National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-09-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
Rational rhsssrs-Robinson srusos.


This evening the orera of"Robinson Orusoe,"
founded, Of course, upon De Foes noble romance,
will be erformed at the National theatre BY the
Mexican Opera Buuffe Troupe. Friday evening
Will be the occasion of the benefit Of Carmen linda
Meron, and for the first time in this city the
sentimental opera Of "Marins" will be performed.
Between the acts Senorita Soledsd viii sing vari-
atlons composed for Madame Sontag on an aria
from "Lucis" Nina Guadalupe, six years old,
VIII sing and dance LA Palonia, q national Mex
lean song. The argument Of "Robinson Orusoe'
is as follows: Robinson is married to Lsons, but
been travelling abroad three years, during which
time Robinson has lived fast, got over head and
returns suddenly and wishes to make up with
him; he refuses, and not knowing how to get rid
Of her, and of Matatius, Jew money .lsnoer, who
ton Of Capt Tipuron, who is about to sail for
California, and offers to take him as passenger.
meanwhile bis wife and MatStiss have heard Of
the voyage and Of California, through Capt. IT,
huron, who tells them wonders about Il, In song,
to 20 there also, unknown to Robinson. They
meet just as they are going out Of the house, while
each one supposes the other entertained BY the
guests whom Robinson had gathered at a ball
that evening. Robinson tries to escape from his
spouse; she runs after him; SO does Mststiss. At
this creates scene Of oonfasion during i which
Leona and Matatias embark on Capt. Tiburon's
vessel, while Robinson, running away from them,
which sails on the same day for the same destina-
tion. The second act takes place in an island in
habited by csnnibals. and begins with Indian
Robinson who had been shipwrecked on the island
appears with his negro Domingo and his parrot,
and exacts from Domingo the homage due to his
rank; the latter, when left alone afterwards, Is
suddenly surrounded bv the cannibals with their
Queen Ananas, who declares she has seen the
white man, is in love with him and will marry
him. Meanwhile, Leona and Matatias have also
arrived at the same island, where she has been
proclaimed Queen, and has made Matatias her
prime minister. When she finds that Queen
Ananas is about to marry her husband, she forms
plan ofintoxicating Queen Ananas' subjects dur
ing the marriage ceremonies, and then carrying
off her husband. This she accomplishes; out
when she is dragging him away the cannibals
awaken, and their Queen, indignant, vows she
ends In chorus in which they swear to avenge
their Queen. In the third act Capt. Tlburon,
of forest, near the sea shore, with party Of
young women, dressed as sailor girls, who have
gold. Queen Annss is announced, and comes to
claim her husband: after some comical scenes, in
which the two women quarrel, Ananas gives him
up in disgust. She hears through Capt. Tiburon
that they have all come to her island only in
search Of gold and tells them there is none left;
she has II all, and is worth the triftng sum OF
ron and Matatias offer to marry her; she accepts
Matatias, and resolves to go to Europe, where,
she is told, with her immense fortune, she Is
bound to cut great figure. Capt Tiburon in
disgust, and not knowing what to do With his
battalion Of disappointed females, proposes to
Ss o. oPera SOue o. w1icG d ne Nth
reconciliation between Robinson and Leona and
the other characters.
Monday next will be long remembered in the
annals Of theatricals in this city as It will mark
the first production of Shakspeare's Henry Y in
this city New York Mt
ran some two hundred nights to houses literally
packed. The principal characters are 10 the
Rignold, as played them originally In New York.
Numerous applications have been made for seats,
the sale Of which will begin at the theatre TO- day.
Joe Jefferson Dramatic Club.
The above well-known amateur association will
give a grand complimentary entertainment to
their friends at Tsllmadge hall, on F, between
Ninth and Tenth streets, on Saturday evening
next. That beautiful drama, in two acts, entitled
"An that Glitters Is not Geld, will be presented
with the following cast: Jasper Plum, IF.
Joyce; Stephen Plum, W. L. Dennis; Sir Arthur
Lassell, T. K. Sailer; Fred Plum, u. A. Dixon;
Martha Gibbs, Miss sailie Taunley; Lady Vale
ria, Miss Minnie Frye; Lady Leatherbridge, Miss
Cooper. Also, the laughable farce Of ..Tur Him
Miss NoxOn and Miss Philip in the cast.
Sufferers by the Floods in Texas.
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tainment is offered in behalf of the great suffer
eTs By the recent floods in Texas. Miss Gaertner
and Miss Lennee will sing ballads. Messrs.
Hesly and Clapp and Miss Ella Saunders will
give a classical trio statue clog dance, the most
perfect thing in its way to be seen On the stage.
Professor Schultze, the man with one hundred
faces, will give his marvellous exhibition, and in
addition a magical performances. Athletic pas
times by Mr.. Donaldson and variety Of other
good things. The entire net receipts will be paid
to the relief fund by the committee.
Mr.. Rogers Benefit.
The popularity of Mr.. ]. p. Rogers, and the high
estimation in which he is held by the community,
was amply illustrated by the full attendance
at the peoples playhouse yesterday after
noon and evening. The performance passed
of very handsomely, the volunteers and members
of the regular company doing their best to make
the occasion memorable. Altogether It was q
most pleasant event.