National Republican., 1880-11-30
AMUS EM kNTS.
NatIonnl rhentre-Lotta.


"Musette; or, Little Bright Eyes" was the
play selected by Lotta to mako her bow be-
fore Washington audience this season last
night. Tho select audience present at the
National theatre showed that the charming
little woman was pleasantly remembered.
Lolita is sm geacris; there is no one like her.
She has had many limitations, but none of
these show the same SPARKLE, the same dash,
the sano vim that she does. Her vivacity is
Of the magnetic kind that communicates
itself to the audience during the entire per.
formauco, aud every ono goes away feeling
thoroughly satisfied that an enjoyable even.
ing has been spent Her bright eyes, laugh
Ing features, tangled hair of that peculiar
shade that Titan loved to paint, her petite
figure quick action aud graccfulucss OF move
mont all live pleasantly in the memory, and
people 70 again and again to enjoy her spark
ling aud amusing pranks. Last night tho
and dance being encored, and some of them
being third time demanded Her support
was good, Mr.. Charles II. Bradshaw proving
an efficient aid iu her songs aud dances and
showing himself good comedian. "Musstto"
will be repeated tonight aud tomorrow night,
There will be no matinee tomorrow after
noon.
Ford's Opera-Uousc-Gus Williams.
Mr. Gus Williams ono of the best dciena-
AOle Vi lub htIlDdu CONTdCitT uON upon lut
STAGE presented "Our German Senator" at the
opcra.house lust night Tho audience was
large and enthusiastic and two hours Of solid
fun were enjoyed. Mr.. Williams songs, reel.
talions and witticisms are of the most mirth.
provoking character, aud the loud aud con.
tinuous laughter Of tho audience showed how
thoroughly they were appreciated. Miss
Dora Stuart as lfs Dbkcl ably supported Mr..
Williams, and Misses Maggie Arlington Emily
niOlnus T,If Un Npnpo. cnotafn,l al
several characters most aoceptably The male
characters were also well rendered, aud, in
fact the company is we'll adapted to the play.
| Our German Senator" will hold the boards
during the week, and those who have not seen
this play should certainly avail themselves Of
the present opportunity.
The sternberg-wll Concert.
The concert at Lincoln hall on Thursday
evening, which will introduce to Washington
the celebrated Russian pianist. Constantin
Steruberg, us well as bring again to us the
price of violnists, August Wihelmj, is
looked forward to with eager anticipation by
all lovers of music. In regard TO Sternberg
and Miss Lititia Fritcb, who is the vocalist OF
the troupe, we quote the following extracts
from the New York press:
NJ. sternborg Is undoubtedly the foremost repre-
sentative of the few school ofmnslc in which the
Russian composers and melodies play nm inn
portant part and our American music-loving pub
lie can congratulate themselves upon being offered
this opportunity TO hear such an artist.
Steinway hall was well filled lust evening" the
occasion being concert given by the wellknown
Arion society. Miss Fritch, who made her first ap-
pearGncO in America, possesses a sweet soprano
voice, and won golden opinions by the manner in
which SHE rendered her selections She has withul
an attractive stage presence ana gives promise OF
becoming popular in our concert halls.
The Rive-Kng and Donald Combination
Concert.
Tho concert announced for Friday night at
Lincoln hall will present an array OF talent
which can hardly be surpassed. The Rive
King party was in itself II well.balanced and
highly successful organization, but for the en-
tortainment ou Friday night there will be the
additional attraction of tho Donaldi concert
troupe, which idcludes the celebrated cornet
player Levy In reference to Nine. Rive
King, M exchange says:
She has wonderful power for woman: hei
| technique Is mastery aud highly finished. and hcl
tone Is broad and extraordinarily beautiful hel
touch Is full of life and vgor constantly changing
in variety Of tone and color like the different rays
of the diamond, yet never coarse or vulgar, but al
ways musical and refined Her success was EN-
phatc and well deserved.
Theatre Comiquc.
Tho week opened Mt tho Comique with 9
| full new company, an attractive programme
| and q crowded house. The corps of speciality
artists is one Of the most brilliant ever as
sembled. Jake Bndd and Billy Williams ap'
pear MS the Hotel Runners" There will be
q matinee at the usual hour this afternoon.