National Republican., 1885-11-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE fLoRENCi.s At THE NATIONAL.

capital. Their goOdnatured faces are always
welcome here, and their hearty reception at
the National Thcator last evening in "Our
Governor" testified that their popularity Is
not one whit abatcd. The monumental but
innocent lying Of Pinto Porterhousc Perkins
in this play is only equalcd by the pcrslstensy
ofNIiss Matilda starr In her literary yrcscarchGs.
"Our Governor" contains pointed satire rs
well as rare comedy, and Mr.; aud Mrs. W.. J.
Florence brings II to the front vita
due emphasis. Their repertoire, rs
announced, rs unthanEsd rom that OF
here In all the plays IL seems unnecessary to
make special comment, The genial fisherman
relates his yarns with undimmcd felicity, and
tells with bowilderng luency orthc ainlzing
numberof industries that have occupied his at
tcnton in diyersplaces. Mrs. Florence displays
the usual number OF magnificent toilets,
"Our GOyernor'e will be repeated con Tues.
day and wednesday nights and SATURDAY mat.
incc. Thursday aud Friday nights they will
produce "The Mighty Dollar" aud on satur-
day night "Dombcy and Son"
'MAY BLossoM" AT ALBAuGus.
The sweetest of all the lovely domestic
dramas that have beon produced ~ the Mndi-
son Square Theater New York, is occupying
the boards at Albaugh's Grand Opera House
this week. MAY Blossom" Il play written by
David Bclnsco, md managed by Mr.. Daniel
FrOhman, seems TO have the aureOc of success
assured TO 1t without further access of glory.
Inc lchulnB paris Hle tlkcn ny Mlss feoIgm
Cayvan, one OF the most brilliant
l,, and Mr. BGnl, ,MlaginieEy, who stanl'
hTivaisd Tpn GhSi, or,i II his Character rS rSes
Jared by single Inappropriate word or action
Throughout the presentation of the pretty pas
tornl scenes, and the mutall Ions of human lives
that nre enacted there. The members of the
cast seem inspired with the deliCncy of touch
that is the distinguishing quality of the master
hand th9t produced so perfect a drama in
carried out with refined accuracy. The secret
Of the plays success lies in the fact that II
portrays 80 truthmlly and graphically the
strange heart Of man with Its quick, mysterious
ins!inals and the strang life of man
and its iuled md iatciul tompta.
tiQns. The. fun and pathos are. comminged
with artistic adroitness, 80 true Is y that the
ollaughtcr is sncnrtothc fountain of tears.
il Is seldom we have 80 excellent II play so
eSccllcntly cast upon our local boards, and 10
intelligent lovers of the drama this preserta-
tiOn Of May Blossom this week at Albaugh's
contains unalloyed enjoyment II must com.
/ mnnd the best patronage the capital possesses.
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE.
The large Htten lance at Inls thcater gives
ample proof that the public enjoys something
inli Of nun and laughter. the Dalys madc
their bow to Washington audience, and the
reception was most cordial one, aud the ap.
plansc was almost continuous throughout the
entire performance. Vacation was arranged
with special view TO the specaltics and capa.
biliics Of those who play the leading roles.
each of which were presented with satisfactory
results. Like all productions OF It's kind whicn
depend In some measure FOR their success OIL
their special features aud III music introduced,
i IL In q state Of almost constant change. The
DAILY Brothers, of cOursc, are In tho front,
and both their acting athletic business
and singing were heartily cncOrcd.
They had able assistance In the ladies-Mlssos
| Lizzie Dennis, Pauline Bat .helder, Lizzie DIly,
aud julie Smith, While the play Is absurd In
plot, stl the dancing, singing, aud music are
| artistic and abundant, and make mp an enter
| tainmcnt which is sure TO prove acceptable.
The opening night attendance aud, tho favor
| with which the DalyS were rccclycdis strong
! Indication that they will have week of excel
! lent business,
iIERzoG's OPERA HOUSE.
"Iittle Muiltts" had u large house last night,
| and merry one. Miss Jennie Calef Is II charm
| ing actress IN her half comlcGl, half patheticll
! half boy, bali girl line Of characters. She
reused the audience to a great height Of en-
| thusiaSn. Throughout the drama, also, the
acting was remarkably COOL The Parker
/ Twin Brothers, In their clog dance, were quitc
! wonderful, and found II necessary to repen,
| each performance. Prof Edison proved him
| self master of the accordion, from which he
! of ours concerning the capnbllity of that instru
! mCnt. Prof. lmmich's orchestra delighted the
| audi encc by Selections from several operas
| Little Muilcts' will be repeated, mntluee'
| and night, tomorrow and Wednesday. Let all
attend who desire some hours Of pleasure.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
The cycr-populNr Gray and stephens ap
ptarcd last night in the exciting dranil
| mirably trained dogs. AS usual, the audience
| was 20 the fullest capacity Of the house. and
the enjoyment TO the complete satisfaction NJ
! all. The play will run through the week, with
| II matinee each afternoon, II Is advisable &
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