National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
Mr. ssviIle,s Rsnest.

Mr.. saville's Benefit.
Tonight Mr.. ]. @. SsVille has his benefit. 1t
is bound to be q bumper; but that lie not enough.
1t should take on the form Of grand testimonial
to q worthy gentleman, who, in doing his best to
smuse and satisfy the theatre-goers Of this city,
has consumed his fortune, even to the last dollar
The theatrical attractions provided for this bene-
ut are Of the highest class. For the first time in
many years "London Assurance" will be per-
formed and by q east which can hardly be
equaled on the continent We want to see q
great house, and We want thousands Of tickets
bought by persons, whether they can 20 to the
The FifthETenue company will be here to-day,
and this evening" magnlhcent performance may
The following correspondence indicates In
creased attractionsa and proof Of the estimation
In which Mr.. SRyille Is held by the profession.
MI. ChaS Pope offered to play for him; Col. Null
seemB ready to do all they can to make q splen-
did fellows heart glad:
FoRD,s OPERA House
-, MONDAY, FebTuarys, 1875. !
DEAR SIR: With Mr.. Ford. permission, IT
"Who's dot knoekin' on de outside gateP' after
the play Of London Assurance" for your benefit
tomorrow evening.
Yours, very truly, SHERIDAN MACK.
Xsssrs. Sheridan Mack:
DEAR SIRs: l accept with pleasure your kind
prefer to perform your admirable act Of who's
dot knOcktn on de outside CATER" tomorrow even
ing, on the occasion Of my benefit. i have tele-
consent.
Very truly, your ObedIent servant,
]. G. SAvILLE-
Mr.. FoRD's TELEGRAM.
j. G. Savflle, Washingtoa, D! C.: co. o. i''''
Certainly, with pleasure. Anything to make
JNo. T. FORD.
Ford's Opera House-sheridan & Mack.
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the performance OF Sheridan, Mack Days COM
pany, and were richly rewarded. Sheridan and
Mack, in their sketch of "WhO's dat knocking at
de gsteT". are excessively funny, and proved
themselves artists Of ability. Their changes and
transformations are very quick-so much so that
the audience at times vas at q loss to identify
them. Miss Alicia JOurdan is pleasing vocalist
various songs exeelIently we'll. Lester and
Allen, in their songs and dances, were we'll re-
ceived and deseryedly eneoTed. The Stuart
sisters, two beautiful blondes, gave their selec-
items in an easy and graceful manner, and their
double clog medley fairly brought down the
house. One Of the most pleasing performances OF
the evening was little Carrie Boshell's song,
1.-THE Drunkard's Child" The entertainment
concluded with pant0mimic sketch, entitled
SfstTe hqs S,,tn. when n ,Sa
entire satisfaction Of the audience. This COM
pany in its entirety is most excellent one. Each
and all are first-class in their respective roles,
and afford an evening Of amusement highly
relished.
The Inauguration Of Association Hall"
Last night was signiied by a grand mask party.
Misses Mamie Taylor, Maggie and Annie Toole,
assisted by Mrs. Taylor, did the honors Of the
evening. 1t was attended by fifty couples in a
great variety Of characters: Mr.. Jonn r. White,
as "the fat boy, attended by his sisters from New
York, as tIadies Of fashion, Miss Emma Taylor,
French maid:" Miss Emma Boss, ''Grand
Duchess" Miss FoTney Fairy" Miss Rose
Prominent among the company were Miss Belle
Dickson, who looked belle; Mr.. and Mrs. Tor
Tens, Mr.. Repetti and sister, Misses Sullivan
CASTLE, wife and sister, Mrs. Shea Mr.. Murphy,
Mr.. Cahill, Mr.. O'Mesrs and Mr.. TOoIe.
The young ladies spread most sumptuOus
supper and the sparkling wine was excluded.
The music and dancing were the result Of the
highest development Of science and art, and the
affair was grand success.
MaryE. LeEevre.
To morrow evening Mrs. Mary E. LeFevre de-
livers her lecture on Love and Marriage" at Odd
Fellows hall. Mrs. LeFeyre has convictions.
The motto beneath her photographs is this, and
we think from Tennyson:
And because right is right, to follow right
Were wisdom in the scorn Of consequence"
Mrs. LeFevre is an English woman, with a
physical English training. She thinks nothing
rides q 'milk-white," "iery, untamed steed."
She rows the fastest scull on the Harlem, and is
the best female pistol shot in America. 1t is
barely possible a woman like her has some SEN
sible ideas about love.
The Optimist Club.
The Optimist club, literary society organized
this winter, will give dramatic and musical en-
tertainment this evening at Odd Fellows hall.
This is the first and only entertainment given by
the club this season. The piano qusrtette which
will be performed is one Of the most difficult Of
musical performances, and has required months
M ura Tho raadfnU 0f Mas
Prof. Hay, the singing Of Mrs. Schsyer, inter-
spersed with the fine Instrumental performances
nesd not sar
the play, 1.-THE Charcoal Burner" is left out Of
the programme. The piano quartette will not be
repeated this season, and probably not in many
years.
Mrs. Frances II. Carter.
The many friends Of this estImable lady will be
pleased to learn that she has consented to give
another entertainment in our city on her return
from I florida. 1t will take place on Thursday
evening, February Is, at which time she will be
assisted by the fsVorites Mrs. J. Remington Fair
lamb, MI. Lenox Simpson, and Professor ]. W.
Bschoh, the famous blind Organist ana pianist.
Edward Eggleston.
The Congregational church course has been so
far a success, and every one has been pleased,
the entertainments all being Of the highest order
of talent. The seventh in the regular order is on
Wednesday evening, being a. lecture by Edward
Eggleston, entitled ''The Paradise of Childhood"
This gentleman is lecturer Of the highest order.
and has sustained for himself the nOtOriety his
''Hoosier SchoOlmaster" and "Circuit RIDER
gained for him. All should hear him.
The Avenue Theatre.
Mr.. George Bauer has, at great,expense, re-
modelled, reprinted, refurnished and redecorated
the old Metropolitan Varieties and has christened
it, appropriately enough, Tho Avenue THEATRE
He will keep before the public frst-class variety
stage, and will give It proper financial support.
The place has undergone q complete metamor-
phosis, and is now, in every respect, worthy OF o
cordial support from the gentlemen Of the city.
George B. POrteous.
This evening DR.. POrteous, of England, will
deliver his great lecture on the Attitude Of the
Clergy Toward Public Amusemeuts." 1t will
be q splendid and most eloquent effort.