National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-27
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The National Tbeatre-Italian oDsr.

The National Theatre-Italian Opera.
A crowded and brilliant audience was attracted
to the National last night to hear Verdis splendid
opera Of aida" The exciting music of the
opera was beautifully rendered by the orchestra
afording an almost distinct enjoyment. Carpi
sung with admirable force and expression, prov
ing himself an artist of the true type in his con-
ception. tenor like his is ever welcomed as
almost inappreciable when accompanied By good
dramatic powers. Del Puente, Seolara aud Flo
RIM were the careful, accurate and invariably ac
eePta0le artists long acknowledged, and their
full and admirably controlled voices were we'll
tested by the perfect execution of the music Of
theiT separate roles. Miss Gary gorgeously ap-
She received slight manifestation OF the good
Will with which WashingtOniGns are accustomed
70 regard her in double recall and q presenta-
tIon Of flowers. Her rich, strong and easily gov
erned voice is always pleasant, and she has the
GGPLom6 Of one who realizes that she has the
friendly recognition Of countrymen.
Mile. MaTesi presented the sWarthy beauty of
ETHIOPIA with good effect, and sung the Yariedly
passionate music OF her role with great sweetness
enjoyed, but at the close Of the final scene why
was not the heroine permitted to precede her
lover 70 the shades? Radamus, by his antlcipat-
ing fall, rendered Aida less effective in her own
and prejudiced the final results.
This afternoon the browning delight Of the
weeks engagement will be the performance of
the favorite opera. Faust, and by competent
cast of artists. HeilbroD, SO admirable as Mignon
will not fail TO excel as Marguerite. Di Bassini'
FIorini and Tagliapietra viii assume chief ToIe5'
and Miss Cary's graceful assumption Of Seibei
will please all.
Ford's-Divorce-Articl Al.
A splendid house last night witnessed the
drama Of "Article Il, :" at the opera-house BY Mr.
Furbish's Fifth Avenue Combination, and which
was excelIertly we'll played throughout. Miss
George Langley's Cora is one Of her very best
impersonauons. Mr.. George BonIface, as George
Duhamel was forcible and effective. Mr. Harry
Hawk played the part of POtaine In his usually
quaint style, and the amusement of his audience
Miss Ada Monk, rs the Baroness, was all that
could be wished for. Mr.. b. q. Porter as Victor
Magilier, and Mr.. Geo. Ryer, as Doctor Paul
Coombes, gave happy rendition OF their char
acteTs. At the matinee this afternoon Divorce"
the most attractive Of the plays produced by this
combination, will be given. 1t Is only necessary
At night the concluding performance of this per-
feet combination Will take place, ARTICLE Ar
having been selected for that purpose.
m. C. A. sociable.
The third social Of the Young Mems Christian
Association, last evening, was the most success
full yet. 1t was opened by an overture and march,
played in fine style by DR.. Perabeau, who also
gave, n conjunction with Mr.. Waldecker, q bril-
liant duet from "Strsdells." Miss Kate Goodal
sang q sweet solo from "n Trovatore," and Miss
Marian Goodan played fine piano solo. One Of
the best features of the evening was the reeita-
ton by Miss Minnie SwayEe OF Mrs. BroWning's
"Mother and Poet" Alice Csreyis "Order for
which she displayed great dramatic power and
cultured elocution. Other recltations were given
b. Rev: W. }: Tilley, MessEs. Thompson and
vocal, by the Misses Westhorpe, Emma and Kitty
McCulloch, and Messrs. Mcleod, Newman,
Lynde, Powell and COlledge. The entertainment
was under the direction Of Mr. H. H. Tfliey, This
evening the Y. NJ. q. A. Lyceum give free
musical and literary entertainment, to which the
public are invited. Mrs. Elliott and other fine
Vocalists will take part.
Theatre Comiqus.
There will be grand matinee at the Comlque
this afternoon, when the dashing Annie HIndle,
('she's best Of them all, " the comic Jake BIdd,
the captivating Waite sisters, the graceful
Frankie Christie, the pretty and pleasing La
Belle Gabrielle, In addition to the large and
talented company, will appear In an entertain
week comes the queen Of the variety stars, Miss
Lula Delmay, who will take the town by storm,
and host Of others, when the star programme Of
the entire season will be presented.
Avenue Theatre.
All OF Manager Bauer's present talented stars
may DO seer at the entertainment this evening
for the last time, as some Of them conclude their
engagement to make room for new faces on Mon
day. The dashing Little Della is creating quite
Q sensation BY her pretty face and figure and nne
IinginE, and the remainder Of the stars are
lumber or talented artists will appear, in ac.
eordAnce with the determination expressed by
Manager Baur when he FIRST opened the theatre,
II provide % good an entertainment as money
anu energy could command.
Spirits at the National Theatre.
Tonight the National Theatre will DO the scene
OF an exposure OF "spirituAlISm by Prof. starr.
Il 10 thought that II will be . most interesting
exhibition The curious will DO out In full 70 %.
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