National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
National Theatre-Surf.

National Theatre-Surf.
Another good audience greeted the accom-
pIished Olive Logan at the National theatre last
night. In the drama Of "Surf," Mr.. Writ Skies
has provided Miss Logan with two strong and
unique parts which At her idosyncracies in a re-
maIkable IN amer. The MTs Noble Of "Surf''
as it was originally played when produced in
New York and Philadelphia was a frivolous and
fippant lady, addicted to filtration. The Mrs.
Noble of the reconstructed play is a heightened
lady, with a brilliant mind, capable Of sparkling
repartee, but also capable OF uttering noble and
inspiring sentiments and of performing the most
generous actions. She does not indulge in Glrta-
ton or frivolity, but is the good genius Of the
piece and everybOdy's friend. The other char
acter which Miss Logan plays is q willy, dark
proved, shoulder-shruggng French woman. gay
in attire and the centre Of an admiring circle Of
last young men, the glittering candle around
which fiutters the vRpid moth, Mr.. Smasher,
burning his silly wings. This Mile. YerOnique
in a scheme to steal Mrs Mobiles child, TOOtsey,
for certain financial purposes Of their own. The
interviews between these two schemers is con-
Quoted with skill and effect in the midst of the
Kaleidoscope WhirI of Long Branch characters
constantly pervading the scene. The captlous
Blunt, the cOInical Schweentusch, the droll Mrs.
Cyle, the loves sick McKim, the languishing
Frozi the fast, juvenile Bonnie give variety,
color, humor and animation TO the whole. Miss
Logan assumes admirably the strOngly-cOntrast-
ing parts mentioned, giving a distinct and vivid
individuality to each. The changes of dress she
fewer than thirteen, compelled by the exigencies
Of the action. Such splendor Of toilet IS rarely
seen on the stage or off, and 1t is not likely that
anything finer ever left the workshops Of Worth.
"Surf" will be repeated tonight.
Ford's Opera House-Humpty Dumpty,
An increased audience at FOrd's, with the con-
slant hum of laughter and applause, is in proof
that "Hampty Dumpty" has lost, as pantomime,
none Of its attractions. The story Of Humpty
Dumpty and his great fall is locked up with the
"reminiscences of early child hood, and for gen.
erations to come it will hold its standard place in
nursery tales. After the transformation Of char
acters the miseries Of Humpty Dumpty and Pan
| falcon commence, and in quick succession the
tricks, magical and funny, follow. There is the
dry goods store, the ladies' seminary, the mystic
rious key-holes, the arrest by the giant police
man, the eggs and poultry, the escape of Colum-
bine and Harlequin, the building Of the steam
boat, and its blowing up the phantom table-cloth,
animated photographs the nre-works the elon-
| version. But in addition to all this there is
| Humpty's kaleid oscope, which introduces the
specialists, Mile Lucia, the owen brothers, Dun
| bar, Smiths bell ringers, Louise Bosheil, the
finest wire yOlante living, and the ladies' silver
cornet band. Nothing is wanting here in excel
lenco and variety. There will be q performances
this afternoon commencing at two O'Clock.
Mendelssohn Quintette.
| tNSuluB ID NuS OuAg OPPOItuulby Nntb WIN
be afforded our citizens to listen to the renowned
| Mendelssokn Quintette Club. They will give
but one concert IN this city this season. The pro
gramme for to- night is all that could be desired
| and the addition Of Miss Fannie ]. Kellogg, the
song bird Of the West, to their troupe completes
| as brilliant a accumulation as could possibly be
| made. The committee in charge Of the CORSre
| gatiOnal course have been fortunate In securing
the services Of such an array Of talent as Is to be
| brought together in the ten entertainments now
| in progress. The social element that enters into
make every one feel at home the moment they en-
| ter the audience-roOm. The house should be
| packed tonight. Reserved seats without extra
| charge at Ellis.
Dr.. Pcrteous' Lecture Postponed.
The fearful condition Of the sidewalks las
night, and the fact that some OF the lineG vert
compelled to suspend the running Of their cars OF
account Of ice on the track, together with the
cold, driving sleet, prevented an attendance a
Lincoln hall sufficient 10 warrant the introduction
| OF Rev. DR.. George B. PorteOus, who was TO de
liver the third lecture in the Star course. Ar
| rangements however were made BY the manage
| ment with Dr. PoTteous, by which he will, early
in February, deliver the fourth lecture in thu
presence and all lovers Of OratOry will be glad Il
hear him.
Grand Promenade Concert.
Thursday evening, for the benefit Of the Wo
mems Christian Home, st. AIMS Asylum, thu
Protestant Orphan Asylum, the Washington
| Monument and the distressed family Of JOSEPH
| Metz, a grand promenade concert will be giVeI
between Fourth and Fifth streets. This genera
charity will command attention and support.
The Detectives Museum.
| This museum, opened at 623 Pennsylvania ave
nue. attracted crowds Of curious people all da!
long. The burglars tools, gambling dnstru
ments and rogues' gallery may not, perhaps
| have q direct tendency in eleyating ideas-Of art
but they do assist enc in getting an ideGof thu
awful Wickedness there is In the world.
The Theatre Comlque.
Old Probabilities, with all his angry clouds
10 buckets of water and storms Of snow and-sleet
sStnnot keep the patrons Of the Comique sway
from their fayorSte resort Strange to cay, Il
was crowded last night. The attractions arc i'm
lGmo0se.
Congregational Church.
Tonight the fSnsIs MendolssOhn Quintett'
CaaS, of Boston, viii give one Of their beautiful
and perfect entertainments at the Oongre2 atiCna
church. The club will DO assisted by NJ iss Fannie
]. Kellogg, charming soprano.
Willard Hall.
| The amateur thestricals te be performed thI:
! ,syeniDS at willard hall will have the fssbEona
ole attendance Of the West fEad. The object 4:
| che beneht Of st. Johns hospital.
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