National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-25
ADJUSTMENTS,
" Major de Boots, -" Revsls. !" the Comique.
G0ugh, and Other Attractions.


Major de Boots, - " Revsls, - the Comi4ue.
Gougi,. and Other Attractions.
Six acts of comedy is rare treat, and
the evident enjoyment Of the distinguished au :
| dience at Ford's Opera House last night showed
| that they fully appreciated Mr. John s. Clsrkes
efforts for their amusement in presenting in one
| evening two such laughable plays as "A Widow
Hunt" and Paul Pry." In the part of Major Vel
lsagt01 de Boots, in the first-named comedy, Mr..
Clarke is without peer. He has caught the true
comic spirit of this eccentric character, and he
presents portraiture that is amusing in the ex-
treme. His wonderful play of feature adds
greatly to the comical effect of his perform
ance and in fact one might almost learn the whole
play from close observation of Clarke's eounte-
nance Where his every motion was so excessively
funny it is almost impossible to particuarize in
dividual scenes and yet that between De Boots and
FtdsTly, in which the formeris asked to adopt the
infant and also that where he reads the letter of
his wife in regard to the subject are perhaps
the most comically ludicrous. The excel
lent company supporting Mr.. Clarke ap-
peared to peculiar advantage in this com
edy. Mr.. J. Fl. Vernon as Ftjt5 FedtheFty,
developed the fact that he is superior light come
dian, and he brought into full effect the many
sparkling bits of the text of the part Ms Farren
as Mrs AwreliG De Boots was certainly superior
woman" in make up and in acting, giving full
prominence to the part and ably aiding the great
comedian in his best points. Mrs. Rose Wood
made most charming jfrs. Srdns1Oicn, and the
same may be said of the Mrs. fir Fsdthery of Miss
Emma Vaders. Pooles comedy of " Paul Pr"
had not been witnessed here since it was last
played in this city by Mr.. Clarke. While it was
somewhat shortened, thebest portions are retained,
and Mr.. Clarke as the meddling, laundering, busy
body,-is irresistibiy funny. The same bin viii be
repeated might.
NATIONAL THEATRE-"REyEs"
"Revels" was repeated by the {" Rice's Surprise
Party" a: the National Theatre last night with
the same success as on the previous evening. To-
night Babes In the Wood" will be the attraction.
MISREPRESENTATION
The announcement is made that the three must
clans above mentioned will appear at Lincoln
Hall on Wednesday evening next i'll grand con-
cert Sale of seats will commence on Monday at
MetZerott's music store.
LINCOLN HALL
The concert at Lincoln Hall last evening was
highly successful, so far as its musical excellence
was concerned and it's TO be regretted that greater
number was not in attendance The programme
was arranged with care, and the performances of
MessTs. Louis Lorenzo and Camille Schneider, MI
ALBERT, and MIR. William Waldecker were most at
tTactive. Owing 10 the illness of Miss Mills, Mrs
Gsspard sang III her stead, andwas most favorably
received
JOHN B. COUGH.
This gentleman, who enjoys popularity second
to none upon the lecture platform, will again lee
ture at Lincoln Hall on Monday evening next.
Subject: Twenty Years After: New Temper
ance Lecture
THEATRE COMIoUE.
The Wesley Brothers, Maud Leigh, Daisy kinnell,
the Kline Brothers, Kane Satsuma, all new, this
week have proved by the excellence of their vaTi-
Gus specialties that they are exceptional lights
upon the variety stage, while the others retained
for this week, and the large stock company, all
contribute to make perfect entertainment, un-
surpassed for its kind by any similar establishment
in the country.
JASAUsCHEK.
The sale of tickets for the engagement of this
eminent artist eommenccdyesterday, and already
a large number has been sold. She will open in
BLEAK House"
cARNcRoss' NIEsTRELs.
This organization, which is a fixture in Phila-
delphia with the exception of a few weeks each
year. when they make q tour !of certain localities,
will open at the National Theatre on Monday night
next. Of this troupe the Philadelphia Record says:
The Eleventh Street Opera House was packed
and damned and cTammed last night on the occa-
sion of the return of Carncross' Minstrels from
their summer wanderings by the sad seashOre and
elsewhere to the scene of their professional activi
delphia society. Mr.. j. L. Carncross sang The
Blue Bell " very prettily. 1.-The Full Moons was
neatly done by the company. Walter Phoenix did
some good song and dance business Dougherty's
Grafton on ancient poetry and things in general in
Guiding the Eastern question, was received with
suproariOus cheers. The statue clog hornpipe, with
Eddie sang some ballads in quite naive and
charming way, and the bill wound up with an
original burlesQue, THE Jaybirds' EXCURSION"
that brought down the house