National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-08

stage love scenes have always been remark
able for their delightful realism, and with as
broad field rs Is afforded in ia Trayiata"
for a display of her wonderful power of
Stimulating the grand passion II may
be reasonably expected that sho will
surpass everything in the past, even
including her achievements in the opera
of paul and Virginia" wherein was born the
far-famed Abbott kiss. In addition to this, II
may be stated that Miss Abbott has n half
score Of new dresses, designed by WORTH
which she will reserve exclusively for this
new role, which she studied with Marchesi
The evening has been selected for Miss Alb
bolts benefit performance. on Tuesday even
ing the new opera, king for Day" viii be
rendered, with the added advantage OF new
costumes, just imported, which will be worn
for the first time that evening. This is the
only opera co'nique to be given by the Abbott
company during the season.
The sales for "semiramide," the opera for
the opening night have been very large, and
in inct this Is true Of the entire week on
Monday evening the opening address, in the
form Of n prologue, written by John V, Hood,
Of tho Baltimore Day. will be read by v. b.
Hay, ESQ.,. in behalf Of Mr.. Albaugh, and other
interesting ceremonies will occur between tho
acts Of the opera
FoRD's.
AT Ford's the great comedy success
"Queena," will be presented at tho matinee
and evening performance to-day.
On Monday evening the attraction at Ford's
will be the latest London success, "a Hoop OF
Cold" This drama has proven equally sue
cessful In this country, and doscrvedly So as IL
includes q large and wcll-selected cast, many
Of whom have made decided hits In the char
actor approximations required by the plot,
which is essentially English, and presents
many of the types Of London low life found in
the pages of Dickens. The mounting of the
play Is a leading feature, and II will be pre-
sented here with the original scenery and
strikingly.novel stage effects. Some Of the sets
of well-known London streets--the famous
Thames embankment and other points-are
reproduced with marvellous fidelity. To sum
up, Hoop OF Gold" is just that style OF melo-
drama that commends itself to the average
American theater.goer and It Is safe to predict
that II will provo a drawing card throughout
the week. Box sheets for the advance sale of
secured seats now open.
NINE. 'ARco JASIsHs ENTREE.
Monday, NOV. IL Washington society will be
given an opportunity of witnessing the first
appearance in this city Of the eminent foreign
actress and noblewoman, Nine. 'Arco Jnnish,
from the Imperial theater, Vienna. This is
the distinguished lady's first tour OF America,
though she rccites all her plays In English
At present she Is fulfilling q successful en-
gagement in Philadelphia, where she Is con-
sidcrably lionized by society. Nine. Janish
stands In the foremost RANK Of her profession,
and Is rapidly acquiring In this country the
same degree OF distinction she possesses in her
own land. Her appearance here on the above
date is definitely arranged, and will occur at
Albaughs new opera house. Mr.. Henry G..
Berger is now in tho city completing prellmi-
naries