National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
A Splendid Rendition OF :: Olivette SAL
vtni To.Night-Beecher's Lecture.

| vtnf T0-Nfght-Beecher'sL Lecture.
Audran's bright and sparkling opera,
as presented at the National Theatre last night,
was complete revelation to those who had never
seen "Olivette" other than as heretofore pre-
sented in this city. The performances of this
opera already given here have been enjoyable, for
the music is so attractive the situations so anus
ing, and the dialogue SO funny that any
presentation, even by ordinary perform
| ers, will be satisfactory. But the COM
pany which Mr.. Hess justly calls the Acme" is so
large. so complete both to its principals and the
chorus that its performance of this opera
! seems to be very nearly perfect The caste
/ was very strong as to the male members,
Messrs. William Carleton and Henry Peakes
| in the respective characters of Valentine and
De Merimac being particularly excellent, the
counterfeit presentment being most effectively
managed and their duet in the second act receiy-
ing hearty encore. Mr.. Cartoons solo in the
last act showed that his fine baritone voice had lost
none of its power and sweetness and the encore
which followed was fully deserved Mr.. Ed
ward Lamb was heartily welcomed back to
the stage where he so long held the
position of Pleading comedian, and i'll his persona
ton of the Due deS Ifs he showed that he had lost
none of his comic power. Mr.. James Peakes, who
sustained the role of C0quelicOt, made feature of
that character, and showed himself finished
comedian, as well as singer of fair power. The
leading ladies are possessed gilmore than ordinary
physical attractions and look and act their re-
spective roles charmingly. The choruses were
well rendered, and nearly every member was
cored. :" olivette" will be repeated each night
during the week.
FORD's OPERA HOUSE.
The Juvenile Amateur Opera Troop gave most
effective representation of Gilbert and Sullivan's
charming opera, The Pirates of Penzance," at the
OPERA House l0StO p
ness their former efforts, the stage, scenery and
appointments there afforded them greater oppor-
tunity than at Lincoln Hall. Professor Sheldon is
to be congratulated upon the perfection which
this party of children has attained.
LINCOLN HALL.
The concert at Lincoln Halllast night was by far
the best entertainment which has been given un-
der the auspices of our colored citizens The per-
formers were all of recognized ability, the pro-
gramme was carefully selected, and all the num-
bers were well rendered. Another concert will be
given to- night. These concerts are given for the
benefit of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, and should
be literally patronized on this account, well
because Of the talent which participates.
sALvISL
Those who had the good fortune, during the first
visit of the great Italian actor to this city, wit
ness his sublime representations know full well |!
the treat that is in store for them to- night and to-
morrow When Salvini here before he APP /
peared only in two characters-OthclLO and |
SHtttran. Tonight therefore, an opportunity |
will be given to behold him in !
play in which he is said to appear to fully as |
great advantage, and to display equal power, as in
OategO. The GiaiictOr has been one of his most !
effective representations, and by many is consid-
cred his very best assumption 1t is not supposed !
that there will be a vacant seat at the Opera
House tonight
REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER.
This eminent divine whose wonderful eloquence
enables him to sway audience at his will, will
lecture at the Congregational Church this evening
His subject, The Reign of the Common People"
is one which is of great interest, and it may be
predicted that the distinguished orator will pre-
sent it in a mastery manner.
MASONIC TEMPLE.
a literary and musical entertainment, under tie
auspices of the Washington Froebel Society, will
be given at the Masonic Temple tomorrow night
for the benefit of the Bethany Free Kindergarten
Some Of the best talent in the District has been
secured, as may be seen from the following pro-
gramme: Part I-Ovcrture C' Lustspiel") Messrs.
Gibson. Lamb, Stone and Thielkuhl; soprano
solo e Heaven Hath Shed u Tear'O with violin /
obligato. Jennie d. ParslOw; reading, D. C. Bangs
cornet solo, J. R. Gibson: recitation, Annie Lewis
violin solo Is Playful Rockets y Robert c. Bernays
Part II" Gavotte," Blumlein, Is Forget Me
Not), Messrs. Gibson, Lamb. Stone, and Thielkuhl.
solo e. Saccato Polka), little Lille Parslow bari
one solo, f. j. Whipple; reading, Ed B. Hay;
'ocal duet q Ifs and Ans" from "Billee Taylor
Lille Parslow and Annie Lewis; vocal quarteIte
hessrS. Newman Carpenter, Sunny, and Calvert,