National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
or.torio-MlIs. Titisn,

There Is o charm In we'll conducted Cratorio
quite distinct from all other musical entertain
ments, and there are many who resort to place
Of PUBLIC exhibition upon no other occasion, and
who manifest appreciation Of no other form Of ar
tistic achievement. The great and well-beloved
Pareps, who, as did king Of France In old times,
might have appropriately worn the affix bfen
aimee to her talismanic name. was queen OF the
concert room and peerless In oratorio, and the
admirers Of the great living artist Mile Ttisns.
elevate her estimate as singer Of oratorio music
rs high as mortal rank may be when they place her
BY the side OF the great favorlte, and call her
Of the grand and nobly expressive class OF compo-
sition which characterizes the arrangement oil
orstorio.
This splendidIy gifted and experienced artistic
will afford citizens tonight the opportunity to
hear the best part Of Haydn's immortal work,
"The Creation" its exalted and thrilling solss
and duos and trios- executed with power and
feeling and perfection Of expression not equaled
in long time, not attained excepting ct rare In
The fuil. rich and mseniscentIy controlled voice
Of Titiens and her unsurpassed method, her su-
perb technique, will present to US the beauties Of
this great work in manner so perfect as to make
1t almost new. Mr.. s. q. Young and Mr.. q. U.
Ever are two citizens OF repute quite familiar to
all who take cognizance Of our musical affairs,
and they will be welcomed with full confidence In
their power to justify and enhance all good oplu-
ions generally expressed. The large society
which thus presents the famous singer TO US once
more is composed of many singers able and sure
TO perform the chorus with full effect. and their
fellow. citizens will be pleased to give them and
their distinguished guest the compliment OF full
and enthusiastic house. Those purchasing seats
to-day at Metzerott's will find special advsn-
tsges. Mile Titiens arrived in Washington last
evening. and, with her accomplished and beauti-
full niece, occupied private box at the National
theatre Mr.. Max Strakosch is also In Washing
ton, TO direct the entertainments Of the evening.
We shall deeply regret the absence OF any lover
OF music, and for their own sakes we hope they
will all be present. The opportunity to hear the
greatest oratorio singer In the world ought not to
be lost.
The Children's Hospital.
An entertainment will be given by the |" Joe
Jefferson Dramatic Association" for the benefit
Of the Children's Hospital Of the District OF Co.
lumbis, in aid Of its building fund, at Ford's
Opera House, Monday evening, December Is
1875. On this occasion will be presented for the
first time an original "Comedietta" and The
Pride Of the Market"
The Comedietta has been written by promi-
nent and well-knoBn society beau Of the city rep
resenting lie in naval circles OF Washington, the
dTGmdfs persona being Commod ore Falcon, his
niece, Mignonette; an old servant, Bill Bnwline,
dOre's ship, and Lieutenant Neil Stanley.
young pretege Of tho Commodore. The
time , Of the expected return Of the young
patron, is the period set for the opening scene;
and the efforts and manGuvres Of the Uommo-
niece, without displaying his anxiety or interest
In the matter, form the thread of the plot, very
pIettily worked out by the author. The chsrac-
tiers in this play are in the hands Of some Of the
best talent Of this popular Organization. The
performance will conclude with Planche's oeauti-
iIi comic drama. IN three acts, "Ths Pride Of the
hrst appearance this season;) Mr.. Randolph, (a
new aquisition to the association, OF whose tai
Miss Lottie Swallow and others. Price Of admis
sion to all parts Of the house. fifty cents. Tick
cts can be procured from Messrs. Calf Bro. & Co.,
Il. Semken, Mohun Bros, f. Philip, Solomons &
Ohspmsn; also OF the board OF directors and lady
visitors, and at the Arlington, Willsrd's and
Ebbitt house.
The National Theatre-John MCCULLOUGH.
The damon" Of Mr.. Mccullough last night
drew fine house, and was Q finished performances
throughout. Tonight, for his benefit, he will
essay the character Of Virginius in Sheridan
Knowles most classic production. This play is
now rarely seen, and Mr.. Mccullough is the only
tragedian Of any emlnence who retains It in his
repertoire. II Is founded upon the old Roman
tradition, concerning the death Of Virginia at the
bands Of her father, who chose TO Stay her rather
than to allow her to be sacrificed to the lascivious
passion Of AppiHs Claudius. Virginius is the
heroic Roman inearnate. brave soldier, jealous
In his country's cause, he could brook infringe
ment upon the personal or political liberty Of the
heath his own rooftree ne was the most loving
and indulgent of fathers. Though his voice
IL could attune itself to the low sweet chords OF
paternal solicitude, and give to bis fond affection
The kindliest phrase. Those who are familiar
with Mr.. MeCullough's acting may readily i'm
sgine that be is here allowed ample scope for the
display Of these peculiar histrionic qualities for
which he is particularly eminent. The play
abounds in interesting dramatic situations. For
the matinee to morrow the great Indian play,
Metamoraa Tomorrow night Mr.. Mccullough
wilt ciotc his engagement, enacting Rlchelieu.
- Hiss WssthoTps's Concert.
The concert rendered to Miss Sallie westhorpe
On Wednesday evening" was o decided success.
In spite Of the uufavorable weather, Odd Fellows
hall was we'll filled with n most appreeiative
audience. Miss Kate Goodsll who made her
first appearance in public this season, exceeded
even her former triumphs, and both by her sing
ing and attractive appearance elected double
encore. Miss Miranda Lucas, both in her solos
and in the duet with Miss Goodall, used her fine
contralto voice most skillfully. Miss Westhorpe
herself sang several fine solos In pleasing style,
and was called back several times. Samuel G..
Young sang as we'll as we ever heard him, and
his Simon, the Cellarer," given as an encore,
copvulsed the audience with laughter. Prof
Schneider's flute solo, "The Carnival OF Venice"
was very sweetly played, and Mr.. ]. S. Powelrs
solo, "Eventide,n well sung. Tho male chorus
acquitted themselves most ereditably under Pref
Daniels the orchestra executed several fine selec
tIons, and Profs. Pointes and Theo. King played
the Accomplishments In most artistic style. Most
CT the soloists were the recipients OF handsome
floral tributes.
EVEN If we are not smart, we know what to do
when troubled with cough or cold. No doctor