National Republican., 1880-04-23
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rheatre-"carmen."

National TheHtre-"Carmen."
Mrs Zelda sOguln last night achieved a
genuine triumph as Carmen in Bizct's opera
of that name, and It was the opinion of many
that she surpassed not only in the vocaliza.
tion Of the part, but In dramatic force, Minnie
lIouk, who has made that part her special
forte. Mrs. Scgun's superb voice never was
beard to better advantage, and the archness
aud pquancy blended with the 6erconess and
abandon Of tho Spanish gypsy girl were most
deity portrayed. The repeated applause, tho
choice floral tributes and calls before the cur.
tain sufficiently attestod the delight of the
large audience. Tom Karl Ms Don Jose sus
tanned his reputation as a good singer and
actor, and but once during the evening his
voice gnvo him the slip. In fact, it may
be snid that the two artists named carried
on their shoulders tho success of the
opera, for the Escamilo of Mr.. Stod-
dard waSauythng but acceptable, and The re-
mainder of the cast deserve no special mention,
| excepting, perhaps, Mr.. Ryse, who, MS Dan.
| cairo, sang well and acted passably The
chorus aud orchestra were very satisfactory.
| Tonight Romeo and Juliet" with Emma
Abbott as Juliet, her greatest success. In con-
| sequence OF large number of persons not
| having found seats Wednesday evening
| Romeo and Juliet will also DO repeated at
| the Saturday matinee, instead Of paul and
| Virginia" On Saturday night Carmen" will
| be repeated in place of Bohemian Girl" as
| formerly announced.
Ford's Opera -House-H. VI. S. Pinnforo.
| The never-waning popularity Of "Pinatore'
| Is again illustrated by the fact that ut the
urgent request Of n largo number of persons
who were unable to gaiu admittance ut Lin
| coin Hall on Tuesday evening, tho company
| then performing thero will appear ut Ford's
| OpeRHouse on Saturday afternoon and even
ing. crowded house may be counted upon
| at each performance.
| National Tbaafra ErancI,
| The advent of Grau's famous French Opera
| Company marks an event in tho musical his
| tory of the present theatrical season. Capou,
| Paola-Marie and Angelo the great attrac-
tive trio of this organization. Capoul, IN tho
very front rank Of great tenors; Paola- Marie.
piquant, artistic. crowned with success; Angelo,
beautiful, u fine actress and good singer.
| These aro supplemented by other good forces,
an excellent chorus aud fine orchestra. The
| following is tho repertoire for the week (:
Monday, la File de Nine. Angot,' tho cast
including Clairettc. Mile. Paoa- Marie; Mile.
| Lapge, Mile. Angelo, NJ. Capoul, Ange Ptou.
Tuesday, "Mignon;" Wednesday matinee,
lie Petit Duc;" Wednesday night. LA Belle
Helene" Thursday, 'Lo Position de Lopiu-
meau;" Friday, lie PreanX Clercs;" Saturday
matinee, "Girohe-Giroha;" Saturday night,
"Cloches dc Cornoville." Seats can now be
secured, and the demand for them is already
| very active.
Fords Opera House - Minnie raImers
| "Boarding-SchoOl."
| OF tho charming extravaganza personated
by Minnie Palmer's "Boardlug.S Combi-
nation" which will appear at Ford's Opera.
House on Monday next, the Rochester Demo.
crat speaks as follows: "Tho fun is all clean
and wholesome, and appeals with irresistible
force to young aud old. Miss Palmer is pretty,
graceful, vivacious, n sweet singer and good
| dancer. Jessie Fairlove is a part suited to her
style, and is very cleverly taken. William
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invariably win recall. He ranks as n first
class comedian, ana is equally good in song
and acting"
Theatre Comique.
Tho management of this popular resort
fairly deserve the encouragement their enter.
prise receives from the public, for they stu
diously strive to secure tho latest and best at
fractions in the variety and dramatic line
This week the bill is specially attractive, and
as n consequ ence the cozy little house is
packed every night. and peal upon peal oi
laughter, and storm after storm OF applause
attest the pleasing nature of the entertain
mont. There will be a matinee this afternoon
The Masonic Choir Concert.
There WAS large audience in attendance
upon tho concert given by tho Washington
Masonic Choir last eve ming Gt the Congrega
tional church. The excellent programme pre-
sented speaks we'll for the good taste of the
managers. The string quntette, consisting
of Messrs. Hoffman, Weller, Burr, Finkcl and
Eberbach was indeed treat. Tho Washing
ton Masonic Choir sang several well.soIecteC
pieces in manner which will be long remcm
bered with pleasure. Miss Mira Lucas alsC
deserves great credit for tho manner in which
she rendered her pieces, especially the ballad
Somebody's Darling" Professor Bischoll snC
Miss Eva Mills need no words of praise. Mr.
Rudolph Green's selections on the viooncellC
will be remembered in Washington thou 81
he be not with us.