National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-09-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
Tia nirnna and M.naa.ri..

The Circus and Menagerie.
To-day the eagerly. anticipated event Of the
circus and menagerie will delight the Washing
ton lovers Of these exceedingly popular affairs.
The tent will be pitched this morning At the cor
ner Of Ninth and streets, and this afternoon and
evening the sport Will be In full blast. We have
the very best Of uninterested authority for saying
that the performances are exceptionally good. In
Baltimore immense satisfaction has been given,
and the tents there have been crowded. Among
some OF the more prominent acts, Mr.. Batchelder
will leap over the backs Of twenty-six horses st
one bound; some very extraordinary aerial teats
ton, on the flying wire, curdies the blood Of all
who see her; the hye-horse of young Leon will
present most beautiful and daring acts Of riding
cIalty, called Bounding Jockey" But all this
is not 1.-THE Of the good things that may be ex-
mails will be introduced, some Of them Of the
rarest description, and tor q complete study Of
them we advise early attendance In the afternoon.
OF course. the most direct to the circus Is
by the Ninth street cars, but it is q short walk
over to Ninth either from Fourteenth or Seventh
streets. The circus and geological exposition will
remain here but two days
Ford's Opera Houss-E. 7. stetson.
Tonight Mr.. Stetson produces, at Ford's, his
new play Of "Beggsrs on Horseback" The
theme surely ought to afford q good play, and
those who have 1t say that It is. In his line
Of business Mr.. Stetson is an actor Of sterling
merit, and his versatility enables him to present
with vivid reality. The support OF the company
fs entirely competent for the demand made upon
detsc;s and 4, m1s, n e S .. ~ ,hat Uarr
Pearson is in the company-an actor OF estab-
hshed fame years ago.
SAM B. DUFFIELD.
Mr.. Dufield is now at his post as stage mana
ger at Ford's for the season. and when necessary
his great ability and experience will be called
into requisition at the National theatre. We
shall soon see the results Of his admirable work
during the vacation for the benefit OF the amuse-
ment-seekers Of this city.
National Theatre-Mrs. Chsnfrsu.
Mrs. Henrietta Chsnfrau, with her own COM
pany, will inaugursts the regular season at this
house on Monday evening next with the produc-
ton of new society play, entitled "was She
Right2n from the pen Of that brilliant author
Mr.. Clifton W. Tsyleure. The Boston Post,
standard authority, says Of Mrs. Chanfrau in the
frau is fresh, eminently womanly and fairly be-
witching BY virtue Of its very naturalness Her
scenes with her indefatigsble lover are bits Of
nature that cannot be surpassed. She never
verges upon the melo-dramatic never hints at a
wish for applause, never swerves q hairs breadth
from the charming consistency, Of her character
and while she plays upon the heart the skillful
musician does upon his instrument the shreWdest,
critic will fail to find the remOtest effort In the
direction Of stage trickery. Her rendering of the
character is admirable throughout, and Is abso-
lutely refreshing by force of Its artistic purity
and the Justice It does to the genuine Womanly
nature"
Theatre Comique.
There are so many features in the programme |
at the Comique worthy Of special mention it is |
difficult to make selection; however, Mr.. For. |
tesque ia q complete burlesque actor. His avor- |
dupois, which turns the scale quick at two hun |
presents 9 sight seldom seen on this earth, and |
once seen IL Is never to be forgotten Heisa good
SsTy TSe n sGS on @o
ence Of Miss Alice Bennett is very much In her |
favor, and she has sweet and cultivated voice. |
hesitation in saying that Mile. Antoinette Kurtz |
holds the hrst ank as o dancer Her great sbtl-
fly affords room for an extended notice. The en-
tire programme Is good one.
Ristori.
Yesterday evening Madame Adelaide RIstori |
reappeared as "Medsa." The audience was |
rather select than numerous, but those who were
present appeared to thoroughly appreciate and
enjoy the many excellences Of this magnificent
tmpersonation, in which, with comparative little
aid from scenery or accessories, Madame Ristori |
has achieved such signal. triumphs. The chilling
lnnuenee OF playing to small houses must be |
keenly felt BY an drfine accustomed like Madame |
tial theaters, and It is much to be hoped that |
come effort will be made to bring about q better
assume the role Of ou ns T Of Fan
land."-MeIoourne, sidney, Herald, July 80. |
Harrigan and Hart.
Messrs. Hsrrigan and Hart, the xell-known |
dialect character actors, supported by their own |
dramatic company, will begin an engagement or
one week on Monday evening, at Ford's, in
their new play, called THE Doyle Brothers" In |
addition to the play these pleasing artists do |
sketch called The Blue and Gray which is q |
perfect gem OF character acting. During the |
play Of THE Doyle Brothers" Messrs. Harrigsn
and Hart will personate Irish, Ethiopian, English
and Italian characters In q style artistic that
all limitations appear weak and ms gniheant |
when compared with the originals.
Lew Spencer.
To morrow night Mr.. Lew Spencer has his fare
well benefit at the Comique. In q great variety
Of roles he has, during an engagement Of two /
months, been in constant favor and in growing
popularity. Mr.. Spencer is not the comedian Of /
night. His resources in wit, fresh and sparkling
are not easily exhausted, and his magnetic quail /
ity tmparts to bis audience the fun he feels. He L
will close his engagement amid the sincere re- j
grets Of host OF friends, and urge them all to
turn out and give him q right royal parting.
The Avenue Theatre.
The long and well arranged programme at the |
Avenue, introducing q great variety Of songs,
dances and set pieces, together with the efforts of
q talented company, and the entire absence from /
the stage of anything like coarse vulgarity, is
having its legitimate effect In winning popularity
and large audiences.