National Republican., 1880-04-20
AMUSBM EN7'S.
National Theatre Emma Abbott Opera
Company.

National Theatre Emma Abbott Opera
Company.
Honest little" Emma Abbott as Now York
ondearingly calls her, was warmly welcomed
last evening by very large and fashionable
audience. She had chosen for her initial an.
pearance the part of Mario in Donzetti's
Daughter of the Regiment" and by her bril-.
| liant execution of tho many choice gems of
the opera reused hor listeners TO unbounded
enthusiasm, which found vent in almost con-
tinuous applause, and in repeated demands for
encores and calls before tho curtain. Particu-
lar mention must be made of her supurb rem.
dition Of France, 1 Adore Thee" and "Tho
Last Rose of Summer tho former being sung
with great force, and the latter with much
! dehcacy OF expression. In the course of tho
evening Miss Abbott was presented with a
magnificent floral design nearly two feet high,
q tribute of number of Washington admirers.
Tho part OF Tonic was woll sung by Tom Karl,
who seemed, however, TO labor under slight
| cold which made itself dsagreeably percepti-
bic once or twice. Mr.. Ellis Ryse as Ser
geant Sui Pizzio was very acceptable. The
chorus was not as satisfactory as il might have
been IL IL had been under better training,
aud the malo portion Is rather weak Tho
orchestra did fairly we'll. This evening paul
and Virginia" with Miss Abbott rs Virginia
and Mr. Castle as Paul.
Ford's opera-House-The Everett Family,
The famous Everett family gavo an exlibi.
tion last eveningof what thoy term Everett.
| ism, " the programme including many of tho
most wonderful performances ever witnessed
under the name of spiritual manifestations
The sccond.sight experiments arc truly mar.
velous. The Everetts will remain every night
during the week.
Philharmonic Society.
Tho third grand concert of the philharmonic
Society takes place at tho Congregational
church this evening. "The Ancient Mariner"
beautiful cantata, will be sung by tho sOci
ETY., tho solo parts being sustained by Miss
Eva Mills, soprano; Mrs. l.. X. True contralto;
Mr.. Theodore j. Toedt, tenor, and Mr.. William
| Pruott, jr., baritone. Besides this, Miss Eva
| Mills and o picked chorus Of twelve voices
will sing the cavatina and barCarolle from
Meyerbeer's "Star Of tho North" Professor
| Gloozner will be conductor aud Nr. William
| Waldcckcr organist.
Lincoln Hall-Thursby-Olo Bull.
1t is safe 10 predict that Lincoln Hall will
be literally packed tomorrow night on the
occasion of tho joint appearance of Miss
| Emma ThurBby and the veteran violin vittn.
oso, Ole Bull assisted by Sigmor Brignol,
Signor Ferrani aud Miss Anna Book. Nearly
every seat in tho house has been sold, and por
sons who intend to enjoy this rare musical
treat should lose no time to secure their
tickets, fow Of which may yet be had.
"Pinnforo" ut Lincoln Hall.
Inc performance OF II. NJ. \. Pnnfore" at
Lincoln Hall this evening on tho occasion of
tho benefit rendered to Harry Buckingham
will be one of unusual merit A large num-
bcr of fine artists will assist the beneficiary.
Theatre Comiquc.
One Of tho best performances of the season
was given last night at this popular place
of amusement, aud it was greeted with an
overtlowing house. Tho principal attractions
wcro tho great Clipper Qnnrtottc, who possess
remarkably sweet aud wcl-truinod voices, and
render plantation shouts, flute limitations and
laughing choruses IN most pleasing manner,
aud were received with unbounded euthusi.
asm; Bingham, the vcntriloquist; Charles A.
Grenr, the German mimic; Minnie Farrell,
Nellie Waters, Kitty McDcrmott, Dooloy and
Ten Brooke and Jake Budi's burlcsquo, THE
Pirates Of Penny Ante" This programme
will be produced tho entire week and at tho
regular matinee this afternoon.