National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-12
ADJUSTMENTS.

National Theatre-Surf,
A large and select audience witnessed "Surf;
or, Life at Long Branch" last evening, and they
seemed we'll pleased. The play is fine society
drama beautifully written, and each and every
character in it is true to nature. Miss Olive Lo-
gan in the dual character Of 5Irs. General Noble
and Mile. Veronique, was excellent. As Mrs.
Noble, in manner, voice and action, she was the
ideal Of the high-minded society dame, and on
the other hand, q life-like representative Of the
designing French adventures. The dresses worn
by Miss Logan are very costly and beautiful,
composed Of the richest material, and made up
The dresses worn by:the other ladies were very
fine, especially Miss Jennie Anderson's whose
costumes were indeed elegant. Surf" as re-
written and adapted by Mr.. Writ Skies for Miss
Olive Logan, shows to advantage the histrionic
ability Of Miss Logan, without overshadoWing
the other characters in the play fault often to
"Surf" are all good, and were all we'll played
last night, especially the German pork packer,
BY MI Parkh1Tst, and MI; smasner, by WI Mn NJ
way, surprised her friends. Miss Jennie Ander-
son as Miss Noble, was good. In fact, each and
crowded houses for the remainder Of the week.
We must not omit to mention the scenic effects.
Especially the natninG scene vas teaIiy nne, ana
and Mr.. Sheehan, the scenic artist. The play
can be produced in quicker time with advantage.
Ford's Opera House-Humpty Dumpty.
While among the magical tricks, trsnsforma-
lions and incidents of Humpty Dumpty there is
little that is new they for the most part orig
nal with Mr.. George l. Fox, and his twenty years
of experience in the business enables him TO make
them seem fresh and laughable as ever. 1t must
also be remembered that the pantaloon Of the
pantomime is Mr.. @. K. Fox; the harlequin, Mr..
.. W. Ravel, and the Columbine, Miss Louise
Boshell These names would insure the success
Of any similar performance.
The second act Introduces the specialists at
tached to the troupe-DunbRr, as Milanese
minstrel; the Swiss bell ringers; the Swiss
warbler; Miss Boshell, as o wire volante wherein
she hos an amazing skIIi the ladies', silver eGsnet
and perfection as aerobats is something wonder
full and their last feat Of the head to head bal
in this regard. The entire performance is one of
constant entertainment, especially for the young.
Tie Star Course-Dr. Rorteous.
Tonight the third lecture in the brilliant Star
eourse will be delivered in Lincoln hall by Geo.
| B. Porteous, D. D., of England. His subject is
"The Attitude Of the Clergy Towards Public
| ADJUSTMENTS" DIR. Porteous is q very celebrated
man as an orator and scholar. His views are
| broad, catholic and sound, and he has Wondrous
and splendid faculty Of making his lectures inter-
TO the times. Indeed 1t ia one of the freshest of
the topics of discussion, and is engaging the pens
| of the ablest on both sides. We shall expect TO
see a crowded house. Reserved seats may Be had
| at Parker's bookstore.
The Congregational Church.
The Mendelssohn Quintette Club, Of Boston,
are to favor our citizens with Of their select
| eoncerts-in the Course-in the Congregational
| church tomorrow evening. This company Of
artists have won high reputation during the last
Twenty-Five years, and It may be said they are I'M
eoualed in their profession. Miss Fannie ]. KEEL
/ logg, the charming sOngstress Of the West, has
Il ELECTED enthusiastic concentrations from the
i most critical and cultivated audiences Of the
i East. The programme is made up from the
choicest productions Of the aTeat masters. Seats
i may be secured early at Ell =.
willard Hall-st. Johns Hospital. .
/ Tomorrow evening Willard hall will agaic be
/ the scene Of brilliant gathering Of fashionable
society in support Of St. Johns hospital. The en-
tertainment will consist Of amateur theatricals,
/ the parts being sustained by young ladies and
| gentlemen OF the beau monde. The entertain
/ ment Of last Saturday evening Melted something
like q thousand dollars for the hospital and this
] has produced at the West End that gazette de