National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-30
AMUSEMENTS.'
Opening Of the Dramatic Season.

Tonight Ford's Opera House aud the National
Theatre open for the season Of 1855 under the
management Of Mr.. John 7. Ford. At this writ
ing Mr.. Fords programme Of smusements for
the season cannot be stated In full but the veto
ran manager will, without doubt, combine his
wisdom and experience in organizing success It
Is notable fact that the successes of the last
season in Washington were confined to the higher
and more expensive class OF entertainments
Whatever Is good, really worthy Of patronage,
the community handsomely sustain, but the
means Of amusement here are 50 abundant that q
poor dramatic company or stale exhibition cannot
hope for much encouragement Concerning all the
it is tie purpose of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
to tell the exact truth, and to give both praise
and cep:ur re, where they are due y is not, how
even to mar splendid dramatic picture by point
ing outin detail the mistakes ofsupportisE pla ers
phrases to give an dss Of The bSsuty sEd poNsr
Of some dramatic representations. Oandor, judy
ment, knowledge and experience guide Q compe-
tent and conscientious critic in what he writes
about an artist, and II his Judgment is good the
rule is that his written opinion Of play and the
performers will be in harmony with the average
the reason often lies in the fact that he has pr.
vate information from the green-room,
for .ss time for
known to all in front Of the stage. Then again
the profession Is so attractive the stage has be-
On an honorable livelihood. Much Of the early
Work OF this class Is pretty well condemned by the
public, even in those who manifest talent for
the stage. Spoken words Of condemnation are
one thing; printed ones are quite another, and q
printed word Of encouragemnt may result In ma
king good artist, while thoughtlsss Condemns
tion in the first instance would kill ambition and
deprive the stage Of Q valuable recruit. Keep
ing the whole truth on our side, we shall try to
deal Justly In dramatic and musical criticism
with the management, the artists and the public.
The Nstiosal Theatre-Bsksr and Farron.
Bsker and Farron, who spen the National this
evening are Dutch specially artists, and they are
Of established repute, one In the Improvisation of
male, the other Of female parts. They will pre-
sent Q new drama written for them BY the popular
play wright, g. W: Tsyieure, and entitled Helm
Gated in the South Atlantic States, and 1t is rich
IN Songs and dances. We can assure the patrons
Of the theatre from personal knowledge Of Baker
will afford most agreeable evenings entertaln
ment. The advertisement says they viii be sup
which remainsto be proven.
Ford's Opera House-Havsrly's Hinstrsls.
This troupe Of Ethiopian srtists, twenty-five In
number, is composed Of stars In the profession,
and they have won an envisble reputation In
many cities. Their programme is . combination
Of sentimental, comic and operate music, dances
and mfrthprovoking absurdities. They neither
seek to instruct or enlighten any one, nor are
they missionaries Of the gospel. They are simply
Ethiopian MINISTRIES, whose mission Is to drive
away the blues, and make people grow fat
Patronage will be rewarded BY q most pleasant
diversion.
The Theatre comiqus.
The new faces to be seen at the Comique to-
night are Miss Alice Bennett, ballad singer;
miss Jennie Wade, vocalist: the HaWley
Brothers, song and dance artists and n. M.
Hengler, from whom much Is expected. Kitty
Allyne, Lily Howard, Mollie Wilson, the Starr 4
Sisters, frankie Christie, Miles Osmmara-
Kurtz. Golduaite and KurtIHeil, Ar Mcdowell.
Lew Spencer, John Robinson and George al
Waite, and last but rot least Annie and Andy
hughes all remain. Each Of these stars Is q host
slone, henre II Is no wonder that the combin alton
draws al Washington in Its train.
The Avenue Theatre.
The Temperance OF Miss Minnie Lee to-nirht
ct the Avenue Theatre, will be very pleasing to
its patrons. The vocalist, character aud fancy
dancer Mile. Oarlotta, an artist Of European
celebrity, will be an attraction. Il is her hrst
appearance here. The sensational vocalist and
character change artist, Miss Sallie Eldridgs,
also makes her first appearance Miss Jessie
Howard, Lou Edwards, Fannie Florence, Johnny
Reese, Johnny Kernel. Fred. .. Harris, twho
Will have charge OF the stage), N. Randolph, and
Edwin +. Barnes. all remain. "The poor girl Of
washington" VIII conclude TIE enteStainmspt,
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