National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-16
ADJUSTMENTS,
Kit at FOrd's Opera HOuse-Mr.F F. s. Chan

Kit at Ford's Opera House-Mr. 2. s. Chan
frau-Kit.
Mr.. Chanfrsu must have felt gratlhed to see so
good house last evening as assembled to wit
ness his admirable delineation Of Kit, the Ar
kansas Traveller" In his hands Kit is q verita-
BILE parsonage; the traveller in the West and
South has seen him over and over again. Mr..
Chanfrau has made this character a complete
study, and has literally identified himself with H..
In the first act We find him the possessOr Of
happy but rude home, surrounded by his vile
and daughter; the willy villain, Manuel Bond,
robs him Of both these; henceforWard his only
aim in NE Is to ind the destroyer Of his happi-
Justly deserved. To this end he deyotes mis- en-
ergies, when at last he succeeds in hunting him
down. He does not Kill him upon the instant, but
as manly, courageous, generous being, allows
this treacherous villain to fight him upon terms
more than equal, as he has already been wounded
by him.
The play has been beautifully placed upon the
stage; the scenery and appointments are new,
and the setting faultless. The cast Of characters
is all that could be desired. Mr.. Harry Hotto
and Mr.. NJ. flanagan were exceedingly happy in
the portrayal Of the "Deats." Miss Gussie De
thetic and feeling manner. Mrs. Germon does
everything well, and was excellent as Mrs. Tenn
pie. Mr.. Mark Price was effective as the villain
Stubs has very little to do, yet that little was
artistic. Mr.. Denham played the rather I'M
grateful part OF Sleepers wonderfully WE'LL In
and rendered them as artists should do.
Jesse Shepard.
1t is with the rarest pleasure that we announce
q concert by Mr.. Jesse Shepard at willard hall,
Monday evening next. This distinguished young
American has just returned from protracted ab-
seneeland his friendspromiEe those who have never
heard him play the EXTREMIST musical pleasure
OF their lives. This favored son Of Apollo was
introduced to the musical celebrities Of Paris 10
1869 by the great Auber himself, who proclaimed
that Mr.. Shepard had the requisite genius for
founding new school Of music. Samuel David,
the eminent French compositeur, was Mr. Shep-
ards intimate friend, as was ROsslni, Frederick
Hitler, OF Cologne, and the greatest of female
their special Invitation MT. Shepard has played
before the Empress Eugene, the q ueen OF Prus-
STA, the Emperor, court and nobility of Russia,
the Queens daughters In London and the nobility
of England and the tickets to one OF his concerts
In st. Petersburg were IS and 80 each. At this
time Mr.: Shepard was guest at the imperial
palace Of Paul, near St. Petersburg. No other
American pianist and composer has ever been re-
ceived in Europe with honors so marked. During
me oIililant season OF lsII al Baaen baden Mr..
young man Of striking beauty Of lace and form,
and in q subsequent notice we shall give de-
scription Of his new and most wonderful compost
tions. In the meantime we most sincerely advise
all our musc-loVlng friends to secure seats. 1t is
proper to add that Mr.; shepard has been induced
TO give this public exhibition by the earnest re-
quest Of personal friends.
The National Theatre-wm. J. Florence.
Mr.. Florence was greeted, we are pleased to
say, with q full audience last night at the Ma
tional. Mr.. Florence was always great favorite
in Washington, and hts popularity is undated.
He appeared as Captain Cutie, in the famous
dramatiZstion Of "Dombey & Son." This was
one Of Burton's greatest parts, and so highly did
this most gifted Of Americas comedians appre-
ciate Mr.. Elorence's assumption Of the role that
ne gave n me sDSsaps6 ne psed TO wear ana
make up" is wonderfully artistic, and his voice.
mannerisms, attitudes and business are full ofthe
supported BY Well-selected company, which In
cluded, as Mrs. Dombey, the brilliant name Of
Miss NJ. Conway. THIS talented young artistic is
rapidly rising in public estimation. As Susan
Nipple Miss Emma Stockman won applause,
while, Mr., PaTkhurst as Joe Bagstock, and Mr..
Browne as JACK S9R9y ES
ence IS Brian OHM, closed with infinite humor
q most pleasant evenings entertainment. The
same bill will be repeated tonight.
Theodore Thomas.
This evening Lincoln hall will contain all the
lovers of divine music who IN possibly get there.
The concert will be one Of the finest ever given In
Washington by Mr.. Theodore Thomas. The pro-
gramme is replete with the choicest selections
from classic authors, and the added attractions
Of Mad. Sehiller, Emma Orauch and Franz Rem
merit are very powerful. Seats at MetIerott'r.
Mother Goose.
This evening, at willard hall, Mother Goose
and Mother Hubbard will again receive their
children and friends. The entertainment is we'll
conceived and charmingly executed, and we hope
they will be we'll pstronized.
The Avenue Theatre.
The new singer at the Avenue certainly has
a sweet and powerful voice. The fests Of the man
monkey were simply astonishing and Mr.. Ellis
received new proofs Of the high favor in which he
is held.
The Theatre Comique.
ULn nounfnua varv
agreeably entertained large audience there last
night. The programme was long and rich one,
original and sparkling with gems.
Sore Throat,
iphamed tonsls and air passages are promptly
cured by the use Of Ponds Extract. 1t never
failE.