National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Theatre Comique.

The same brilliant variety Of song, dance and
sketch which has made the stage Of the Oomique
90 popular and attractive of late kept large
audience there last night in fine humor through
long programme. In the opening female min
strel scene Miss Kitty Allyne lead of with the
pretty song, "Little Sweetheart" The sterling
merit Of Miss Allyne is well proven by the fact
her long engagement only adds to her popularity
and reputation for most versatile talent. "KIss
me goodbye, darling" by Miss Mollie Wilson,
was encored again and again. Jake Budd, who
has real ability as low comedian, and lew
Spencer, full Of the very spirit Of fun were anus
ing, and George Harley's rare and exceptional
voice added much to the entertainment Lady
Isabel Monser VIII ner capable n sstsT followed
titled to the great favor they have in Washing
ton. Kate Harvey followed with chafsctSr
csmic gems Of Lottie Grant, and the La Norma
medley by Miss Lsstie Carle, whose appearance
on the stage Is always the signal for genuine
adds the quality Of enthusiasm. IN unusual Dc.
gree and wins, for beautiful exhibitions Of her
art SINCERE applause; simpson Lsg4cyn in
who is working harder and rising faster than
any young lady Of her age in the profession.
the latter as Columbia and the former In . char.
scter dance, gave splendid exhibition Of their
talent, and won from those capable Of judging,
great merit. frankie Cnristie's hold upon her
Washington frfends Is as fresh and firm as ever,
and in her airy eyolutions she Is all finish and
comic pearls, and retired with her usual
triumphs. The Waite Sisters, Misses Emma,
Nettie and Hattie, appeared IN their own sdap:-
by "Swells Of the Period" by Misses Emma and
Nettie. Talent has given these sisters success,
and there is nothing 50 successfui as success but
never slur over their work. All that there Is in
their pieces they conscientously perform like true
sensibiy improved: and throug h the weeE:xiii be
the leading feature. The performance concluded
with the Masquerade. The old act Of taking the
tickets for the ball was performed by Lew Spen-
Ger as well as It ever was, but the act is worm
eaten; as introductory to the Can-Oan It is Q let
down from "The Three Fast Men, which was
harm to change It at once. The Canaan followed
during which some ofthe young LADIES lost OF
their skirts and the young men lost their senses.
The Avenue Theatre.
Ire Avenue theatre was well filed last night,
and throughout the performance there was
most sensible improvement in Its tone and char.
scter. The stage manager, Mr.. Howard, has
much excellent talent at his command, and his
good Judgment and experisnce enables him to
make the best use Of It. The opening parlor en-
tertainment was we'll sustained by the company,
the song, "Homeless Tonight" by Miss George
Brown, being heartily encored. The variety pro-
fsssion has few more attractive singers than Miss
Brown, and besides her good voice her presence
IL ladylike. Fannie Florence VIII prove draw
ing card, and In her dance, "Quintessence," she
very gracefully took some difieult steps, Mr.:
Fred. ID. Harris, the .workingnan's friend,n
sung several songs calculated 70 hre the working.
mans heart. Mr.. Harris IL Q decided acquisition
TO the Avenue stage, and appeared we'll, In va
risty Of positions. Lou Edwards z improving %
is already q good deal OF q fsvorite.
The vocal selections Of Miss Cora Cushman
were we'll received, and the sketch Irregular
Army, Oh ~ BY Shelter sndl Nelson, woke up en-.
thusissm: That firm f. A, No. /. The sketch Of
the Unfortunate Loverh Is, unfortunately, too
poor for any stage. Il is not worth the time Il
takes to play Il. The parformsnce concludes
with the lively play OF "Keno, or the Gamblers
Doom;" we'll up IN local hits, and introducing
the Can.Oan. The "Check Charmern 10 Miss
Jessie Howard, whose varied ability, well.
chosen stage business and dramatic talent nlls 8
large place In the estimation Of the patrons Of
the Avenue. The programme includes twenty
four songs, dances and acts, all following each
other IN lively and agreeable SUGGESTION, making
capital evenings Entertainment. There viii 81
matinee this afternoon at o'clock for ladies
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