National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-28
ANUsEMEyrs.


l. III atttUulItt NJ Lincoln nall
last saturday evening, on the occasion Of Thco.
dore Thomas second concert, II not 70 large in
POINT Of numbers present rs that Of the pre-
Nions evening, werr not lacking in q bountiful
supply Of enthusiasm. The programme was
the same as was published in THE RErrBlIcAS
on Saturday morning with the exception that
Handles Largo was added BY request. Want
OF space prevents us from noticing the perform
ance Of Mr.. $. +. Jacobsohn. who PLAYED the
violin solo, in our review Of the first concert
This careful and painstaking artistic has never
| bcen heard TO better advantage than in his
playing Of the simple but grand theme Of this
composition. His rich, full, powerful and son.
orous tone, untaintcd by the scratchy or scrap
| ing sound so often produced BY yiolinists was
sublime, and il is to be regretted that no oppor.
tnhity was given him TO still further display
ms ability. He is the best solo violinist in
this country, end IL is our hope that Mr.
Thomas will soon visit us again. that the pub.
NC may rave an opportunity to hear him in y
more elaborate composition.
Inc performance Of the Largo, As whole,
was fully rs good a. that Of Friday, though Il
suffered somewhat. n piano being used instead
OF harp: the hArpist being unavoidably called
TO New York. The introduction Of the brass
ana reels and c,llos and bases at the end &c.
| :asi"ned ny the want of . more powcrfu organ
y an Improvement over the manner la which
u was brst produced at Steinway hall without
1 AMI IN TbWtT tine
effect intended. OF the Second symphony
nothing can he said but in praise cf its per
iormance At times the strings seemed little
/ weak IN comparison with the wind instru-
mcnts, but this could not be rem.died except
by increasing the number Of vioiins an i'm
possibility here. The Ballet Music and We'd
ding Procession" Feramors, Ruhcnstrin. grows
IN avor in hearing; as also the suite L. .iTicsirng,
by BiEel, a talented Frenchman. The per.
iormance Of both was excellent. when 70
| much was good the Funeral March Of Ma
fionette, by Gonnond, must not he forgotten
or lassed over. Of this composition the Loa.
dos Crystal Palas FrogrdHiae says:
THIS march I. . fragment Of an unfinished 'sute
two 9th msmbers OF the 'troups have had a 9hi,
With ono Of them hss Unfortunately been killed
S ~s, and organic Iar,y OF IaIIbsarrr,
.na TO ~. s,m.t.qy f fs, The cSrPs Of ,h,r
s am On ne E.ad The iIapc Sonvsrsc abou, the y
one PRETTY hard Enork ON The n0se 10 Ensss he
brain cut Of - talented artist, As y the mIie
troupe hrEin 10 lind the way very long and %ssps e
some and heel the want Of stalking thsir sorruw and
marx 70 each other thai S not the duty Of the living
M b.r mn, es sa,. g VA. to enable them TO bear
and refreshing fud The rstr.Sh@esi tas.rs enisT
hinct. some soos natuIs,Iy erais.; Sthers ,a- y,
r,ps,.r With the profession Lnafnrcdiy discus. the
.s aid Without much sai sas s s s ls,
mhi' How well he represented royalty snid u
saw said tonrth-and tn in the heal 81 dis
nearly rs"ss he cate Of 1hS c%,bss,y Ts nss
lncsly resolve 10 rsloin u ayutilng, however all ap
Ilacs- and enter The csmsisry to the same phrs. a.
~. one ofihe beginning III tn. maTh. Ths last two
weakness oflife.
IL is wonderfully descriptive. the instrument
tation working out the mock scene in "A won
detinl way. 1t is one Of the brightest and most
plquant efforts the composer has given the
public. Miss Annie Louise Gary sang her
numbers with her usual grace and finish. She
seemed 10 understand the poor aeousti, prop-
critics OF the hall much better than on Friday
night, standing more to the front Of the stage
She was ooorod, and responded twice with
In Qnesta Somba," by Beethoven, and a new
song, Sunset" by Dudley Buck She seems
TO have improved since her last appearance
here. 'Oh, fair dove Oh. fond dove. as sung
by her seemed to us to have new meaning,
the ending being particularly well adapted,
The hall is badly ventilated, and the orchestra
and audience seemed to feel the effect at times
Of the foul air. We cannot but express here the
disgust felt by many lovers Of music present
on Friday and Saturday nights at a number
Of people. some Of whom belong to the leea-
tions, and others well known in society, spoil
ing the enjoyment Of people by taking care 10
arrive too late. Bt least they should be ladies
and gentlemen enough not to disturb the en-
Joyment Of Others, but wait until . pause -
ours in the performance, and then 80 mietly
TO their seats instead Of irritAtinn the orrhes-
ira and audience by the noise Of their entry.
In New York 1t is customary not TO allow peo-
pic coming late to pass to their seats during
the time the orchestra is playing, and it would
be good thing to introduce the plan here
Nearly the whole Of the frst movement of the
symphony wss spoiled BY these late arrivals.
Mr.. james =. Joyee's Testimo nial
The topic Of conversation in society and
among amateur theatrical circles seems to be
the testimonial rendered Mr.. J. F. Joyce, n
very popular young gentleman and favorite
amateur actor Of this city, by his legion of
friends. Boucicault's charming comedy Of
Led Astray" will he produced, which in IL
self should be a sufficient card TO draw a very
large house. As il is certainly one of the most
beautiful plays evei presented upon the
american stage. The piece is under the capa-
bic management OF Mr.. Thad. X. Sailcs who
Is confident Of prese nting fine amateur per-
fonnance
The cast is an unusually brilliant one, each
and every pcrson being peculiarly adapted to
their respective parts. II will be as follows
Hector Placide, Mr.. J. +. Joyce; Randolph
Chundose, Mr.. W. l.. Dennis; George Dc Les
Iarrc, Mr.. J. g. Randolph; Mount GOslipe, Mr.
Z. b. Hay; Major UHara, Mr.. II. T. Leach;
IafOntaine, Mr.. G. F. Mallard; Amande
Chundosc, Miss Kate II. Goodall: Countess,
Miss Annie ID. Ware; Mathilde. Miss Mamie
Wallace; Baroness, Mis- Gabrielle Randolph:
Suzanne, Miss Cor,ielia Levy.
The sale of reserved seats will commence
this morning at Ellis 4 Co.'S music store, and
a great many tickets have already been
sold, Those who have not yet secured seats had
better 30 early and secure them.
The regular orchestra Of the theatre has
been engaged, new scenery is being painted,
and every attention will be paid to the correct
presentation Of the play.
The Golden jubilee.
One Of the events Of the celebration Of the
Golden Jubilee, next Sunday, will he the lee
ture at Odd Fellows hail. by the Rev. +.
Boyle, upon Plus TX and the Church in
America Father BOylc's oratOrical ability il
too well known to ne ed comment, and his au-
dicnce next sabbath evening will doubtless be
edited by listening 10 a finished orator and a
lecture fraught with the results Of deep and
thorough reading.
THE EXCURSION To HARPERs FERRY
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company have
completed their arrangements for their excursion
70 liarICTs Ferry on Decoration day These who
intend participating in the affair will have an
are gDut boarding accommodations at the ferry,
and this, added u the beautiful scenery will make
the trip pleasant As well instructive. The new
bridge from the mainland 10 Byrnc's island
also attractive. Al the island two pavilions
for dancing have been erected AZ the
Of amusement for the especial benefit Of chill.
lFCn WrbeT's bgglss and string band will arsntn.