National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-31
An US EM ENT'S.
National Theatre--Fauny Davenport.

National Theatre--Fanny Davenport.
One of the finest houses that have assembled
at the National this season turned out last
evening on the occasion of the benefit of Miss
Davenport, who appeared rs Lady Tedsle in
the school for Scandal" In no role does Miss
Dave \ port appear to better advantage than
that of Lady Tedsle, as she certainly possesses
talents which shine in high comedy. Hcr rem.
dition of tho part was piquant, natural and
womahly, with the personal attractions with
which she Is endowed rendered 1t charming.
The other parts were all well sustained. Mr..
James +. Dean gave finished and well con-
ceived rendition Of the part Of Sir Peter Iedsle.
The Sir Oiiper Surface of Mr.. Il. Murray Day
was fine piece Of acting as was the Charles
SMfqce of Mr.. Edwin IL. Price and Joseph SiT-
face OF Mr.. Edmund X. Collier, and the Sir
Bejdnn Bdckbite of Mr.. Harry Hawk. At
tho matinee to-day divorce" will DO given
with Miss Davenport rs Fanny Ten Eyck, and
In tho evening "Cymbeline."
National Theatre-Joe Emmett.
.Joo Emmett prince of Dutch character com.
edans, comes to us on Monday with his latest
success, Fritz in Ireland" 1t is full of humor
aud pathos, aud, of course, Emmett invests tho
situations with double interest by his many
character songs and dances The scenery,
which Is said to he extraordinarily excellent,
was specially painted for this play by the fa-
nous London artist, William Hartford, aud the
coihpany supporting MI EumetJ ms soou
reputation for excellence. We doubt not that
crowded houses will be tho order of the day ut
the National next week.
Ford's Opera Housc-Court and Stage.
A good audience was present at Fords last
| night, drawn thither by tho announcements
Of tho second rendition of Charles Reades
drama-Comedy of Court and Stage" In this
piece Miss Charlotte Thompson as Nell Gtpynn
has an opportunity to display her wonderful
| vivacity and versatility as all actress. The
careless, happy-undor.all. circumstanccs heart
carries her almost into the realms of TOM
boyisn, but nos gesture or word Is coarse.
| Mrs. Bowers us Frances Steirdrt was earnest
and womany. Mr.. McColum's Richmond was
a discreet piece of acting and the King Charles
| of Mr. Power was creditably rendered. At tho
matinee to-day "rho Hunchback" will DO
performed, aud tonight tho final performance
of the company will be Lady Audley s
Secret" with Mrs. Bowers as Lady dudley.
Miss Charlotte Thompson will, In addition to
the DRAMA give a scone from Tho Hunch-
back"
Ford's Opera-Houso-Dr. Clyde.
| Sydney Rosenfcld's latest production, "Dr.
| Clyde" which will bO brought out at Ford Is
next week, has enjoyed an unprecedontedly
| successful run at the Chestnut-street Theatre,
| Philadelphia. The morris of the play have
| been generally Endorsed by the press, aud in
the hands of MIR. FOrd's excellent dramatic
company the piece will undoubtedly have
full justice done it. OF the Chestnutstreet
company Mossrs Ernest Bartram and +. b
| Wilson and Miss Dean Mcconnell will CO.
operate with tho local company. Miss Nc
Councils legion of friends in this city will b,
especially glad to be afforded an opportunity
to SEQ their fi,vorite as Lady Hammond, a part
in which she has won for herself most On
viablc reputation.
| Theatre Comique.
1.-THE Skeleton Hand Combination is Civ
ing excellent performances, and the Comque
is crowded every night. Every one should
attend tonight.
Tho Arlington Theatre.
The managers of tho Arlington Theatr,
have provided splendid entertainment fol
their patrons. All lovers of good amusement
should attend.