National Republican., 1876-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
Fard's Onera-House-Hul

DuAJb1'
There was very handsome audience a; F0rd's
opera-htuse lEst evening to see "Humpty
Dumpty," and 1, was immensely pleased. The
unrefecting ere no. awars OF the great talent
and the peculiar gifts Necessary TO mako a sue
cesJful Clown or H arlequin, or Columbine or Pan
tllcop. TIE profession at present, and we speak
with kuCw;edge, cannot ford q Clown SO good as
MIR. James $. Mafit, nor Colunbins who can
approach Louise BoshelI, nor do we know of a
more capable Pantaloon than Mr.. Thomas Chap
man is rare bird" To a II the attributes Of an
educated and most agreeable gentleman Mr..
Mafitt adds the essential gift OF ability TO make
fun and that magnetism which inspires an
audience with its spirit. He is neyerdull. Every
movement, attitude, trick and expression creates
laugh, and all his business Is essentially witty
and thorOush hly neat. Today he stands at the
head Of his profession and that is enough for one
whose mission esTth is to make people grow fat.
The Columbine, Louise Boshell, is a beautiful
creature. She has an expression arch and VIM
ming, form mcst perfect IN its lines Of beauty,
Gus, and head which evidently controls all her
actions. Beyond her artistic ability, let Louise
Boshell have the credit due to lady. She is a
Catholic, and II is credit to the amusement pro-
fession to say that wherever she is every Sunday
morning finds her at Mass Ia her church, and
such is the personal respect she commands that
even when travelling with a circus the very can-
vas men protect her name. In her sphere she
dances and performs wonderful feats on a sug-
pended wire; humble as it is she makes it noble.
Just. Little Todd is nero child, but he has q
head in Its contour reminding one Of Brady 8
original photographs OF Edgar A. Poe. His Ior'
ward and backW ard balancing, his contortion
acts, his balancing on single hand, ali at al ex
treme height, are supplemented BY the acquire
Of plsying at sight dificult music. lie is the
puzzle, physically, of doctors, and an extraordi-
narily gifted boy. The entire performance is one
Of real pleasure, but George Tyler, the prince Of
showmen and one of the best Of gentlemen,
always has things to praise.
The Colorado Canons.
Owing probably TO the numerous other enter
tainments in the city last night the audience as
sembled at Tallmadge hall to hear Captain
Samuel Adams lecture on "Tke Canons Of the
Colorado" was small. The lecture, however,
was far superior to many that have drawn
crowded houses in Washington. Capt. Adams
attention of hi, hearers from the first, while his
excellent descriptive powers, together with the
subject, always interesting to tho Intelligent
wonderful regions Of the Great west, made up
one of the most entertaining and instructive
lectures delivered in the city during the season.
National Theatre-Clara Morris-Margusrits.
Tc.night Clara Morris appears in a drama en-
tirely uew TO Washington audience, and eati-
tied "Marguerite." We know nothing about Il;
therefore can say nothing about It. The drama
is a good one, or Clara Morris would not assume
lls leAuns EOle. CullOslLy " soo tAo play eua W
witness the troubles and affictions Of Marguerite
will prompt large attendance. This and Satur-
day evenings afford the last opportunities to see
Miss Morris. Matinee, "Esst Gynne;" Lady Isa-
bel and Madame Vine, Rose Osborne.
"Ih, Model Wife"
The above is the subJsct Of q lecture to be de-
livered at Lincoln hall, next Sunday evening, by
Professor W. J. Philips, Of Seatsn Hall College,
New Jersey. All persons, married or single,
should avail themselves Of this opportunity tc
hear what the Professor has to say upon this in.
teresting subject. The proceeds are to be used 10
clothing and educating poor boys, and this an-
nouncement ought to be sutheient to NIL the
house.
Masonic Concert.
Tuetdsy evening txt the Georgetown Masonic
choir give grand concert in the hail Of the new
school building, Georgetown. The gentlemen Of
this organisation are excellent musicians, and
the programme, as arranged, will give them
ample opportunity to display their talents.
K,llogg English Opera.
The sale of seats I II the Kellogg English Opera
Is now In progress at MetZsrott's. An immense
amount Of vex iticn will be saved the patrons Of
the opera by securing seats In advance. Particu.
lars in amusement Advertisement.
Theatre Comique.
There will be grard matinee at o'clock to.
morrow at the Theatre Comique. This and Sat.
urday evenings the attractions Of this favorite
place of pleasure will demand the strength Of all
the company.
Italian Opera.
Monday night-Academy OF Music, Baltimore
"NOrna.n Theresa Titisns. Special train