National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-14
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Lincoln Hall-Tho Musical Marvels,
To-day at 2 o'clock the marvellous Nc.
Gibcny family will give a grand matinee at
Lincoln Hall, and parents will fiud the enter.
tanment n most excellent one TO take children
to, as it is really worth the admission price
alone to hear the little silver cornet band and
witness the characier-acting of the two little
musical midgots, Allie and Florence During
all of this week they have drawn delighted
audiences, and last night was no exception,
The programme given by them Is not com.
posed of refuse material, but Is new and
novel, differing from anything ever before
given in this city. Tho songs sung and the
music rendered are very fine. "Tho Best Old
Man Alive" by little Florence and Victor, is
| one of the best pieces Of charac.or-acting we
ever saw performed by children. Hugh, the
boy violinist, never fails to receive from two
to five cncorcs. and Rrncefnlv rAsnonas
Thursday the family were welcomed by Pres.
ident Hayes and wife at the White House,
aud tho little band played several selections
for them, winning their warmest approval.
Mrs. Hayes presented the infant musicians,
little Allie aud Florence, each with basket
Of fowers, us token Of her appreciation. No
one should fail TO hear them this afternoon or
tonight. The prices at the matinee to-day
are twenty-five and fifteen cents. Tho pro-
gramme given last night was the finest they
have rendered, and thoy re peat 1t to-day.
Ford's Opera-House.
But two more opportunities will he afforded
to witness the excellent entertainment pre-
scnted by Haverlys Mastodon MInstrcls,
namely, at the matinee to-day and this cvon'
ing. The enormous crowds that have wit.
messed the several performances speak volumes
for the merits of the performance.
Ford's Opera House barney Macauley.
"The Messenger from Jarvis Section" will
be performed at Ford's during tho coming
week, the principal role of Uncle Ddnv being
impersonated by Barney Macauley, who has
as thoroughly identified himselfwith That char.
| acter rs Joe Jefferson with Rip Van Winkle,
and J. $. Raymond with Colonel Sellers.
| The Baltimore Bulletin speaks of the perform
ance as follows; We do not remember ever to
have seen moro perfect piece of character
| acting than Mr.. Macauley's portrayal Of the
| role of Uncle Dditt. The character offers
many opportunities for oXaggeration, which
u less competent actor would fnd il not easy
| to avoid, but In tho hands of Mr.. MaCauley
nothing is over.done, the impersonation
| being q model Of naturalness and simplicity,
and so truo to life withGl, that one forgets the
actor In the presence of the kindhcarted and
brave old farmer, with his patent annihilator,
and who has been deputy sheriff of Jarvis
Section nigh onto fifteen years"
| National Theatre.
Fun on the Bristol" has proved decided
success, and is, indeed, one Of the most anus.
ing pieces Of kaleidoscope character ever
seen. 1t will be performed to-day at the matt
| nee aud in the evening, and 10 should be re-
membcred that Mt tho matinee each lady and
child will be presented with a handsome val.
entine.
National Theatre-Ada Cavendish.
| This talented English actress will begin n
weeks engagement at the National Theatre
on Monday evening as Beatrice in Shakes
| peares beautiful comedy "DTuch Ado About
| 10 Oh, IL
dOwed with extraordinary personal charms,
but possesses dramatic talent of n very high
order, aud, as an actress of the emotional
school, is formidable rival 10 her American
sisters. In Albany, where she has played
| during the present week. she has met with
most nattering success, and the press of that
| city bestows upon her the most glowing ell
cominms. Miss Cavondish will also appear rs
Mercy Merrick in tho dramati2ation of Wilkie
| Collins story of that namo, and "a Lddy Clan
| cafy in Tom Taylor's drama Of like title. We
bespeak for this gifted actress the hearty sup
port of Washiugton's generous public.
odd-FeIlows' Hsll-'Uncle Toms Cabin"
This ever.favorite drama has had most sue.
cessful revival ut Odd. Fellows Hall this week,
the principal attraction being, ofcourse, George
Kunkel AS Uncle Tom, his original creation.
lie does not, however, stand alone in his ex-
cU!lence, as every character of the play
is most ably represented. Today's matinee
| aud tho performance this evening will be tho
only two remaining opportunities to enjoy
this entertainment.
| Abbie Darlington.
Miss Darlington, who will assist the Men
dessohn Quintctte Club of Boston next Mon
day night, has a voice of great richness and
| sweetness, which she uses in an artistic man
uor, aud in music Of tho most ford character
displays the utmost case aud fuency. The
following are n few extracts in reference to
| her:
"a remarkable success.".--NetU York World.
Every note indicates culturo."-New York
| Herald.
"IIer execution is wonderfully good, and
hor cnunciation sngularly distinCt."-Ncw
| York SWl.
l Theatre Comiquc.
Lulu Wentworths blondes hold their own at
the Comique and give one of tho most enjoy
able performances Of the season. Tonight is