National Republican., 1876-01-04
AMusEMENTs.
National rA..s1.-rAs Two Orphans.


As anticipated, large and fashiensbIe su-
dienee WAS assembled at the Nstional theatre
last evening to enjoy the beautiful play Of "The
| Two Orphans" The company, originally of ex-
cellent strength and fine material, have, by long
| association and constant practice, reduced the
acting Of the play to perfection, and as It pro-
| gressed through the successive scenes Of the
| "Place Pont Neuf," Of the illuminated garden
and terrace Q. Bsl-Air, the private ofiee Of the
Minister Of Police, the Place st. Sulpiee, Hen
riette's chamber, the great one Of the Courtyard
Boat on the banks Of he River Seine, the
| real interest taken in IL was more and more In.
tensifed. The awful character Of La. Frochard
Interpretation which leaves 9 lasting impression
upon all who SEt,..; Eisss.s It; The Two Orphans
&a1.GstIesfiy & represented by Miss Georsis Langley
and Miss Dolly Pike. Frank Evans, Pierre
Jscaapss Pss
ciful brother. The same praise must be given to
Mr.. Ryer's Count de Liniere, and Mr.. Bonifsce's
Sister Geneyieve was beautifully presented BY
| Miss Lizzie Madden, and each and every role
spects, and It makes stout men as we'll as sym.
pathetic women cry. Sympathy, affection and
nobility are its leading features, and It appeals
60 strongly to the heart 1t Is wonder It is popu-
| lar. We can very sincerely commend this weeks
amusement at the National to all patrons Of
theatrical amusement
.Ford's 0pera-Houss-VIotoria c. Woodhull.
Next Monday evening Victoria G. woodhul
delivers at Ford's opera-house her new and
startling oration, entitled "The True and False,
Socially" Refined by fire and persecution; mis-
understood and derided by the unthinking, and
suffering for years under unjust obloquy, but
with supreme courage holding every inch of her
ground; baffiing prejudice, outuitting all adver.
saries, and trusting in truth and justice, this re.
narkable wonsn is to-day commanding the IN.
sass sSe Issp's ss9 here O. . sss
she has made wonderful progress in beating out
into smooth sea q opinion; That she Is Dy far ths
world no one questions who Is competent to
judge; that she Is q most agreeable and fascinat-
advances new ideas, but uses no word which the
most sensitive lady could object to. Her lecture
here Will be we'll attended.
The Theatre Comique.
The Peoples Play House was packed last night
and 1t is are even at this popular resort to see 50
much qualification manifested. The applause,
throughout o long programme was constant and
hearty. The opening Female Minstrel scene was
the finest yet attempted, and It is only the truth
to cay that the ladies were tastefully and richly
eostumed and presented an array OF positive
sions' was danced by artists Of superior merit
come Of them standing in the front rank of their
profession. The Comique this week Will be i'm.
mensely popular.
Theodore Thomas.
The sale Of seats for Theodore Thomas concert
commences at Metzerott's next Friday, January
Z. The new feature OF Mr.. Thomas most delight
full entertainment will be the singing, by Mr.. H.
A. Biscbof, noted tenor, of selections from wag-
ner's opera, The Tueistersinger." As this will
be the last OF Mr.. Thomas visits this season TO
the Capital, we advise the early procuring of
seats.
Odd Fellows Hall.
"Blnd Tom" is announced for a series OF per-
formances at this house next week, beginning on
Monday night. Those who have once witnessed
the wonderful performances OF this musical prod-
gy will need no urging TO go again. Those who
have never seen him will 10 from mere curiosity.
National KedieaI snciety ef the District of