National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-09
ADJUSTMENTS.


Ford's 0pera-house-Lester Wallack.
In the capital Of the nation Mr.. Lester Wal
lack is recognized as an eminent American, and
as q conspicuous ornament Of noble profession.
Here he receives the marked consideration Of
the highest Official and private circles, and 1t
was only yesterday afternoon that he took, by
their special invitation, luncheon with several
members Of the Cabinet and other distinguished
gentlemen. 1t is thus that one who honors bis
profession is honored by those who appreciate
greatness. 1t will be interesting to our readers
this morning to refer to the ancestry Of Mr.. Wal
lack, and to discover therein, what we have
once before stated, that his dramatic fortune is
hereditary. His grandfather was VIM. W sllack,
an Englishman, and . distinguished comedian
and vocalist. He married Elizabeth Field who
played the leading female characters with the
great Garrick for many years. His father was
James William Wallack, who was born in Lon
don in 1895, and who at the early age Of seven
was on the stage, playing boys parts, and after
that he was In the Academic theatre, which was
under the royal patronage Of Queen Charlotte.
While there he was fortunate in securing the at
tention Of one ofthe most brilliant Of men, Richard
3rInsley Sheridan, who gave him an engag"
nent at Drury Lane, the theatre Of the world at
that time. In 1913 he appeared at this theatre as
to Sst M. Booths pIscs .. isgO to MT: KsSn's
Othello. Lord Byron was his special friend, and
by his influence he got two years leave OF absence
here his first appearance, September !, 1918, at
the Park theatre, New York, as Macbeth. He
came back from England again in 1870, and after
varying fortunes here and at home, he opened the
National theatre, corner Of Church and Lemore
Streets New York, in 1885. In 1889 1t was burned,
and then Mr. Wallack played star engagements
in this country and in England until 1851, when
New York became his permanent residence, and
"WGllack's" was established, and after ten years
Those of US who have seen him act will never for
get the grand old Engligh gentleman, nor the
beauty, power and finish Of his assumptions.
Mr.. Lester Wallsch was born IN New York in
1919, and to-day he is the most eminent light
comedian in the world. In his sphere and line Of
business he confessedly stands at the head Of his
profession, and this is the reason why his country
men delight to honor him. He is not only an &C.
tor but q dramatic author of singular merit. In
1859 he wrote the plays Of First Impressions"
1.-THE Veteran" and "Rosedale," and "Ours," IS
presented, is largely his own work. and the excel
Someiy acknowledged BY its original author, Mr..
Robertson. His sweet and beautiful wife is the
daughter Of Millais, the painter. He has one
daughter, lovely and charming lady, and
most honorably married. He has three sons, the
eldest twenty one, and married. One Is with his
mother in Florida, and the other is in the tnSur-
ance business in New York.
To the genius, resources and talent Of Mr.. Les
ter WsIlack the American stage is much indebted
for its elevation and Its power. While he regards
burlesque as comparatively harmless he has laid,
so far as his theatre Is concerned, an iron hand
over the "adulterous DRAMA as represented BY
s9en Play, as nSGr. a om5s anS
does not believe in making vice attractive, or in
any manner tempting to the young and suscepti-
Bile. On the other hand he seeks the cultivation
of correct taste, strong ideas and healthy senti-
ment.
eScs last night at FOTds It viii Be PepSassS to-
night and Saturday night. Saturday afternoon
A"Rosedale" vesperttne, with Mr.. Wsllack as
Elliot Gray.
The National Thestre-Duprez & Bensdiet's
Minstrels.
The largest and most enthusiastic audience of
the week enjoyed the sentiment, wit and humor
Of Duprsz & Benediet's minstrels last night ct
the National theatre. The lend men" kept the
audience in delight through the first part and
the sentimental songs were repeatedly encored.
Then followed o rich variety OF acts, songs,
dances and burlesque sketches of the true EthIo-
and made people grow fat. Tonight the great
bill will be repeated To the afternoon perform
parts Of the house is only twenty i've cents, and
for reserved seats nifty cents. The latter are Sc
cured at Ellis's.
The Theatre Comique.
The Comique is nightly crowded, and because
1t deserves TO be. From the best talent the va
riety profession affords Manager Rogers selects
the best; hence the names Of his stars on the pro-
gramne-SelWyn, Christie, Remelsberg, Baby
Blndley, Little, and all the galaxy attracting
jammed houses and Increasing applause. To
morrow afternoon full performance will be
given.
P. 7. Barnum's Great Travelling Worlds
Fair.
As the mountain will not go to Mahomet, Ma
homet must 70 to the mountain; or, to modernizs
dpTopos to the times, as P. T. Barnum's Great
Travelling Worlds Fair comes to us those who
wish to see 1t will go to the Sixth-street lot
where It Is advertised In our columns to exhibit
all next week.
The Avenue Theatre.
This afternoon, commencing at 2 q grand per-
Torrance viii be given By the company engaged
at the Avenue theatre. In the evening Maggie
Bowers, Rose Minter and James Messenger viii
sun be on the stage, and Deyere ably assisted BY
Jesse Howard, will present his sketches.