National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
FOrd,s Opera HOuss-F. s. Chsnfrau-Ki

Ford's Opera House,. s. Chanfrau-Kit
We congratulate our readers upon the advent
of one Of the shining lights in the dramatic rmR-
ment. We refer to Mr.. F. S. Chanfrau, without
exception the most popular Of Americas charac-
ter actors. Mr.. Chanfrau viii inAugurate lin
tied engagement this evening in his famous
drama Of "Kit, the Arkansas Traveller" Kit is
as familiar to the patrons Of theatres as Jefer-
sons Rip Van Wrinkle or Sothern's Lord Dun
dreary. It has been played in every city In the
Union with unVarying success. 1t IL drama Of
more MOI ,n11 ordinary merit and ron beginning 70
auditors, as It were, spell bound. During q re-
cent engagement in Boston 1t was performed for
In its representation here It will have the ad-
vantage of q superb cast, Mr. Ford having Sc
lected the most brilliant artists from his large
type Of character seen every day, will be ably
represented by Mr.. Harry Hotto and Mr.. NJ. Lam
Marx Price: Col. SIeepsrs, his companion, BY Mr.
Geo W. Denham; Mary and Alice Redding,
!Tife and daSghter,l BY that excellent actress,
Eilled and bent on having he own way, by Miss
Jenny Clifford; Mrs. Temple, lady Of the old
alone are a SUFFICIENT guarantee that the roles ac-
credited to them Will be faithfully represented.
The National TheatTe-Wm. J. Florence.
The return Of Mr.. Florence to the National the
stre will be heartily welcomed by his immediate
friends, and by theatre-goers generally. As Q
comedian he holds high rank, and in some char
acters he is without rival. One Of these 10 Dap
tain Cuttle, in the wonderfully interesting play
Of "Dombey Son." Mr.. FIorences impersona-
ton Of Captain Cuttle is famous the world over.
1t is Of the never to be forgotten stage pic
lures, and Is eTeryWhere the theme Of unbounded
Ings, supplemented BY the telling comedletta Of
"Brian OHM" with songs and dances by Flor
rior dramatic company. The week at the Ma
tionRl will be devoted to fashionable comedy, and
We shall expect to see the efforts Of Manager
Barton crowned with q most gratifying success.
Mother Goose Reception.
A good laugh is good medicine for mind and
body. Mother Goose and Hubbard, with their
very numerous train Of nursery heroes and nota-
bles in full costume will repeat their performance
tomorrow night at Willard hall. The songs and
recitations are freighted with good things and
provoke continued laughter. For an evening of
occasion. Last week the performance was enthu-
siAstically received by Q large house, and the
price Of admission for to morrow night has been
may have chance TO enjoy the reception. Sec
theadVertisement-
The Theatre Comique.
The name Of Miss Nully Peries is favorably
known to the patrons Of the Comique, and they
are much pleased to again see her name on the
bills: Kitty Allyne also comes with good rePg;
NIL the demands made Of Irish song and dance
artists. A splendid programme is made up for
the week, and evenings OF rich entertainment are
In store for all the patrons Of the Comique.
The Avenue Theatre.
The great man-monkey, William Gaylord, Will
astonish the audience at the Avenue this week,
with his contortion acts. Scott and Forrest will
perform their remarkable somersault dance;
but the best thing to say is that Charles 7. Ellis
remains. He Is Q singer worth hearing. Lou
Sanford and Lou Edwards are also on the bills.
The company is . large one and the audiences at
the Avenue are good IN all respects.
Theodore Thomas.
Tomorrow evening the nrst Of Theodore
Thomas concerts will be given at Lincoln hall.
The seats are for sale at MetSerott's. The pro-
gramme for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
include the finest selections from classical authors
and the lovers Of music are all in eager expecta-
ton Of the delights awaiting them. The eminence
Of the soloists engaged adds powerful attraction
to these concerto Madame Schiller 10 o splendid
pianist Mr.. Franz RemmertE's talent as singer
Is well known, as is that Of Miss Emma Cranch.