The Washington critic., 1885-11-21
PLAYS AND CONCERTS.
Amuscmcnts for the People of WAS

Amusemcnts for the People of wash
ington Next Week.
The "Bunch Of Keyosn will be given at
Albaugh's Opcra-llouse next week. This
is one Of IIoyts productions, full OF life,
funny situations and pretty music. With
out much Of a plot, 1t is group Of incl
dents which are so ludicrous that a stole
would laugh, while the music Is of suili-
ccntly high order to please even the fas-
tidious. Although the "Bunch of Kcyesn
las been repeatedly given In this city It
las always had q hearty reception, aud
will no doubt draw crowded houses next
week. A Thanksgiving matinee will be
given.
The theatre. going public nf Washington
have q treat In store next wcCk-in that the
the Maubury- Company WI play
the "Wagcs Of SIM at the New National
Theatre with q special matinee on Thanks
giving Day. Aside from the fact that "Tho
Wages" ACKNOWLEDGED TO be the strongest
drama produced IN many years, the public
are beginning 10 find out that when the
names Of Mauhury and OYcrtou appear In
connection with the management, n first
class company is assured. The play Is
strong. The players are the best obtain
able, and there is no reason why next week
p7a
Monday night will witness a production
Of "IIamlet" with Miss Louise Pomcroy
in the title role, the novelty Of the occasion
will be the means Of attracting large
audience. Miss Pomcroy will open her en-
gagement at llerzog's Opera House Monday
afternoon, appearing in her renowned part
of ROsdtiBd in "As You Like IT, During
the week she can be seen ms Romeo In
"Romco and Juliet aud IiDdin "Twelfth
Night" Miss Pomeroy last played In this
city at the old National Theatre some six
years ago, Since then she has Travelled
around the world, playing before the crown
cd heads Of all nations.
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A grand double company will play at the
Dime Museum next week, made up of the
Union Square Company, and Cyril Scarlc,
with her company. The thrilling drama,
"Rose Michel,n will be given, with Miss
Scarle in the title role.
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Mr.. Herman Rakeman, the violin virtu-
oso, who has but recently returned to his
home In this city after an extended course
of study in Berlin, will appear in grand
concert at Congregational Church on Mon
day night. He will be assisted by Miss
Minnie Evan, the favoiitc soprano of this
city, and Professor William Waldccker, the
brilliant pianist and accompanist. The CON
cent will he an enjoyable one, Tickets can
now be had at Droop's music store.
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An unusually fine bill is announced for
the Comique next weeli-Davcne's allied
attractions, which have not been seen here
in number Of years, have been engaged.
The leading feature, and one which should
draw crowded houses, is Nine. Belding's
5000 challenge Silver Cornet Band, con
sisting Of ten lady musicians. A company of
Swiss Bell Ringers will be seen for the first
time in a number of years. Mr.. Snelbaker's $
efforts to give his patrons a clean and good
variety performance will doubtless be re-
wardcd by large houses.
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The sale of reserved seats for the Thomas
concerts, which commenced at Droop's
music store yesterday, was very large and
insures the financial success of the enter
prise. These concerts will take place ON
Friday and Saturday .of next week, and
promise to be of more than ordinary in
terest, Besides the famous orchestra Mr..
Thomas will have with him Mrs. A. H.
Powell of this city, long recognized as one
of the leading concert vocalists Of this see
tion, and Miss Emma Juch of New York.
who has been repeatedly heard here with
much pleasure. Those desiring good seats
should secure them at once.
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The series Of popular concerts to be given
at Congregational Church under the direc-
tion of DIR. j. H. BischofT, will begin on the
first Friday in December. The high order
of merit of these concerts last season will
insure brisk demand for season tickets,
the sale Of which will begin at Ellis music
stprn on Thursday neyt