National Republican., 1880-10-06
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Ford's One

Ford's opora-House--"A Flock of Geese"
Another full house greeted the second rep.
resontation Of Mr.. G. Wallace Walters anus.
ing sketch entitled "A Flock of Geese" at
Ford's opcrahouse last evening. Without any
pref ension TO plot or continuity of incident
this very funny extravaganza has sufficient
amount of comic dialogue to cause decided
merriment, while each Of the performers
has fine opportunity to exhibit
his or her peculiar specialities. Mr.. j. NJ.
Hickey, under whose management the
company appears has been fortunate in
his selection of talent, for each member
contributes share of the evenings enjoy
ment. Mr.. Add Ryman rs Parnassas Buggius
shows himself a comedian of excellent ability,
and ho is ably supported by Mr.. j. III. Stuart
as Rufus Bacon and Miss Emily Maynard as
Lettie. Mr.. George Reynolds gives II fine
delncation of eccentric negro character, and
his song and dance received hearty encore.
The vocal portion of the troupe is particularly
strong. The principal attraction in this re-
spect Is Miss Florence d. Kellogg, young
lady in her teens, who possesses voice OF e1'
ceptional purity and sweetness, which
shows evidences of careful cultivation.
Sho had but little to do in the first
act, or section, as 1t is called, and
when in the second sho came ditiidently for
ward and sang with exquisite effect the polo
naise from "Mignon," she completely elec-
trihed the audience, and the encore she re-
ceivcd was most emphatic. Miss Alice Dray-
ton Is q good serio.comic vocalist and has the
spirit and dash which are decidedly taking,
Miss Millie Stanley has a smooth mezzo-so.
prano of considerable compass and power, and
sings with decided taste. "A Flock Of Geese"
enables the audience to pass most pleasant
evening, and will, no doubt, draw full houses
during its stay here. There will be q matinee
this afternoon.
National Thcatre--"The Tourists"
Mr.. w. A. Mestayer's musical play, entitled
"Tho Tourists in u Pullman Palace Car" has
lost none OF its attractiveness, as was fully
proved by the large audience that witnessed
its performance at the National theatre last
night. The secret of tho great success which
this piece has had is the superior manner in
which each of tho members of the troupe per.
| forms his or her allotted task. All are excel
lent artists, and the play is thoroughly
adapted to their individual excellenccs.
There have been host of limitations of "The
Tourists" but none have equaled 1t In the
amount of fun that II furnishes The company
this season Is fully as strong MS last year and
| in somo respects even superior, comprising
Misses Carrie Swain, Louie Paullin, Jannette
ReiiIerth and Alico Hutchings, and Mossrs.
| w. A. Mestayer, j. N. Long, L. Wilmot Eckert,
Samuel Swain, Will III. Bray and Henry Wat
| son.
There will be matinee this afternoon at
o'clock.
| Theatre Comque.
The Comiquo should be visited this week by
all lovers of frst-class variety show, rs the
management have taken unusual pains to Sc
cure talent during the progress of the fair,
No long dramas, but succession Of short
sketches prominent among which is Jake
Budds STRANGER" are the rule, aud Miss
| Louise Murlo, GeOrgie Melnotte and galaxy
Of stars of equal magnitude are In full pos
session of this cosy resort.