The Sunday herald., 1881-02-13
ADJUSTMENTS.


summary was given last week of the
very lively plot Of 'oycttc,' the comic opera,
which may lay claim to being the greatest success OF
the season in London Paris, New York, Philadelphia
Boston, and Chicago, In como OF which cities u was
running at two three different theatres at the same
time. Washingtonians will have the pleasure OF hear
ing at Ford's Opera House, tomorrow evening and
during tho week, so It only seems necessary TO add
that the music to which the ialc is told is sparkling
tuncful aud catching to the last degree, while OF a
higher and better order than that Of tho ''Piratcsn
or old 'Pnaforc. The lbrctto is full OF humor and
the songs indicated by their published titles, are
eloquent and to the point The hilarious words OF q
favorltc one arc printed in another column. Tho
company engaged TO properly present this gem are
well known hv their merits as actors and singers. The
tenor Is Mir. Wallace McCrccry, In voice and appear
tho finest OF the numerous Rdiphs and Fredorfcs
who havo bcen seen here and who viii have capital
part In Tdieatino, the handsome young hero OF oil
vette.'' Tho other characters VIII be taken by Mr..
Charles Drew, MIR. George Denham, Miss Amy Cor
there will he chorus Of forty wcll-traned voices. Tho
scenery viii be exquisite and the costumes made by
Bloom Co., Of New York, from tho original pat
terms.
The welcome announcement Is made that
the famous Abbott Opera Company win begin
| gagement Of one week at the National Theatre on
| Monday, February 81. This organization Is larger
and stronger than ever numbering some sixty flve
peo pe-artlsts, chorus and grand orchestra. Among
The stars arc Emma Abbott Julie Roscwal1, Florence
| Darona, Pauline Mnurel, Therese Marcy Wm. Cas-
tie. Henry Peakes Aonzo Stoddard, ittegon James,
severe striui Frank Augustine, and tho world-re-
nowncd tenor, signcr Brlgnoli. Tho operas to be
sung arc popular and attractive, as follows; Monday,
"MariiSna;'' Tuesday, grand Washington birthday
| matinee, "Chimes OF Normandy;'' Tuesday evening,
| +" Martha;'' "Wednesday evening, ''Travatorc;"
Thursday, =" "Romconnd Jullet;' Friday, Miss Emma
| Abbott's benefit, 'Lucla di Lammermoor;' Satur-
day, grand Abbott matinee, anls Saturday evening"
signor Brignols benefit, In the ''Bohemian Girl y,
The sale OF seats at the regular dramatic prices VIII
begin on Thursday morning.
/ a. lol .t,o
yesterday brought to an un,mely end series OF the
most thoroughly delightful comic performances ever
| seen here. The "sparks' company Is admirably
selected, and public that had become rather tired
with the extravaganza business, found in dreams
freshness Of comicallty that kept tho morriment from
Tagging at any time during its representation. Tho
trio of singers particularly fine The remarkable
and, indeed, phenomenal voice of Miss Lotta Beltoi
sargent afforded the most purely artistic pleasure o
the entertainment but such comedians Mr.. Edoulr
and Mr.. Kruger and such pleasant singers as Mis-:
Rachael Sanger, Miss Id Shapleigh, and Miss An
META Dumarc are not got together every day. Tho
rarandalc sung the finale, and receiving the trp
encore, from ''ovettc,' ~ in which 1t viii hi
rendered this week with tho addition OF tho full
chorus.
The "Pirates of Penzancc'' will be re
pea,el at Ford's Opera House next saturday even
ing, for the benefit Of that deserving charity, thu
Central Dispensary which is sorey in need of funds
= Miss Eva Mills will again be the Mabel, and Mr. Ed
win b. Hay the General Stanley, which is sunicien
assurance that those parts will be rendered magnif
: Gently Ruth isAssumed by Miss Alexander, and tn
threeleading sisters by Misses Haas, Leav and stir
ling Mr.. i. U. Keyser is the chief pirate, with Mr.
1t Forsemnn for his ahc lieutenant Mr.. j. w. Pear
II SON The sergeant of police with the forces on bot
If sues aSwi ron 'he Mpoio nU; oreisa NJ
fail TO be treat under these auspices. and tn
i free dispensary should receive substantial recogni
/. ton.
ID The coming week will be a cheerful one t
the patrons of the Comiquc the attractions ofrerc
are far ahead OF anything in their line that have
III appeared in this city. The management have eece
an engagement with the great English Speciality Com
~ pany said be Of the best that to til
WI country. The troupe consists of the Brothers Arabs
or the great jugglers Ricketts, brothers, grocsque dai
e. GERS and pantommists; Crandell and Eastwood I,
German duo; Mccarthy and Monroe. the only gent
Inc Chinese and Irish impersonators In the countr!
a Leonard and Flynn, Truedell and Rowan, Dell Tr,
90 dell. Hines and Blossom, Daisy Remington, and Il
u stock company of the Comique, making one OF Il
most powerful combinations that have ever appcar
In this city.
Among the worthy organizations of I'll
city for the relief of the poor whose charity has BET
- greatly taxed because of the severe winter we a
passing through, is the Young Catholic Friend
~ Society," OF the chief objects of which is to pr
vide suitable clothing for poor boys to enable them
he attend school, To enable them TO continue this wor
at and to meet the increasing demands upon the trca
se nry, they have made arrangements with Hon. Jol
ng Kelly Of New York, to deliver his now famous le
its February 81 next In Lincoln Hall.
~ The distinguished Adelaide U. Murdocl
an sister OF the still more distinguished ragedan, Jam
he T.. Murdock, whose lectures In Washington some SO
Ills sons h,o,, or,,.o1 60 ,,,o,, eo., ,nI tn.n,r,,
,s with such kindly and vivid recoecons OF her geni
NJ and her power has written new lecture. entitl
'as suOsl'nce ana shluow, Which she VIII uehVeT
4iColl nan, o rriutS evening te loth ihst. ~
nd lady attracts very large audiences wherever she le
nm lures, therefore advise those desiring tickets
secure them at once.
", Mr Jefferson is succeeded ot tho Nation
re- ,r,,..,.. 80, -. i. ~, ~. f,a,.,. =. -
@md @ | company, the which has previously appear
Nv, ~ here at the Opera House.