National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-10
ADJUSTMENTS.

The National Theatre-Mr. Saville's Benefit
We are unable this morning to state the actual
financial results of Mr.. SavIlle's benefit last
evening at the National Theatre, but they were
not small. The audience, a large one, by no
means represented the amount OF money for tick
cts sold. Washington justly appreciates the ca
pacity and gentlemanly conduct OF Mr.. Sayille
and the sacrifices he has made in behalf of his
trionic art in this city.
He started with presentation of the best rep
resentations, through the great Janousehek,
which the stage affords, and last night he COM
manded, fer the delectstiOn Of his friends, COM
pany Of artists from New York, unriVaIed in
ability in their line of business. London AS
surance. was elegantly performed: The Sir
Hareourt Coqrtly, of Mr.. Charles Fisher, was
London heraldry, albeit sadly wanting in thick
ness of blood. Mr.. RinggOld's Dazzle was amaz-
iangiy natural Tb ana easy and a. no point over
Hardenberg q representative so faithful as to
keep the audience in q constant expression of
to play Lady Gay Spankef. She does it inf-
niteIy well, and Miss Emily Rigl charmed and
interested her audience thrOug bout
The supplemental performance by Sheridan
and Mack was richly enjoyed. They gave their
famous act Of "WhO's dot knoekin' on de outside
gate?' in q style commanding the heartIest ap-
blsuse. Between these two performances MI.
Saville was called before the curtain, and in re-
Spouse he made the following neat and most ap-
prOpriate speech:
Ladies and Gentlemen: have been the recipi-
ent of SO much kindness at your hands that feel
a. 1858 TO md words to express thanks suff-
GENTLY strong to make you appreciate the graft
tude that nils my heart on thfs, perhaps my last
appearance before you in the capacity Of manager
For nearly four years l have been among you,
and have ever found the right hand of fellowship
extended towards me. 1t therefore grieves me to
be compelled TO say, after had felt that my for
tune was ldentired with yours, those sorroWful
words, "gOod-by."
have fought the storm Of adversely on every
hand, and feel that my failure is from no fault
of mine. feel that have done much for the
drama in WashingtOn-nOt too much-but more
than the amusement seeking people have been
able to pay for; hence go down, but not without
my flag at the masthead, and as began so
close. There are many Of you no doubt sulfi-
GENTLY interested in me to wish to know what
shall turn my attention to, now that this little
"side speculation" has ended like Colonel Sellers
steamboat. Well, not having that distinguished
gentleman's capacity for making millions. l re-
ply, eandidly, do not know. But, with health
and youth, have no fear OF the future. Ladies
and gentlemen, will not say farewell, but GU
reroir, as shall shortly return with my estima-
Bile wife to play short engagement, presenting
the Two Orphans, the right of which hold
Tor this city thank you al, heartily, for your
lcly to thank Mr.. DAILY and the members Of his
company; also, Messrs. Sheridan and Mack ana
Mr.. John 7. Ford for their kindly help. Kind
,fGiends, GU rsrofr.
Ford's Opera House-Sheridan Mack
Despite the extreme cold, another good house
was present last night to see the Sheridan, Mack
& Day combination. The principal attraction Of
the evening was as usual, Sheridan and Mack
Their act of"Whos dat Knocking at de Outside
Cater" is extremely neat; the music of the duet is
beautiful, one Of those airs that is sure to become
popular, while their changes are the most ex-
traordinary ever seen here. The beautiful Stuart
sisters were repeatedly recalled, and wound up
their budget of songs by dancing the double.clog
medley. Little Carrie BosheII sings and dances
well. The Leslie brothers, three in number, did
series Of gymnastic feats upon the horizontal
bar in style Of rapldity and execution that we
have never seen equaled. Miss Alicia Jourdan
as usual, charmed her auditors by her singing
and graceful bearing. Lester and Allen, in their
songs and dances, were, If possible, more success
full than on the preceding night. Adams panto-
mime is q ut winding up OF the entertainment.
He is a capital trick clown, and sends his au-
dienee home In rare good humOr.
The Theatre Comique.
A very agreeable etertAInment is this week pro-
yided by Manager Rogers. The performance be-
gins with the ParIor Female Minstrels, followed
by the pretty and talented Waite sisters, who do
a very pleasing burlesque on Cinderella" and
. character duett on the "Swells Of the Period"
The talented CawthOrne children and ether artists
follow, and the performance closes with a sensa-
tional drama, in four acts, entitled Smoke, the
leading character being taken by the star Of the
week, Mr.. W. T. Melville. This gentleman is an |
actor of more than ordinary talent, his persona |
tion Of the plantation negro being an excellent !
grand family matinee this afternoon and every /
evening during the week.
Odd Fellows Hall.
This evening Love and Marriage" will be the |
theme Of Mrs. Mary E. LIE FeVre at Odd Fellows
hall. This interesting lecture will be given at
o'clock, and as-thore are no reserved seats the
irst who come will have their choice. We expect
10 see very large audience present, and this
already famous lady will hold her hearers to the
aSt. The seats are nifty cents.
E. C. Townsend.
An accurate convention of the IDEAS of Authors |
Is SO rare as to be almost painful. We are led to
his thought by calling to mind literary reunion
! few evenings since: We "catch fearful Joy"
however, and we did on this occasion.
Mr.. L. q. TOWnsend's rendition Of Bret Harris |
Jim" and other productions was wonderfully true
% nature. We oplne there is q wider field await
Dg his genius.
The Avenue Theatre.
The large audience at the Avenue theatre last
hight and its excellent character is an ample
proof that it has stepped at once into popularity.