The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16

The oppressive heat followed by almost
pumbng chill OF last week. the night sessions of Con-
gress, and the anticipated excitements of this weeks
outdoor sports, combined 10 knock theatrical business
almost To these causes we attribute what might
seem want of due appreciation oil Rosenheia
adaptation of Genee's 'Der See kadet, called IN
differently 1.-The ROYAL MILDLY, - and 1.-THE Very
Merry Mariner. The work was also unfortunate III
other extraneOus respects such as Miss Sennaci, the
pleasant ami ladylike contralto VINO assumed me
Queen, spraning her ankle so sadly Tuesday hlght'
and the hoarseness of Herbert Archer, the dashing
Dom Janndrio and efficient stage manager. With
these drawbacks and Notwithstanding the GOODNESS oil
the audiences, the work was enjoyable TO all VINO APP
preciate sparkling music from under the baton OF
leader like Sgnor Operti, lively comic plot, good
acting and very fair singing such as given us by the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Chapman, as Ednchette, and
Eugene CLARK, large, fine looking tenor, as Dom
Ldnbert0, the royal governor. II must he sad that
the female chorus was better beyond an porpor ZION
and that Dom DomingOs, CIV. j. Shea failed 10 De-
velop the important comic role of the Jealous nus
band lacking all JUNCTION and life In his hnmor. We
do not see why this work, with the advantages before
mentioned and Its exquisite simplicity combined with
Heterogeneous should not be as popular everywhere
If not as 'rinafore ~ certainly as lnuch so 90, as
.'Fatinitza' and other comic operas or Ytlc
comedies The porTanie ,o or sI x,os s MASTER
that it Is physically possible for another to DO was
received with shouts OF laughter as familiar type
here befo the wali.
The attraction at Ford's Opera House this
week is Herne and Beasco beautiful meodrama aud
entitled a. Hearts OF oak, - produced under me au-
spices of Rice and Sunnemacher, and with the Co
operation of Mr.. David Beasco, late stage manager
At Baldwin's Theatre, san Francisco IL Is an
nounced that the properties employed AT the fiith
Avenue Theatre, New York, where the piece met
with great success, will he transferred Dodily mere
and be used to render with all Its original force and
picturesqueness together with the original cast ana
chorus OF twelve good voices The main features are
toleraby well known already through the full descrip-
lions published such as the rain burst OF real wafer
the and ifa-l,n TO the wreck at the close Of
0rsta int al
In motion and chorus of millers, the exterior OF me
with the wheel driven by stream OF water the
wonderful baby and the grand departure OF the meet
for the Arctic seas with chorus of Sailors Hearts OF
Oak, and other striking and wel-thought-oi novel
Ties which cannot fail TO make an agreeable sensation
and delight crowded houses 1t should not be Tor
gotten that tomorrow evening Is the beheht OF Mt,
kindness we are indebted for whatever we have en-
loyed OF perfect stage rendition and active catering 10
our tastes at this little temple OF the muses., THOSE
who intending 10 go should give the preference "
Monday and the benefit.
AT the National Theatre the enterprising
management announce Abbey and Hickey's great
.'Humpty Dumpty' and spanish Students ComDi-
nation for the present racing week. This Is q very
appropriate entertainment for such an exciting time,
when tired and Overstrained people wish ight ana
exhilarang diversion like comic pantomine, and fresh
and original music such as the Students FURNISH iOi
their evenings. The latter, as Is well known, have
been The rage Ia New York. where they have been
pronounced the most interesting and artistic novelty
brought thither for years past Combined WIN snel
Of =. HuIapty Dumpty troupe, they should receive
nne reception her, and melody and iun should reign
supreme within the walls Of the National. Owing 20
the Hanan- Courtney there win be no NATL
nee on Wednesday, but for the accommodation Of
strangers, ladies, and children there Will be two extra
Inatiness given, viz. Tuesday and Thursday, be-
sides the regular one on saturday
The summer season of the popular Theatre
Comique commences Monday night with full ne"
company Of talented artists, The summer graden ha
been fitted up grand style and everything.has beer
done that could be TO make Il the most c0mfoliaDl,
place of amusement ia the city during the SUMMED
months, where person may ENJOY hfht-class Gu
tertainment and breathe the fresh air at the SAINT
time. The Paris Novelty aud Folly Troupe VIII ap
pear in connection with the old fayOTies of In
Comique, headed by Jake Budd, and the best pro
gramne Of the season will be given. We advise al
lovers Of amusement 10 be ON hand Tomorrow night
Capt. Paul Boyton has engaged the Lady
of the Lake for an excursion down the river to-day
The boat will leave her wharf, foot Of seventh street
at2P. NJ and return NJ $3.50. This promises to b.
most entertaining exhibition, as the celebrated
yoyageT viii go into the water ana give one oi ~
magnificent displays, consisting of brilliant e&hlbi
ton OF distress Signals the destruction by
powerful torpedo Of iull-Iigged miniature nan-of
war and numerous other startling feats assisted b.
Professor r. Il. Odum, Washington's graceful ana
artistic swimmer.
The benefit OF DR.. Frank White, am
nounced TO take place at the Congregational Churcl
on Monday evening, 18TH instant should be Target
attended, as il viii undoubtedly be- for it Is TO b
given at the bohest Of the pastors Of churches mem
beTs OF Congress, and prominent officers OF Gran,
Army posts AMI social clubs. The programme VII
he highly entertaining, and will he executed by anna
,eurs OF the frst talent the District affords. DIR
White Is cminently deserving, and VIII give some O
his Lest selectiUIs from iay0rte authors, humorou
and pathetic.
A revival Of "Pinafore " well worth see
ing even by those uos familiar with this marvelou
little opera, win be that at Lincoln Han Tuesda
evening, In which Josephine Will be rendered b.
Miss IVA Mills who appeared in II Oyef one hun
dTed times; Ralph by the fayorlte tenor. Mr, Joh
Pugh Buttercup by Mrs. True, ana the other part
by equally well-known talent, with fine GLORIOUS AM
orchestra, and All at very moderate charge for I'D
mission.
Capt. Paul Boyton has kindly coDsente'
10 appear In the great rescue scene in Hearts 0
OAK, - at FoId's Opera House tomorrow night OF
the occasion oi Mr.. II. clay foIds benefit, wearing
his life saving suit.
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