National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE NATIONAL


of Messrs. Jarrett & Palmer's troupe, and those
who neglect to witness one Of their performances
will miss rare treat. No spectacle ever pre-
scented in Washington has begun to equal in
gorgeousness that Of "UndIne." All the In
genuity and experience Of the managers have been
brought into requIstion in completing the enter
tainment, and II has therefore reached point
bordering upon perfection. No expense has been
spared IN supplying appropriate scenery, COS
TUNES and appointments, for "Undins" has been
every person employed in the representation 10
an artist In the trucst sense OF the word. The
yiadis children, Mons. Regamey. the Kiralfys,
tho Ulm Sisters, ali rank second to none In the
profession in their respective lines, while the bal
let-irom premiere to ,Ggurdnte1have never had
n srY Is
for the artistic, the wonderful and the beautiful
tiSnai his Week There viii Be last grand
matinee of ''Undine" on Saturday afternoon.
FORD'S OPERA HOUSE
Mr.. Wybert Reeve is meeting with encouraging
success ut Fords. His impersonation Of the char
ncter of Count I osco In the "Woman In White"i 10
really an artistic performance, and proves Mr..
Reeve to be an artist Of moro than ordinary abll-
ity. The role he assumes ID . difncult one, and
requires good Judgment and nice discrlmination
In order to bring out saf its strong points to 3D.
vantage. Assurance, cunning, mock: sincerity,
courage, all enter pt0 the Of the char
actcr In much moro than the ordinary degree, and
done sissr mature and careful study. Mr. Reeve
10 an artist who deserves bctter patronage than
is rsesiyinF and there is 1S doubt that we're
see him In such large numbers a. to NIL the house
nightly. Mr.. Southland, Misses Alice Brooks and
TOY for the in eeSeh they
Interpret the characters assigned them. Tho
piece is nicely placed upon the stage, runs
smoothly, and the prompter has much less to do
MISS EYTINaE'S BENEFIT.
Miss Rose Eytiuge, who Will shortly appear in
this city at the National has reason to eongratu-
late herself at the magnificent compliment PAID
to her by the New York public on the occasion Of
her recent benefit. Every seat in the house, from
dome to floor. was Sold to most fashionable Al
dience days in advance. The boxes brought one
%sea
dian; Messrs Shook 4 Palmer, and Lester Wal
lack. The latter gentleman added . costly
tribute of most beautiful flowers, - did also
Messrs. Shook s Palmer, in appreciation Of the
gifted benefciare, who has BY her exquisite act
Ing insured the success ofaic Astray;" A COT
incident that took place is1 evenings since at
r. Linton +; s;,sy ss Sf
Element OF that very aeeompiished and beautiful
sctress-Miss Rose Eytnge." Two gentlemen
bowers Composed Of yioIets, lilies and roees LII
the lesiy portals of this fragrant structure was
rose sSeSe the psudt the
The present was as delicate rs II was deserved,
for there is no doubt that the admirable acting Of
Miss Eytinge as the Countess Chand9ce" has
materially Contributed to the SUCCESS Of the play.
YIN. @. A. RECEPTION.
The third reception ofthe Young Mems Chris
tian Association offsrs avery attractive entertain
mcnt for Friday evening, consisting Of music, re-
Treatments and series Of tableaui, giving seven
Of the leading events in the life Of Moses, under
| the direction Of DR.. Rswson, Of New York, who,
Us an artist, has had several years experience in
Bible lnndt, and will drape the figures - histori-
ss Sas. .
what really was tho ancient dress for several Of
| the orders and conditions Of men in the time Of
fnus Of ancient c 2nd
anoe with correct versions Of the original Hebrew,
hare led to very Interesting end important results
1s.s Of
| have awakened much sltlusiasm among the
young ladies and gentlesncn who have undertaken
| seven Different ones VIII b shown in the several
| groups.
REV. A. ]. RYAN'S LECTURE POSTPONED.
On account Of severn cold, contracted willis
giving . mission at Toy, n. z, Father Ryan
telegraphs that he VIII be unable to lecture here
this evening, Is heretofore anpoaneed. The com
mittee having charge Of ths matter will give
timely notice Of the new date appointed TOR the
lecture through TIE REfUBLUAS.
AMATEUR CONCERT.
This evening number Of lAdies And gentlemen
viii unite in giving grand amateur concert ior
the benefit Of the Twelfth-strset IN. E.) church,
at Odd Fellows' hall, Navy Yard. Some Of tho
| best local talent will appear, and the concert
/ promises to prove success.