The Washington critic., 1886-01-07
1MUSEii ENTS.

FANNY DAVENPORT IN "fEDORA."
Miss Fanny Davenport will be at the Ma
tonal Theatre next week In Sardou's great
play, Fedora" Miss Davenport created a
fuior in this play last season, aud as she Is
accompanied by the same company, includ-
ing Robert Mantel, there ia every reason to
believe that she will repeat her success next
week. There Will be but one matinee per-
formance, on Saturday, when night prices
will prevail.
THE SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT.
Next Sunday nights programme at the
National Theatre will include Miss Belle
Cole, the brilliant prima donna who made a
decidedly favorable impression here few
weeks ago; Madame Annie Roemcr Kaspar,
one Of the best mezzo.soprano singers in
this section OF the country; Mr.. Henry
Jaeger, the solo flute player OF the Marine
Band, and the full band. A rare programme
Will be presented, and II Is expected that
this concert will eclipse all former in excel
lenCc.
BHEAs RETURN ENGAGEMENT.
Rhea's repertoire Of plays for her fare
well engagement in America at the Ma
tonal Theatre, beginning Monday, Janu-
ary %, will be as follows: Monday and
Wednesday nights, first time by Rhea of
"Pygmalion and Galatea;" Tuesday, only
time Of "An Unequal Match;n Thursday
and Saturday nights, her great success Of
last season, "The Power of Lovc;n Satur-
day matinee, Rhea's own version OF "Frou-
Frou." Friday night has been set apart by
Rhea and Mr.. Morrissey for the benefit OF
our own Miss Julia Wheeler, when she will
make her first appearance as Gdidtcd in
"Pygmalion and Galatea."
THE "CoMEDY OF ERRoRs.n
Next week Robson and Crane will pre-
sent their famous version of the "Comedy
Of Errors" at Albaugh's Opera-House. This
is without exception the most gorgeously-
mounted comedy on the road. These gem
tlemen have spent small fortune in per-
fccting the scenery and costumes necessary
for an artistic presentation of the piece,
and that they have succeeded is fully cvl-
denced by the remarkably large audiences
that have flocked to see 1t wherever pro-
duced. Box-oflice now open.
CTS WILLIAMS AT FoRp's.
Gus Williams, popular favorite and ex-
cellent Dutch comedian, will be at Ford's
Opera House next week in ooh, What a
Night" one of Hoey's comedies never be-
fore produced here, In which many oppor-
tunities are given for a display of the pecu-
liar talents Of this excellent comedian.
1.-THE FRENCH SPY"
The attraction at the Dime Museum next
week will be Miss Fannie Herring in the
thrilling drama "The French Spy" Both
| the play and the actress are we'll known
here, and are recognized as standard
attractions.
MAUD GRANGER AT HERZoG's.
With this week the season of comic opera
at Herzog's Opera-House closes, and on
Monday next a season of drama will be
inaugurated by Miss Maud Granger, beau
tiful and capable actress, who will appear
as Cora in "Article AZ" Aside from her
dramatic ability, Miss Granger will prove
| an attraction to the ladies, as she is recos-
| nized as one of the best-dressed women on
| the stage, her wardrobe being extensive,
| elaborate and costly She will appear every
| night during the week, and on Monday,
| Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. On
| Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
"Camille" will be given, with Miss Alice
West IN the title role.
THE BIsCHoFF CONCERT.
BlschoT's second concert takes place to-
morrow night. A popular programme will
bc given. A few more choice seats are to
be had at Ellis music store.