National Republican., 1880-03-12
AMUSEM ENTS.
FOrd's opors-uousO- t. Raymond.

Ford's Opera -Houso-John T. Raymond.
Mr.. Raymond's exquisite personntion Of
Ichabod Crane, tho schoolmaster at Sleepy
Hollow In "Wolfert's Roost," delighted a very
large audience last evening. II is a character
which becomes more aud more pleasing ovory
time 1t comes boforo us, aud under Mr.. Ray
mond's able treatment IL becomes ncvor-to.
bc.fOrgotton picture. This eveni ng Mr.. Ray
mond has his benefit, for which he has chosen
his world-famed rolo of Colonel Sellers. Tho
mere mention of this fact will sufiice to All
the house to ovoraOwing, for tho Colonel is
thing of beauty and joy forever Besides,
Mlss Mav moCawiey, : Warrington seeie!y
belle, will mako her debut, which no doubt
will prove strong attraction to many.
EnohantmeBt at Forps.
The spectacular play which will DO produced
ut Ford's next week Is projected on a grand
scale, and reflects great credit upon the in.
genuity Of its projectors rs well rs upon the
skill and industry aud patience Of the people
who havo tho supcrintondeucc Of its repre-.
sentation upon the stage. No recent spectacu.
lar production has been characterized by
greater evidence Of fertility of invention in
scenic effects. There are plenty of new de-
vices, and many old devices TO catch the eye
and enlist the attention arc dressed in new
and attractive colors Transformation scenes
succeed ono another with bcwilderng rapldty.
| The figures Of the ballot are as yaricgated and
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The specialtics crowd tho action Of tho drama
until IL Is a Chinese puzzle to tho average OBJ
server Everything is dealt out in such gem
erous measure that the spectator comes to tho
conclusion that he is getting a good deal more
than tho worth of his money. To describe IL
in detail would bo impossible, and IL isn't
worth while to try. 1t is enough to say at
present that the kiralfy's have concocted all
other entertainment which can hardly fail to
attract tho people in crowds aud to afford
them infinite amusement. Apart from the
scenic effects of this piece, which gives promise
of being something marvellous when they get
in good working order the features most de-
serving Of commentator are the wonderful
gymnastic feats of Nine. Molva; the ground
and lofty lumbling of tho Herbert Brothers;
the grotcsque military orchestra; the comicali-
ties of " Les FantOches Parisienne" and the
singing of Miss Corelli and Miss L9c. Tho
"Enchantmenp will be presented every oven
idg and at the Wednesday aud Saturday NATL
nees.
National Theatro-hInry Anderson.
Sheridan Knowles beautiful play, Love
| or, Countess and Serf," was performed before II
large audience last evening. We have spoken
at lcngth both OF the piece and Miss Ander-
sons mastery rendition of tho role of the
Countess, and it is, therefore, but necessary to
remark that sho scored another genuine
triumph last evening. Tonight "Fazio" will
be produced with Miss Anderson in her ia
nous character of Blanca. Monday next,
Oliver Doud Byron, in Across tho Continent"
Theatre Comique.
very fine variety performance and n
| thrilling drama arc tho attractions at the
Comiquo. There will be matinee this after
noon.
| Tho Fisk Jubilee Singers.