National Republican., 1885-02-09
AMusENrnNrs.
NATIONAL THEAfEE.

NAllbNhit AhEAlths
my Partner" Is one OF those stirring dramas
Of western life that has caught the favor Of the
public aud that has been given to crowded
houses for the past four years. That MIR. Bart
Icy Campbell the author, in this play struck
the chord Of popular favor has bccn demon
stratcd by the uniformly large houses that
have witnessed It when and wherever II has
bocn presented. 1t deals In the broad themes
Of true manhood as exhibited among the carly
pioneers Of the far west, aud in Mr.. Louis Al.
drlch hasfound an able exponent. Mr.. Aldrch
Is supported by an excellent company, which
has made reputation for itself in this piece
Mr. Aldrich himself is a sterling actor OF mag.
nhCent stage presence, and having made this
play study, gives 1t an intelligent aud real.
Mtic Interpretation. The scene Is laid in the
western wilds and give, opportunity for great
beauty in setting. my Partner will be
given every night, with Wednesday and Satur.
day afternoon matinee performances.
ALBAUGifs OPERA HOUSE.
Barley Campbelrs picturesque and thrilling
melOdrama, Tine Galley Slave" will be given
this week at Albaughs Grand Opera House.
THE Galley Slave" had most successful run
In this city during the past two seasons and
its reproduction at this time will prove source
of pleasure to those who enjoyed IL In the past
The story Is q romantic one, and written in
Mr. Cainpbelrs effective style. In fact, this
DliAN IL tOUhlltINA Dl many 10 ne MS hNIblkthl
effort II will be presented by well organ.
lied company with all the accessories OF
scenic and stago,eilects that can add to the en-
loyment of the performance. The leading
craft, Harry Eytinge, Miss Eflie Wilton. and
Lila Nnue, all Of whom are excellent and
thoroughly familiar with their respective
parts; There win be, in addition to the Tegl'
lar night performances matinees on Wednes
day and Saturday afternoon.
roRDs OPERA HOUSE.
"The Kindergarten" Is the title OF q now
musical absurdity, which will be given during
the first half of this week at Ford's Opera
House 1t is by Robt. e. Morris, and Is said to
be extremely funny. In style 1t is similar q
the "Rag Baby" and the Bunch OF Keys"
The music. most Of which IS new aud bright,
is plentifully distributed through the piece
| The cast includes many well known light
comedians, among them being Ada Deaves,
| Rifle DeAves Lydia and Emily IcaTnans, O
lIarrigan and Hart's Company Stanley Macy
George Breuning (the famous fiat boy Of tht
lIaiah Company, J. w. Catlrey Fanny Cohen,
! ID. l.. Williams, and Maud Leith. There car
| be no doubt that with such people on the stag,
! the audience will be treated TO an almost end,
| less variety Of fun, no matter what the rea
merits of the piece may be. IL Will be giver
| tonight, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights anC
| at the matinee performance OF "wednesday
! afternoon.
| THE BOSTON IDEALS.
The Boston Ideal Opera Company will opeI
! their engagement at Fords Opera House OF
| Thursday of this weeE, the opera selected be
| ing the eyer-popular MARTHA Ihe sale
reserved seals which commenced on satur
/ day morning, has been very gratifying, ant
there is every indication OF crowded house
throughout the engagement. So far es an
nounced the repertoire Is Ms follows lhurs
day afternoon, "GirOhe.GiroAa;" SaturdR,
night, Fra Diavolo;" Monday, "Fanohonette'
first presentation in this city); Tuesday, "Bo
cot;i Wednesday night, "finaforG," The boz
sheet is now open.