National Republican., 1885-03-23
AMUSENiENTS.
AtBAuaH's GRAND orERA HOUSE.

ALBAudH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The "Romany Rye" opens II weeks en-
gagement at Abaugh's Grand Opera House
tonight. When 1t was produced here last fall
1t created genuine sensation, the beauty OF
the story, the ingenuity with which the plot
is worked up, the variety and richness of the
scenery and stage mechanism all combining
to make 1t a delightful play. Mr.. Frank Yves.
ton who takes the title role, is a conscientious
actor and has an excellent conception Of the
part. lie Is well support ed by carefully Sc
lected company. The "Romany Rye" Is a
realistic representation of gypsy life. IL is
active in movement, possesses large share of
the comedy element, and in It's variety OF de-
tail makes Il very popular play. II will doubt.
less be given before crowded houses this week.
Never before has II had the setting in Wash.
ington that IL will have at Albaugh's
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE.
Messrs. Stewart and Hart, better known as
the Two Johns" will appear at Ford's Opera
House tonight Their last visit to this city is
SO recent that IL is scarcely necessary TO do
features Of the play. Tho "'Two johns or. as
they have also been styled, the American
Dromios, is broad travesty on the COMEDY of
Errors" and treats OF the ridiculous situations
resulting from the, remarkable personal resem.
blance of the two leading people. The play is
brim full of the mos. rUllicking kind OF fun
and there Is no respite from the laughter
which begins as soon MS the curtain rises until
II finally drops. Mcssrs. Stewart and Hart are
remarkably clever comedians, and have made
decided hit IN their play
RnEA AT ALBAUGHs.
The great Rhoa will play II series of farewell
engagements at Albaughs Grand Opera
repertoire. will comprise "The American
Countess" "The School for Scandal" IAN
Unequal Match" arcadia" and Camille"
Popular prices OF admission will obtain during
Ia In.aas
Thursday Of this week for advance sale Of re.
serve seats.
sToDDARDs LECTURES AT FoRD's
Next week will open an entertainment of
unusual interest at Ford's Opera House. Mr..
John L., Stoddard will deliver the famous
IN unqualified success in Boston, New York,
and other northern cities. They arc illus.
trated with numerous excellent stereoptican
views, and comprise trips through interesting
centers of European travel. Box sheet Will
open on Friday next.
SAN KISsLEY's BESEFIT.
The friends of Mr.. Samuel q. Kinsley. mana
ger of the late National Theatcr, have rendered
him n grand testimonial benefit, which will
to Ike place at Albaughs Grand Opera House
on Thursday afternoon, April o. The pro-
grammo has not yet been announced but Mr..
Kinsloy's personal popularity, both In and out
Of the profession, warrants the prediction that
the programme Will be an excellent one, and
that Samuel q. Will have benefit worthy of
the name.
FAElToN's rrASo REcITAIs TODAY.
Prof Faction, OF the Peabody Conservatory
OF Baltimore, gives another Of his popular
piano recitals at Marinps Hall this evening
Prof Faction isso thoroughly knownin this city
as first class pianist that II is only necessary
10 announce his performance to insure n large
audience. The programme will be similar 10
those rendered at previous recltals, and Will
be quite attractive.
GEN DIRSEY's LECTURE.
Gen. William Blrney delivers q lecture on
the "OutlOOk for the Future ut the Fifteenth
Street Presbyterian Church tonight. He Is q
man of high literary attainments, and his lee
ture will repay the attendance OF the most
critical hearers. The lecture abounds In prnc-
tical wisdom and suggestions which the aver
age man needs and enjoys.
THE ROLLER RISKs.
The Washington Roller Rink, corner OF Ninth
and Rhode Island avenue, which opened
under very favorable auspices OH Friday night,
promises to be one OF the most attractive
places of amusement In the city. A special
feature is made of fancy skating every
evening, while an excellent band is in attend.
ance to enliyen the skaters.
The National skating Rink on f. between
Sixth and Seventh streets northwest, Is also
drawing large numbers Of people who indulge
in the exhilarating sport of roller skating.
| The floor is OF hard maple, and has an area OF
! 1900 feet, thus ailording ample room for this
| healthful exercise.