National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
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Ford's opers-heuSs-Tony Pastor.
Mr.. Tony Pastor, leading the superb galaxy Of
variety stars performing this week at FOrd's, b
a lineal DESCENDANT OF Momus, and among the,
gods, goddesses and giants Of the variety profess
sion he Is the king. He has nothing to do in this
world with sorrow and trouble. He is fat and
| jolly. His face beams with fun and his heart Is
brimful Of delight. He has surrounded himself
with assistants culled from the sblest names in
| their line OF business. Sanford and Wilson are
| true and genuine darkeys.. They bring mp real
| old plantation life and scenes. The Foy sisters
are beautiful in their songs and dances. The We
| IOelpede act Of Venus and Adenis is q charming
thing, The FieldiDgs are native Irishmen, and
were celebrated years ago. Miss jennie Morgan
won applause in her songs. Gus Williams Is an
well and happy notwithstanding the Dun basil
ness. Mckee and Rogers are simply immense In
| their eccentric work. Ella Wesner surprised
| those who had never before seen a male imper-
senator so perfect Harry Kernell is original and
everybody liked him. The Gernella brothers
able, and Tony Pastors songs and pictures add
greatly to the programme. All the artists were
iectionable feature in the entertainment, and 1t
VIII be as keenly relished BY the ladies as by the
gentlemen.
Barnum's Worlds Fair.
The drenching rain OF yesterday afternoon and
evening prevented q large attendance at Bar
NUNS circus, but all those present unite in praise
Of its varied excellence. Queen, the performing
elephant, is thoroughly.trained, and she performs
her acts with almost human skill. The rain
came through the canvas in torrents, but even
under such circumstances the superior merit
of the riders, the clowns and the acrobats was
manifest. MARITIME Lowande, with his infant son,
Tony, on a bare back horse, and in his champion
four-bOrse act, gave an exhibition OF nerve and
skill worthy of his claim as the best rider in the
world.
The French clowns are exceedingly comical,
and Mons. Dockrill, with his beautiful horse,
"Ellington," and in is,characters from "Oliver
Twist" was a prominent feature OF the circus.
The company includes artists Of great ability In
the ring and all who love its sports will enjoy and
commend what Mr. Barnum offers. The MENACE
RE has some rare curiOsties, very fine Asiatic
lion large performing lining seal; sacred bull S IL
mas, sea cows, birds, sc. Altogether the entire
show is that pleases the universal patrons Of
the circus in Washington.
German Opera and Dramatic Company.
One of the most complete German dramatic
troupes ever brought to America will appear at
the National theatre on Thursday and Friday
nights next. The company is under the director
ship of Gustav Scherenberg, of Berlin we'll
known manager Of the German theatres, and
| to whom the. Concordia Association of Baltimore
subscribed liberal sum, guaranteed for twelve
months season. The artistes are selected from
the best theatres of Germany, and their roper
toire Of plays and operattas are Of the latest pODu
lar productions. princes TrebtZOnde; or, The
Magic Beauty" will introduce the prima donna,
Miss Emma Kuster, whose voice is said to be one
of rare excellence. On Friday Led Astray"
will be given, and on Saturday the "Big b.
nanza, the same play as adapted and trans
lated from the German by Augustin DAILY, and
now performing at his theatre in New York
Tho sale of seats will open at MetZerott's on
Wednesday morning, and we hope liberal pa
tronage will be extended to them.
The Avenue Theatre.
Manager Bauer's determination to make the
Avenue theatre an attractive resort for gentle
men is q success. Last night his theatre was
crowded, and by a fine class Of patronage. After
the parlor entertainment, Ella Sheldon's
dance, and songs from Miles. Henrietta and Ed
wards the oy ster can mokes, Huber and Gilden,
created a sensation and received several encores.
Then came JESSIE Towards Spanish dance.
Miss Howard, night or two since, was happily
from Duprez and Benedicts minstrels and the
professionals at the Theatre COmique and Ave
niue theatre. Miss Howard is very popular, and
this expression Of good will on the part Of the
profession was we'll deserved. Minnie Baker
and Matte Gray made q good impression. 1.-THE
Four Prophets" introducing the company, is
Iaughable feature, and the whole concluding
with an advanced Can Can dance, was much en-
joyed.
The Theatre ComiQus.
The old reputation Of the Comique as q stand
ard place of public amusement was handsomely
maintained last night. The Snow brothers, Baby
Bndley, Blanche Selwyn, Jennie Sothern, the
vocalist, the performing dogs and the stirring
drama all combine in sustaining Well-prepared
programme. 1t is great week for the variety
people. A whole Congress Of them are in town,
and that portion holding forth at the Comique
are quite able attract their share of patronage.
The Female Minstrels.
The latest sensation in the theatrical line is the
famous Madame RentE's female minstrels and
lean troupe, which will appear in this city, at
Odd Fellows hall, next Monday evening. The
troupe embraces about twenty first. class perform
ers mostly female, and in addition to this ordi-
nary olio performances Of the regular minstrel
troupe, they conclude each entertainment with
the famous French can-oan, Introducing all the
artistes Of the company in their specialties.
Grand English Opera.
Thursday the sale OF seats for the Kellogg
season Of English opera commences at Metze-
rott's. s'Mignon," "Ernani" and 1.-THE Talisman"
will be sung. For prices consult the advertise
ment.