National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-24
An USEM ENTS.
National Theatre-Lotta.


standing.room only" was the word at the
National last evening, for the announcement
that charming Lolita was to have her benefit
sufliced to crowd the house to suffocation.
The play was "The Little Detective" Lolita
looked and acted her very best, and was over
whelmed with applause and floral offerings.
She will appear but once more-at the matinee
this atternoon-in the same piece.
FOrd's Opera-Eouse-" Black Crook"
Hundreds were unable to obtain admission
at Ford's last evening, for the "Black Crook -
seems to have fairly cast a spell on the Wash
ington public, which nightly crowds the house
to witness the superb entertainment But
two more opportunities are offered to see the
play--ths afternoon and this evening.
Miss Fanny Davenport.
This talented actress commences her en-
gagemont on Monday evening next, at the
National Theatre in the play of "Pique."
Her impersonaton of Mabel Renfrew is we'll
known TO the theatreRoing public Of this city.
OF her latest success, Leah" the New Orleans
Democrat of the 18th says; The story of
Leah, tho Forsaken,' is well.known to all
| theatre-goers, and every one Is 80 familiar
with the character of Leah that description
is unnecessary. That 1t requires talents of q
high order aud superior abilities to interpret
it is an indisputable fact, aud that it was
powerfully and faithfully portrayed last night
| by Miss Davenport must be declared by all
who witnessed her impersonatiOn. The ten
derness, passion and despair of tho unfortunate
and unhappy Jewess were portrayed with n
| truthfulness which was grand in its reality
| 1t was IA magnificent piece of acting, and must
be ranked foremost among Miss Dayenports
| performances. The company did well, and
carried the play smoothly through to tho end.
The following is the repertoire for the week
Monday, "Pique;" Tuesday, "As You Like IT."
Wednesday and Thursday, LEAH" Friday,
school for Scandal" Saturday matinee,
divorce" and Saturday night, "Cymbelino."
Ford's-Bowers-Tho mpson.
| The friends Of the legitimate drama will
| have an opportunity next week to crafty
| their inclination by witnessing tho perform
ance of "L1dy Jane Grey" by the Bowers
| Thompson combination. Tho piece presents
many strong points, and the interest which
unfortunate LAZY jane has awakened ever
| since she fell a victim TO ruthless Bloody
Mary" receives new impulse by the vivid
scenes Of the play. OF the talented actresses
who take the two leading parts, AN exchange
says Miss Charlotte Thompson MS Lady
Jane Grey is the embodiment of gentle beauty
and noble impulses. She loves GuiltOd dearly
and though that love Is made the dupe of all
who surround her, she lends to 1t even an at
Effectiveness with which history scarcely en-
dows it, and in tho pathetic scenes, when she
is humbled before her scornful adversary, she
carried the house with her entirely. Mrs
Bowers rendition of the part of Mary Tudor Ii
true to the historic character, and is the sam
bold INSCRIPTIONS woman unyielding in hel
ambitions, aud relentless in her purpose t,
effect the ruin of her rival. In Mrs. Bowers
hands, however, q new light illumines tht
seemingly heartless woman, and the sympa
thies cannot fail to be enlisted somewhat with
ono who will not quail under the force of an,
circumstances