National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-22
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roRD's OPERA HoUsE-"MADAME AN

FORD'S OPERA HOUSE-"MADAME AN.
COTS CHILD"
The temptation Of the beautiful weather and q
most attractive opera was yielded TO last night
by an audience which Allied Ford's opera house
with cultured and fashionable people. The oc-
easion was interesting, because Mrs. Oates pre-
sented the opera by request, and important be-
cause 1t shows the rapidly growing popularity Of
Charles lie Cocq's famous work.
ala File de Madame Angot'i was sung for the
first time at the Fantasies Paridennes, Brussels,
December, 1sI2 It had run Of one hundred and
lfty nights. The following February It was pro-
duced at the Folies Dramatiqueg, Paris where It
has become permanent diversion. In England It
was introduced at the st. James theatre, London,
and nov i Is being PLAYED IN different parts Of
chased It IN Europe last year, and now, being I'M
derstood and appreciated, It has become i'm
mensely popular. Strictly speaking, madame
Angots chfids Is not an opera bouffe, but iegit-
innate comic OPERA partaking largely Of the school
It constantly effervesces with the verv ouiut
essence Of French spirit and character, and its
choral and concerted combinations are highly
meritOrious and strongly assimilRte TO the p1rely
Instrumentation, as developed by Mr.. williams
is remarkable for its character, contrast and brill
Liant effects, but In no passage is the score Dover
their notes. and throughout there is that constant
sweet recurring rythm, which makes the opera
exceedingly pleasant TO even uncultiVated ears.
We doubt whether CIGtrette AngOf has so talented
q representative in the world as Mrs. Oates. It
Just suits her tastes fancies style and genius and
In singing the role she rises square up to the level
of Q true artist. Together with Miss Larkelle
and other principal members Of her company last
night, Mrs. Oates received genuine applause and
many eneOTes.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE-'sHIXED."
An increased audience last night at the Ma
tional is proof that Miss Wsner is affording a
capital entertainment. There is q vim, dash and
variety about It unusual on the legitimate stage.
Miss Wesner's character songs and dances are
wonderfully artistic her make-ups in faultless
taste, and her quick changes Of costume are some
thing marvellous. She does not keep her audience
waiting, but unrolls her budget Of fun and melo-
drama with an amazing generosity.- The play
itself has running through It good plot, which
is well worked up, and It Is brimful Of exciting
situations and effective tableaux, but Of course its
main point Is to grant opportunities for the dis
play Of Miss Wesner's talent. We hope to see
large houses the remainder ofthe week.
STAR COURSE.
The Star Course Of lectures, at Lincoln hall, for
this season are to be as follows; Josh Billings,
December IA, "What Know About Hotels .
Wendell Phillips, date and SUBJECT to be an
nounced; Rev. George II. Porteous, Of England,
January II 'sThe Attitude Of the Clergy Toward
Public Amusements;" VIII Carleton, January
q, HThe Nineteenth Century," John B. Cough,
February a. "a New Temperance Lecture
Reserved seats for the course are hIed At e, and
the sale will begin at Warren Choates, No. 941
PennsylTanis avenue, November Is.