The Evening critic., 1883-02-21
hMUSEMENTS.
NATIONAL THEATRE.

NAIlONAL IHEAIlsts
owing 30 the unexpected illness OF Miss
Patti that lady did not appear last evening
and "Semlramide" made way for "William
Tell" Yesterday or the day before, We forget
which, but either will do TO account for the
absence OF the prlma.donna, was Miss PATHS
41st birthday, and the strain upon her nerves
In reviewing the molange OF one ana forty
years OF diversified life was too Intense 10
permit her appearance ms per contrast The
tension Incident TO her reception OF ana the
hospitalities extended 10 her numeroue us
tinguished congratulating friends on the
event was too utterly almost for her Baltimore
born foreign nervous organization, ana shc
conld not e1me 70 time hence sn the ssesI,n
mis"-the inventor ofJumho. There was con-
siderable-we may 60 further and emphasize
it-yast disgust I'm tho faces and upon the cor
ruscated features Of the twenty -dolara-week
ticket purchasers when the announcement of
the unavoidable change was made, but as
ure of the other evening should be overlooked;
and though we object TO her introducing st.
Louis manners 70 our metropolis Of mud and
maCnincenco, We condono the fault good for
this day and date only.
FoRD's opERA-HousE.
Mr.. Charles Fords charming operatlc com.
pany, in the equally charming opera of
"lolanthe," has made one OF the most unex-
ceptional "hits" Of the season at the National
Capital. The opera Is one Of the cleverest
pieces of satire that ever flowed from the
Of suliivan's choicest, delicate taste. The
company is very fine. When the names OF
Blanche Chapman, Charles Drew and George
Denham are mentioned, 1t is sufficient guar
matte results. The largo audiences and the
emphatic applause are an additional indica-
tion OF the favor with which the opera is re.
ceived in our city.
NEW THEATRE coaIQuE.
The RentzSantley troupe hold the boards
OF the Theatre Comique TO crowded houses by
night and matinee. ''The Daughters Banker"
is an eHquisitely humorous piece and admir-
ably rendered. Col. Snelbaker this week has,
II 1t were possible, added to his reputation as
most singuiarly successful manager In fill
ing the bill of fare TO the uttermost want Of the
most casuistic theatre-goer.
THE DOG SHOW.
II was Thackeray'S Philip who said 'Lovc
me, love my dog and every other man, as we'll
as woman and child, echo the sentiment. For
those who are fond of the canine race, In
every phase and feature, rare treat is at
present in this city at the Skating Rink, on
New York avenue, near Thirteenth street.
More than four hundred Of the anest dogs OF
this country are there on exhibltion-the
largest dog show ever held In the worl$ and
the finest animals exhibited on record.
NEW DIME MUSEUM.
"rhe London Mystery is the latest and
really the most interesting attraction at tho
Dime Museum, Pennsylvania avenue, near
Eleventh street, This establishment Is per-
feet encyclopedia Of curiosities.
PROFESSOR CARPENTER.
With this week Professor Carpenter closes
his engagement here in the psychologist lcal and
mesmeric line. Odd.Fellows' Hall is crowded
nightly by interested audiences to witness his
remarkable seances.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
BY reference to another column 1t Will be
seen that on the evening OF Washingtons s
Birthday-Thursday, the 22d inst.-one Of the
most attractive musical entertainments of the
Church. The array of talent is unexception.
ally tine and perfect success is certain.