National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-09
An USEM ENJ'S.
Lincoln nail-McGibeny Family.

Tonight this wonderful family begins
series of musical performances, and the best
Introduction we can give them to our readers
is to quote what is said of them by the Dld
matte Mirror: "The McGibeny Family Of
musicians, eleven in number-nine children,
with their parents--appeared In miscolane
Gus vocal and instrumental programme, that
was at once talented and entertaining. 1t
would be impossible, in tho brief space at our
command, to criticise the performance in de-
tail, hut it may be summed up as among the
best of the kind that has yet been given IN
this city. The ages of the children vary from
perhaps eighteen to four or FIVE years aud
each, In his or her kind, is - per-
feet master of thoir particular instru-
inent, while their singing abilities are
just rs commendsble. Master Frank, tho
cornetist, has lost his right arm, yet plays
with his left hand In a surprisingly skillml
manner. Four of the children are violinists,
all good, though Master Hugh exceIs. One OF
the girls also plays the coruot 10 style that
considering her age, is truly astonishing. The
two younger children play the snare aud bass
drum. Altogether, whether we consider this
remarkable musical family us instrumentaists
or singers, they are equally worthy of all
praise. And the whole performance-nas.
much as their selections are Of the better class
of popular positlons-may be thoroughly
recommended as enjoyable on every posi- BILE
ground. A more delightful evening for the
general lover of amusement than can be spent
listening to this talented family il would be
impossible to pass.
National Theatre.
Fun on the Bristol" which is to be ner.
formed at this theatre during the present week,
belongs to class of plays lately come into
favor on account of the varicgated entertain
mcnt afforded by tho Unlimited fun which
may be introduced. According to all accounts,
this latest novelty rivals in its supply of COM
icalities all of its predecessors. There are
three acts-thc first in New York, the second
and third on board the palatal Sound steamer
Bristol" and 1t is in the last act that the
merry crowd of passengers give rein to their
inclination for drollerics, and amuse them &.
selves and their audiences by their special
| ties. ii. C.. Jarrett is tho author of the play
and the company is composed of excellent ma
terial.
Ford's Opera-House.
| Haverly's Mastodon AIinstres, the best or
ganzation of its kind in the country, will
begin weeks engagement at Fords this
evening. There are upwards of forty first.
class artists In this troupe, and besides the
regular minstrel entertainment there will be
| other diversions too numerous TO mention.
| THE Turkish Review" forms one of the i0a-
lures of the performance and taxes to the ut
most strain the risbles of the audience That
| tho house will be crowded to OVERLOOKING every
night is a foregone conclusion, and as piece
of friendly advice to our readers we say that
| if they desire seats they must go early.
Theatre Comique.
A galaxy of female beauties will BIO the at
! traction of the Comique this week. Lulu
| WentwOrth's Blonde Buresque Female Min.
strcls and Folly Troupe" whose charms are
said TO be as rare us their talents, will hold
the fort. Does any ono doubt that they will
compel their audiences to surrender ut first
sight? Go and see for yourselves.