National Republican., 1877-04-20
AMUSEMENTS.
The Montague Concert,

The concert by the Montague troupe at
Lincoln hall last evening was one ofthe most suc-
eessful performances Of the kind ever given In
this city: In spite Of the tempest q remarkably
gOcl aud 'ence assembled In the hall. The sing
ing OF Miss Anpis Montague was Of . character
alllCss teyond c.iticlsm. Her audience was sur
Them ever h ard her sing so we'll She sang, with
utAfseted ease and artistic elegance, srand arias
from "SOmnapbula' and "rravIata" ald couple
voice was rena, EabIy pure and sweet, and her
execution Of tha pieces finished. Miss Montague
Ic,, also ,,ans In q duet G9p "Trar!!ssta' win Mr.
Mr.. Castles voice has lost none OF the sweetness
which las made him the leadipg tenor 10 Engi sh
opera for ye9rs. He sang two English ballads
and responded to en- encore, which must have
Geen sLetifyng even to such an experienced
The concert opened with a nne instrumental
trio-piano, violin and Ctllo-by Messis. Mittler,
Gotrie and Blamenberg. The cello solo Of Mr..
were both very artistic. Not the least attractive
feature was harp solo lnot on the programme)
BY Mrs. Elder, Of BaI,mose. NJ. Odend. hal
sang SEQ. and responded to an encore most ac-
eeptably. He bad an excellent baritone voice,
but his style lie susceptible Of further culture.
ctted with skill and good taste. The concert
closed ed VIII vita na,0ns ths word: n AID my
and patriotic composition, end was vas splendidiy
sqLg as a solo and chorus BY Miss Montague and
htksIs. bdsllt anu oucuu-Hkl, MISS montague
and several Of the Of her per ormers received eie-
giant noral offerings. Every one OF those particl-
psting in the concert seemed to be in excellent
condition, speaking muscully, and they must
Rave surIrised themselves at ire perfection OF
the entire performance. The concert could he
repea, ed suecessluliy and it would he gratifying
to the music-lovers OF the city to have another
chance to hear the singers.
The HamlIne Church Lecture.
Col. Daniels will give his second lecture on
"Geology" ct Hamline church. corner Ninth and
streets, this evening. F's adJr' :, and the &C
eompanying illu STRAIT ons by the calcium light, on
character that every one Interested in this sub
ieet, or fond Of an excellent and ius.ructve leo
tuSe, should oc pre- ssnt by all means.
Mr.. Tom kAri's Concert.
The severe illness Of Mr.. Tom Karl, the
famous tenor, necessitatss the pc. .tponencn ut Of
the concert which is to be given under his aus.
Pices for the benefit OF the Sisters Of the Holy
Gross, He will appear At Lincoln hall on Thurs.
day evening, April 20, 1877.
The National Theatre.
There remain but three opportunities to SEQ
that beautiful play, "The Romance OF Poor
Young Man, as represented by Mr.: Henry J.
MC1tague, the EnIIish exquisite. The play "a
bic hands. The hero, as portrayed by Mr.. Nor
tague, captiyates all hearts by his no6leness and
tague improve. on acquaintance, and to a great
extent is looked upon as model OF grace, mani
ness and courage. The secret of his success with
the fair sex Is not due so much to a handsome
face : nd willowy figure as to his winning ways
and his graceful, delicate and seemingly uneon.
setous acts OF modesty and pollteness. There Is q
great charm in the simplest thing he does. His
manners are irresistibly seductive.
Cultivated Fleas.
Signor Bertolotto Is exhibiting at No. 5O7
Ninth street one Of the most curious exhibitions
ever seen, and that Is collection Of educated
IDEAS. He has them trained to obey him, and they
do q rumber OF astonishing bricks. The heas are
dressed up, In minute garments, like men and
women, and perform wonderful feats, such al
pulling miniature wagons, turning wheels, and
exhibiting a strength Rnd sagacity which they
were never before suspected Of possessing. Thii
Is the last week OF Slgnsr Bertolottos stay n he
city and those who do not see the tiny exhibition
will have cause for regret.