National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
RICHINGS- BERNARD CONCERTS AT THE
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

RICHINGS-BERNARD CONCERTS AT THE
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
The series of Richings-Bern concerts at the
CONGREGATIONAL church were successfully closed
last evening. Notwithstanding the sleet and
rain large audience assembled, and judging
from the applause, greatly enjoyed the perform
ance. Mr. TomIin's mastery execution upon the
grand organ won for him decided encore. He is,
without dodbt most brilliant orgsnist, and never
fails to thoroughly please an audience. Mrs:
Henri Drayton's rendition Of "1m Ninetyhye"
was capital, and displayed her fine musical and
dramatic abilities to the fullest extent The droll
manipulation Of Mr.. Brown in his selected
piano solo put the audience in an uproartous
humor. As q musical Mark Twain he is ayertta-
BILE success. The Quaker City qusrtette were In
excellent voice, and sang with their remarkable
precision ans usual sweetness. For Mr.: Carnes,
Of this quartette, we can say In connection Win
Mrs Bernard although suffering from severe
cold, fully delighted the audience by her charm
ing presence and excellent VOcalism. This course
Of concerts has been very successful, as the man
agement deserve, and we can unhesitattngly in
GSrse the troupe as excellent IN eyeFy FeGG n S
the Mendelssohn Quintette Club, Of Boston,
assisted by the Western bird Of song, Miss Fan
ME Kellogg, who ranks with her llustrious
namesake.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
Last night, as we predicted, large audience
assembled at this fayOrite place Of amusement to
witness the second representation Of " Uncle
Toms Cabin" and Mrs. G. G. Howard in her
grea: and original portrayl Of Topsy, character
she has made entirely her own, and in fact part
which no artist living can play like her. Mrs.
Howard has a worldwide reputation in this par
ticular character, having played 1t from the first
production of the piece in New York up to the
present day in all the cities East North and West,
and also the United Kingdom ofGreat Britain. In
yesterdays issue We spoke Of this ladys wonder
full comic powers, but as an emotional actress she
6 shown
and especially at the death Of her young mistress.
The company supporting Mrs. G. Q. Howard is a
fine one, and the child Lulu is truly little gem
OF an actress. Among the company we cannot
fail to mention H. Synette, J. Weaver, an old
Washington favorite, Miss Mary Berry,, and in
piece could not be better played. "Uncle Toms
Cabin" will be played all the week and on Sat
urday matinee.
COLFAX'S LECTURE ON LINCOLN.
We are informed that Hon. Schuyler Colfax
will deliver his great lecture on the life and
character Of Abraham Lincoln, at Lincoln hall,
on Friday evening, February Il. This lecture
hos been received with signal favor wherever 1t
has beeh delivered, and we congratulate our citi-
Zens on the rich treat in store for them. The
date selected for the delivery OF the lecture in
this city is the sxty-sixth anniversary OF the
birth of the lamented President, and we know Of
no more fitting way Of celebrating this event than
by the assembling Of the people in the hall bear
ing ms III name 70 listen h, 70 eloquent words Q!
ColTax. The distinguished lecturer comes at the
request Of the Indiana delegation in Congress
and forty other citizens OF that State residing In
this city. Further particulars Of this lecture will
appear in our columns in due time.
FORD'S OPERA HOUSE-UNDINE.
The grand spectacular drama Of" Undine " is
nightly drawing large houses at Ford's. 1t is
well worth seeing. The dance between the crab
and turtle, the comic skating carnival, the erial
walk Of the Boisset family, the Lenton acrobatIc
constellation, the dancing Of Mile Lupo, all
combine in an entertainment wonderful In its
perfection and variety. The scenery is gorgeous
and the satisfaction of the audience is complete.
THE THEATRE COMIQUE. ~E
The powerful attractions at the Theatre Com
ique this week are drawing very large houses. 1t
is undoubtedly the highesttoned variety stage 10
the country, and the acting Of the dramas there
is often quite equal to that In legitimate theatres
as they are called. The special talent engaged
is the very best the variety profession affords.
THE ERNANI VESPERTINE.
Friday afternoon the opera Of "Ernani' is to be
sung at FOrd's opera. house, with Madame Van
Zandt, Mr.. Peakes, Mr.. Castle and Mr.. Carleton
in the cast. Popular prices Of admission have
been fixed. The entire orchestra and chorus OF
the Kellogg English Opera Troupe will be here
to assist.