National Republican., 1876-05-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Child Elocutionist

The Child Elocutionist
Master Harry Shannon was again greeted with
q full house Wednesday night, and all expressed
delight and astonishment at the powers exhibited
by this child. He has no rival in our land. His
genius Is wonderful and he will doubtless receive
ovations wherever he goes. In the history Of the
world few children have been SO precocious in in
tellect, and these have generally been gifted in
different way. Some astonishing mathematical
powers have been given to children others have
had great powers Of acquiring languages. Mo-
zart played before royalty at six years Of age: Dr.
johnson was exceedingly precocious, and George
ID. Prentice read aloud from the Bible to the
neighbors at the age Of three and half years.
Chatterton astonished all England by his writ
Shannon. boy of barely seven years, to make
greater display Of native oratory than any child
S MS age mas ever zone ~ thS o1 any otner cGun
by degree Of senpossession simply marvellous
in one SO young, while his attitudes and gestures
combined in even the most celebrated stars of the
rostrum or lyric stage. At the earnest request Of
large number Of citizens who have not yet had
tion has been decided upon prior to his leaving
upon his tour through the North and East. A
parents the opportunity Of allowing their chill.
-aFeA to witness an exhibition which will prove
both interesting and instructive:
Read this Testimony Of Mr.. Beecher.
Mr.. Beeeher will lecture tonight ct the Cougre-
gational church, Tenth and streets, at o'clock,
on Religious Education Speaking of this
same lecture in Brooklyn, the Eagle of that city
says:
"The occasion last night was such as to demon
strate that his wonderful hold upon the affections
of the people has rather strengthened than weak
ened Everybody expected fine audience. No
body expected to see such magnificent gathering
aschOked every avenue Of the Academy and occu-
Of any past season could excel it, either in charac
ter or in numbers. 1t was easy to see that nine
tentbs Of those present were there because they
expected an intellectual treat; they were the men
and women who do not allow such occasions de
societe to go by. Few men, living or dead, have
received such an ovation as that which signalized
Mr.. Beecher's appearance at the back of the stage
The moment his silver hair and leonine face was
discovered, the entire audience arose as one man,
cheering waving handkerchiefs and testifying in
every known way their delight at seeing once
more on the lecture platform his familiar fea-
lures"
Persons desirous of avoiding the inevitable rush
that will occur tonight should take advantage of
the privilege of reserving the few seats left un-
sold before O'Clock, as after that hour no seats
can be reserved; but, first come first served will
be the mOto. The diagram may be found at No.
G4l Pennsylvania avenue.
Rosa D'Erina.
This gifted and accomplished artiste will give
an nentertainment at Lincoln hail on Monday even
ing next. The encomiums of the press, both in
Europe and America, are lavish, as will be by
the following extracts:
Pars-Rosa D'Erina is a charming young artistic,
has splendid voice of great power and compass and
English and American Ambassadors sang in Seysn
languages With complete & &sq%eeesssmL,Art % s:. A.sicab
singing, by command of her Royal Highness the
Rer G f hEaf GaTe &
the sister island, and though she shines most in in
terpretng its delicious ballad music, she Is an
cOInplished musician and sings the songs of other
lands with grace and purity P second only to that
cOuntry.-LORdOn Star,
Ecgardcd as tie rnest and best living
interpreter Of the magic music Of her native land
New York-Rosa D'Erina is splendid vocalist of
TN the o e
stenway hall. She Is the most worthy successor Of
BOstOn-Rosa D'Erina comes TO with the most
glowing cOmmendatiOn from the press of both Eu-
favor with very large audience last evening. and
may add Boston 10 her list of artistic tr
has been heard here.-BOstOn Post.
Read advertisement in another column.
The New Star.
On Monday May - Miss Mary Anderson will
begin an engagement at the National theatre,
which will commence Mr.. Ford's summer season.
There is no manager in the country who has done
SO much for the younger members of the dramatic
profession as John T. Ford. 1t was under his
management that Edwin Booth began his bril-
liant starring career. Mr.. Ford, who saw that
Miss Anderson was a lady Of undoubted genius, is
the first Southern manager who offered her an
engagement, and she is now playing at his opera
house in Baltimore to series of the most inte ILL.,
gent and brilliant audiences that were ever seen
in that popular dramatic temple. Mr.. Ford is
gentleman Of fine culture and discrimination,
fostering genius whenever he meets with II. Miss
Anderson is said to be a lady of fine personal
appearance admitted by the most censorous
critics to be an actress of great power and positive
genius.
Nationali iTheatre-Vokes' Farewell Benefit.
Tonight the Wrong Man in the Right Place.
will be presented at the National theatre for the
benefit of the Vokes, it being their last appear
anee but two in this city. This burlesque, we
think the finest in their repertoire, has been re-
served specially for this occasion. The task of
criticising the inimitable performance of this
family would be q futile one, as all amusement
seekers are familiar with their representations.
Suffice it to say, that when they depart 1--WE shall
neer look upon their like again"
Theatre Comique.
Those who witnessed the highly entertaining
variety exhibition at this favorte place of amuse-
ment last night pronounce il one of the finest ever
presented in this city. The excellent manage
ment of the institution during the past season has
brought success to its DOORS and every effort will
be made to make the summer theatre especially
attractive. This is the last week of the winter
season.
AN OvER-CROwDED HOUSE WILL