National Republican., 1880-04-22
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National rheatre-The Emma Abbott Opera
COMPANY.

National TheRtre-The Emma Abbott Opera
Company.
Tho large audience filling the National
thoater in every part sufficiently proved the
popularity Of Mr.. William Castle, who was
beniiited last night. As an attraction tho
first performance Of Gounod's Romeo and
juliet was presented together with the fourth
act of I'll Trovatore." The interest centred
in Romeo and Juliet aud the liberal applause
fully testified the delight of the audience.
Tho waltz in the first act, the balcony duo In
the second. and in fact every prominent member
was encored, and at the close Of each act Miss
Abbott and MIR. Castle were called before tho
curtain. The acting, as well as the singing of
these two, fuzzy justified all that has been said
of them in their respective characters, and
the fervor displayed by Miss Abbott in the
balcony scene made many young man in the
audience wish he were in Castles place. In
the act from "rrovatOre" that sterling artist,
Mrs. SeguiU, was heard in one Of her most
successful roles, and Miss Marie Stone. new to
Washington, showed a clear aud sympathetic
voice of exceptional purity and power. Mr..
Tom Karl has been heard before IN Manrico,
and his clear, ringing tenor has lost none of its
sweetness and seems rather TO have gained IN
power aud effect.
THE CHIMES OF NORMANDY"
At the matinee yesterday the charming
opera, "Chimes Of Normandy" was rendered
with more than ordinary effect. The event
of the performances was the appearance for
the first time of Miss Marie S. Johnstone, Of
this city, who sang the part of Mignonctte in
very creditable manner. Her vivacity and
piquant ways qualified her we'll for the part
aud doubtless whilo SHE confines herself to
such light roles her success will be all that
her best friends land they were evidently
out in large force yesterday could wish for
her.
Tonight Bizcts very successful opera of
Carmen" will be presented for the only time
in this city. In this opera Mrs Zelda Seeuin
has won the highest praise for her superb per.
sonation of the leading role, many excellent
critics deeming her even superior to Minnie
Hauk, who created so great u sensation I'M
this opera both in London and New York.
Forrs Opera-House - Minnie Pnimcrs
Z" "Doarding School"
The lovers of fun and folly will have an-opN
portunity next week to follow the full bent oil
their inclination when Minnie Palmer iuvsdes
the precincts of Ford's with her Boarding
School," An exchange speaks of the play auo
its success as follows: 1t is a melauge 90
mirth and melody which finds no equal on thu
stage, and is presented by carefully selected
company, headed by the beautiful actress anOl
vocalist, Miss Minnie Palmer supported b.,
the great Irish character actor, William "
Scanlun. This charming comedietta or farccOO
comedy conceit, first produced in Boston Lass
fall, Immediately came to the front as one o.
the sterling attractions of the present Season..
The Thursby-Ole Bull Concert.
Since Lincoln Hall was first opened to thu
public there has not been assembled withiR
its walls so large and fashionable an audicno1
as that which gathered there last nighh
Every available space was utilized; the aislON
were packed, and even the larger portion oil
| the stage had to be given up to a large numbel
of persons anxious to enjoy the rare combinat
tion of great artists. So great was the rush
| that before tho beginning OF the con-
cert the sale OF tickets had to be suspended
because no more could be accommodated
| even with standing room. Tho conccdI
certainly was perfect ovation to eaott
one of the artists, and more particularly div
| the appearance of Ole Bulls gaunt form ca5D
forth perfect storm Of applause. which div
not exhaust itself for several minutes. MN
| Thursby also received a most cordial welconNN
and in the course of the evening was prescntelj
with a number of choice floral devices. IN
| like manner warm greeting was extended
Signor Brignoli, upon whose organ times lin,
1uence seems to he lost, for 1t has lost none W
| its mcllowncss and richness. Signor FerraihB
by his inimitable mimcry completely carriBk
away the audience, aud was repeatedly ay
plaudod.
The programme, which was supplemental
| Dy numerous cHCOTcS ulOSu RTlClOusly uCCOWW
cd, was as follows "PUlonaise Brilian,Igi
(Webcr), Miss Anna Book; "MAppari" lgk
manza from "Martha" (Flotow), Signor BrAs
noli; SHADOW Song" from "Dinorah" (Meyht
bocr), Miss Emma Thursby; "TaramtelVA
(Rossinil, Signor Ferranti una Notice
Vrnezia," duettimo (ArdiD, Miss Em6M
Thulsby and Signor Briguoi; "Polacca GuNJ
rier" cole Bulb Ole Bull ballad (ChopiD
Miss Anna Book; the famous "Ductto ButHAv
| 1'(irieninn Ia rap (Ripni1 AlNl
Emma Thursby aud Siguor Ferranti; "GoSg
Bye, Sweetheart" (Hatton), Signor BrignANl
ave Maria" lGounod), Miss Emma ThumNG
and Ole Bull. The gem of tho evening lA
questionably was the final number, GoumNs
ave Maria" which fairly brought the tth,r
to many eyes. 1t is not too much to say VII \
this concert ranks as the foremost mussts.
event of the season, and Mr.. Maurice StrakoNy
deserves the thanks Of the Washington pwlgI
for affording them the opportunity to head i
conjunction Emma Thursby and Ole Bull.
CoDgre. ,ational Church Masonic ClhHi
Concert.
The vocal and instrumental concert TIA |
given by the Masonic Choir this evening" Vi
the benefit of the Masonic Library will ateNr,
the music-loving public an opportunity 4
hearing some very fine performances. An6tp,
those who will appear are Misses Eva N(Gl
r and Mira Lucas, Mr.. Rudolph Green, of ENst
more, the Washington String Quntette va
Professor Bischoff. The chorus will be ,An
posed of thirty male voices.
f National Theatre-French Opera.
, On Monday next Grau's French Gypt1
Company, including such stars US Ca,GbJ
Paola- Marie aud Angle, will begin wiRes
engagement with Lecoq's charming work, W
File dc Madame AngQt." Speaking Oh u
/ appearance Of the company in PhiadeNJI
) the Times of that city says "There atAv
has been SO coed performance of FnNt
. opera in Philadelphia as that of " La FilNA {
I Madame Angot," with which Mr.. MaItJ5
: Grau's company opened its season att III
r Academy of Music last evening. 1t iA II
. often that we have better pCrfOrmauteV
t opera in any language" The sale of sta
' begius to-day.
IL. NJ. S. PInaforo.
BY urgent request II. NJ. S. PinaforI NJ
J. be given at FOrd's OperA-HouSe SauAk5
. matinee and Saturday evening, with lJly y
Buckingham as Sir Joseph. The nl,Nl Il
audience which greeted the performautss
Lincoln Hall last Tuesday showed than t
b operetta has lost none Of its wonderful INGU
larity. The performances ut the Opera " w
Saturday will be of the finest order.
Theatre Comique.
. The company ut the Comique thiss M,e
gives u performance with which the mosA CI
tious cannot find fault, and crowded lENpi
have been tho rule, The Clipper QuarTNt Il
f Bingham, the VentrilGquist; Miss We'll