National Republican., 1885-12-17
ANUS SEMEN rs.



There was a brilliant performance OF Won
suppes tuneful opera of "Boccaccio' at the Na
tional last evening by the Thalia Opera Com.
pany. The first scene closes with tho citizens
chorus and q bonfire made of Bocacclo's books.
The second scene shows the adjoining gardens
of the cooper and the grocer. Here the IA
nous coopers' chorus was eXcellently rendered.
The closing scene shows an interior in the
Ducal Palace at Florence. Lory Stubel. who
took the part of Boccacclo, made her first APP
pehrance in this engagement. She is n cantn-
trice of high ability, has magnificent stage
appearance, and took the role with dignity,
gTnce, and elan. She received repeated en-
cores. Otto Meyer as Pietro had u light role,
Conrad Junker as the cooper did himself JUS
tice and Emmy Meflert, his wife, had an off
powers. Miss Highlander was sweet aud
iuneful Fiametta, Mrs. Habrich took the gro.
GERS wife, and embroidered the part with some
captivating business, and Max Lube in the role
of the grocer, shared the honors of the even
ing with Lory stubel. The sexte,te chorus In
the third act received two recalls. Lory Stubel
will appear in "Dic Fledermaus' on Friday
night. The company is attracting full houses
every night
ALBAUGu's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
j. X. Emmet opens at Albaugh's next week
with tho immortal "Fritz In Ireland" Every
one has seen him and wants to whenever he
comes, so full houses are assured.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
Lotta, ever bright and gay, will delight old
friends and new ut the National next week, in
Mann selle' and "Nitouche." In the latter
she assumes three different characters, one n
Japanese princess.
ToRD's OPERA HOUSE.
cone Of the Bravest' will be the next at
traction at Ford's. The reduction in prices
noted in yesterdays NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
does not go into operation until next week.
THE SUNDAY EVENING CONCERTO
splendidly-nrrangcd programme will be
tod nf % "a
concerts which will be given at the New Ma.
| tipnal Thenter on Sunday evening next. The
event will be doubly interesting from the fact
| that II will introduce TO the Washington public
| a vocalist who Is known rs q splendid artlstC
| soprano of high repute in New York. She has
| appeared in all of the principal concerts and
| eratorios there. under the direction of Theodore
| Thomas and the late DR.. Damrosch. The re-
naming numbers on the programme will be
| executed by Mrs Josephine Esputa DAILY, CON
tralto Miss Birdie Lucas, the wonderful child
| violinist; the choir of sixteen Madrigal boys
| and the full Marine band, under the direction
of Mr.. John Philip Sousa. The sale of seats
| opens this morning at the box Office Of the
| theatcr.
DINE MUSEUM.
To-day and for matinees and evenings dur
| ing the week that very interesting and excit
| ing drama, "The California Detective" will
| be presented. The author-actor, W. II. Right.
| mire, has established most favorable opinion
| in both professions The famous "Brooklyn
Bridge by Night" cannot fail to please and
surprise all spectators.
HERzoG's OPERA HOUSE.
The charming opera, "Ollyettc," claims the
the National Ideal Opera Company being II,
| representatives, refined and exquisite enjoy
| ment may surely be anticipated.