National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-26
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NATIONAL rHEATER.

NATioNAL rHEATER
w. A. Mestayor IA always recognized as an
attraction in himself, and always brings with
him something worth seeing. This time It IS
in n new direction and works up the fruitful
themo of the Ills that flesh is heir to, aud
makes tho most of the many opportunities
offered In such a field for the mlldost kind Of
FUN at the expense Of the unfortunate invalids
who make zip, the greater part of the east!
we, Us q Co." Is the title of the play In which
this eccentric comedian and Miss Theresa
Vaughan, an accomplished actress and excel
lent singer, open atthe National Tbeoter this
evening. The comedy centers on new sRnt-
tarium, where diseases are treated by tho mud
cure. Most OF the people on the stage are In.
valids, among them being number OF very
pretty and interesting female patients. There
Is Just enough OF story running through the
three acts to serve as n thread on which to
string the funny Incidents which abound.
There Is some bright aud pleasing music IN
ttOduCcd In the course OF the play, which adds
greatly TO the enjoyment Besides Miss Vaughn,
who II charming vocalist the company has
an exceptionally good qunrtctto, which is
utilized with good effect. From the success
Is to predict successful and attractive en-
gagement here, especially asst will prove de-
lightful rolicf after. the tragedy aud melo'
drama which has been the chief attraction
hero so long It will be presented at every
/ performance throughout tho week.
ronp's OPERA HOUSE.
! Rcc's Surprise Party, which IS always wei.
| coined by the theater goers of this city, will
commence an engagement tonight ut FOrd's
| Opera House. This year tho surprise Party is
| exceptionally strong since It's last visit 10
/ this city Mr.. John A. Mackay comedian Of
repute has Joined the company lie alone Is
| Sufficient TO entertain an audience for whole
! evening, but, IN addition to him, Verona Jar
| beau and ida Mule are numbered In the cast.
| "a Bottle OF lux" is the title Of the new OK
! travagan2a. and IN II Mr. Mackay will rCctc
! "Barbarn Fritchic' aud Tho Young Man At
| Maccys.' Tho scene Is laid In the Office of u
! frontier newspaper, and u said to DO most
lGughablc production. The play comes her
| aided as great success by the New York press,
whore 1t has had q lucrative and protracted
! run.
ALBAudH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Maggie Mitchell is one Of the actresses Of
whom audiences never tire. Although she
! has presented the same plays for years, there
| is always n freshness about them that keeps up
the charm and insures her crowded houses.
] of course Maggie Mitchell Is the center of AZ.
traction In them all, but she is uniformly well
! supported, so that the performances do not
present that top-heavy appearance that char
| HCterizes too many companies in which one
leading starabsorbs all the profits and barely
leaves sulliolept for n very indifferent support.
II is difficult TO say which Of her plays Is the
| most popular. Each has many admirers, so
that full houses will be the order of the week
tomorrow night pearl OF Savoy Wedncs'
day afternoon. Little Barefoot at night
"Lorle;' Thursday and Friday, Maggie the
Midget Saturday afternoon, "FdnchOn.'
PAUL AND VIRGINIA.
Society Is In high state Of excitement al
the approaching representation of Paul and
Virginia by local amateurs, which VIII take
place on Saturday noNt al Albaugh's Grand
Opera House. The score has been carefully
orchestrated by Mr. J. p. Sousa, so that there
will be no lines spoken. The chorus of forty
voices has been diligently drilled by Prot II.
c, Bcrnays who will increase his orchestra on
this occasion, so that the music may be salts
faCtorily rendered. The cast as announced IL
MS follows Paul, Miss Nevens Virginia, Miss
Homer Menla, Miss Nogueiras; 81. Croix, Mr.. s.
W. Keen Dominique, Mr.. y. H. Noyes Nine
dc la Tour, Miss Gibbs; Marguerite, Mrs Pow
ell cambria Miss Daisy Steuart Nine. de la
Bourdonnais, Gen. Lippitt,
The stnge management s under the care o
Mr.. S. W. Keen. Extra and elaborate scener,
has been prepared In fact, nothing has been
left undone that could in any way add TO the
success of the representation. The sale of ad
v0nced seats has been 50 great that II has beer
determined to reserve the whole house.
private box has been reserved for the Presl
dent. Mr.. Garrett the president of the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad, has engaged a box
, and will run special train tobring on a sclec
= party of fifty of the elite Of Baltimore. Every
thing promises successful performance
Seats may bo obtained at Metzorotts mus
store.