National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-14
HOPE FOR THEDESTITUTE.
THE FIRST CHARITY PERFORMANCE
FULLY ARRANGED.

MISS LYDIA THOMPSON AS TICKET
sELLER-A BEAUTIFUL BEING IN THE
BOX oFFICE-THE LADIES OF THE TROUPE
ODIsPCsE OF FLOWERS IN THE VEsTI,
BULE-THE GENTLEMEN BURLEsQUERS
TO ACT AS UsHERs-FLowERsA AND FLAGS
AND PLANTS FOR DECoRATIoNs-A MON.
sTER CONCERT IN PROSPECTIVE.
The arrangements for the grand charity bene
fits are rapidly progressing, and the announce
ment is made that the first is to take place a;
Ford's on Thursday afternoon. The public will
be pleased to learn that the preparations thai
have been going forward SO long are beginning &c
bear fruit and that the series Of grand entertain
ments for the good cause in which the pubic IL
deeply interested Is about to begin. On every
hand are met people who bid the project god
speed, and who are working very hard for it;
complete success. No enterprise OF the kind ha:
ever before been attempted in Washington upon
30 large q scale, but there IRE plenty Of stout
hearts and willing hands ready for the work,
and there are not wanting leaders to push the
project energetically forward.
FIRST MATINEE.
On Thursday next at o'clock, at Ferd's opera
house an exquisite performance will be given for
the benefit Of the poor aid associations Of this
CITY. It's very ereditable to Mr.. John T. Ford
and his brother, H. CLAY Ford, the resident man.
ager, to be able to say, without asking from the
people any testimonial. or benefit whatever for
themselves this season, that they give their house
with all its expenses upon them-to the poor,
without any charge whatever. It's also q matter
for specIal compliment that Miss Lydia Thomp-
son and her costly and brilliant company, who
are mostly Of another country, have volunteered
their services that afternoon, free OF any charge
to aid the holy cause Of charity in the capital
city Of the country.
Ia 4oh at aoef e . ba
kind ever presented in Washington. As will be
seen BY the advertisement, the entire Thompson
troupe is not only to provide the attraction upon
the stage but they are also TO undertake the en-.
tire control OF the house for the occasion. First
and foremost, Miss Thompson will take possession
of the box office and dispose of tickets and reserved
seats The pleasure Of meeting the beautiful
leader of burlesque in person and Of receiving the
tickets frem her own fair hands will add materially
to the enjoyability OF the occasion. At the
entrance to the orchestra and dress circles will be
stationed the other beautiful members Of the
troupe who will dispose OF bouquets both large and
small, for the benefit Of the charity fund. The
pleasure of receiving the flowers from such fair
hands and Of having tho operation Of arranging
the button-hole bouquets in their places by the
beautiful ladies attached to Miss Thompson's
troupe, is o sensation seldom vouchsafed to the
gauants Of the capital.
The ladies, too, will be politely shown to their
seats by the gentlemen who support Miss Thomp-
son. Surely such novel proceeding was never be-
fore witnessed in Washington, and when 1t is re-
menbered that the troupe go to all this trouble
for the sake of charity the public will certainly
feel under great obligations to them particularly
as they are in no manner interested in the local
affairs Of tho District and have frequent calls
upon their bounty In other places. The srrdnge-
meuts of the whole entertainment will be under
the competent management of Mr.. Samuel Col
willie, business manager of the Thompson troupe,
and Nj. HSEry Ford, the popular manager Of the
opera ctse.
RTbe performance will begin with the screaming
farce OF the "Conjugal Lesson" Miss Jennie
Clifford and Mr.. Charles Stanley are to take the
leading parts Both these artists are to come
from Baltimore for the afternoon and return
again in time to play in Baltimore. Miss Cliff
ford and Mr. Stanley deserve great praise for
their seEsacrifcing Interest in the charity enter
tainments. The Thompson troupe will then give
the remainder and principal part Of the perform
Rnce. They will present both "Blue Beard" and
the Heather Chinee," two Of their very best
burlesques. The entire troupe will take part in
the performance.
THE THEATRE.
In order to add interest to the occasion the the
atre will be decorated both inside and outside
Flags of all nations to be used for the exterior
and for the establishment o: the boxes and fronts
Of the galleries. Flowers and shrubs and plants
will also be sprinkled about the interior Of the
opera-house in great profusion, that the build
ing will wear grand holiday appearance. The
decorating will be done under the supervision OF
Miss Thompson, Mr. Ford, and Mr.. Colvilie. 1t
will thus be that attraction is to be offered
such as Washington has never before expert
enced, and it is TO be hoped that the public will
show It's appreciation OF the efforts Of the troupe
to aid the cause Of charity by filling the theatre
to repletion.
MISS THOMPSON
will tomorrow preside at the box-cfice from un-
I'll o'clock for the disposal OF tickets and for the
sale Of reserved seats. As there are only about
i've hundred Of the latter, it will be seen that
those who would avoid the rush on Thursday
would do we'll to give MissThOmpson a call to-
morrow during her hours Of reception. The private
boxes have been placed at the low price Of
twenty-five dollars, but those literally dis
posed as to pass in q one hundred dollar bill for
box will be doubly welcomed and be rewarded by
one Of the ladys sweetest SMILES As stated in the
advertisement, Miss Thompson has never yet
been taught TO make change; therefore those who
purchase tickets from her need expect to receive
10 money in change. 1t is to be hoped that every
one who purchase tickets will do SO with green
back Of large denomination.
THE FIREMES
are making q commendablo effort to dispose Of
the tickets in large numbers. Each ticket will
be good for any entertainment given under the
present management, whether at FOrd's, the Ma
tional, Willard Lincoln hall or in church. Mr..
Charles Hurdle, foreman OF No. engine COM
pany is making big effort to carry of the medal
He yesterday obtained his second supply OF one
hundred tickets, and says he has hardly CON-
menced yet. Foreman Hurdle has entered into
the work with spirit that does him credit, and
which bids fair TO cause him distinction.
THE POLICE,
like the fremsn, are doing good service in the
cause. They are seen on every street with their
pockets well filled with tickets, but as no report
has been received at TIE REPUBLICAN office as to
the amount Of sales at the different precincts it is
impossible to state which precinct or oficer is
ahead. Certain L is, however, that the members
Of the force are dong g22l work: and that when
the hnal accounting oil sales shall be published,
the result will prove the police to be men Of largs
hearts and active sy=psthies,
'- HozsFfh Concern.
The suggestion which has been made in The
REPUBLICAN b. correspondents, that the different
ehoirs combiEe for one or two monster concerts
for the benefit OF the charity fund.- bids fair to be
acted upon by number Of leading musical people
of the District. If the project meets with favor.
among the amateur and professional musIc ans,
the public Will doubtless be provided with q mu-
steal treat such as it is seldom favored with. If
the arrangements can be satisfactorily carried
out, full particulars will be given in The REPUB-
LICAE at al early day. :. a.; re-
-SIhfE -ls%EA . 49, @<a'
- INDUSTRIAL HONE SCHOOL
The ACCOMPLISHED ladies and gentlemen CON-
the shak.r.aEs club have Joined The ysl-
unteer forces OF the great charity Organization
for the especial purpose Of giving dramatic
matinee, for the benefit Of the Industrial Home
school, at the National theatre, Friday next, at
o. clock. Admission TO this entertainment will b
twenty-five cents and the ticket-sheet will be
open Tor reserved seats, without extra charge, at
Ellis music store this morning. The principal
play will be the pretty little drama entitled the
Chimney Corner" and It will without doubt
prove one Of the most attractive Of the series OF
charity entertainments to be given this week.
This school lie a very modest and exceedly worthy
institution. Not so many Of our people know as
should the number Of homeless boys and girls who
have been sayedfrom the dangers Of the street and
been aught useful employment In this Institution