National Republican., 1876-05-26
AMTsEN1ENTs.
Gates 0pen.n


O-Theth night of entertainment given by the
ladies Of DR.. SunderIand's church came of with
great eclof last evening at Tallmadge hall, call
ing out large, sppreeiative crowd. The gates Of
different nations were erected Of canvas and
painted in freseo, at whose portals were faithful
representations of their Inhabitants in native cos
tune. On entering the hall we passed through
the only gate that the American boasts Of, "the
toll gate" $3.50 ..E.... Ere- a.rr $3.50
Just within we find one Of the old gates of Jeru-
salem. Outside the money changer in Oriental WIssI
was seen the pretty JeSesses, Mrs. Kiggo and
Mrs. Van Ness, In The gallery above was a band
Sheldon, Miss Thoma. Miss KidweiI and Miss
Grifnng, singing In solo and chorus.
The next structure was the Roman gate, age
worn and mossy, with Latin inscription, with ivy
climbing up its rugged walls as If lifted
ssTs y ,stss aRd great
dignity the Roman Senator, while Mrs. Lay per-
sonated the grand Roman Matron In costumes
peared in character as Lady Abbess, the peas
antry being represented by Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs.
Hayden, Miss Ingle and Miss Mcdonald, the
prettiest feature being the Flowv Girl, acted by
Miss Metals. ..f"--.
Then we come to the Moorish gate, with its Al
Th
Squier, Miss Renshaw and the Misses Pleasant
Mr.. Sargent, as Moorish Prince, wore a gorgeous
costume of gold-embroidered crimson yelyet, with
rich jewels. On the opposite side OF the hall was
the Norman gate, with Normandy peasants In
quaint caps and picturesque dress, representedby
Mrs. James Ashley, Miss Johnston, Miss Pent-
land and Miss Whitehead. The English gate, in
charge Of Miss Crittenden, was elegant. The
cal plants, kindly furnished by General Babcock,
was much admired. Miss Rice and Miss Wyckof
sustained the character Of Japanese ladies to per-
fection.
Great credit is due to the ladies Of the church
for this splendid and novel entertainment. 1t will
be repeated again tonight for the last time. IL
fha haa nrfa In
ton.
Washington Inebriate Asylum:
Tonight "CamiIle; or, The Fate of Coquette,'
will be performed at FOrd's Opera House. This
creation of Dumas, so ably dramatiZed, has for a
series Of years been one Of the most polished
dramas put upon our stage. 1t abounds in ro-
nance, sentiment and love, and clothed in elo-
quent language as it is, gives us portraiture Of
grace, ease and dignity as we'll. The piece is to
be performed tonight, in aid of the Washington
Inebriate Asylum fund. This fact has already in
sured a select and fashionable audience tonight.
In official circles, Legislative quarters, diplomatic
circles and anong our pro prominent citizens, the
and highly satisfactory to those rendering the
benefit as we'll as to the recipients Of their kind
fashionable gathering is imminent, and under
such auspices the founding of much-needed IN
stitution receives an impetus.
Mary Anderson.
A large and appreciative audience witnessed
the production of Romeo and Juliet at the
National last evening, showing the falsity OF the
assertion frequently made nowadays that Shaks-
peare has no attractions for the people. When
artistically presented and we'll played nothing
that can be put upon the stage offers greater at
fractions than those me-honOred dramas; and
certain it is that Romeo and Juliet has never
been placed upon the Washington stage in a bet
ter manner, and the beautiful character of Juliet
has seldom If ever been better portrayed with
more force and ability than by Miss Anderson
the ever-suecessful and charming young TRACE
dienne.
Tonight she plays ''Meg Merrilesn for her ben
eft, which is said by competent critics to be the
finest Of her impersonatiOns, and those who have
not been so fortunate as to see Miss Anderson
should secure seats early.
Theatre Comique.
Little Bonanza" has drawn crowded houses
during the week, and the second week of Miss
Angie Schott's engagement at the Comique has
been successful as the first. This evening will
be given q complimentary testimonial to Miss
Sehott, on which occasion she will produce her
great mystery, entitled "Moments With Satan"
in addition to her other productions. The others
of the mammoth company, many Of whom have
become fayorites with the public are still re-
tanned, and will assist Miss Schott this evening.