National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
The National Theatre.


audience last night, including the President and
family, besides many distinguished officials who
felt the need OF recreation after the close atten-
tion to public affairs demanded Of them the past
few days. They seemed much interested in
"Davy Crockett" Ex-President johnson has
secured box for this evening, with q desire to
renew his acquaintance with the scenes Of Ten
nesSee history depicted in the play. As It is the
benefit of Mayo, those who contemplate going
tonight will do well to secure their seats early:
tic skill Of Mr.. Frank Mayo the creator OF the
romance "Davy Crockett:n
DAvY CROCKETT.
As true knight As ever wore coat Of mail,
Ut II tourney set lance In rest
An eagles eye, an arm that cannot fail
heart Of steel, tho buckskin elothe his breast,
And manhood natures nanROo Cd lives again.
Mere fashions polish pales beside his mein
"DayY. ] love you ~
within bis soul at a G9sfs sgEy i bRsena
A towards care for life aside he hIngs,
Nor dreams he Of reward; enough for MIN
To save her, though they ne'er may meet again.
So does the tempter's love. What wonder, then,
"DaYY, l love your
Untutored he, save by the EternaI's tones
Whispering to him in woodland music sweet:
OF the wild voice Of tempest, the mad beat
OF hail and rain. Nature his only school
swim to defend, and strong and firm to rue
Evil in any form. No wonder, then,
"DaTy, l love your
How fresh and beautiful the story seems,
Compared to tlnseled sOphistry and art,
L1Se psture,s 6alRy sleep to opium dreams,
OF chemists P Sld s 70 TiGIet Lets.
The intricate plottngs Of the foreign brain
Nor false lights tire eyes, to cry again,
'DaYY, 1 love YOu!'' N. H.
Mrs. Frances II. Carriers Readings.
The National Capital has lately bestowed a
warm welcome upon q lady from Boston, whose
intelligence and talent have won hosts Of admir-
ing friends, and placed her name high on the roll
Of fame as an eloeutionist of rare power and
sweetness. Mrs. Carter in leaving Washington
carries with her many regrets that she cannot
dwell altog ether among Us and add to the galaxy
Of intellectual lights that now, more than ever,
are helping to make the Capital literary centre.
Her great success consists in her enthusiasm, and
the total absence OF eOnstraint and artihciality.
Her versatility and the changing moods that lead
her from the deeply pathetic and classical verse to
the quaint, humorous, juggling rhyme are truely
wonderful; in word, she is brimful Of charm,
and magnetiZes the little child no less than the
adult. 1t has been pleasure and privilege for
some of the most distinguished citizens to enter
tain her, and their salons on these occasions have
been filled with a carefully selected cOterie of
appTecative minds. Mrs. Admiral DahIgren,
Mrs. Bouligny, Mrs. Philip, Mrs. Judge Weed,
Mrs. ex-senator Pomeroy have been of the num-
Der to pay homage to her worth and merit. We
predict for Mrs. Carter q brilliant future If she
shall consent to continue the good work begun,
and we cannot afford to lose so bright genius
with all its subtitle and fascinating power.
Mrs. Z. NJ. Carter held q reception in the par
Tor OF Wizards hotel last evening. A large num-
Der Of distinguished guests were present, includ-
ing Senators and Representatives, with their
wives, who are residing at the hotel, Mrs. Scott
Siddons, Hon. Reyerdy johnson, General N. P.
Banks, Mr.. Franklin Philip, and others. Master
Harry Walker, the pianist, who accompanies Mrs
Siddons, contributed two pieces on the piano,
which were much admired, and Mrs. Slddons read
effect. Mrs. Carter read liking Henry Of Ma
vsrTe" with gratifying effect.
Ford's Opera-HOuse.
The first performance Of "The Two Orphans q"
which is announced for Monday evening next, is
naturally looked forward to by theatre-goers
with great anxiety, particularly play Of which
so much has been said and written. "The Two
Orphans" is dramatic story more thrilling in its
narration and more absorbing in Its beautiful and
romantic illustration than has been offered to the
public in many years; and yet 1t is theme
which other pens have treated ere this, but not
with that artistic impulse with which the charsc-
Tbs sIsms s ons Of s .;
the sensational school. It is at the same time
romantic, and none Of the scenes, however stTik-
ing, are dramatically improbable. The fault Of
the play, If any. would lie in the natural repul-
stVeness Of some Of the characters and not in the
situations It is free from the faint Of immortality
by the characteristics Of people who are living in
state Of outlawry common to the lower order Of
people In Paris. That Mr.. Furnish, with his
Eifth-aYenue combination, can interpret this work
correctly no one who has witnessed their superb
acting Will for moment doubt.
Tony Denier.
This evening, the Tony Denier pantonime
rOupe will again perform "Jaek and the Bean
stalk" Increasing houses testify to the great
merits Of the troupe and to the interest the CON-
munity feels In frst-class entertainment Of this
kind. Mr.. Denier as q clown in pantomime has
genuine talent, but at present, hfs study should
be for finish and for fine effect. He should rely
more upon bis own presence on the stage, upon
his personality and not so much upon the hard
want Of q better phrase. OF the Young pan.
tomimists Of the world he Is one Of the very best
and We feel sure he has ambition enough to study
essence Of fun than he now has; that is, for q
keener display Of the art Of which he is an earn
est disciple.
The Theatre Comique.
The Egyptian jugglers now performing at the
ComiQue are lineal descendants of Msnetho oil
Sebennytus, and judging from their looks they
must have come from the Asiatic side Of the Red
sea. They were born on the mountains Of Jyal.
amuc'ha, in the interior Of CushadWipa, during
the reign OF Charvanayanas, whose son, a great
magician, taught them them the wonderful les
soA they exhibit nightly at the Comique. Early
and retired for several years into the forests 81
Tapas, where they were overcome in q fight By
Msyadeva, who kept them chained to a rock on
them with thirty thousand talents Of silver and
induced them to come to Washington. They are
the greatest human curiosities in the world, and
VIII play In Denny O'Neills benefit.
The Avenue Theatre
is this week offering very attractive programme.
Prominent among the stars is the newcomer,
Miss Minnie Lee, q dashing brunette, with q
pretty face and figure and a very sweet voice,
which she uses with telling effect. Besides Miss
Lee are the attractive Miss Cherry Garland, a
stylish and captivating blonde, who sings mer-
rtly: Miss Helene Revere, q graceful danseuese;
the handsome Flora Iseonetta and the pleasing
MIR. Johnny Forbes and John LOvelald. Miss
Kitty Lovelsnd creates q favorable impression by
her extreme amisbility and smiling countenance.
The Avenue is doing finely, and the matinees are
we'll patroni7ed.
Denny 0'Nsill's Benefit.
To-day, afternoon and evening, the bensht Of
Mr.. O'Nein will take place at the Comique. II
1t will be q superb affair so far as the great
variety Of talent that will appear is concerned.
1t includes the full strength Of the talented com.
pany now engaged there, and several. volunteers
friends Of Denny o'NeiIf turn out in force.
". s. Andrews.
The management Of the star course have effect.
GU al menb Win W. >. ANDREWS tOI
Wednesday evening, March Is. His lecture will
be delivered At Lincoln hall We hardly think a
more popular entertainment could be offered than
this one. Mr.. Andrews wears the mantle Of
humor ITSELF and In this regard is the sblest man
before the public. Seats may now be secured at
Parker's bookstore.
Oriental Lecture.
Mr.. Van Lennep's lecture at Wesley chapel,
this evening, will be an attractive one because Of
the intimate knowledge Of the lecturer with ORR
entail life and customs, and his pleasant manner
Of imparting Information. His subject is some
thing about the women of the East" and will be
illustrated by pictures, costumes, eurosities etc.
See advertisement.
George T. Downing.
The Gcture Of Mr.. George T. Downing will take
place Friday evening, 18th inst.
LEGAL.