The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-05-21

The Equine Paradox" is the name given
to novel and interesting exhibition 10y bartholomew s
sixteen educated horses, which viii lie at the
National Theatre this week. The Reading Ns,US.
April %. In description of tess horses says: " II f.
one Of the sights of lifetime to them enjoying
their freedom In play before school and during recess
and note their orderly behavior aud obedience during
school hours. one of them brings tho master paper
and kerchief from a closed desk lifting The lid aud
bringng the articles asked for. Another brugs the
master a chair and the third puts his head Ia tho
masters Tap. Two of the horses are reported by the
monitor for punishment aud ordered to stand On
their heads which they do Cesar makes Hgur. 8
correctly over tile curyaturs turns round Ia the right
or LETT backs and steps forward. sprte Is the
pi"n jumper, but AbialIah Is the most graceful ut
even these splendid specimens Of hOrsefesh when
pacing tfotting, on gAtpng To music Is The picture ut
elegance aud grace but whom marching looks superb
The court shows the Judge Jury lawyers prison
ers Ia the dock and officers of the court The jury re
tire To consider their verdict return In few moments
the foreman presents paper, the oicer receives IT,
the verdict Is announced ''nOt guilty, - and the
prisoner who Is chained is SGT free This Is all done
by horses II must be remembered, at the word Of
command from bohinh the SCENES, The military arm
IS something 50 near human Intelligence that 1t
hard to dispOssess Yourself Of the idea that the ANNA
are not senlent beings, the discipline IS perfect
They form la two lines move oil In platUOns Of Two
aud divisions of four, whe. 10 tho right AMI lrft ,
form hollow square, march company front, abOu I
face, and generally Conduct themselves like regular
soldiers They freof cannon and capture the enemy
nag, which Is waved In triumph by each Of them
ia turn -
Miss Margaret Lanner met with quite an
enthusiastic reception from press aud public on the
occasion Of her return to Washington Tor series of
benefit performances at the National Theatre. She
has made great advances Ia her arf and Is an acqu-
sitiOn TO the emotional stage. Her ''NeW Mag
daen " was not on an equal, aTtistiCiy, with he's
Princess Of Bagdah ~ nwhich she evinces careful
study Of the methods OF sara BeTnhaIdt and even
manages 10 suggest not little Ia her makeup the
personally Of that extraordinary woman. Some uf
her support - AS inevitable ON such occasions, was
| rather a burden which she had to carry, but really
valuable aid was lent by Mr.. Robert Downing al
| Washington; Mr. Hornlng, OF Philadelphia, who
made very favorable impression, Mr. Bangs, and
Miss. Mamie Harrison.
The Washington operate Association will
repeat Its admirable rendition Of the ever fayOrlte
''Chimes OF NORMANDY, ~ remarkable not only fol-
the solois, but for the uuequaed chorus of seventy
hne, thoroughly drilled Young voices at the NatiOna
Theatre Tomorrow week. The occasion Us the benefit
OF Mr.. samuel G. kinsley, business manager Of that
place Of amusement aud actively in charge of It's al
| fairs for number OF years. The words " etiicenl
and popular ~ so oVerw0rkod IN his connection have
some real meaning In reference 10 Mr.. Rnsiey, AM
this, taken In connection with the attractive perform
| ance, should Insure a crowded house.
Mr., Joseph S. Sessford, who has presided
with s0 much dignity and courtesy lor the past tel
years the box once Of ths National Theatre an,
FOri's Opera House, Is rendered a beneht at the
Opera House on Tuesday evening next on which occa
sion Mr. q. B Bishop viii appear as Mlj UfIIiagto.
| Friend. We have no doubt that, with two suci
| plays aud the popularity OF Mi sessioni, thu
opera House on this occasion WIN he Well filled.
Professor Kaspar will give his first must
Gale on Friday OF tho present Week at Congregations
Church Besides his pupils who Will assist him. Pro
fessOr kaspar viii bo assisted by Mrs True, Mis-
| Matte SaxtOn, Miss Emily COYla, Madame KaspaT
Miss COrnslla Coyle, Miss Birdie Lucas and Messrs
| EbeTbach, Rakeman, Kn0rr, Kaspar aud Maste
| kaspar The musical parts have been uuderg0in,
extensive preparations and VIII undoubtedly afnId
treat,
The testimonial benefit TO Mr. David c
Bangs, which Is to take place at Congregations
Church on Wednesday night, is event that SHOULD
bs remembered by all who have listened 10 tho man
| readings this young gentleman has gwen daring tn
past season for charitable purposes, THIS talent tina
viii assist Is among the b0s Ia the city and the pro
gramne Is highly attractive.
Strong attractions will be offered this weel
at the Capital Theatre. Two combinations appear con
sOlidacd az each performance so thai forty aTlats ap
pear 10 one ~ the hest prograinmei Ot the easou.