National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-16
AMusEMENrs.
ALBAuoHs GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

AIBAU0HH GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
1.-THE Lights o. London which it is said has
been witnessed by over 100000 people, aud is
now in the fifth season of its presentation, will
be produced ut this theater next week Every
attention has been given TO the details OF the
play. The scenery was painted and designed
by Richard Marston especially for this com.
pany, aud II unusually fine and effective. The
first scene, showing the park and grounds Of
Armitnge Hall, and the third scene of act five,
representing the slips Regent Park by moon.
light arc maryels of artistic beauty. The
stage at Albaugh's is especially well adapted
for displaying the fine scenic effects in this
play an clement that previous presentations
The cast includes George Mordaunt as
Squire Armitage, James Neill as Hnrold Armi.
tage, +. c. lIuobner as Clifford Armitage. G.
V. Ryder as Marks Julian Mitchell rs Seth
Preene, Harry Harwood as Jos jarvis Fanny
Corey Daboll as Bess Marks, Irene AckermA1
as Hatty Preene, Marian Strickland as Mrs
jarvis and Little Laura Bell us Tim the waif
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE.
Mr. George C.. Min, who will appear at this
house next week, is thus spoken OF by the Chi.
cago Tribune: Last night at the Grand Opera
House Mr.. George c. Min made his first ap.
pearance on now stage, that of the play
house; selecting with characteristic daring
the arduOus role OF Hamlet for his initial
effort The attempt particularly under the
circumstances, was so hazardous tnat only q
most distinguished and uuequiyocal success
could Justify il and dsspato the fears and
prejudice with which IL must have been
watohed BY many. Let us at once say the sue
cess was dist tinRilished, and If not unqualified,
was distinctly of a kind to raise Mr.. Min, a
youthful and raw recruit In most difficult
and oycrcrowded profession, to au honorable
rank among Its foremost veterans. To rich,
nexiDle, and hnely-modulated voice, a per.
fectly distinct utterancc, and as scholarly a
pronunciation of the English as wo have heard
on the stage, Mr.. Min adds the charms of an
almost nnIAlliuV nT Qptinn pnngtflpra bla
lacial eNpressivencss, quick perception OF
delicate shades of emotion and feeling and n
passionate intensity Of utterance that compel
admiration and challenge criticism by the
highest standards afforded by modern art"
Mr. Miln Will be remembered as the agnostic
preacher who forsook the pulpit for the stage.
THE TABERSACLE CONCERT
Among the amusements afforded this even.
ing the testimonial concert to be given at Tab.
ernaclc Church to Miss Carrie Pryor, of East
Washington, will attract the attention of the
musio'loying public. The programme arranged
Tor the evening comprises the names of some
OF the best talent Of this cultured city, and
promises TO make II fine musical success.
seats can be secured at Elliss music store
without additional charge.
THE RIvEKING CONCERT.
The Rive.King piauoforto recital at the
| Congregational Church tomorrow evening
| promises 10 bo the most important musical
event of the season. Nine. King stands at the
head OF American pianists and ranks very high
among the great pianists OF the world. Her
characteristics as a performer are truly Won
| deriul; her execution so great that 1t might
| Justly be termed extravagant She has fault.
| less technique, great power, and wrists OF iron,
| that seem incapable of fatigue. The display
Of octaves she produces Is positively startling.
she gives quaint effects, and seems at times TO
| ding the sound like u bomb-shell among the
| listeners
THE HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION DRILL.
| The annual concert aud exhibition drill o
the Washington High School will take place
| tomorrow evening In the exhibition hall o.
the school, An interesting programme hal
been arranged, and an excellent entertain
ment promised.