National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-13
IN USEAi EN1S.
National, T,,eatre-sothern.


Wind and weather proved no obstacle last
night TO the many to whom the appearance of
Sothern is the signal for rallying and the Ma
tonal Theatre was filed, therefore, with q
large and fashionable audience. Mr. Sothern
had chosen for his initial performance the
well-known play of Our American Cousin"
wherein, as Lord Dindredy he has become
justly famous. The original play, in which
Asd Trenchdrd was the principal character, and
became celebrated by such men MS Joe JefiGr-
son, j. S. Clarke and other eminent comedians,
has been so changed as TO make Lord Dundrcdry
tho central figure, and the other characters
simply act rs foils to set off his ecccntricites,
and certainly no actor more completely sue.
ceeds in unnterruptedly amusing his audience
as Mr.. Sothern. He has made it creation,
perfect in its kind. The minutest details are
observed, yet the whole presented with the
smOothness and perfect coloring of choice
mosaic.
To look at Dundreary irresstibly sets tho
risibles into motion, and the audience gots n
breathing spell only when he is OFF the scene.
Mr.. Ed. Lamb, who played tho part of Asd
Trenciard, is an old favorite and will be re-
membered rs one Of the principal attractions
at the National in Jack Saville's time. He Is
an excellent low comedian and thoroughly AT
fat in everything that makes such one sue
cessful. He was warmly received by the audi
ence, and proved that, like good wine, he
grows better with age. The ladies of tho
company are all handsome, stylish, dress ele-
gantly and act well, and the gentlemen, espe-
cially Mr.. Blakely, who personatcd Bimey,
have fair claims to public consideration. Lord
Dundreary" will be presented again this even
| ing.
Ford's Opera House-''Our Candidate"
The Richmond and Won Boyle Comedy
Company made their frst appearance at the
Opera-liouse last might, in Levin u Tees and
ii. G. Richmonds American comedy entitled
"Our Candidate" The performance is a
| somewhat extaavagant attempt to show the
inside workings of political elections, com.
bincd with 6allot-box stuiiing, lovc-making,
bribery and many other elements, all Of a
humorous character, and affords ample Oppor-
tunity for Mr.. Harry g. Richmond as or
Candidate, to show his comical abilities. Won
Boyle, who will always be remembered here
for his German Rotations, gave the best rep
resentation of Il Chinaman that we have yet
seen. Tho rest of the company do ample JUS
tce to their respective roles, especially Mr..
ALE Mcdowell as Major Bang, the editor Of the
Sunday Morning BlieEard, This play viii hold
the boards during the week, and hearty
laugh is insured all those who attend. Fun Ia
the order of the day.
Theatre Comique.
The programme presented at the COmique
| this week is one that cannot fail to attract
large audiences. The bill comprises the great
Leonzo brothers and their wonderful acting
dog, Tiger, in their own drama, entitled
Rupcrt's Dog !" the great Irish four, Will.
| Jams, Edwards, Miles and Daily; the three
Milo brothers, and a host of others, who com.
bne to make u very pleasing entertainment
| Grand matinee this afternoon. Friday, Jan.
uary IL, grand complimentary benefit to Jake
| Budd.