National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-16
AMUSEM ENTS.
NINE. TuEo AT ALBAUGH's.

Mhb. lhtb Al AlbAlhh
The French opera bouilo season opens at
Albaughs Grand Opera House tonight. Nine.
Theos engagement is especially no.able from
the fact that 1t will present French opera with
all the details and effects of the Partisan
stage. 1t will be n revelation in the way of n
strong combination OF selected artists of
acknowledged standing and reputation on the
French stage. The company, besides the
famous Theo, includes Mile. Cecille Lefort,
leading prma donna of the Boutle's Parisiens;
Mons f. Gcllard, OF the same theater; Mile.
Eugenlc Nordall, from the Theater DejaZct,
Paris, and others of equal note. The chorus
consists of forty voices, supplemented by a
grand orchestra The repertoire for the week
Is MS follows Tonight, "Nlme, LArchiduc;"
Tuesday, La Mascotte;' Wednesday matinee,
"BoGcaccio;" Wednesday evening, LA File
Tambour Major" Friday, LA Jole Par
fumcusc;' saturday matinee, ,"Giriile'Giroia;,'
Saturday evening, "Fgnchon.' II Is expected
that the President and ladies Of his house,
hold, the French, British, and Spanish min
listers will occupy boxes tonight to witness the
opening performance.
bob DOWNING At FoRD's.
Bob Downing opens at Ford's Opera House
tonight. The success Of this young actor has
been almost phenomenal, and 1t IS expected
that he will delight his old time friends with
the excellence of his performance in Tally
Ho,' The play is an exceptionally good one
ana tnc company very SlfOIg. Nnllc tnere is
much of the dramatic element in the play
there Is enough comedy iu 1t TO relieve the
shadows and make 1t very attractive, Down
ing himself does much comedy work and
sings some, rollicking songs, one of which,
"Ially.llo," is from the pen of J. r. Sousa, OF
this city. 1t is expected that Mr.. Downing S
friends of this city will turn out tonight TO
give him royal welcome.
EossiSIs 'sTABAT MATER"
The "stabat Mater of Rossini viii be given
q.
night This work Is one of the best known
Ofthe musical classics, by reason of the exqui-
site solos which have been adapted for tho
various church services but II has not been
given In this city for several years In its en-
/ tTety. 1t viii therefore be u rare treat to all
| lovers of music to hear this wonderful produc-
ton OF one OF the greatest masters given CON
! sGCutively by the excellent people who have
| been engaged for that purpose. The soprano
| is Miss Eva Mills, who for Il long time has
! been the recognized leading soprano in this
! city, The cOntraltO, Mrs. Powell stands second
70 none, either In voice or method Mr.. A. l..
! King, "A famous tenor from New York, who
! will be remembered for his very efiedtive
work at the first concert Of the Choral Society,
and subsequently with the Apollo Club. The
SS soo M TaRsy sasei Is Mr. also ES tHSEa %Sa
will preside at the organ, is one o
the most skilliul performers on that in
strument, aud Will do ample Justice to thai
portion of the score. The chorus has beer
carefully selected from the church choirs o
this city, and is under the direction of Mr.. A.
4. Hayes, director of the Georgetown Amateur
Orchestra, 1t Ia expected that this perform
ance viii be an artistic one in every respect
Reserved seats may be had at Elliss musit
store. The advance sale has been quite large
and those who desire to hear this work witt
comfort will have to secure their seats early
Those holding Tabernacle course tickets car
have them exchanged at Elliss for this per
tormanCC.
FRED DoUGLAss's LECTURE.
Fred Douglass will tonight deliver hi
great lecture, civilian the silent" at tn
Thirteenth street Presbyterian Church. IL,
has lost none Of his oldtime vigor and elo
qucnce, with which hel has often thrilled tn
hearts Of the American people In behalf of tn
liberty Of his race. There Is no doubt that
crowded house will greet him, His old friend
will turn out in full force, while hundreds viii
80 to hear him rs matter OF curiosity. Tn
object of the lecture is laudable one, an
viii no doubt reap a rich reward from II.
JOsEFFY's PIAEo REClrAIs.
Josoiiy will give two grand plano recitals q
Marinps Hall this week, one on Friday nigl
and tho other on Saturday afternoon. Ih
programme embraces selections from Be-
lhoyen, Chopin Taussig lislI, schubert, an
schumanu, and Will prove ofunusuai interest
musicians, Ioselly is recognized as one OF th
great pianists, and will give n performanc
well worth hearing. lie viii bo assisted d
soprano from New York. Reserved seats ca
be had at Droop's music store.
MIR. BEECHER's LECTURE,
Rev. Henry Ward feocher will tonight d
liver his lecture on Evolution and Revolt
tion" Rt the Congregational Church. Tn
eminent divine, who for the past twenty-llN
years has been recognized as one of the create
orators of this country, needs no special N
tee, the mere mention oi the TACT 0t MS al
pearanCe being sufficient to Insure him AN n
dienCo limited only by the capacity of Il
auditorium. As Mr. Bcecher contemplate
giving up leoturlng this may bo the last oppo
tunity Of hearing him away from his pulpit.