National Republican., 1876-03-31
ADJUSTMENTS.
Bsrsfat Of the . Ilsrsnses.


Fenisht I, set apart fer the beneft Of the tai
sntsd American artistes now acting ct the Ma
tiopal theatre. Their merits entitie> them to the
kindest comic GRAFTON Of our plsysgotng eomnu-
nifty. For the past ten nights the theatre mas
been crowded with the b .uty and fashion Of
wastina ton society to witness tn, dramstic sur-
eess Of the season, "Tne Mighty Dollar" In vhish
the iollies Of session life the Capitol arc most
yividly portray cd. But the main, central point
10 the character Of the Congressman, the 1T rep
resentatiye Of an unvashed constituency ,ind thir
By the genius Of Mr.. Florence, is done so excer
lently that it supports every weak point In the
play. As piece OF stag representation II comes
nsar perft First, as to his make up. no In
timate acquaintance could possibly detect the
hand some perfon OF Florence in the shell Of the
backvoods honorable in which he ineloses him
self In action he never releases himself from
His stump Speech @ is = sample Of the most oasiaad.
ish Of that order. From general Impressions
made by the former performances Of Mr.. Flor
sctef in buffo style Not al ali. itisnot 6uifo
carieature, but an artistic picture, with the
salient points brought into full light. And Just
precision that Mr.. Florence Is only capable In the
outlsndlsh caricature or the secondary art OF
t, epiio. Very lev are seauaintsa WITH mis- versa.
tragic part in heavy tragedy a. Booth'stheatre
was not only excellent, but dehed criticism.
Not 1.ir.Sasniy the antsssdenss m s o. Artists.
point, will cling to them and eClor all opin-
Ions concerning them. A parallel case offers
ing bis sfst stage lesson in q minstrel troupe,
Jet, neveftbsless, rose 10 be the hrst artist in
his line upon the English opera stage, and he
ability for the very highest demands Of his art.
We may surely affirm the same Of Mr.. Florence.
He 10 really cspable Of any piece Of work put
narities.
Mrs. Florence, as Mrs. General Gilfory, is the
avtr, ntra in hta nla nj fhar faf fall
opportunity in this to show her power to ad.
vantage. She makes the most Of it, and forms q
good lantern to the central picture. Altogether
the play is the most enjoyable and the riches: In
fun thst has been here during the season, not
even excepting the "Gilded Age"
Burbank To-Eight-washington Monument.
Tonight, at Tallmadge hall, Mr.. A. P. Bur-
bank reads for the benefit OF the Washington
Monument. A very uousual interest is taken in
this affair for two reasons-the fame Of the reader
and the pleasure anticipated, and the worthy
object for which the reading is given. The citl-
porary interest in this reading, for Mr.. Burbank
commences tonight a series of such entertain
ments for the same purpose. Under the patron
our large cities, and, as arranged, the proceeds,
after pay ing fair living expenses, TO come into
the treasury Of the society. For this reason Mr..
night. The press, wherever he hasread, aoounds
with critical and high forms Of praise, and there
can be no doubt of his great ability as an elocu-
zionist.
italian 0p,rs-utisns.
The sale of seats is now going on at Metzerost's
for the Titiens season of italian opera. The
repertoire includes "Norma," ;" Monday evening;
la Trsviata," Tuesday evening; al Trova-
tore" Wednesday evening, and Don Giovanni, -
Thursday evening. The scale Of prices is: Gen.
eral admission, 81 81: reserved seats In orchestra
and dress circle. $3.50: gallery, 30 cents. We
but now we have the opportunity of really seeing
her for the first time.
1t has been our good fortune to hear Titiens
sing the music Of Norma, and We add our opinion
to that Of New York and Boston, and Philadel-
phia and Baltimore that her assumption Of this
heroic role Is now the grandest thing to be seen
heard Titiens in concert have no idea of the
breadth, power and splendor Of her appearance
In opera. It makes a lasting impression. As
Adalyss, Miss Beaumont has won great praise.
Stree her last appearance here she has wonder
fully improved.
Ford's Opera Houss-DRvy Crockstt.
The play Of "Davy Crockett" is certainly Q
very charming one, and being the best Of the
purely mantle and historical American dramas
It wears we'll. The play possesses an interest for
all classes, and for the young and old alike.
Every scene and situation is intensely interest
ing, and the eliminating ones very beautifully
round out. and complete story Of frontier life.
brave deeds and true love.
Burbank's Matinee.
Saturday afternoon Mr.. A. P. Burbank reads
at TaIlmadge hall for the benefit Of the suffering
persons attached to the Bureau OF Engraving
and Printing. The tickets are so cents, but they
are placed on application at this Office In the
hands of the ladies to sell. and with the under.
standing that they will retain for their individual
use one half Of all they sell.
Theatre comi1us.
The female minstrels, "Blue Beard;' songs,
sentimental and comic; dances, artistic and gro
tesque, are drawing excellent houses at the
Confque. This weeks entertainment Is one Of
the finest Of the season.
John B. Cough.
John B. Cough delivers lecture-subject,
Peculiar People"-at Lincoln hall, Tuesday
evening, April 4. Tickets st whittaksr's book
store, formerly Choate's, 9il Pennsylyania ave-
nue..
Lancaster, S. G., is not q very busy town, an
the leading lawyers, merchants and police officers
drive dull care away by tying oyster.eans to the
tails Of blatant billy goats.