National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Ford's 0pera-House-Maggie hitcheI-Ar.
RordIa panaff

Ford's 0pera-House-Maggie Mitchell-Ar.
Ford's Benefit.
This evening the patrons Of FOrd's Opera-HOuse
will enjoy the double pleasure Of seeing great
iavOrite in one Of her most popular roles, and Of
joining in popular ovation to a gentleman dis
tinguished for great judgment and enterprise in
his managerial capacity.
Miss Maggie Mitchell will play the "Pearl Of
Savoy" and Mr.. H. Clay Ford has his benefit.
Miss Mitchell requires no praise or pufing to
induce the lovers Of good acting to turn out to
her. Her fame is established. Her high place in
tatiOn Of her peculiar and well-knoWn roles shs
is peerless in the full meaning Of the word. Her
admirers Will crowd the theatre. 1t Is a pleas
Mitchell will be competently supported.
Mr.. William Harris will make his role
her marriage Mrs Il. H. q Clay Ford taee Blanche
Chapman) will make her appearance, an an
nouncement very welcome to all who know her
great worth as lady, and eminent ability as an
actress. Following the "Pearl Of Savoy" the
screaming farce Of "Mr. and Mrs. Peter White"
will be performed. Mrs. H. CLAY Ford, as Mrs.
White; Mr. James F. Joyce, as Mr.. White, aud
Miss Ella, thOnfsnt daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ford For as the Blessed Baby; Miss Ella attended
and for q child of only fve months old, took
wonderful interest in all that she saw and heard,
most honora ole dramatic line, it is not so much to
be wondered at. After the performance was over
we stepped into her private box, and found her
ing debut. She said she twas dead letter perfect
in her part, and felt sure Of the favorable opinion
OF all good judges Of acting, and that she expected
to be called before the curtain and get q bou-
quet" 1t Is desirable that the audience should
be promptly in their seats by o'clock. We hope
to see the opera-hOuse crowded, for no manager
is more deserving, and the season has not been
without peculiar trials and perplexities.
Mr.. RoLLIN HOWARD
will commence his engagement at Ford's Tues
day evening, in his celebrated play of 'BafHed,"
and bPautfful ladies and
cultivated male voices will appear in grand min
strel scene.
Annual Excursion Of Emerson Institute.
Extensive preparations are being made for the
annual excursion of Emerson Institute to Gly-
mont on Thursday, the 9Th. To all who have
ever enjoyed one of the popular excursions simply
the announcement is necessary, and to those who
have not, we would say that they cannot spend q
day pleasanter than by going upon this trip. The
arrangements are in the hands Of a competent
make this the most Joyful occasion Of the season
Besides the usual attractions Of the trip various
others will be added, such as dancing on the
green" &c Tickets can be secured OF the men,
bers OF the school.
The National Theatrs-BellviIle Ryan.
This evening Mr.. BeIlvilIe Ryan commences an
engagement at the National theatre, producing
Mr.. Robertson's justly-celebrated drama Of
"Caste," and impersonating the character OF Ec-
cles. Mr.. Ryan has won very high encomiuns
for his acting in this part, and prepared to
witness On entertainment of much more than or
binary merit Critics Of other cities pronounce
his assumption of the role of Eccles piece Of
character acting equal to that of Jefersons Rip
Van Wrinkle and Booths Hamlet. He will be
supported by company from Chicago.
The Theatre Comique.
Tonight the summer season Of the Comique
will be inaugurated in the garden attached to the
main building. 1t has been finely fitted up; new
scenery, new appointments, and everything new.
A variety programme will be performed adapted
to the season. and 1t will be delightful place o:
resort. Many new faces prominent in the pro-
fession will be seen.
Grand Pedestrian Match.
To-day, at Il O'Clock, walking match Of en-
durance will commence at the Comique, between
Harry Brooks, the champion Of America, and
Prof. George Carlyle, for purse Of $500 and the
championship. The doors will be open at all
hours, and the admission is only ten cents. They
will walk, under terms and rules, until one cries
enough"