National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-28
THIS wEEx,s AwuseMENrs.
Janauschck, Carneross' RinstreIs, th
Comtaue. and Other Attractions.

ComtQue, aUG 0tneF AtBrocdAOnes
AT the National Theatre this week the
celebrated Cancross' Minstrels will pay their an
nusl visit to Washington This troupe is one of
the Oldest in continuous existence, and contains
among its membership the brightest and funniest
ornaments In the minstrel line. Among the fea-
lures of the programme will be burlesque upon
the great Bernhard entitled Sarah Barnyard, in
Her Great Emotional Play Calmeel; or, the Fate OF
Croquette," which is said to be excruciatingly
funny. This company has always been warmly
received here. and it may safely be predicted that
their entertainments win be crowded each night
of their stay.
FoRD's OPERA HorsE-JANAuscKEK.
This celebrated tragedienne commences en- en-
gagement at the Opera House tonight. 1t has
been time since she has visited this city, and
during her absence she is said to have gained in
power and finish. She will appear this evening in
the dramatization of Dickens Bleak House" and
in regard to her performancein this piece the Bal
timore Gazette says:
With versatility which contrasts strangely with
the quiet dignity of Lady Deadlock as she appears
to the world Madame Janauschek presents with
consummate skill series of distinct and vivid
phases of widely differing emotions. Her comedy
acting RortcRse is perfect in its realism Whlle
the picture of the suffering, conscience stricken
woman who is seeking to shield her child from
the remorseess pursuit of TaLkingh0n, is noble In
Its dlgnhed reserve, its pathos and It's unyleolng
strength of will.
THEATRE COMIQUE
The fresh faces announced for this week at the
Comique are the Davenport brothers, Hallen and
Hart, Williams and Sully, Nellie Germon, James
Kearney, Mills and Warren. 1t viii be the last
week of the Wesleys, Daisy Kernel, and Maud
Leigh, who have become prime favoriteS, and
whose departure will be regretted and the same
may be said Of Charles o. and Gertie Seaman.
Jake Budd will appear in the great sketch of
Blue Glass" and the afterpiece entitled The
Newsboy of Washington
ATHENEUN CLUB CONCERTS.
The second concert of the series given by the
Peabody Orchestra, under the auspices of the Ath-
eneum Club will take place tomorrow evening
at Lincoln Hall. The orchestra will be assisted by
Miss Emma Gaul soprano, and Madame Auer-
bach, pianist The high order of the concerts will
be fully maintained, for among the announce
mentS for the programme are Beethoyen's concerto
for piano and orchestra; BerlioZs overture, "Se-
cret Avengers" Hamerik's symphony poetique,
and selections from List and LasSon. Seats may
be secured at Ellis music store.
HENsCHEI, BAILEY, JOsEFFY.
The concert announced for Wednesday night at
LINCOLN Hall is one Of extraordinary merit. All
the artists possess the highest regulations. Hen
schel is said to be the finest baritone that has been
heard for many a day, and the fact that he has
been engaged to sing at the grand festival in New
York is sufficient guarantee of his excellence.
Miss Lillian Bailey has acquired the highest sue
cess in. cultured Boston as vocalist of superior
attainments, and JGsefy has created furore as
pianist unequaled by any performer who has
visited this country in years. The sale of seats will
commence this morning at MetZerotts.
JOHN B. COUGH.
This gentleman, who never fails to interest and
amuse his audiences, will lecture at Lincoln Hall
this evening" taking for his subject Twenty Years
After" This is said to be new temperance lee
ture, and the temperance people of the District
should turn out in force and listen to him. Per-
haps he will be able to inftlse new life into the
members of the various organizations, the most of
which are leading very precarious existence at
present. Mr.. Cough has probably done much
as any single individual to aid the temperance
cause, and if this lecture is to be sketch of his
experiences in twenty years of labor in this work
it will prove ofthe deepest interest to every one.
FOREPAUGH's CIRCUS.
The circus season will open one week from to-
day, and as usual, Adam FOrepaugh will be the
first on the ground. Although this veteran show
man has always presented most complete organi-
zation he has this year exceeded all former eXhi-
tions and will offer attractions, both in the menag
erie branch and in the circus arena, never before
presented. The posters and programmes set forth
perfect marvels in the animal kingdom and the
iioSt asloiiishiuS ecloDatic Performances, Ote TIC
public knows that Mr.. Forepaugh always fulills all
his promises.
NOTES.
The great Bernhard will give two performances
in Washington April and 9.
Mr.. Samuel G. kinsley, manager of the National
Theatre announces his annual benefit on the 9Th
proximo, when The Pirates of Penzance" will be
presented with our own local talent in the cast,
under the direction of DR.. E. S. Kimball. Sam has
been faithful to his trust as manager, has been
courteous and attentive to the public and deserves
to have big benefit.
While upon the subject of benefits it should not
be forgotten that Mr.. j. Louis Ford who has had
immediate charge of the Opera House this season,
will take benefit on April Z. Louis has not an
nounced his bill, but it may be safely predicted
that it will be highly attractive.