National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-19

more greatly WrO0ReQ Dy society, HIS simula-
ton Of drunkenness is simply perfection. We do
not see where anything can be added or taken
from 1t without injury The man is saturated,
accustomed is he TO this chronic intoxicatoi that
his wits are seldom obscured. He is q sublime
sOt, and lights up the play with ma1dlIn hgmOr
would be worse than Hamlet" minus the mel
ancholy Prince.
Ford's Opera House-.Bafisd Mr. Rollin
Howard.
A fair audience greeted Mr.. Howard last night
at Ford's and the first presentation of the protean
play Of I"Bafied" won favorable opinion and
much genuine applause. The play possesses
much literary merit and is replete with interest
ing situations and excellent business Mr.. How
ard is an actor Of decided ability. and in his pro-
feEsiOn he is evidently an enthusiast and in the
assumption OF several distinct characters he
is well known to the world as the author and com
poser Of "Shoo Fly" Let me be-" THE Step
mother" Footsteps on the Stairs" and that
till the we'll runs dry" This distinguished young
American has flied important engagements in
England, ireland, Scotland and Wales, and has
everywhere reflected honor upon his profession
and nis home. He is an artist OF rare merit and
as a gentleman is deserVedly popular, and we
hope to see our friends handsomely sustain him
during his engagement.
Mr.. Frank B1ckworth, in his support, proved
himself performer Of great ability, his quaint
acts and musical soles upon different and ridicu-
lOus instruments provoking frequent applause.
On last evening the Cheyenne River Indians,
under charge OF their interpreter, Mr.. Fielder,
Red Cloud agency will attend IN body.
An Authors Fete.
The ladies of the First Presbyterian church
have a novelty called "An Authors Feten on
the evenings OF the 18th, 10th and 2lst instant.
1t promises most pleasant entertainment for all
who attend.
The Shakespeare booth will be in charge OF
Miss Winnie Ream as Cleopatra, Miss Lillian Pike
Lady Anne, Mrs. q. y. Adams as Mistress Page
Master Perry Fuller as Page, and Master Willie
Poulton as Page.
The Dickens booth will be represented by
characters from "Our Mutual Friend"
Rip Van Wrinkle assisted by his friends, will
preside over the Irving booth.
In the Burns and Long fellow booth we shall
have the pleasure of meeting Priscilla, Mime
haha, Elizabeth 1.-THE quakeress) and Highland
Mary.
George Eliot's Spanish gypsy will be brought
TO mind in the Moorish tent and Spanish dress Of
FidnI nRa SaS gyRiy queen SDd,, .no n,o.,o
Mrs. Hayden as Mother Hubbard. Miss Bliss as
Mother Goose, Miss Gilman as Farmers Wife,
Miss Sunderland as Quakeress. Numberless
Liliputisns will appear as Mother Goose charac-
tiers, with appropriate wares to sell.
The supper-room and strawberry booth will be
= all sorts Of good things.
Ladies Of the general committee Mrs. Sunder-
land, Mrs. Bliss, Mrs. Gilman and Mrs. Temple.
s. B. Dufieli.
We are glad, right glad, to announce the fact
that Mr.. S. Il. Dufield Is to have q benefit at
Ford's opera house next Monday night 1t is
nv. H. CIay Ford as a commitment for HE a,tan
tIon IN business and stage mono.arant ~.
Lady Of Lyons will be Inc attraction. and the
character OF Pauline will be ASSUMED by a yonn1
lady Of Washington, distinguished for her high
matte talent and she will he aEsIsted nv an eIs
giant company Of, profe ssIonaIs. We trust the
In good earn et: that thew will in measnre reaJi1s
the obIgatiops they are under to MT, Du sBsId for
much Of the enjoyment Of the winter; and though
iLsnSs =. most woptSY snd ne HDTTn 20 MS
tleman, and as q most generous patron Of art
when he was sbundantly able to be generous.
" want an our iIienas 70 ieei decided interest
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The Avenue Thee ire.
ebaye ssen the aerobatIe eIsrcysas or ,bo
r.. - Sa.k.SI - VI tuo
=, Huu W. sons, anu mere can
derfuI and finished performers. Thew do many
things entirely new and yery difBcnIt NJ ave-
cution and All their eXereises are easv oraosfnI
Hsnns Tnntsa R,s. VIII repay Esit 70 the
some excellent singing and dancing, and Minnie
Rainiorth's songs and lightning zouave drill add
ToTnrd s',t n Snarley
Lon Jobpson mi m non3 nIoaIamws 5vit ,bsI anu
specialties. The whole concludes with the Can.
Can.
1T.,,,r;oI n.
Ae"oiiaA Jay
The new and elegant steamer Mary Washing
ton will leave the Seventh-street wharf Nav %.
EmemOl 1i Day1 az " q. m, returning att. p.
iIrhtSIlI -, hoIo N. nne ue-
cursion will be- the first Of Ssrss nf s,sombeai
excursions to be given under the auspices Of the
Memorial church. They will be hrst-clsss in
every respect ana anoru oengn source OF
ne ISsr a TI I dn ENJOY trip down
ii ne IIeI' anu VIII uouptIess become very popu-
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