays like
those which have recently been presented all over
Of "Davy Crockett" is positive relief. We trust
That 1t viii prove o forerunner Of more Of q like
aim. Mr.. Mayo Is ably supported by Miss Rosa
actresses, and by the members Of Mr.. Saviiie's
large and talented company. The scenery is at
trsctive and true to nature, while the manner in
upon Mr.. Lamb, the stage manager. Mr.. Harry
Widmer has also proved himself Q capable or
chestra leader, for he has organized o company of
Saville is conducting his theatre upon the most
liberal principles, and 1t is pleasure to note that
the public is at last making up for the past, and
IL giving him encouraging support.
THE OLD FOLKS CONCERT.
The crowd that assembled at Union chapel last
night to hear the second concert given by the
amateur talent of Washington and Georgetown
was Q hattcring testimonial of the appreciation
In which this creditable movement is held, and
but just tribute to the musical talent which the
corps Of vocalists contains. 1t was but repeti-
effort Of the corps, in Georgetown, on Tuesday
night Fred. g. Calvert, the leader of the Union
chapel choir, held the baton Of the ''greate tunne
Of his prototype, MI Frank Wilson, who as
sumed the roieat Georgetown. Tho solos, Duets
and quartettes were rendered with striking har-
The choruses were particularly fine, developing
the strength and compass Of many voices Of rare
Al t6e conclusion of the coneer, the sonusters
were entertained and RECALLED by a handsome col
lation given by the ladies Of the church.
FORD'S OPERA HOUSE
The Oates troupe produced ''The Kings Secret
last evening to the largest audience of the week.
Mrs. Oates, as the wandering minstrel, was quite
in her element, and sang and acted in q manner
that elected loud and frequent applause from tho
audience, and won for her additional admiration.
indescribably funny, and kept the audience in
the best Of humor during the evening. Miss
Larken had little to do but look pretty, in which
sang better than we have heard him during the
engagement. The FARGO of "Your Life's in
Danger" preceded .The Kings Secret" the
Crane in most ludicrous manner. This evening
"A Prina Donna Of q Night" is to be produced,
and "The Grand Duchess" will be presented for
the second time Of t9-morroW's matinee.
"UND1NE."
Decidedly the theatrical event Of the season
will DO the production Of this beautiful fairy play
ut the National on Monday evening next. It is
destined to create furore, for the scenery, the
and the appointments will be tho most
ever seen upon the Washington stage.
The entire company Of Niblo's theatre will be
brought from New York, among those who will
appear being the world-renowned Kiralfy troupe,
who created so great aeensaton during the recent
run of the "Black Crook at Niblo's The scenery
Is rapidly arriving, and the army of artists who
arc to take part in "Undine" are expected within
the week. The stage Of the National was con-
structed with special view to tho production Of
spectacular plays, and "Undine'' will therefore
be given all the space and machinery necessary
for Its proper production.