National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Albania Broken Contract.

AlDanis broken Contract,
Mile. Emma Albani who sailed yesterday by
the Cunard steamship AbyssInia, goes to London
to meet engagements there. Her departure from
America breaks up the Strakosch troupe and dis
appoints those who had fOndly anticipated the
promised opera season.
This failure, according to Mile. Albanl's own
account, is a source not only Of embarrassment to
Mr.. Strakosch, but Of regret to herself Con-
| trary to the numerous and cOntendlng rumors
ahoat, the breaking Of the contract is matter
for which neither party is willing to assume the
| responsibility, and which both deplore.
At least SO said the charming prima donna yes
terdsy afternoon, when called upon at her pleas
ant parlors at the Clarendon hotel, where In the
| midst Of friends who called for the purpose of
saying good-by the receiving Of flowers, cards,
notes, &C., she found time to answer all questions
| touching her departure and future plans-ln fact
| appeared glad Of an opportunity to set matters
Ight, and again express her satisfaction at the
| New York have the people received me kindly,
| but In the West-eVeryWhere; and l like the
american people, Oh, SO much y she exclaimed,
The engagement was broken In Paris, and the
| whole matter settled between her manager, Mr..
| eye, and Mr.. Strakoschs brother, Albanl know
ing nothing about II until told Of It In Cincinnati
where, the lady said, "My last night was one con.
tinuOus ovation, though my audience did not know
To the question, "Are you and Mr.. strakosch
on friendly terms?" she quickly replied, "Oh,
yes; Marx Strakoseh and arc the best OF friends;
the Eettling OF affairs would soon be singing hero
again." When asked the occasion OF Mr.. Gye 8
change Of plan regarding her, the answer came
more doubtfully, but was IN substance that she
supposed he had rather she would sing elsewhere.
She was very sorry but had no choice left but to
obey.
She talked with apparent freedom OF her en-.
gagements for the coming year. She will sing
during the summer, as heretofore, at the Coyent
Garden-indeed, seemed to think II was for this
purpose she was now called TO London. Next
winter she slngs IN ST. Petersburg. $50, you see"
eating movement Of her pretty head,) at will DO
long time before can come back"
Mile. Aibani ls quite as pretty as her pictures
represent her, looking much younger, and Is per.
hRps more charming at bomoln quiet reception
dress than before the fOotlights, She entertains
friends and guests with an unaffected simplicity
OF manner ns attractive as II Is rare.
Congregational Church Concert.
Tho eighth concert OF tho annual course ct the
Congregational church last night was one oil tho
NEST enjoyable Of the spason, and the public owe
much to the church for furnishing such entertain.
ments The blind organlst, Prof. DlschOiI, was
Of course the chief attraction. His mastery per.
i0rnancs on the orEan,ls truly wonderful. Second
Mrs. Butts, formerly Of this CITY, and always o
laVerlts Of music lovers IN Washington, 10 say
has her ilnEin5 vas charming Meald gply BE- 70
and will be said many more times n the future,
Professor and hlFs' faiflamb, Of this city, are
enough OF talent 10 complete an entertainment at
any time without going abroad, The songs Of
Mrs, fairlanb, and Of tie young AmateuF, Slap
SOP, show that We have musical ability which
cert would not have been complete without the
aid Of another fRf9flle amateur, Miss lFaae
Expanding, u 2 gratifying 10 all levers ef good
music " Know that these concerts are 90 eminent
success,
The National Theatre Katie Putnam,
Miss Katie Putnam ID nesting With tiatleFihg
success a. the National this week, her engage,
msht proving one Of the most TsmuneFatiVe Of the
season, Miss Katie shows marked improvement
over her performances Of last winter, and eyInoss
displayed itself his evening she Is 10 assume
the little role In nfRnehOp," character IN which
abe won much OF her, WslldeseFysd reputation,
Is composed Of artists ofunusnGl talent, By gen.
eTal desire Miss Katie Will reproduce 1.-THE Old
that little genius, "Dot Putnam" viii GppsaT In
her song and dance 10 delight the dlnlnutye
portion OF the audience,
F0Td'S Opera House, ohm Thompson.
Mr.. John Thompson 10 this week aiiordlng the
public rare amusement by his acting In the sen.
sRtlonalproioan play OF ION Hand" His per.
Torrance In the several roles proves how great his
versatility really Isl for he acts every part he at.
tempts With true distnetness, giving 70 each an
individuality both marked and striking. His mu.
lieal ability % really wonderful; Ae performs
upon number OF Instruments with me effect and
good taste, and Justly earns the applause Of his
audience. lie 10 ably assisted by the celebrated
Walhalla brothers, who perform some surprising
In their line. "On Hand" will be presented during
the week and At the Saturday matinee.
The Jubilee Singers.
great rush for tickets for tho concerts OF this
troupe was the report from Ellis music store yes.
terday. Seats are selling very fast. Tuesday
night the Academy Of Music, In Philadelphia, was
packed with thirty-nve hundred people to hear
the beautiful songs for which this company Is so
famous. No troupe ever before had such success;
crowded houses everywhere. Secure your seats
purchasing will enter the front door, and after
buying, pass out at the D-street door. This will
avoid collision.
Furbush's Comedy Company.
On Monday evening next the celebrated Fur
bush Filth Avenue Company commence q brief
engagement at Ford's, appearing in a number Of
the most popular dramas OF the day. The repor-
tOire Of the company is unusually extensive, In
GLIDING " Divorce" the Geneva Cross" mons.
Alphonse' and others Of equal celebrity. The
company is said to be the strongest travelling,
and includes the names Of artists that have &C
Quired national reputation.
Mrs. Frances II. Carter.
This talented reeitatIOnlst and estimable lady
will give literary and musical sOirse at willards
hall this evening. She will DO assisted by mum.
Der Of musical artists Of local eelebrity-Mrs.
Remington Falrlamb, Mr.. Lenox Simpson and
Professors BischOf and Fairlamb. Mrs Cnrter's
last entertalnmont AFFORDED rare amusement TO q
select audience, and won her q reputation that
will doubtless result In large attendance this
evening.
The Theatre Comiqus.
The patrons Of the eoEy Comique arc being
finely entertained this week. The new faces
meet with hearty reception nightly, and tho old
iRvoriteg, especially the pretty Waite sisters and
tho wonderful CaWthorne children, arc honorsd
with hearty and deserved applause, The comic
"Shadow Pautomimef concludes each perform.
apee, and produces screams Of laughter.
The Avenue Theatre.
Excellent audiences attest the popularity Of
this new temple Of the drama, and Manager
Bauer ID proving himself q competent and sue
eeIsful caterer 10 the publiet amusement, Pretty
Mile Rosetta IL really very clever actress, and
uses her WelLtrAlned and pleasing voice Win the
taste Of true artist The other performers, old
and new exert themselves successfully 70 provide
agreeable entertainment for the hOstt OF patrons
'of their popular theatre,
John ., Cough,
the worldrenownsd orator, will dsllyera new
temperance lecture ~ Lincoln hall on wednesday
evening next. Reserved seats, Without extra
chAfpc may DO obtained al paThOfI on seventh