National Republican., 1881-12-15
PUBLIC ADJUSTMENTS.
"Oid shipmntca ''--' school for scandal"
Tho OrninrIn of - NIeasinh.n


There are numbers Of old shcllbacks in Wash.
ingtOn who, like the author ofthc truly excellent
play OF odd ShipmRtes" at Ford's, have served
their country honorably. Robert Griffin Morris,
who wrote "0ld Shipmates." or rs he is better
known in New York among his many journalistic
comrades, Bob" Norris was an officer OF me
navy during the late war, and is now attached N
the New York Herald and Ertning telegram. Bob
Morris, rs master, served under the daring Cush-
ing, ana later on when volunteers were called for
headed ascore ofbrave fellows who went to the res
cue OF fdislrcssed comrades Many OF them perished.
BOD came back with frozen feet, and both OF them
were subsequently amputatcd near the ankles.
lie now daily hobbies across Broadway from the
UcIdd Office. aided'by astOut, old fashioned cane,
more Jolly aud more light. than any curled
darling of the Marine Corps, whose feet are so
necessary TO the proper performance OF his terp.
slohorean duties during the season hcrei and let
above tSer dsSg epnecS 81 that Bob never
asked a cent of bounty for, having volunteered,
ne could not get penny save through The round
about process of congressional legislation suCh'
briefly, is the honorable career OF an old shpmae,
and to borrow from Captain Cutie, "he kin, If
any man kin, he kin spin a nautical yarn.
"schooi for Scandal"
An extraordinary large audience, notwithstand.
Ing the pouring rain, assembled In the NATIONAL
Theatre last night to witness the performance of
Shcridan's brilliant comedy, "The School for
scandal with Miss Fanny Davenport In the role
of Lazy Tcfee. In this part Miss Davenport has
no superior on the stage aud the audience testified
In tho most emphatic manner their satisfaction
and enjoyment OF her representation. She thor.
each of the many sparkling points with telling
effect The genuine wit, keen sarcasm, and bright
humor of this play Is such relief from the album,
dance and mediocre trash that Is now called
comedy that II is to be hoped that the manage.
ment Will substitute "The School for Scnndal"
for Camille" Mt the Saturday matinee. This Will
give those whom the rain prevented from attend
ing last night an opportunity of seeing Miss DHven
uott In her best Character Tonight Miss Dayen-
port Will appear In Shakspcares Cymbeline."
The Philharmonic SocIety's Concert.
The audience at the Congregational Church last
night was by no means equal to the entertainment
offered. The oratOriOO OF "The Messiah was rem
dcred in manner that reflected credit upon the
Philharmonic Society. which executed the
choriises with precision and effect OF the soloiss
Miss Hubbcll was suffering from u cold which she
contracted on her journey from New York, but
she deserved praise for the efforts she made to
fulfill her part of the programme. Miss Anna
Drasdil, who was announced, was detained at her
home by sore throat, and At the last moment
Miss ilenne came on us her substitute. AL
though mezzo.soprano, she gave the
contralto solos of the orntorio in such
n manner rs 10 win the applause OF the audience.
Mcssrs. I e1t nnd RemmCrt2 performed their duty
cOnsccnuouSly, like thorough artists as they are.
The baton was welded by Mr. Anton Gloetzner,
the talented director of the Phi harmonios, aud
Mr. William Wuldccker merits the warmcst com
mcndntion for his efficient performances OF the
aCcOmpaniments upon the organ. Tho very bad
weather no doubt interlercd greatly WITH the nu-
mcrical attendance, for the society should receive
the cordial support of our musical public for their
CndeayOrs TO present uratOrUs in Il lifting manner
and with talented sUlOis,s.