National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
THE BENEFIT To-KIoHr.
Fua af the Opera-HOase-KinsIe Rene
at Last SIxhf-NOtea.

Mr.. J. Louis Ford, who IS the resident
manager of Fo-d's Opera House, VIII take his fra
benefit this evening. In the comparatively brief
time that Mr. Ford has been ia Washington he has
proved by his energy and tact that the managerial
ability which is family trait OF the Fyr,ls reside,
to snail extent in him, and his courteous uela
tons with the public hare made him a decided
favOrite. The Opera House during the past seasoE
I has been the scene Of many brilliant audiences
and many brilliant attractions, and H. louis Ford
has ably seconded the eforis Of the veteran John
T. to bling to Washington sterling artists and %
| present every variety Of firs.-ciass attraction
The bill tonight viii be the extremely DOB
/ uIar opera, "OIYette." This opera vas D-o-
/ duced az the Opera House some weeks ago and
met with the most decided favor. The music
is bright and sparkling, containing many at
trsetive solos and some excellent chOruses: tina
situations are amusing and the plot furnishes an
opportunity for a good deal OF Yivae;ous aad
spirited acting. The company which viii appear
to- night is a strong one. embracing such popular
| favOrites as Blanche Chapman, George Denham
and Others, and a most enjoyable performance
may be anticipated. \ fcw Of the most attractive
musical numbers from BilIee Taylor viii be in
troduced, which viii give our people the fist Op-
portunity Of hearing anything from this --latest
New York success In addition our Washington
favorite Miss Eva sfiIIs has kindly volunteered 70
with the greatest pleasure The Opera House
should and no doubt viii be packed in every part
SAN KISSLEY's BENEFIT.
As was anticipated, the National Theatre was
crowded TO its utmost capacity last night on the
occasion Of the benefit of Mr.. Samuel G. Kinsley.
the business manager Of that popular place Of
amusement. The audience was one of exception
able brilliancy, embracing very best citizens,
while the radiant toilets Of many Of the ladies -e-
Id, $50
night by the way, for the q4d pro q,.o presented %
the purchasers Of Sans tieketSwas Gilbert and
SulliTan's latest success The Pirates of Pen
zsnce." This charming composition was never
better rendered, and that fact was fully appre-
ciated by the audience for nearly all the principal
members were encOred The cast has already
been published. and all acquitted themselves ex-
ceileEty. Miss Eva Mills has gained great reputa-
ton in the role of 55ey as she did as Josephine and
is acknowledged by sll who have seen her TO be
the best representative of both these parts both a.
to her rendition of the attractive vocal score aud
in her graceful and intelligent acting. A neg
Ruth made her appearance in the person Of Mrs.
E 5. kimball, who showed herself fully equal t.
all the requirements Of the part and created m0I
favorable impression. MessrS. Pugh, Hay, Keyser,
and Pearson have been seen in their respective
roles frequently before, and their inpers5nations
were, Is usual, most effectively rendered The
sion Of their singing showed the results OF the
careful training of the musical director, Dr.. E S
KimbaIl. The stage was under the efficient mar
agement of Thad. X. Sailer, and every detail Of
this important branch was carefully attended TO-
The entire performance was fully as enjoyable a.
any which has been given Of this delightful opera.
NOTES.
John 7. Raymond in Fresh the American
will be The attraction at the National Theatre next
week
The HerzOg wonders at Lincoln Hall continue %
attract large audiences. and she entertainments
are highly enjoyed.
The demand for the Bernhardt performances
still continues and the excitement In regard % tho
advent Of the great French artist is on the increase
a few seats for both performances may yet De had.
some idea Of the extent Of the new Ba-aurl and
London consolidation may De- gained from ,hs f5l-
lowing. There are six hundred men, women. sad
children on the payroll I'm che stock are lIus
hundred drsusht horses twenty tick s-llli.us.
twenty Performing slePhants twenty ClurI- thirty
shetland ponies twenty-five golden cas-i.J, ana
hundred vans. Gags. and vehicles. three tl1t.
cailispes. eighteen iuhilcc singers twenty zee In
dams. fyc CT-G dcus 81 performing Wild aL.mslL
she whole forming prccess.on neatly gF0 als
ia lCreIh.