National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08
THE PLAY AND THE PLAYERS.

THE PLAY AND THE PLAYERS
Summer Opera at Albnugh's - MIN
streisy Mt the New NationaI-Bar-
NUNS Circus-LocaI Benefit Enter
tainments.
No circus ever exhibits in the great city OF
New York except p, T. Barnum's tremendous
big shows. The reason is very apparent TO
every one. Every large city In the country Is
visited by these shows, for their greatest pa.
tronage is derived from the intelligent aud cd.
ucated classes Of the people, and tho wonder
full attractions under the big tents OF the Bar
mum and London circus are all Of such high
moral character 90 truly phenomenal aud
marvellous, 30 instruc,ing and amusing at the
same time, as to receive the Endorsement of
the best-nformed people everywhere. Judges,
lawyers, doctors, politicians scientists, ladies,
children, and even the clergy uphold aud visit
these shows when they would not any other.
They all receive information and pleasure In
doing SO. Henry Ward Becchor wrote Mr..
Barnum: II should like, II had time, 10 visit
your gigantic exhibition once week during
the whole season. there Is so much to sec no
one could do the matter Justice in less Time
William Cullen Bryant said: more can be
learned in an hour In your tents than in
Henry W. Longfellow said: "Tho circus
presented by Mr. Darnum really merits its pro-
tentious title, and Is of more actual value as an
educational institution for the youth OF the
country than even no claims for t." and
hundreds of Others equally rs well known and
prominent individuals, have extravngantly in.
doIsed IL. The shows this year arc larger.
gtnnder, and richer than ever, and will all be
here on Monday next, and the great street
parade will take place in the morning at $
o'clock. As the entire shows positively visit
ltirODp Chpnnn
sec them
ALBAuoH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The Inauguration of the second season of
summer opera, so successful last season, takes
place next Monday night ut Albaugh's Grand
1t viii DO of additional interest no doubt to
learn OF the return Of the old favorites: Jeannle
Winston, Louise searle. Virginia Evans Miu-
Mo DeRuc, Annie Meyers, Walter Hampshire,
Walter Allen, Vincent Hogan, A. II. Bell,
Joseph Fay Thomas Daily, and a chorus OF
twcIty-four reiully selected voices
"Fia playolu" is announced for the opening
week, Ibis is the role in which Miss Winston
scored her greatest triumphs It IL learned
with regret that Miss Mary Beebc will not be
Washington favorlte, and Manager Albaugh
would please many of his patrons II he pro-
cured Miss Beebe for his summer opera
season.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
McNish, johnson & Savln's minstrels will
occupy the boards of the New National Theater
for three nights and one matinee, commencing
Monday next, May 10. II is a matter of sincere
regret ON the part Of the admirers of negro
minstrelsy In this city that the troupe gives but
four performances. MoNish, johnson, and
Slayin are three bright stars of mlnstrelsy,
each standing alone In his own peculiar line,
and each in himself affording an evenings en-
joyment. There is certainly no burnt cork"
organization that affords more genuine fun
and variety than the company OF ever.popular
artists-McNish, Johnson, and Slavln. Their
hold on the Washington theater-goors is rs 1rm
heard during the engagement and it Is stated
that some Old jokes VIII be given under new
dlsguises, thus preventing an Immediate recog-
piti9n OF the "chestnuts' by the CUTE ones
In the audience.
NEW FOUNDING HOSPITAL.
Gilbert's comedy Engaged" was given at
Albaugh's last night for the benefit of the new
Founding Asylum, with an amateur cast, and
in q manner to be enyied by professionals. Mr..
, s. w, Keene assumed the role of Cheviot Hill
on short notice, which fact would not have
been apparent had it not been 80 announced
In the programme. Miss Julia /. Murray as
| Belinda Treherne made a very happy hit.
Miss Lula Mccain gave an excellent rendition
Of the innocent, though somewhat business
like, Minnie, Miss Wakeheld's Maggie was a
delightful bit of character acting, and Mr.. II.
II. Pattee as Belvawney Mr.. H. ID. Mason MS
Symperson, aud Miss Adeline Mack rs Mrs.
NacFarlane were all that could be asked
for. The attendance was large, the au.
dience enthusiastic. Taken both from
an artistic and financial point of view,
entire cast was as follows Cheviot Hill, a
young man of property, Mr.. S. W. Keene; Bel.
vawney, HIS friend, Mr.. Herbert II. Pattee;
MIR. symperson, his uncle. Mr. Harry d. Mason;
Angus Macalister, q lowland peasant lad. Mr..
| A. Dezendorf; Maj. McGillicuddy. Mr. James
b. Philip; Belinda Treherne Miss Julia ]. Muir
NJ. daqGaisT Mss d Lula
| Mrs. Adeline Duyal Mack; Maggie, her daugh-
| ter, a lowand lassie, Miss Alice Wakefeid
| Parker, Minnie's maid, Miss Lula Dezendorf
Hptwgpn second II
| Voorhees,, son of Senator Voorhees,, gave an
acting impersonation OF AUX ltaliens"
''MIKADo" TEA.
The "Mlkado" tea given at Union Hall. Mt
Peasant, last Friday week for the benefit Of
| the Church of the Ilallowed Name, melted o
handsome sum for the church. The success Of
| the tea was mainly due to the energy and per-
| severance OF Miss Anna Fletcher. During the
evening musical Rotations from the "Mikado'
| were given, Miss Blewett sang "Ihe Flowers
| That Bloom In the Spring" in truly happy
| nit Willow" with much spirit aud the Misses
saSton gave piano and violin recitals. The
| only drawback was the scarcity of the "ice
cream" which refused to retain its freezing
| qualities. At any rate, 1t melted away rapidly
| Most of II, however, disappeared with spoon.
| The tea was most enjoyable affair, and re-
| those present were noticed Rev. Dir. Gray, Mrs.
| Judge Hustled, Mrs. Calde, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. T..
| W. Fox Miss Epscomb, dressed as Yum Yum;
| Mrs. Boggett, Miss Bessie Towles, and the
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| maids fIom school.
THE AMPHIoN CLUB.
| A programme of the second annual concert
| of the Amphion Club male chorus) of 81.
| well known throughout the west, which falt
| is in measure due to the untirng eNolSs Df
| Robert Goldbeck, the celebrated director and
| composer. Mr.. Goldbeck led them at their
first appearance last spring. Mr.. Ernest r.
| Kroeger, young 81. Louis musician, has them
now in charge; The Ambition star IL In the
| ascendent, and they certainly deserve all the
success that has been so generously accorded
TO them.
THE TESTIMONIAL CONCERT
The grand testimonial concert given to Ne.
E. 9, Gill at the National Rifles Hall last
| night was well attended, Notwithstanding the
wet weather. The programme was lengthy
and of unusual interest. The following we'll
known artists participated; Two male quar-
Hoonan; two duets, violin and plano, andante
and finale OF Memberships Concerto Rom ANA
| in +, by l.. v. Beethoven, by Mr.. Herman
RakemGnn and William waldecker; specialties,
MIR. Tim Murphy; selections, male quartette'
from Franz Abt Club, and other hrst'class ar.
lists
THE DINE MUSEUM.
play, OF which there has been much
praise, "Our Jonathan" assumes the stage OF
the Dime through next week. 1t is pronounced
the great success of Moore and Vivian. II
made and that washington ' viii ii do So i
highly probable, for Mr.. Barton, the Dimes
experienced and well judging manager. is al
ways careful TO provide only the best character
of entertainment.
HERZoG's OPERA HOUSE.
"A Hot Time" at Herzog's all through next
week, afternoons and evenings without regard
TO the weather, and Louise Sylvester right In
the midst of II, happy as n saiamander What
the musical absurdity' thus entitled may be
we know not neither could describe 1t II We
knew for who can paint tribe light as airl'
Suffice, then, that the intent of the play Is Il
Hmuse. and the general press testihes that the
pretty Louise ana her company of comedians
are fully competent 10 produce the desired 70
suit
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