National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
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The large share OF attention which p. 7. Bar
mum always occupies in the public mind lie inten-
sned to almost fever heat in this vicinity just
now. The greatest Of all amusement caterers has
pitched his teeming metropolis Of tents In the
Si1th-street lot. High as the tide OF excitement
runs there is no likelihood OF ebb OF disappoiut
ment, unless possibly occasioned BY the TACT that
there Is In the monarch Of marvel lands vast anu
wonderful collection too much TO see. However,
ample opportunity is given TO obtain several nun
Sro1 P PeusdsJeS Win IopSeS oHsr ths muittuds
Of animate and inauimate msrVsls, and 70 thrill
with wonder at the daring teats Of the phenome-
pGl bareback rider, the great Brazilian, LoWsnde;
Of Nine. Eliza Doekrill, the most beautiful and
Yenturesome Of equestriennes, and Of NAtnallo,
the champion ofcalisthenies; the Leslie brothers,
mid-air marvels; Tony, the child heroi Luxe
Rivers, the arenic Burton; Mons. Dockrtl, the
master OF the menGgs and the hosts OF other ar
topgued "FooI.n None save me irrepressible
"Phenlx" T. could concentrate such q diversified
reflex Of everything animal, automatic and arenlc
worth seeing, and none other attract such nv
ing avalanche as pours In upon the Great Travel
ing Worlds Fair.
Ford's 0pera-house-Tony Pastor.
There was Q most decided increase 70 the at
tendance ut FoTd's opera-house last night, and
the enjoyment the troupe afforded was mani
tested in constant applause. The absolute free
dom from anything looking or sounding like the
slightest vulgsrity renders this entertainment
entirely acceptable to ladies' and at the same time
enables them to why ths variety stage IL pop
ular. It is hard TO pick out one feature more de-
serving Of special comment than another. They
are ali good. II Miss Wesner changes her songs
we hope she will introduce ''Oh, Nicodsmusn'
The surprising feat Of the Garnella Brothers
challenges special admiration as step beyond all
that has been hitherto accomplished in gymnas-
tics. The Eomersaults Of third party man are
nowhere in comparison. Mckee and Rogers are
as timber as the MaJltons; are equal in contor-
tion TO Prince de Jalma, and as funny as French
burlesque troupe. II Is really splendid enter
tsinment, and deserves the fullest patronage.
Buffalo Bill is underlined at FOrd's-
Washington schlllerbund.
A musical and literary soiree is TO be given by
the Washington SchiIlerbund at the Congregs-
tional church on Monday evening, April 20. 1t
is fer the benefit Of the Women's Christian Asso-
citation and the Central Dispensary. This effort
in q most worthy cause is under the sanction and
patronage Of Mrs. s. 5. Mitchell, Mrs. Charles
Bradley, Mrs. s. q. Pomeroy, Mrs J. W Doug
Lass, Mrs. X NJ. COrwne, Mrs. Gen. WhIttlesey,
Mrs. William StlcEney, Mrs. A. Z. Bradley,
Mrs. J. Il. Rankin, Mrs. Il. ID. Gilman, Mrs. ].
W. Thompson and Mrs. A. X. Shepherd.
The Avenue Theatre.
The performance at the Avenue, notwIthstand-
ing the circus and other attractions is very fine.
Manager Bauer is using every effort to make this
place first class, and the programme he presents
this week proves that he has struck the right
vein. I he songs and dances Of the Misses Henri
eta, Gray and Baker are worthy the encOres they
receive. The musical sketches Of the "Oyster-ean
Mokes," Huber and Glidden must be seen to be
appreciated. All hands appear in the improved
"Can-can."
The Theatre Comiqus.
The demonstrations Of approval from the full
house at the Comique last night prove the arm
hold this popular resort has upon the public.
All know that the COmique will remain after the
"feeting shows" have passed away, and as an
old friend it's not iorsaken for green fields and
pastures new" A grand change OF programme
Thursday night.
Y.N.C.A
A grand reception and sOciable will be given at
Lincoln hall on Friday evening, 10th instant, by
the Young Mems Christian Association. It's the
last OF the season. and the entertainment OF songs
music and rrcItations will wind up with a bur-
lesque spelling match.
English Opera.
Balfe's opera Of the "Talsman" will be per-
formed for the first time in Washington Wednos-
day evening, April q with Clara Louise Kellogg
in the principal role; on the 10th "Mignon," with
Kellogg, and on the 10Th "Ernani," with Mad.
Van Zandt.
We have letters from several patrons Of the
opera suggesting the substitution Of the opera of
Martha" for that Of "ErnanL" Martha" is
undoubtedly much more popular, especially in
Washington, than "Ernani."
A private dispatch received here last night
from Philadelphia says: "Miss Kellogg opened
the English opera season last ni4 ht in 'MignOn,
to an immense house."