National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
AMUSEMENTS


Notwithstanding the anticipated arrival of
the bold militia boys from the Metropolis, a
large audience assembled at the National last
evening to witness MIR. Jeilersons humorous,
pathetic portrayal of the quaint old toy
maker. Caleb plummer, in Dickens "Cricket
on the Hearth" The intense pathos, as con
trasted with the strong flavor of the humor-
csquc which pcrvadcs all OF the grand old
comC dlan's rendillons, was keenly appre-
ciated. MIR. Narrey was strong as John Perry
bingle and Mr. Eberlc's makeup rs Tackleton
was excellent. The alerpece was the laugh.
able one.act comedy, "Lend Me Five Shll.
hngs." Mr.. Jefferson us Golightly kept the
house In roar.
ALnAuGH's GRASD OPERA HOUSE.
Frank c. Bangs, supported by mn exception
ally strong company, commenced an engage
mCnt last evening at Abnugh's Opera House to
refined and appreeiatiye audience. Mr,
Bangs, rs WilfTcd Denver, displayed very
tine conception OF the part and was especially
strong in The highly emotional scenes The
plny is probably the finest melodrnml ever
pSn ,pa 5hs s'es STIry SmyS I, sxea seI
lCuce. Maunger Mack = undoubtedly entitled
iO high praise for his production IN Nasning'
tOn OF The Silver King by mch strong cJm
| Iany, 10th numerically and nrtisticlliy.
Tnr ~ q, a y. Y. At ALuArGHs.
col Clark aud his staH. ith regiment. " a.
s. \. y, Will TX invitation Of the in,fniiEI.
Titu,sa fiv TilNtt king ~ Albhugh thls
evening and occupy the boxes. Tue regiment
Will occupy seats % Ihe parquct.
HAREiss uluu rHEATER.
lat night the Wilbur opera Company pre-.
soitCd 'biruNe Glula,' The curtain rose
promptly NJ SgcloCk on an audience which
packed Pennsylvania avenue from the capitol
| to fOurconih street to welcome the New York
| 7th regiment aud this excellent company. As
| the Indies and gentlemen Of the chorus
marched on the stage 20 the mclodiOus opera.lc
| airs and the distinguished guests of our city
| strobe up the broad and beautiful avenue u
| martial strains OF "See the COnquering Heroes
| Come" they were greeted with cheer after
| cheer, which fairly made the theatcr and ave
| nue. ring. Never before have such large audi
| ences been drawn out to greet such distin-
| guishCd companies Susie kerwin, at the
| head OF the Wilbur company, greatly outshiue'
both IN physique and command. The more
venerable Col. Clark, of the 7th, while hel
| aids-dc-camp-Messrs. j. +. Conley, J. f
Brand, Misses Kropp and Ferris-provcC
| themselves most efficient as lieutenants; anL
Ed, Chapman kept them in roars Of laughter
| in his happy character Of Funny Man of the
| company. "GiTnia.G a.GiToiie' will be repeated
Tuesday and Wednesday matinees and night
In order TO permit those who witnessed tht
7ths performance last night to see the Wilbn
Company tonight and tomorrow. Thursday
Friday, and Saturday matinees and nights
THE Mascotte."
THE DIME MUSEUM.
To describe so varied an entertainment n
The Dime presented last night approaches tn
impossible. We can only write OF u In compre
hensive terms, not specifically. The singing
the dancing, the eccentric character acting
especially that OF the funny Dutchmau, Harr
Watson, and the comedy of "Dunderbeck'
were quite overwhelming. Alice Watson, II
herself and in her song Is charming. Every
body Is delightful and everybody was delighted
HEROES OPERA HOUSE.
full audience at HerZOg's last night real
lied the promise of "Fun on the Bristol" an
seemed perfectly willing to give up for this tn
show formed by our military visitors from Ne'
YoTk-music and fireworks and all. Miss 81
George Husscy rs Widow 0'Brien kept tn
hours lively with laughter. Every charlctG
wns well represented. The general opinion
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