The Evening critic., 1882-04-14
THE EVENING CRITIC.
AMuSEM ENTS,
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One OF the largest and most appreclatlve
audiences ever known in this city assembled
at the National Theatre last night to witness
Nj: Jeffersons inmitaDio i,,a REPRESENTATION OF
continued ovation to the distinguished actor.
Grip" will be given tonight, and at to-mor-
rows matinee and evening.performances
ssThe TOURISTS
brilliant audience gathered at the Opera
House last evening to witness the famous
smith Il Mestayer combination in their ever
bright and attractive speciality, ''The Tour
lists" Tonight, to.morrows matinee and to-
morrow night are the last opportunities to see
this attractive performance.
Opera Next Week.
The Audran Opera Comiduc Company, from
the Biiou Opera-House and under the man
agement OF Mr.. John A. McCaull, commences a
weeks engagement at the National Theatre on
be seen in her famous impersonation OF the
title role which she created In this country.
The entire company is described as the largest
Snake Charmer," which is to be given on
anthor and composer Of ''olivette'' and "rhe
nights at tho Bijou, New York. Mr.. Mcoaull
owns the solo right TO perform this opera In
America, and It's performance by this com.
considerable Interest. All the mag
nifcent costumes made by Landeofr,
,old, the finest ever seen here, the same
that was used In the original production
in New York, Will be used on this occasion.
on Friday ssThe Mascotte" will be given for
The first time In Washington, with the COM
poser's original orchestration. The sale Of
seats, which commenced yesterday, is un-
Usually large.
The great musical event OF the season Will
be the few nights OF grand Italian Opera by
the Strakosch opera Company on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday. April "a, 25 and %,
at the National Theatre. The event Will be n
memorable one, being the farewell appear
ance OF those gifted artists and universal ia
vorites here, Nine. Etelka Gerster and Miss
Clara Louise Kellogg. The repertoire will be
Monday, ia Sonnambula,' Mme Etelka
Gerster, in her great character Of Anaind-a
role in which It L. admitted she Is without a
rival. Tuesday, "Faust," Miss Clara Louise
Kellogg, in her original creation of lhargueTitd.
Wednesday, "Il Barbiere di Saviglia," Nine.
Gerster, in her charming rendition OF Rosind.
There will also be q grand opera matinee on
Wednesday afternoon.
Ford's-Next Week.
On Monday "My Sweetheart" will be pro.
duced in an improved form, full of amusing
points, and contains much pathos, Miss
Minnie Palmer and Robert E. Graham sustain
ing the leading roles with great success. The
company is very fine and far above the aver
age In every particular. The entire rendition
is certainly smooth and unforced and very
effective. The play is replete with songs and
dances, which add greatly to the refreshing
interest Of the comedy. A handsome steel
engraved souvenir OF the President VIII be be
TO each lady attending the Opera-House or
Monday evening.
Luther Benson.
One Of the most interesting features OF mex
Sunday will be the temperance lecture at Lin
col Hall, p. M, by the distinguished orator
Luther Benson.
Mesmerisln.
Professor Carpenter continues his interest
Ing psychological performances at Willard
Hall every evening at p. M He Will give
matinee tomorrow at 2.