National Republican., 1874-05-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
"LITTLE NELL

This bright and beautiful little dramatic geniui
passed through Washington Sunday evening, OF
her way to New York, where she purposes Il
spend ensuing summer. She recently finished
her season, and uhever she appeared she created
furore. She has proved one Of the most sue
with more satisfactory financial results. Nell
will commence her fall and winter starring tour
next August In an entirely new piece, written
devote the summer in studying It and in arranging
for a complete new outfit. Her songs and dances
will also be entirely new. Little Nell is now the
beautiful little lady should feel proud Of the sue
cess that has so far attended her and which
awaits her in the future.
THEATRE CoMIQUE.
This theatre continues to be crowded nightly.
The entertainment this week Is unusually good
and varied, and the company has been strength.
ened with new faces. Miss Maggie Gray Is q
dashIng and pretty vocalist, giving several char
aeter songs with charming effect. Miss Christie
is down for q dance, which she executes IN . raw.
tshing manner, and Jake Budd. in his Ethiopian
eccentrlciries, is irresistibly funny. The per.
formances conclude with the presentation oil
Little Rifle" thrilling drama ofW estern life,
embraced In prologue and three acts. Miss
Alice Plaeade, an actress Of acknowledged abll-
ity, susains the leading role and Is supported By
Charles E. Emmett and the entire company oi
the Comique. The piece abounds with exciting
pctsss a tSs West sha
played throughout with yigor and earnestness.
There will be matinee this afternoon.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
Another large house greeted the second repre-
sentation Of sUncie Toms Cabin" played by
the Howard combination. The piece has often been
produced. In this city, but never az well and
complete as ct present. Mr.. Charles Howard is
clever actor and his impersonation Of the South.
ern darksy reminds Us Of the good old days gone
by The Eva, played By Little Dorritt, Is beau
tiful piece Of acting. The play is enliyensd BY
and S Fay. Mss Curly I % and uuliington Vi keep the
audience in q continual rosr whenever they make
their appearance together. The cast is an un
usual strong one. No one should miss the oppor
tunity Of seeing IL. bod ....- ....ar .--. -
MISS KATIE MAYHEw's RETURN.
Miss Katie Mayhem, Of whom theatre-g goers
have many pleasant remembrances, has returned
to this city and is busy with preparations for her
debut as "star'' on the scene Of her former tri-
umphs In the stock. She VIII commence Q short
engagement at the National theatre on Monday
"Wlth the Tide" written by Mr.. Charles Gayler,
OF New York, under whose experienced manage
ment she will continue for some time. The play
seops 70 the % lady. Id talent and nbipss
. great variety OF characters, "from gay to
grave" calculated to display her wonderful ver-
We have no doubt that there Will be general
o dn9 or nsors sS
generous and hearty send-of In the new path
which her laudable ambition has led her to tread.
give effect to Mr. Gs yler's new play, which Is said
to be one Of that prolific and popular authors best
productions. Seats can now be secured for Miss
Mayhem engagement.
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT.
Prof. Newcomb's grand concert as announced
in the papers for some ten days past, took place
Ia nd an tart tefu Mt nf rtfa att
merit fully met the expectations Of the audience
present. The Professor shows himself as much at
home with the baton as at the keyboard OF the
piano. The ensemble pieces were finely rendered,
the grand triumphal march, with chorus and
organ, was well given, especially the finale, but
We would be glad TO see the Professor sway the
selection. Those who staid away last evening
missed rare musical treat, and II Is to be hoped
that TINS hne combination VIII appear again
avail themselves Of the opportunity OF attending
should q repetition occur. Is -
as ys, gSsSel psaTi S 81 ns ua;
the case when such large number Of persons are
cooperating in one entertainment, few fsiled to
oSe esp n nspe sre su s
substftutions were OF such acharacter as to give
entire satisfaction, and all were evidently well
pleased at the close. Especial mention should be
made OF the exquisite rendering Of selections from
"Maritsnan by Prot Walters upon the organ;
also OF the duos BY Prof. Schneider and others Of
the band upon the clarionette and cornet; but .
full criticism Of the several parts and pieces can
not be given at this hour.
THE FAIRLAMB CONCERT.
A grand testimonial concert viii be given on
Friday night, under the direction OF Professor
Fairlamb, at the Congregational church. The
excellent acoustic properties OF this building,
together with the presence and availability Of
tho new organ, combine to render II the fayorite
place for large musical entertainments Anno-
tated programmes hsve been prepared to Illus
trate the performances, which will be composed
Apstsur talent Of the city will cooperate