The Evening critic., 1882-09-26
Annusencnts.
NATIONAL THEATRE.


Tho upper tiers and orchestra circle at tho
National Theatre were literally packed with
people last night, the orchestra chairs were
nearly all flled, and the reception given
Ernest Stanlcy's throe allied shows was most
cordial. The combination Is tho strongest
that ever appeared In this city, and 1t may be
safely predicted that the show VIII run to big
business all the week. 1t is an entirely origi-
nal entertainment, tho first part by tho Aus.
tralian Minstrels being neat and novel and
was greatly enjoyed. The songs were splen.
didly rendered, and the Jokes and antics OF
Gilbert and BARLEY were simply immense.
In the olio Malyina Renner appeared TO ad-
vantage In Tyolean, French and Italian songs.
The Peasleys, In their attractive sketch and
songs were called out Ave times. Six encores
were awarded the famous Horseshoe Four,
and the reception extended to the celebrated
Coldstreany Guard Echo Scxtet aud Wheatley
4 Traynor were perfect ovations. In the
drama, "Tatters," tho ontire force appeared.
Taken as whole, tho performance was a
energy OF It's manager. The entire bill Will be
changed Thursday night. This evening Chief
Engineer Melville and party will attend the
performance by special invitation. Matinees
Wednesday and Saturday.
FoRD's oPERA-HoUsE.
most fashionable audience attended Ford 8
Opera-House last night, whero tho charming
Pefn the rs time IN ths city, by Charles E. Tords
splendid company. The opera Is bright and
spicy, with many taking airs, and was pro-
dneed In excellent siyie Hnsr, Ee9rso a
has long been great favorito here aud his re-
turn was very pleasing event. Blanche
chapman, Genevieve heyn,oids, marie 5ockeii
sustaining their respective roles charmingly.
The chorus was flne and exhibited care and
steady training; h g;c,nd,n ne Merry war VIII run
and Saturday.
on Thursday night by request Audran's
comic opera, "Mascotte," will be producedl
DRIVERS GARDEN.
mi.
Madame Kempa Hungarian Orchestra from ar
riving last evening, and their first appearance
has been postponed until tonight. Mr.. Driver
announces also the Crayons and Miss Hanley
for this week. Among the ladies of the orches-
ira, several perform solos on different instru-
ments and one Is n soprano singer Of the high
thrown open to the public free of charge, and
as the awnings protect tho audience from
dampness, the garden Will, no doubt be crowd
ed.nightly during the engagemento of tho ladies'
at o'clock sharp.
THE THEATRE coMIoUE.
The Theatre Comiquo was filled last night,
and an excellent entertainment was given by
pany. The opening piece, "Coney Island,'
introduces the whole company, and is full OF
action and good points. This comedy farce is
Miss Halls own composition, and with 1t she
is making hit. The olio is strong and
among the specialties worthy of mention are
the Davises In an Irish sketch, which is very
as the "Happy Hottentots." Bobby Newcomb
captivates the house with his song and dance.
Mile. zitella appears in rich costumes
Bryant is funny In bis Ethiopian
character; also the Bookers, and Moore and
Leesinger are capital Dutch team. Fanny
Smith and Alice DAILY are very fine dancers.
The Twilight quartet are celebrated, and dc
not require any burnt cork In their makeup
nature having already 'nxed" them. The
performance closes with the burlesque "Has
sanbad," In which n fine piece of mock acting
is presented by Lille Hall, Zitella, Harry
Booker and others.
Colonel Snelbaker is entitled to great credit
for giving Us so 1ne an entertainment and de-
serves all the favor at the hands Of the public
that he is receiving.
= ABNER's GARDEN.
Manager Abner still continues the superb
evening concerts at his pleasant garden. At
tendance continues good. For every evening
this week programmes of rare excellence have
been prepared.
EXCURSIONS.
Every Tuesday special excursions are given
TO Mount Vernon Springs by the steamer MARY
Washington. Fare for the round trip, nfteer
cents.
This is Just tho right season for visiting
Cabin John Bridge and the Great Falls. The
packet Excelsior makes regular excursions
to those points.
One OF tho grandest excursions OF this season
| will be given to Conc River on the steamer
| Jane Moseley next Saturday. An oyster roas
| In connection with 1t will be a feature.