National Republican., 1877-09-27
ANTUSEMENTS.

THE DANICHErFS" AT THE NATIONAL.
That beautiful drama Of Russian society In
the days Of serflom. "The Danichctfs," was
again presented TO q large and appreciativo
audience at the National theatre last evening
"The Danichefs," which Is undoubtedly one
Of the very best plays ever presented on any
stage, could at no time fail to attract and re-
tain the attention of the educated public, and,
at the present time. when the whole world Is
interested in Russia and all things Russian 1t
Is sure to obtain that hearty approval and pa
tronago Of the public which, on its merits rs
play alone, II so richly deserves.
We are glad to notice marked improve
mont In the acting of Miss Annie Story. She
Is fast acquiring that delicate finish which
only comes with time and study.
Tho "DanchefiS" will be presented on Sat
urday for the last time, matinee and evening,
and not to have seen 1t is to have missed one
Of the most interesting and instructive enter
tainments ever given in our city.
LOST AND WON" AT THE oPERAHoUsE
"NIay Cody" still continues to attract large
crowds at Ford's opera house. The play Is de-
cidedly modern, having been recently written
by an army officer, although its scenes are laid
back in the timc of the Mountain Meadow
massacre. John d. Ice is introduced as one Of
tho leading characters, as Is also the late and
by nobody.lamcntcd Brigham Young The
plot cannot be said to be deep one, nor Is the
play perfect It seems crude and lacking in
refinement, which facts, however, do not dc.
tract from tho gcnuinencss Of the scenes of
life on the frontier.
The central figure. of course, IN the play is
the renowned Buffalo Bill, (lion. W. II. Cody,)
who, despite q bad cold, acts his part ad-
mirably. He Is handsome fellow, with q
dashing, military appearance, and seems to
have true conception of tho part he plays
The stock company cannot be said to be the
best Indeed, fcw changes could be made
with considerable propricty. Taken all in all.
however, May Cody" is interesting, and will
repay any one for seeing it, Mormon life Is
shown mp in all of its rcpulsve details. from
tho interior of tho temple TO the diabolical
plots IN the wilderness. Genuine live Indians
are introduced, and the Western character is
delincatcl in all phases.
THEATRE CoMIQUE
There appears to be little decrease in the
attendance at this resort, and Mile Duclo'S
blondes hold their own as the magnet Of at
traction. new bill entire Is offered Us an
inducement for those persons who desire 10
witness the performance. Mile Diclo is con-
spcuous In the part assigned her, and con.
tributes her share to the entertainment with a
zest and earnestness that manifests her desire
to please. She has accepted the suggestions
offered. and permits Miss Alice Rdgway, the
fair songstress to appear in long dresses while
| singing The advantage of this change to the
lady Ia apparent, and shows that injustice un-
Intentionally, had been done in compelling her
to present herself In q costume 80 Mt variance
with tho role shc assumes. Miss Ridgway's
voice. while not powerful, possesses much
sweetness and melody, and strikes upon the
ear with pleasing effect. Her music is well.
selected. The remaining vocalists Of the com.
pany. Misses Kata Thorpe, winona Bridges
/ aud Ida Burt, In the parlor entertainment dis
play Judgment in the selection Of ballads, and
their singing meets with hsttering reception
| Tho "Sultan's Seraglio" Is \ ridiculous bur
| lesque, to which there Is little point or mean
| ing, hut serves to Introduce the Ia Minuet, fol
which the audience anxiously awaits through
out the entire evening