National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Natlonal-Katis Putnam.


pleasure of welcoming to Washington one OF its
particular fayorites-Miss Katie Putnam, who,
supported by her own extensive and talented
CONF any, will begin an engagement IN a dramati-
ZatiOn Of Dickens famous story, the "Old Curios-
ity Shop" Miss Putnam visits us on her way
North. During the winter she has played in
nearly all the large Southern cities to the most
extensive and refined audiences OF the season,
receiving from press and public the most fatter-
ing encOmiums. AS Little Nell, in the " Old Gu
riosity Shop" she is offered ample opportunities
for the display Of her talent as an emotional
actress, while as the MarchiOness she cOnvulses
her audience by her happy faculty Of making 1t
share the humOr Of every comic situation. In the
fair scene Miss Katie is particularly happy. She
plays banjo sOlos, dances, and does q deal Of
"cuttin' up" in a manner that, to use original
phrase, ''neveT fails to bring down the house"
During the week Miss Katie will appear in sew
eral of her most famous impersonatiOns, and the
public may be sure that the little lady will pro-
vide ample entertainment for all who intrust-
themselves to her care for an evenings amuse
ment. Her engagement promises to be fraught
with genuine pleasure, and there is every indica-
tiop that she will this evening be favored with
one of the largest and most refined audiences Of
the season.
The Fisk Jubilee Singers.
This famous band OF singers are to give their
first concerts in this city since their return from
England in the Congregational church on Friday
evening the 18th, and on Monday, the I'D. They
left Nashville in the fall of 1871, when the very
lack Of funds 10 purchase suitable site and erect
permanent buildings. They were led by George
L. W ite, the treasurer, who had been connected
with the institution from the first opening in
1865 and who felt that If he could interpret in the
singing of these students the spiritual and re-
ltgiOus power Of the songs Of this the hearts
OF the most cultured Christian people everywhere
would be touched, and sympathy and aid would
be literally bestowed. They returned to Nash
vile in the summer Of lST4, having given two
in Great Britain. The best evidence of the appre-
ciatiVe and enthusiastic welcome gwen in both
countries is the fact that the net result for Fisk
$500 was specially for library and apparatus;
with the balance most beautiful and command
ing site Of twenty-five acres has been purchased,
and Jubilee hall is being built and the grounds
fenced and improved. The building will be ready
so that the school will move to its new location
at the opening OF the next school year. Sale Of
seats will commence on Tuesday morning, at
Ellis i Co.'s.
The Theatre Comique.
Manager Rogers has been especially fortunate
In securing q brilliant array Of novelties and
stars for the delectaon Of his patrons this week.
MILE Realta, the female Hercules; Miss Josie
Adams, the favorite vocalist and great New York
success, and Messrs. McVicker and Sully, the
artistic song-and-dance men, are among the new
faces The Waite sisters, the pretty and graceful
trio, who were last week enthusiastically greeted
every evening, will remain and delight the lovers
of iun and good music by their inimitable acting
and sweet voices The wonderful little Oawthorne
children will also continue this week. The side
splitting "ShadOW PantOmime" will conclude the
performance. The grand family mattnees are
very popular, and will be continued on Wednes-
day and Saturday, when the full evening pro-
gramme will be presented.
The Avenue Theatre.
Manager Bauer met with flattering recognition
during the week from the public, who seem fully
to appreciate his efforts to provide frstclass
performance, and of q description that must re-
deem the place from the questionable character
It formerly acquired. This week number OF
new stars will be presented for public favor, and
entertainment provided that cannot fail TO please
all who enjoy genuine and harmless fun. The
programme comprises comedy, drama, farce,
nastic feats sc. Mr.. Bauer is ably ass listed by
Mr.. James Pilgrim, one Of the best and most ex-
perieneed stage managers In the profession.
Mrs. Carriers Entertainment.
at Willard's Hall, on Thursday evening, pro
misses to be q most delightful affair. Mrs Fair.
lamb is TO render that charming little ballad
when the Tide Comes In," by Millsrd, and
Professor BIschoff will favor the audience with q
beautiful nocturne. Professor BIS playing ii
simply marvellous, go sympathetic, and with
touch which only the blind can get to perfection
He completely charms oil who hear him. Mrs
Garter is to render in her own good style Schller'
Diver" and several other selections.
Congregational Church Concert.
The concert at the Congregational Church or
Wednesday evening will be fully up TO the stand
ard Of excellency. Mrs. Butts, who is an old 70
yorite here is to render the "Messager by Blu
ehof, and Mrs FairIamb and Mr.. Simpson, the
fayorite baritone. will render some Of theil
choicest duets. The sale Of tickets commence!
this morning at Ellis's.