National Republican., 1880-09-21
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National rhcatre-"A Golden Game"

National Thcatre-"A Golden Game"
Mr.. J. w. Shannou's new play, entitled "A
Golden Came" was presented for tue first
time in this city at tho National theatre last
night aud was exceedingly well received. Mr..
shannon may be congratulated upon having
produced u play in which there is so much to
approve. The story is most interesting, with
out being intricate, aud the plot is developed
in n natural manuer, without any particular
strainiug for stage effect. Tho tableauS are well
worked up, aud many of the situations are ex.
cecdingly strong aud full of dramatic power,
while the dehOuemet isso unexpected rs to COM
pletcly surprise as well rs crafty the audience.
Mr.. shannon as Max Strauss presented Il strong
picture of an honest, uususpecting American
lied German, aud in many scenes. especially
those with his daughter, exhibited pathos
and power which stamped him rs genuine
artist. Mr.. George Il. Edcson as Bob Sampson
fully sustained his reputation RS a comedian of
superior ability, and furnished the comedy
portion Of the piece. McssIs. Georges, Parkes,
II. S. Dulfield aud $. X. Chester sustained their
respective parts most accept ably. Tho ladies,
Miss Cora Tanner as Clara Strauss and Miss
Laura lie Claire as Miss Plummer, were both
excellent, the former possessing beautiful
aud expressive face aud exhibiting Ia her act
ing great emotional power, aud the latter
proving hcrselfa sterling actress, and by her
stately presence investing the character with
dignity aud Refinement not often seen.
The play will be continued during the week
aud deserves TO be greeted with full house
each night
Ford's opera-House-The Leavitt Combina-
tion.
The Lcavitt Vaudeville and Speciality com.
pany gave an excellent performance at FOrd's
opcra-house last evening. They were some.
what delayed in arriving hero and tho per-
formaucc did not begin until S:l5. Where
all are SO good in their several parts special
mention is not necessary, but we cannot help
inviting attention to the specialties given by
the Morella brothers, the Garettas and the
educated pigeons and the admirable dancing
with skipping rope aud hoop by Miss Minnie
Kent. As whole the performance will well
repay those who enjoy n respectable Vaudeville
combination. In consequence of the Rtcness
| Of their arrival 1t WAS necessary TO cut some
| parts. This evening tn e whole will be given
Summer Theatre Comiquc.
| Tic sparkling variety entertainment at the
| Theatre Coniiquc was witnessed last night by
| a big audience. The programme is full oil
bright and entertaining speciality perform
anccs, concluding with "Pomp," most enjoy
| able aitcrpiece.
French Opera.
Maurice Grau's new French Opera company
direct from Standard theatre, New York, vii
pay Washington II visit for ono week at Ford
opem.housc commencing Monday, Scptembel
81, presenting the great musical sensation 0
the day, La File du lambour Major" which
| onera is at present drawing crowded houses IL
| New York The opera will be mounted IN
this city in a manner far surprising all pre-
vious representations, and 100 people will bt
called into requisitou, Including a.large chorus
of forty trained voices, an augmented orchestri
Of twenty musicians aud q military band OF
the stage. New scenery is in course of prepara
ton and costumes, properties and accessorie
are all from Paris. The box Office will be
opeu on Thursday.