National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-09
AMUSENIEN Ts-
NEW NATIONAL THEATER,

The carleton opera Company opened last
night with Richard Genec's comic opera in
three acts entitled "Nanon." Tho story is u
very simple one, but, rs presented by Mr..
Cartoons company, is sustained In interest
from the first note in the courtyard of Nanon's
Hotel to the last sound in the sanctuary of
Nine. dc Maintenon. The scenery OF the sec
ond act, representing the salon of the famous
Ninon de lEnclos, is simply magnificent; the
dresses of the ladies nre superb; the drummer
boys are numerous and exceptionally good.
looking, and the dialogue between the
marquis MIR Charles II. Drew aud his
and treurhant. For example, the duti-
iul nephew who is being Instructed in the
ways Of the great world asks his uncle. "What
Is the difference between the great ladies and
the ballet girs?' and receives n prompt reply:
"Thc former are docollCtte from above down.
ward whereas the latter are decOllctte from
below upward Mr. William T. Carleton, in
the dual character of lad OF the people aud
Marquis DAu6gue, sings with great powcr
and acts admirably. Miss. Ray Samuel as
SiyT A,n'n spS Miss very Allied l"vPi vhcenf county
though juvenile for 4he historic Ninon,
invests her representation with much grace
and dignity. Charles Drew ism thorOush actor,
and his cynicsms roll Oh with rare uncti0u.
The support is good throughout: tue music,
vocal and instrumental, Is excellent, aud the
opera Is pleasing enough to warrant the high
reputation with which 1t came to Washington
ALBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE,
When Polonious enumerated the various
shades of dramatic expression which came So
natural 10 the players who volunteered to en-
tcrlNin Hamlet he omitted the one phrase
which can adequately express the dramatic
nature of MCssis Evans ~ IIOey's "Parlor
Match" The phrase, however Is found in
the play bills and Laughing Success sums
up the qualities which the popular comedi ms
!. Evans, In the character OF ]. McCUrker, the
literary, man, is fellow OF inhnie Jest, and as
the ailiGuced OF little Mlnnle French described
as Innocent KIDD, the captains angel child,
Keeps the house in constant roar, The Irish
member of parliament l. not tiattering specl.
men Of Mr. Parnells Judgment, aud would be
| twice as funny by becoming at least fifty times
less vulgar william HOey as Old HoiS sang
half a dozen encOrcs TO Tony Pastors song, ~
| Haven't for Long Time Now" and the entire
| comedy was literally interspersed with bright
and what might be called "rattline" songs.
HER2oG's OPERA HOUSE.
| Herzog's began the week with Cdlau, Hlley
| " Callnn's Electric Three mnstrcls These
| will certainly ill the week aud the house to
the general satisfaction; Their wit is the NJ )st
| genuine their songs the sweetest and most
Sensible, their dance the most lively and grace.
! ful, and their music the most harmonious we
have known In any minstrel company. The
comic song, Hes Never Done Anything lnce,"
a. j. Talbot, seemed, by the applause. to b, the
| most popular of last evening; while called
Away j. j. Kelly, and the triple song and
dance, "Down at de Bail. Callan, Haley, and
|
OF arms and silent drlll the electric three ex
| hibited astonishing accuracy and agility, II
| which qualities, indeed, this wonderful trio
excellcd through all their various acts. Mel,
| branch Of his exceedingly difficult perform
anCe. The visits of the public to the "EleotrG
| Three" Will be amply rewarded.
HARRIs's BUou TaEATER.
"Karl, the Peddler,n had q crowd to inspect
| his wares last night at the BiJou. And every
| body was pleased with them, Charles a. Gard
| ner, which Is KHrl's Otaer name, Is excellent
| IN his German, aud though somewhat heavy
| is always in good humOr. and therefore maie
| Jolly all around him. Another well-aeted par
| was that OF Pedro Gaudl, Thomas Il. Fitzger
/ GusOn. owen O'Dunnell, too yes. owen, Dan
| Tel Williams, and Katie, Eva Byron. and AIarS
| Atwood, Emily kean, were admirable prosen-
child, Petite Dunn. This little fellow Is in th,
| dawning Of n splendid day. "ERrl, the Ped
dler," will delight all who may become It's au
KERNAS's WASHINGTON THEATER.
KeInans own Monumental Specially Com
| pany took Kcrnan's with delight last evening
| The sRetchers, the singers, the Ethiopian ar
fists the dancers, the general actors, al
| comedy was on, "BachelOr's Hail." everyboh.
recognized the amusing yet dOlorous picture
and hailed II with hearty, prolonged applause
s6ouid il pie4se the company, Tor The nrst an
| peapnCe proved II would please the grea
| people. We find, everywhere abroad, tia
ReTnan's Is praised sky.hIgh.
TIE DIME MUSEUM.
"Mcaliz, or q Double LIFE crowded an
delighted the Dime last night, and such ma
be anticipated as the history " this week
! The drama, romantic In tone, yet Is natural anI
| highly interesting; the AcliOg superior through
! out, William CRttelrs assumption of his dua
role, Pascal dc Ia Garde and Micaliz was. II
particular, finely executed, though the per
Baron dc lealiyais Mark James and Joyia
Joseph Howard were excellent pieces of act
inR worthy of the most expensive stage
| ClOtildC dc Presles Evelyn KuGpp) also CAV
| great pleasure, The drama has every qualit
tOIendCr i popular, and thereupOn we con
| grAlulAte the managers Of the Dime,