National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-15
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Taat Days company drew . large and select
audisrce last evening. Notwithstanding that
heavy storm prevailed and the powerful oppost-
tion Of KsIlogg's company had to be overcome,
proves that the attraction was OF the strongest
character. There is no installing tho fac; that
those who preferred the "Big Bonauzs" to
".larths" made wise choice, for 1t Is douotfulif
q more enjoyable entertainment has boon pro-
sented 70 washington audience tnis season Jason;
down thereof on each act the laughter was inces-
SAINT and Of the hesrtiest character. The "Big
Bonanza" is sort Of four act farce II Is tuli OF
situations of the most amusing order, the chsrac-
tiers are the most Protesque imaginable, while the
dialogue bristles with wit throughout. Mr.. DAILY
10 to be congratulated upon having constructed q
play that provokes laughter to a greater degree
than any that has ever been seen on the wash
ington boards.
The characters were entrusted to artists whose
fitness for theirrespectiye parts was most marked.
Asthe simple, romping school girl, Miss JeTett
archness and vivacity added to her exquisite COS
tumes, rendered her Eugenia capable OF cap
tivating any Bob Ruggles in the land. Miss
added greatly to the success Of the performances
by their capability. MIR. George DsveTe as Al
phonsus De Hass, sort Of Lord DgndIesry, was
Ringgoid and Mr. Hardie sustained their we'll
won reputation as artists OF hrst-class ability.
The "Big Bonanza" will DO repeated this eyea-
ing, and can be commented as an entertainment
Of the most enjoyable description
National Theatre" Martha"
Flotow's beautiful opera was performed last
night to a splendid house, Notwithstanding the
weather was most unpropitious. Miss Kellogg
was in magnificent voice, and sung the role OF
Lady Henrietta faultlessly. Mrs. Segun, as
Nancy, needs no commendation. She has sung
saying too much that It is as near perfection as
possible. MIR. Mas was the Lionel OF the occa-
sion, and acquitted himself handsomely. Mar
a o ha m
1t abounds in gems OF the most brilliant order.
"The Last Rose OF Summer" was charmingly
rendered. Tonight Wallace's " Maritana," with
Nine. Van Zandt and Mr.. CASTLE In the cast.
Theatre Comique.
The Winner Sisters, Mr.. John Williams and
Mr.. Washington J. Melville were the new ap-
peararce s at the Comique last evening. The
latter gentleman appeared in thrilling three
act drama entitled "On the Watch; or, Tae
Shadow of Death" The great FIeldlngs and
the little wonders, Venus and Adonis, In connec-
tion with Manager Rogers talented company,
provided an entertainment that pleased the large
audience in the highest degree.
Cooper's "spy."
"A dramatzation Of the celebrated novel, The
Spy" has been made by Mr.. Chas. W. Barry,
who assumes the character of General George
Washington. The play contains all Of the bril-.
liant and thrilling incidents Of the novel, and
exceedingly appropriate and fitting. The above
drama viii be produced at the National theatre
on Monday evening next.
Grammar School Entertainment.
The young ladies of tho Female Grammar
School Of the Second district announce an enter.
tainment at the Seaton building Friday evening
February Is. The exercises will consist Of vocal
and Instrumental music, select readings, dia
logues, &C., and will conclude with an allegory
THE Tournament OF 1dyleourt."
Chorus Concert.
This evening grand chorus concert-the fourth
of a series Of entertanments-will be given at th'
Foundry NJ. E. church. The talent which will
participate includes many of the bestknowr
amateurs Of the city, and the concert will Ger
tainly be we'll worth listening to.
Musical Entertainment.
This evening the Cosmopolites Musical Asso
citation will hold forth at st. Dominic's hall
corner Sixth and streets southwest, and viii
present fine programme to lovers Of minstrelsy
r. Jean Buckley, of Baltimore, has charge Of tn
entertainment, and all who attend Will be pleaset
with the performance.