National Republican., 1880-03-03
IN USE W ENI'S.
National Theatre-Mary Anderson.


One of the largest and most fashionable au-
dienccs of the season gathered ut the National
Theatre last evening to witness Mary Andcr-
sons superb rendition Of Juliet Despite the
fact that the tender story of Romeo and Juliets
love has been SO often rehearsed, it possesses
perennial attractions for old ms we'll as young,
and the romance of CdpHlets helpless daughter
becomes doubly eugrossng when presented by
so cousummate q disciple OF the tragic muse us
Miss Anderson. She seems to realizo the great
poets conception of tho fair Veronesc, and
clothes the character with the attributes of
early neutrality-suspicious., yet modest,
yielding to the tender passion and utter
Oblivion of self. She gives beautiful picture
of tho sacrifice Of the first fruits of her mai
den heart at Cupd's shrine, and, whether in
her exultant happiness Mt finding herself be-
loved by the man to whom her affection has
gone out, or in the grief and sorrow of her
parting from him, carries with her irresistibly
the sympathies of her audience. The balcony
scene and the parting were mastery in every
respect, and, whatever crudities there may
still he in Miss Anderson's tOurnure, they are
lost sight of in her earnest and impassioned
acting. Mr.. AdSin Lawrence was an ad-
mirabe Romeo aud Mr. Mines Loviclx gave as
Iiue Il rendition of the part of DfercWtio as has
been witnessed in this city. The remainder
of the support did well.
This evening Miss Anderson will appear as
Pdrthenia in "mgomar," II part in which she
has been pronounced unequnled.
Ford's pera.House-"French FLATS"
"French Flats" was played last night before
crowded house. Tho comedy is of rather n
nondescript character, there being no particu.
lar plot. 1t is truly described -four flights of
fun" There is little else but fun from the
time the curtain rises until 1t falls. There
will be n matinee this afternoon.
Theatre Comique.
The attractions presented at the Comiauo
this week have never been surpassed in WASH
ington and that a good show is appreciated is
visible every night in the crowds that pack
this cosy resort. Among the leading novelties
arc the LII Ruo family in acrObatic feats, tho
Dockstaders in an entirely new line OF black.
face business Miss Daisy Remington, scrio-
comic vocalist who ranks with the best, the
Webster brothers in Irish sketches, and Hines
and Blossom in negroisms. The Murray Il
Hedges Combination are also on hand aud the
performance concludes nightly with bur.
lesque on "Pinafore," which is q most merit
Orious one. The sisters, cousins and aunts are
the handsomest that have ever appeared in
| this OPERA aud Frank Lewis as Captain COycOydu
and John Robinson as Deuleye cannot be ex.
! cellcd. Miss Joyce MaItello's assumption OF
Josephine is II most pleasing one, the lady being
| the pOssessr of good voice and fine stage
! presence. An evening spent at the COmiquC
| during the present week will bo found pro
ductive Of fun enough TO last month.
Lincoln HalI-Levy.
The greatest cOrnet player of the age, j
| Levy, will give two concerts during the
present week at Lincoln Hail. on Thursday
and Friday evenings. rho mere announce
ment of this musical treat would undoubtedly
suffice to Gil tho spacious hall to overhowing
but in addition II should be remembered that
Mr. Levy is assisted by Miss Fraser Liny
soprano Miss Annie Beebc contrato; Mr.
| Christian Frtsch tenor and Mr. Ferdinand
! Quicken, pianist, all eminent artists in theil
respective branches Tickets can be secured
ut MetzyTotts music store.
Professor Carpenter
Professor Carpenter, the mesmorist, will
| hold forth at Lincoln Hall Tonight. His won
derful ability as an operator in animal mag
netism Is evidenced by the way his ubjects
act. Everything about his entertainment il
honest aud amusing. His audiences continue
to be large.
Philharmonic Grand Concert Tonight
Our citizens must not forget the grand con
cert of the Philharmonic Society at the Con
aregational chalch tonight. Rossiniis "Saba
Mater" and Sullivans "Prodigal Son" shoult
Oil the house to overlooking. The seats arr
being rapidly taken, aud those who desire t.
avoid standing during the evening should Sc
cure a scat before going TO the concert The
list OF artists will be found in the advertise
mcnt in another column, to which our readers
are referred.
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