National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
The National Theatre-Italiap ouera,


The National Theatre-Italian Opera.
Tonight the season Of grand Italian opera will
be inaugurated at the National theatre. For the
first time in Washington the great production Of
Wagner, "Lohengrtn,' - will be sung. The subject
of "LohenRrin' is borrowed from the legend Of
the Holy Grail, the cup from which the Lord
the spOtless knights who guard the sacred treas
ure in the mystical city Of Monsalvat At the call
Of oppressed Innocence he is allowed to come upon
earth and live among mortals, so long as his name
and quality are concealed. The scene Is laid at
Antwerp. The time is the tenth century. Elsa,
Count Frederick Won Telramund and his wife Or
trud OF the murder Of her brother, appears before
the king, Henry the Fowler, and calls upon a
forward as her champion. LOhengrin thereupon
is borne along the current Of the "lazy Scheldt,"
In boat drawn by swan: He oyercomes Tel
hand of Elsa as his reward, but he imposes the
condition that his wife must never ask who he is.
The second act and part of the third are occu-
pied with the wedding, the vengeful schemes
Of Ortrud and Telramund to induce Elsa to break
the condition upon which her happiness depends,
and the struggle In the heart Of Elsa between
loving trust and unlawful curiosity. Elsa lnally
asks the fatal question, and at the same time Tel
ramund is killed by the sword Of Lohengrin.
The last scene returns US to the banks Of tho
Scheldt. King Henry and his vassals are prepar-
ing for their departure to the war. But they are
ihnterrpPtea oy the corpse Of Telramnnd, which Is
her LOhengrin appear. By his wite's unfortunate
rashDess he is now compelled to disclose his orr
gin and name as Lohengrtn, Parctyars son, the
knight Of the Graal. Suddenly Ortrud appears
and proclaims that the swan that reappears In the
distance is no other than Elsa's brother, who has
been bewitched by herself into this form, but
would have been released had It not been for bis
sisters indiscretiOn; now he is doomed forever.
Here the divine power interVeues again. Lohen-
grin appeals to Heaven, the swan disappears, aud
beautiful youth, the Duke OF Brabant, stands by
his side. Elsa flies TO his embrace. while the boat
disappears in the distance, bearing Lohengrin
away, at which Elsa falls to the ground dead.
The cast includes all the principal members of
the troupe. Seats sOday at MetEerott's.
The Jubilee Singers.
Their concert ct the Congregational church on
Friday evening last taxed the capacity Of that
building, for it was literally packed by q highly
cultivated audience, to listen to the thrilling
songs Or.this justly popular troupe. We noticed
marked Improvement in their singing since their
last concert here, the choral effects being much
finer. Ike Rlee, "Let the Hills Resound, )" was
beautifully rendered, and the round upon round
Of hearty applause at the hnish Of each selection
showed that the songs and singers are still popu-
lar. The bass solo, 1.-THE Same Canteen," for
true pathos and execution, was as fine as we have
heard. Yesterday morning the church was again
packed TO hear them in the church service, and
many were unable to get even inside the doors.
Their last concert here will be this evening, and
those who expect good seats will be woefully dis
appointed II they do not secure them at once at
Ellis. The Congregational course 10 almost CIV
ing the public surteit Of good things this win
ter in the entertainment line and still they come.
Wednesday night the Philharmonic Society will
render the Creation" with Miss Lasar, the
soprano of Beecher's church. Brooklyn, as the
leading solo singer. Many will remember, with
pleasure, the singing Of this lady here last winter
Cough.
As will be seen by the advertisement elsewhere,
John B. Cough is to deliver q new temperance
lecture in Lincoln hall on Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Cough has declined the preparation Of new
literary lecture this season. but he is never caught
without new and thrilling discourse on temper
anee. Indeed Cough is not, and cannot be seen
and heard at his best on any other theme. On
best anecdotes and Illustrations are drawn from
the conviVial circles. and his limitations of the
man with q brick in his hat exceed all the thest-
rical representations OF ToOdles ever presented
on the Stage. The pathos which accompanies his
fearful descriptions Of the ruined man and his mis-
cradle home and family is q thing not to be de-
scribed, and they who would really hear John B.
Cough can only do so by attending one of his leo
lures on temperance. Reserved seats can be Sc
cured without extra charge. Secure seats at
PaIkers, and avoid the rush ct the door.
Avenue Theatre.
Manager Bauer is evidently determined not to
be Outdone in the effort to cater TO the publios
amusement, for he this week presents a long list
OF stars, that should pack the theatre nightly to
repletion. Foremost among these is Mr.. Harry
Jefferson, one Of the best Ethiopian comedians on
the stage, who will also assume charge of the
stage. He promises to lend additional interest
to the performances, for he is both by talent and
experience rendered eminently fitted for the DO
sUto1sd NJ t SsG SaIvar an s,n ~
swinger; Miss Lou Edwards, the dashing serio-
comic singer; Mile Flora Leouetta, the premier
and De King, gymnastS There will hereafter BE-
q grand family matinee on Tuesday and Thurs
day afternoon. A change Of bill takes place on
Monday and Thursday evenings.
Ford's Opera House-Divorce.
Furbish's famous Fifth Avenue CON blnation
will fill an engagement at Ford's this week, open
ing this evening in "Divorce." Tomorrow even
ing the same play will be presented, and Wedues-
day and Thursday "Alixe" will be performed.
Mr.. Furbish's troupe is said to be the best upon
the road. Mr.. Geo. Boniface and Miss Georgia
Langley play the leading parts, and have every
portrayal Of the characters they assume. The
other members OF the company are also hrst-clAss
artists. Mr.. Ford promises TO produce the plays
to be performed in q superior manner, and, alto
getheT, the present promises to De q gala week
at this popular house. "Article an is under
lined for Friday evening.
Mrs. Francis n. Carter.
This finished reader and accomplished lady
will, at the earnest solicitation OF friends and ad-
mirers, give select poeticaI and literary recital
IN thepRrlors Of Wizards hotel, which have been
placed at her disposal, on Wednesday evening
Mrs. Carter's readings take rank among the most
select and iashIons6ie Of the season in New York,
Metropolis. She has been similarly complimented
here. her previous readings having been attended
by q large number or the cultivated and rehnad
OF the Capital. A limited number Of Tickets ar
TO be disposed Of, and may be obtained OF Mr..
Franklin Philip, 300 Pennsylvania avenue.
Theatre oomique.
Decidedly the best entertainment Of the season
is offered to the patrons Of Mr.. Rog rs this week.
The famous Miss Annie Hindle, the queen Of all
serio-comic vocalists on the STAGE v III Inmence
q brief engagement, and her beauty, to emf, sweet
voice and eieg ant wardrobe promise 10 create
genuine sensation. La Belle Gabrielle, the ceIe-
brated crystalOnican artist, and the inimitable
Jake Budd are also among the welcome new
faces. The successful and pretty Waite sisters
have been re-engased, all Of whom, in connection
with the largo and talented company Of the Com
ique,wi present bill OF strong attraction, There
will be grand extra matinee this afternoon, in
addition TO the regular ones on Wednesday and
Saturday.
Prof. Armes' Lecture.
Prof. Armes, q veteran lecturer on moral and
intellectual subjects, has been delighting hun
dreds in this city and Georgetown, lecturing on
an ingenious scientific method Of facilitating men,
tai progress, in connection with q simple system
Of saving much time and space in the writing OF
alphabet. Prof. Armes and his famous science
are Endorsed by any number CT the most eminent
men in church and State See his advertisement
in another column for Wednesday night.
Denny o'Nein,
the popular and efficient doortender of the
Comique, will take HIS annual beneft on March
g. both the afternoon and evening performance
being included A host Of talent from Baltl-