National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-31
AMUSEM ENTS.
NEXT WEEKS ATTRACTIONS.

The advance sale of seats for the Irving en-.
gagement at Albaughs has been very large.
Most of the choice places for that entire week
have been disposed Of An examination of
the box sheet shows that the sale has been
largest for the Merchant of Venice" and
Much Ado About Nothing" In both Of which
Miss Terry appears with Mr., Irving. Aside
from the great artistic success Of their engage.
ment ii will prove arunusually profitable one.
The box sheet is open at the Opera Housc
from o o clock n. m. until p. m, daily The
repertoire for the week Is published In another
column.
Notwithstanding the engagement at Al.
baugh's of the two bright English stars, the
sale of reserved seats for Miss Fanny Daven.
ports new play Fedora" which Is TO bo pro-
duced ut the National Theator next week, has
been very gratifying, Miss Davenport Is an
| acknowledged loader OF the emotional school
! IN America, aud the new play IL said TO be the
| bOst IN which she has ever appeared. The
richness and elaborateness OF her costumes
will prove great attraction to the ladies'
aside from her meritsas an actress, Fedora
| Will BIZ given at every performance next
| week but Judging from the demand for re-
served seats those that want choice locations
must 20 early.
Carrie swain, who opens at Ford's Monday
evening, ID an old iayOrte in this city. She
brings a new play, written specially for her
entitled THE Little Joker" II gives ample
scope for her bright, rolllcklng style Of acting,
| and with It's songs and dances makes most
| charming entertainment. Miss swain Is aC.
| COmpaniod by an excellent company who
| make the most Of tho parts assigned them. The
| lending man Mr. william a. Lackey, is ma
tive OF this city, and one OF the most promising
| young actors who have ever gone out from
paul AND VIRGINIA"
VIII be given tonight at AlbGugh's Grand
| Opera House by well.known local amateurs,
| Preparations have been In progress for several
| weeks, aud Il Is expected that 1t will prove
one OF the great social as well AZ musical
| events of the season. New scenery hes been
| expressly painted Tor this performance. 4
| largo aud carefully selected orchestra will
render the orchestral parts of the opera, from
| a specially prepared score, and the toilets Will
| exceed in richness anything that has been
seats have been sold, tho whole house being
reserved.
THE MATINEES TODAY.
| Maggie Mitchell has reserved her favorito
! play for her closing performance here, and
! gives "FauChon, the Cricket" at the matinee
to-day, In this piece all the peculiarities that
! have made the little lady's popularity are
| brought out, aud in II she has made hit
| wherever played. This IL the last opportunity
Of seeing Miss Mitchell at this engagement,
which, BY tho way, has been remarkably sue
| one Ia which "Our Maggie" is Been ut her
best, and her Grchness Ia rs fresh as whom sha
nrst gained her success rs the little Cricket.
! There VIII also be matlne0s al the National
and Ford's Opera House, Mesiayers Owe, Us
! ~ CO.. being produced nj the former and ~
Bottle Of lnk, BY Rige's Surprise Parry Com
pany, at the latter