National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
Jesse shepsrd-Willsrd Hall.


TIE friends Of this wonderfully giIted young
artist anticipating the concert of this evening
as brilliant event. While our citizens hasten to
do honor and give aid to all foreign artists paying
their exorbitant demands upon the representa-.
lions Of impressarii and the New York papers,
ought we not to hail the dawn Of such Of star of
genius among our cOuntrymen and encourage the
advance Of such truly wonderful and uneQualed
gifts as those of which young Shepard is possessed,
and which the critics Of the old world have already
honored? Many dOwager duchess Of London
and Countess Of the Rue 81. Germain have vel
coined him to their concerts, as their one great
ornament, and all who have heard his perform
anees here upon the pianOfOre, elieiting from its
keys more power of expression and variety Of
sound in his execution Of mis- own wild and weird,
grand and beautifully harmonious creations, than
any other master of the instrument has done, ex-
claim, without exception, their convictions Of his
Almost overpoWering to sensitive and keen
cared musicians Is the tremendous combination Of
effects as his long fingers seem to seize the instru
ment's resources and force out all the glorles OF
orchestral powers, the very soul and meaning Of
the royal piano-forte. His music is like that
1.-THE world Will have
When the years have passed away"
No one who can appreciate the grand and beauti-
full in music should stay away from Willard hall
tonight. Through the agency and kindness Of
fer Knabe's pianos, Mr.. Shepard will have the
use of one of the largest and hnest manufactured
by Knabe & Co., and specially sent from Balti-
more.
brings TO II a decided attraction. The remark
able fexibility Of her fine voice, and rare compre-
hension Of music in It's finest phases mark her as
an artist Of extraordinary promise. The high ap-
probation In which she Is held In this city has
world Of signihcance. That she is 3 vocalist OF
edged by all who have heard her. The pro-
gramme as presented shows most judicious selec-
tons, and contains some Of Miss Goodalls finest
efforts. The beautiful Theme de Rode" which
will be rendered in charming style, is one that
gave much fame to Madame Sontag, and, as
rendered by Miss Goodall; cannot failt have q
accompanies, will accompany her sister, thus
insuTing q smoothness OF harmony that will
MT. Yo1rg's selections are most excellent, and
his efforts will add much to the pleasure Of the
concert. Tickets for sale at MetLerott's and at
Brad Adams. The concert Will commence at
eight.
Ford's Opera House-The Majiltons.
These artists will appear this evening in a new
fairy spectacle entitled "Ding-dOng," or the
Pretty Laundresses Of LutEen. An old bell
ringer, OF the borders Of SaXony, Is aroused from
his sleep en- New Years Eve by his daughters to
ring the bell, custom which is Of the olden
times. The girls become alarmed for their
fathers safety, not hearing the bells, and resolve
on ON snI tsS cause oss he grI are
tkeir lovers. The old man, after having drank
freely reaches the belfry, falls into trance, and
spirits visit him in his dream. He thinks he is in
q forest with his daughters, and are surrounded
by trees which dance weird eTolutions before him.
When he aTakes, he goes home and tells his
wonderful dream, and Joins the New Years
revels with his family. The MaJiltons have q
company Of their own, which is a good one
The farce Of the Laughing Hyena" will be
presented previous to the spectacle.
The National Thsatre-The Witches Of New
York.
Mr.. ALERT W. Aiken will make his appearance in
the leading role Of this play. The witches of
New York" is spoken Of with no slight degree Of
praise and with such an actor as Mr.. Aiken It
will no doubt meet with the same success here as
in other cities where the play has been produced.
This dramatic production has q charm for many
who are seeking something novel in the way OF
sensation and device. Popular prices Of admis-
sion will be maintained. 1t Is peculiar in style,
and has plot which is in every way calculated
TO attract.
The Theatre Comique.
The new attractions at the Comique this week
are Mr.. Charles Foster, author and actor, who
will produce "The Gold Belt" Miss Nellie st.
John, vocalist; Lille Francis and Eliza Wilson,
singers dancers and Veloeipedists. Nelly Piers
remains.
The Avenue Theatre.
Really great bill At The Avenue this week,
with Eve new stars, including the names Of Agnes
Sutherland, the Scottish nightingale; Ella Shell
dom serioeomie singer; Mile. Azslis, second sight
Ellis and the Man Monkey remain.
Girohe-G irofa.
Mr.. W. T. Elliott. the talented business agent
Of Messrs. Grau ChiIEols, is in town, completing
ARRANGEMENTS for the production Of the opera
"GIrohe-Girohs," at the National next week.