National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-09-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
uaad-HAad Tiokets.

Dead-Head Tickets.
Whether the system Of granting free tickets to
certain persons to theatres is pernicious one or
not Is concern Of ours ct this writing It is an
immemcrial one, and exists the world over. So
far as the press Is concerned It Is absolutely right
but It is Q grave mistake on the part Of the COM
munity to suppose that theatretickets in the
hands Of an editor cost nothing and that the gift
Of them be solicited with as little Consequence
as one would ask for glass Of water. In white
dramatic writer's, and other Incidental expenses
Immediately connected with his newspaper and
Of moneys great deal more than what the tickets
would come to If purchased at the box. re-
spectacle newspaper always has certain quota,
will be used by the gentlemen and their families
Immediately connected with the newspaper to
which they are given as complimental.
1t Is also great mistake for any one to suppose
that respectable dramatic criticism Is ever indu-
eneed one way or the other by free tickets. The
true critic IS conscientious to art as he under
stands 1t, and whatever Is worth real criticism,
either in censure praise, is controlled by prln-
ctple. The direct management Of Mr.. Ford with
the press Of Washington is liberal In this regard,
and his Golfers are not and never Will be lighter
on sccount Of 1t, but some Of the young and mex
perienced dramatic agents who come around this
way exhibit At %ss fSl and
bread Is buttered. Happily they are few. The
aim of oil Just n en- is to be just to each other.
constitute IL tbs Connection, one class; the isity
outside should remember that free tickets to
newspapers are the result Of the investment Of
labor and capital
The Juvenile Opera Troupe.
very fashionable and appreciative audience,
saysthe BaltimoreAmerieGn,h filled the Academy Of
Music to witness the amusing performance of Mr..
Zimmerman's troupe Of Juveniles in opera boute.
The familiar "Grand Duchess" by Ofenbach,
translated into choice Spanish, furnished the
opening performances, and was put upon the stage
in n clever Tho ToIp n nd
Duchess ts allotted to Nina Carmen linda MO-
rom child Of eight years, quaint little creature,
Te,ss dasHsS
an inverted lorgnette. Nothing could be more
amusing than to witness this dimutive juvenile as
with Fritz with her expressive eyes and switches
General Boum with her little whip. The
music allotted her she sings with rare zest
sion SION to each Word in n0' vsrety Of win win.
some glances and grotesque poses. In fact,
neither her features nor body are ever at rest,
sabre song, she fairly won her way into the good
graees Of the house at one bound. Her sister,
the part Of wanda m tprtsS Sq msnnsr and the
roles Of Fritz and General Boum were repre-
sented by her brothers, Estayan and Gabriel.
filled by children, and ali the music was given
with much correctness for 80 youthful q troupe,
and In manner perfectly wonderful when the
siderstion. In fact, the performance might well
pass for q vision Of Greenland, with the revels of
elves and fairies passing before sleepers fancy,
or
HOf some gay creatures Of the element,
That in the colors of the rainbow live
And play tn plighted clouds"
National Theatre-Mrs. Chsnfrau.
Tonight the famous comedy Of "London Assur-
ance," with Mrs. Chsnfrau as Lady Gay Spanker,
will be produced at the National theatre. The
company is capable Of afordlng competent sup
port, and very enjoyable performance can surely
be anticipated. The original Lady Gay Spanker
in this country was Charlotte Cushman, and the
actress most prominently remembered In the role
ME- SnsT me 3e V WY ah1 0a
dramatic ability of the highest order, and there
can be no doubt that Mrs. Chanfrau will be quite
equal to the task. Mr.. Mordaunt and Mr.. Polk
will have roles in which they especially good.
The lovers of the drama In Its best forms will at
tend the theatre tonight.
Lecture on Florida.
Captain w. H. Kendrick, an old resident of
Florida, and for many years Its State Senator,
will deliver a lecture tomorrow :.evening at the
hall of the Young Mems Christian Association
on the subject of "Florida." The object Of Gap
tain Kendrick is the development of his State
and to make known actual facts in regard to the
beauty, health and climate Of Florida and its
ture is designed TO promote immigration thither,
but 1t is not in the interest Of any land agency,
and is given purely for information. Enc ability
of the lecturer and the interest attaching to his
subject will insure him large audience.
Ford's Opera House-Harrigan and Hart.
Ford's was again tlIed last night, and the au-
dience was kept in the same hilarious mood as on
the night before. The sketches were somewhat
varied, as they will be again tonight. Pure fun,
and plenty Of It, is the reward Of going to see
Harrigan and Hart.