National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-25
"BILLEE TAYLoR,su WEEK.
The Nautical Opera at Roth Theatres
The COmIque.

The much talked-of "Billee Taylor"
was presented for the first time in this city at Fords
Opera House on Saturday. Much of its music is
very attractive and already someis heard whistled
by the street gamins. These bits that are easily
remembered, however, are not solos, but ehoruses
and is peculiar feature in the musical score that
there are but few solos, The light, sparkling char
acter of the various movements captivates the at
tention at once and pleasantly holds it during the
entire opera. The numbers that were most pleas
ing so far as are remembered were the & Charity
Girls Chorus" and the little solo which precedes It
(sung by Miss May Stembler), the two duos by
ArdbeIa Miss Eva Mills and BAlee Taylor
(Mr. Charles F. Lang, the "Conspirators
Trio" BY Arabelld, Grab (3Ir C. Hogandorp), and
Captain Fldpper CIR. C. H. Drew, the solo and
chorus d" Just Like That" the song and chorus "In
Tell You Why" Z" It's Love, Love, Love-" &c, and
the rollieking song by Ben BdrHGele (Mr George
Denkam), An on Account of Eliza" The finale
to the first act is well worked up, as is also the
closing chorus The story of the piece is found in
the ancient ballad of Sheridan, about young
bridegroom being taken by press gang on his
wedding day and carried for a sailor on the
Thunderstorm" and need not be repeated now.
The part of ArabeYd is one by no means worthy the
talent of Miss Eva Mills, for the music affords no
scope for her thoroughly cultivated voice. She
made the most of it possible, however, and
skillful artist would have escaped recognition
Miss Anna Shaffer made sweet looking orphan
Phoebe, and in the second act was the jauntiest
sailor imaginable. Mr.. George Denham was the
feature Of the piece, his makeup" being re-
markable and his singing and acting as the
" Bos'in of H. NJ. S. Thunderbomb" being funny in
the extreme. The Christopher CrG5 of Mr. C. Hogan
dorp afforded that gentleman an opportunity for
some excellent burleSque vill&iny, and the Sir
M Mr. (,Il;fui
Fldpper of Mr.. C. H. Drew, whose imitation of
Stuart Robson was decidedly apparent, were
well rendered "Billee Taylor" viii be the at
traction during this week.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
1t never rains but it pours. Here We have been
waiting for opportunity see that which for so
long has convulsed New York the opera of Billee
Taylor" and now we have it in allopathie doses.
Ford got in with the first performance on Satur-
day, and in addition to his company we are also
to have Bilee" at the National, where it will be
given by DOyley Carte's company. The principal
members of the company are Signor Brocalini,
who is an excellent singer and actor and Miss
Francesca Guthrie, VINO is said to be lady of re-
fnement and an artistic of exceptional finish and
culture. The other members of the troupe are said
to be good singers and actors and the chorus will
be large and complete.
THE THIRD ATHENEUM CLUB CONCERT.
The third and last concert for this season under
the auspices of the Athenaum Club will be given
at Lincoln Hall this evening. The programme
presented is one of unusual excellence and among
the selections may be mentioned sonata by
Grieg, for piano and violin, executed by Messrs |
Courlaender and Gaul; cavatina from Mozart's
Titus" sung by Miss Hunt; a clarionet solo,
"Weber's Last Thought by Mr.. Andrea Coda
three of Rubins'ein's songs, by Miss Hunt, and
trio by COuyy for piano, violin, and violoncello
by Messrs. Courlaender, Gaul, and JungnickeI
THE THEATRE CoyIQUE.
The management of the COmique have secured
for this week New York speciality combination
all the members of which are frstclass artists in
the variety line. Among the names may be men
toned Mr.. and Mrs r. \. Brennan, Captain Liable |
William Gaylord, Lord and Vanleer, r. G. Allen |
Louise Lyle, Dick Mack Al. Klein. Donnelly and
Drew, Leonard Jones, and Lulu Wentworth Jake |
Budd will himself appear in a new sketch, en-
titled Sim Dimpsey's Joke" which is said to be
excruciatingly funny.
NOTES.
Joe Sessford, the popular treasurer of Ford's |
Opera House, will receive complimentary benefit
on May s. The attraction will be the Pirates of
Penzance,' with Miss Eva Mills and Ned Hay in /
the cast.
On Thursday evening Mr.. H. A. Forseman, who
is well known as baritone of more than ordinary
merit, Will be the recipient of a complimentary
benefit. The programme will include Sullivan's
comic opera, BOX and Cox with Messrs John |
o. Pugh, William H. Daniels, and Mr. Forseman |
in the cast