National Republican., 1885-11-16
ANIUSEAIEN rs.
THEODORE rnoMAs's FEsrIyAL.


Theodore Thomas, with his unrvaled or
chestra augmented by several distinguished
instrumental soloists from Europe, will give
two grand concerts at the Congregational
Church on the 9Th and 2sth instant Miss
Emma Juch, the famous soprano, OF whom
much favorable comment has been made, will
appear, together with our Washington con-
tTalto, Mrs. Annie Louise Powell. Mrs Powell
has achieved an cnviable reputation in New
York city, and II is exceedingly gratifying TO
her numerous friends hero TO know of her sue
cess. before her departure for Europe she was
identified with nearly every musical affair OF
note in this city In aid of charity. Under the
mastery. tuition. of Lampertl her voice has
been so improved as to be hardly recognized.
having voice of rare ilexibility aud natural
sweetness, which is welded with exceeding
skin and power. Mrs. Powclps success is due
in large measure to the careful training She
received while studying VI der DR.. Blschoif of
this city, and Aggrimonte, of New York. The
best qualities OF her voice, however, were de-
yeloped under Lamperti, and the lady Is now
tTalt In the country.
HEROES OPERA HOUSE.
All who may visit IIorZog's during this week
will be interested from the rising to tho fall OF
the curtain. Belasco's "Slranglers OF Paris"
possesses sensation after sensation. Much OF
the terrible, of course, occurs, yet with com
cdy relief now and then, which doubtless has
teen potent cause of the extraordinary sue.
cess II has universally attained. Newton Beers
takes the leading role lie is an experienced
actor, whose acting, therefore, does not seem
acting at all. The entire company is unusually
capable.
THE NEW NATIONAL TuRATER.
",1he shadows Of q Great City" which Will
hold the boards at the National Theatcr this
week, Is q very strong melodramI, replete
with thrilling situations and gorgeous scenery.
The story is q sensational picture OF life In
New York. and many novel features are intro.
duCed. The appointments are elaborate and
picturesque, aud the settings ofthe near scenes
are very realistic. good company will pre-
sent H.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
No CONSERVATION, but on the contrary gen.
etal Joy Will follow our announcement that
"Jessc James arrived here this morning.
HIS admirers may call on him during the week.
The band accompanying Jesse VIII do all In
their power TO render each reception plcasurel-
bic, and therefore the result must be success.
Mr. VIM. Lees genius moves In front giant
oirenown once more TO be hOnored with the
laurel wreath. a very interesting feature In
the play will be the introduction OF the Identl.
cal iayorlt horse of Jesse James" Charger"
To 'oe this alone is certainly n generous
"dime's' worth.
AIBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The HanlGn brothers, comedians and gym
natts, Will produce at AlbRughs Opera House
Tonight their latest Success called "FAntnsma"
lbe play Is quite different from the Others pre-
kcniCd by these comedians, and more on the
order Of gorgeous pantomine. Some Of the
scenery Is said 10 be very attractive, anl the
gtoletque acting OF tho principals as amusing.
lhe company supporting the lianons Is ali
cncicnt one, aud tho production tonight
VIII DC quite an event.
Chlld's Norfolk suits, Eiseman, cor 7 and e.