The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-26
THE EVENING CRITIC.
EsTABLIsHED AUGUST. Iaas.
AMUSEME TENTS.
The National.

To-day's matinee and to.nlghts perform
ance VIII be the last appearance here of the
accomplished actor Mr.. W. J. Florence, and
his equally talented and charming wife.
1.-The Mighty Dollar" will be given at the
inatinee n, ,,' n,.',tt ~,
Tom Taylor's remarkable drama "The
Ticket-of-Lcavc Man." will be produced
tonight, in which Mr.. Florence appears in
his famous Characterization of Bob Brieriy
This character or impersonaton, as well as
Captain Cutie, speculiarly and individually
Mr.. Florencc's own property-purchased by
brain and dramatic intelligence and adap-
liability.
The house last night was large, and this
evening promises to be even larger.
FOrtI's Opera-hOusc.
As usual, an excellent audience assembled
Mt Ford's Opera-house last evening to wit
hess the sixth performance during the week
of George Sims great hit of the season;
Mother-in.Law.n We. have many very
humorous pieces upon the stage, quick in
repartee witty in dialogue and mirthful in
situations but few, very few, equal in all
these respects Mother-in. law"
In addition to the intrinsic merits of the
comedy, Mr.. Abbcy's company is one of the
finest combinations extant, and as such rem
ders the play justly and in perfect &C.
cord with the spirit Of its author. To.days
matinee and to-nights performance will be
the last opportunity to see this charming
comedy. .e F. =
The Theatre COmique
will next week have much superior bill
and programme to that of the present, and
will present rare array Especially artists.
Next Week.
Willie EdOuin, the brilliant comedian,
who really was as effective to make Lydia
Thompsons fame as much as she herself,
appears at the National next week Id his
brilliant, sparkling aggregation of mirthful
nonsense Sparks" He has an admirable
company, and his performances are always
popular and successful
Both theatres have fine arrangements for
the coming week. At Ford's Opera. house
Haverly's world-renowned "Strategists "
appear. Their reputation is made by their
merit, and they need no further commenda-
ton than their name. AVIS
Grand italian Opera-Mmc. EteIka
Gerster.
Manager Strakosch announces two nights
of grand Italian opera, on Friday and Sat-
urday evenings next, December 2 and 3, at
Ford's Opera-hOuse, when our great
favorite, Nine. Etelka Gerster, will
make her first appearance here on
Friday evening in her great character of
and Signor Ciapini. who will appear with
Mme. Gerst6r rs Alfredo and Germopt, are
both artists who have an enviable European
reputation and beautiful voices. Signor
Giannini has just terminated an engage
ment at the Imperial Opera-house. Berlin,
where he sang with immense success. On
Saturday evening /" II Trovatore," for the
drbt RpptarRnte IN America of the cele-
brated prima donna Grammatical from
the grand opera, Paris Mile. Maria
Lcslino. This lady has met with the
greatest success in all the principal theatres
in France, who comes to this country in the
zenith of her power and who unites to o
magnificent voice the talent of superb
actress. Mile. Leslino although French by
birth, possesses all the fire and enthusiasm
off Sicilian, and her wonderful, majestic
power over her audiences has been the theme
OF particular comment by the press of Paris.
The sale of subscription tickets, Which has
been put at the low price of 81 for the two
performances, will commence Monday morn
ing at Metzerott & Co.'S.
Lovers of Music.
will be pleased to hear that the Marie Litta
Grand Concert Company will give per-
Torrance at Lincoln Hall, Monday, Decem-
Der s. Popular prices have been established,
viz, 81, without extra charge for reserved
seat. and as the engagement is positively
for one night only, secure your seats early,
the sale Of which will commence next Mon
day at Metzerotts.
Youths UIsterettcs.
So will buy an all-wool ulsterette, SUBJ
tantial and stylish, at Eiseman ros.,
corner of Seventh and streets.
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