The Evening critic., 1882-02-04


and the play OF "Mother ana Son - was enthu-
slastically received, Janauschek closes her
successful two.weeks' engagement tohight
appearing In "Honry VIII" Monday we arc
10 have "Patlcnce," with George Denhom as
BunWofUc.
National Theatre.
John Mccuilough's "King Lear" last night
was n mastery performance. He won hearty
applause from his large audience, and his
famous company were similarly coinpll.
montcd. Mccullough VIII appear In "Rlchard
traecdian Will present another attractlye
repertoire, prominent among which will DO
the "Gladiator. "
Testimonial Concert.
Next Tuesday evening testimonial concert
TO Mrs. J. s. Powell Will be given at the Con.
pregationnl Church, rendered by the talented
choir Of that edince. Among those To- assist
Mr.. Charles Kaiser, of Baltimore; Miss Nc
Grew, Mrs. Powell, Mr.. j. W. Bschon, Mr..
Warren Young and Prof. William Waldecker'
Reserved seats at Ellis music store.
Capital Theatre.
Manager Budd's first week with his new
theatre has been successful Business has
been excellent, and the attractive, bright thcas
ire has been greatly admired. The Funny Six
Combination have proved great cards. Mana.
ger Budd promises another big bill next
Light Guard Fair.
Tho fair of the Light Guard at Masonic TEN.
pie is having a profitable run. The attend
nncc continues good and new attractions are
Doing uuucQ IhllulN. NolllP lbT tiN NdIlouS
handsome prizes continues unabated. Every
body should attend this fair and swell the
receipts in aiding the worthy object OF provld-
ing n uniform fund for tho Light Guard.
Theatre Comique.
This old reliable theatre, which furnishes
amusement for the million the year round,
continues ON the oven tenor OF its way,
and lis regular patrons continue to en-
10y the excellent performances given there
nightly. The drama of "The Boy Detective"
and'a splendid variety programme have drawn
well this week. Next week we are promised n
host OF new and novel features.
The UrsO Concert.
AT Camilla Urso's concert, to be given at
the Congregational Church February Is, the
finest pieces Of her repertoire, viz; the great
concerto of Mendelssohn and the famous fan
TASTE on the string only Of the "Prayer of
Moses in Egypt" by Paganini.
Charles T.. Fors''s English Comic
Opera Company at FOrti's Opera.
house. Monday. February 9.
III very large sale OF reserved seats for the
above-named celebrated organization be any
indication Of the business that Will be done al
Fords Opera-house the coming week the on
gagement promises to be one Of the most sue
cessful and triumphant OF the season. Since
this company last appeared before Washing
ton audience they have made O tour OF the
country, playing to very large and enthusiastic
audiences. They will produce Gilbert and
Sullivan's latest operatic masterpiece, entitled
''Patience," as first produced in America under
MIR. Ford's direction at st. Louis three months
previous TO Its being produced at the Standard
Theatre, New York This beautiful opera Will
be placed upon the stage in style that viii
leave nothing TO be desired. New and i'm
proved scenery and mechanical effects with
company of forty persons or more, strong
and effective chorus and magnificent cos
tunes Miss Lucette the charming prlmf
donna, has won encomiums wherever she has
sung, and Mr.. George W. Denham, one of tho
very first artists in the country, together witt
AIessrs. Fitzgerald, Lang, Curley and Ray
mond among the gentlemen, and the Misses
Stembler, McHenry and others, among tn,
ladies OF this excellent company, constitute
most excellent bill.