National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
The italian 0nera


| The season Of Italian opera to be inauguratet
at the National theatre next Monday night Il
now, in fashionable and musical circles, the chic
| topic Of conversation. It promises to be Very
brilliant, and most pleasant expectations are ere
ated by the announcement that "Lohengrin" viii
be twice sung. The Partially Of Washingtonian!
tSiloWipT sketcS Of her lie With interest Au tA'
Miss Cary, we are told, Is the daughter Of nr
Nelson Cary, Of GorhRm, Me-, and grand-dsugh
ter OF Deacon StockbrIdRe, OF Yarmouth, WHOSE
name in that State is synonymous with business
enterprise, Christian zeal and hospitality. Her
mother, now dead, was noted not only for her re-
variable beauty, but for all those graces which
become the.gOOd neighbor and the.faithful parent.
Miss Cary, the youngest Of six children, was born
IN Maine In octooer, 1872 pr; Cary was eoun;
his talented daughter received no other musical
education IN early life than that which she picked
teen she went to Boston to reside in the family Of
brother, and soon after secured . position in q
choir, By which she was enabled to devote more
Feeling, however, the fnadequacy OF home IN
structton she determined to go to Italy, and with
the result Of farewell concert sailed in 1850 for
MILAN. For four years she remained in that city,
studying with fidelity while her funds lasted, and
replentshing them with occasional concert or
GS sSe Ssp nst y sns soSx
and hopes Of ultimate success. With true
TonsnlT pluck and independence she earned her
funds would. have disheartensd many Of the
steiner sex. On one Of these excursions she
was heard by Max Strakosch, who, recognising
appeared in Stockholm, in ls7e under his man
sgement. Since that time she has held the posi-
ton Of leading contralto in the Strakosch Itsian
opera. Her repertoire includes all the leading
operas. Her voice Is especially rich, melleW,
flexible and Of large compass. Her personal
favor at once with her audiences, In the social
circle she is universally beloved for those attri-
butes Of true womRnhOod, q frank and genial
f0k AvNa hno- sd nrA
open-handed generosity and good will to all.
Fords Opera House-John Thompson.
Last night the audience was much improved.
Mr.. Thompson is undoubtedly one Of the most
versatile OF comedians, and withal an accom-
plished musician, playing with equal facility the
violin, cornet, clarioDet, banjo and other instru
ments. His drama, "On Hand, :" is OF the protean
type, and affords Mr.. Thompson an opportunity
for some fine specimens OF character acting which
he makes the most OF, and continues 70 please
his audience prodigiously. Mr.. Chas. Stanley,
as the English turnkey, makes up we'll and acts
the part to perfection. Mr.. Mark Price as Har
binson, the gambler, makes the most Of his role.
Mr.. Lee, Mr.. Burton and Mr.. DenhAm are cor
rect in their several portrsyals. Miss Gussie
De Forrest, the popular leading lady, has small
part to perform, but like trAe artist, is faithful
TO the character.
Mrs. Carter's Entertainment.
The second entertainment given here by this
fdQ IOOh pldCe IdsI evening at uall,
where highly cultured and appreeiatiye audi
eDce had gathered. 1t is seldom that a pro-
gramme is so full Of real gems as the one Of last
evening. She has the advantage Of an interest
ing face and voice remarkable for its power
and sympathy. Mrs. Fairlamb rendered In her
own charming manner an aria from "La
FAvortR," and when the Tide Comes In"
Mr.: Simpson, with his rich baritone voice, COM
pletely charmed the audience with his "Seid mir
gegTuesst, and that beautiful aria from Lucretia
Borgia, Vieni Ia mia Vendetta" Prof. Bischof
rendered one OF his own productions, Twilight
Thoughts, upon the piano with good effect. If
this piece ia a fair sample Of his compositions he
has fame awaiting him-he certainly excels any
one We have heard for beauty Of expression and
touch. Altogether this was one Of the pleasantest
affairs Of the season.
DR.. Morris Lecture.
DR.. Norris third lecture Of the National His
tory course takes place this evening in the Me-
mortal church. The Doctor is an orator as
we'll as a naturalist, and the subject animal
Instincts, (illustratsd) is one of great interest
and should I'LL the house. Those who attended
md also o." commend The very very pIeasaU nj social
entertainments which take place Immediately
itter the lecture, when the audience can avail
themselves OF pleasant time by repairing to the
'Ocial room, where refreshments are served at
prices, and an hour is spent in social
readings by DR.. Morris, &c.
The National Theatre-Katie Putnam.
This evening is the occasion OF Miss Katie Put
lan's benefit at the National. She will appear |
IS Little Barefoot, in the drama Of that name. |
Her admirers-and they are legion in Washing |
on-will improve the opportunity for q marked |
Expression Of their appreciation. Last night she 1
ppeared as FanchoD, and gave US a beautiful |
endition Of that famous character. Her "ShaesW /
ancC" was most excellent.
The Jubilee Singers Tonight.
Those HhO expect to hear this famous band OF
myers with any comfort thouId secure their
eats at Ellis 4 Co.'S, as many will be unable to
Iain admittance to the house If they wait to pur-
base at the door. From present indications the
aTgest audience of ths season Will gather to lis
en- TO the songs which kindled such wonderful
interest in England, Scotland and Wales The
resident has signifed his purpose to be present
he audience will be composed of very many Of |
be most celebrated of our citizens