National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE NATIONAL ENTHUSIASTICALLY
WESTERN


THE NATIONAL THEATRE-LUCILLE
WESTERN.
The benefit given Miss lucille Western last
night as the National theatre was . financial
success By far the largest audience Of the
season was present, and it vas . distinguished
one, in . social way. The opening scenes Of
"OliTer Twist" including the parlor Of Mrs. Ger
ney, interior Of the Three Crpples, Fagin's den,
return Of Oliver and the consultation, up to the
attempted burglary, all passed on with cumulat-
ing interest, and Miss Western was frequently
eoTnition he had won. Then followed the mid
night meeting on London bridge between Miss
Western and M. BroEnlow and hts daughter.
II is here that the real intensity Of the character
Of Nancy Sykes begins to show itself, and from
that time on to her dreadful murder TIE good In
seem bright amid the gloomy shadows, and sure
premonitions Of swim coming death.
The gratitude and tenderness with which she
received the present Of the handkerchief from the
isbeautisomeb lady touched all hearts, but amer
her return home, her description Of the trip from
London bridge brought before the audience
cofans, 90 painfully realistic as to cause shud-
der. It was an effort quite IS artistic as Janaus-
cneks sieeR EalHing scene nom Macbeth o. Mss
The elimination Of horror came, however, with
the murder Of Nancy. So dreadful was even the
ladies left the theatre. Those who remained Will
never forget the awful scene. II seemed like q
real murder, and had every terrible surrounding
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as an artist was then fully recognised, and the
fearful spectacle Of thu bloody corse Of Nancy
Sykes Eill linger for q long time In the memory
f'EABT LYNNE"
At2o'cloek to-day an EAST Lynne'' vespertine
will be the attraction at the National. and In the
evening solver TWist' viii be repeated. For
the Vespertins the following popular prices have
been arranged. Only the orchestra stalls Will be
reserved; Reserved seats IN these, IS cents for
adults and 50 cents for children; admission to all
other parts Of the house, 50 and Is cents.
DUPREZ BENEDIOT'S MINSTRELS.
DupreE & Benedict's New Orleans 1IlnstreIs
are to appear in Lincoln hall on Monday and
Tuesday evenings, October % and q. All those
who enjoy rieh entertainment Of minstrelsy VIII
be pleased ct this announcement This is one OF
the finest travelling troupes in the country, and
they draw crowded houses wherever they appear.
Lew Benedict, one Of the managers, e Rreat
favorite with the public and host in himself
They introduce new system for selling secured
seats. Their popular prices for admission are 50
and IS cents. No extra charge for reserved seats
pIace. Reserved seat tickets sold Ten DAYS IN Al.
vance at 50 cents each at Ellis music store. On
the day and evening Of the entertainment re-
your reserved seat tickets and avoid the extra
charge.
FORD'S OPERA HoUSE-MRS. OATES.
"The Grand Duchess" for the benefit Of Mrs
Oates, drew large and fashionable audience to
to Ford's opera house last evening. This after
noon the "Pretty Perfumer' will be sung, and In
Ehs the evening the FIRST week Of Mrs Oates en-
gagement will close With SLes BaVards." The
announcement that Mrs. Oates, with her charm
ing company, Is to remain another week will be
received with positive pleasure, and increased
audiences will prove her great popularity In
Washington. The satisfaction derived from the
performances OF MADAME Angot's Child" viii, Of
course, lead 10 Its repetition
MRS. LANDER.
Mrs. Oates viii be followed at Ford's opera
house by Mrs. Lander, who Will play round Of
her classical and historical characters.
ELLA WESNER.
Monday evening, Miss Ella wesner commences
an engagement at the National She VIII pro
duee her new protean society play, in four acts,
entitled HMIxed." Her songs and dances and
character changes afford an infinite variety Of
pleasurable entertainment.