National Republican., 1886-04-10


tion. Many of the features arc new, espo'
cially the gags" All the old time favorites
were seon-Primrose was as graceful as usual
Thatcher was inmitable, and Billy Rice was
himself Como to "thlnk II over" the patrons
OF the National have had regular feast this
week. AS an indication of the estimation in
which this company is held in New York
city, II is stated that they were the first black
faced artists that ever appeared ~ the Madi-
son Square Theater, This Is quite a complt-
ment, but Thatcher, Primrose and VESTS min
strels deserve II. - ..,-,.-
At Albaugh's Grand Opera House Miss Cas-
tleton had indeed n Crazy Patch of a play.
There is nothing in the piece itself to recon,
mend II, and there is good deal TO be said
against It. Miss Castleton and MT. Girard alone
saved the performance from being bore We
advise Miss Castleton to get new play, for as
nm actress she has few equals IN her procession
Next week ushers in variety OF attractions,
all first class In every respect.
THE NEW OPERA.
''The Queen of Hearts. or Royalty and
Roguery," Sousa and Tabers, new comic
operetta, after several weeks OF earnest re.
h9Sh RISanrh,S w Grand Sp opera m House, @ on Monday
evening, with strong professional cast ana
magnificent chorus of young and fresh voices;
| The box sheets indicate large houses, and
this Is not to be wondered at. Our local COM
poser has made rapid strides toward accom-
| plishing what has long been looked for In the
musical world, namely, the PRODUCTION OF Sn
| pinnacle OF absolute success. Mr.. Sousa's et.
| forts In the past have fully justified the conf;
dence OF his many friends, aud In "Deslree.
he gave evidence OF powers In composition
| that will, perhaps, bring his last effort as wide
reputation as that historic effort, "Plnafore."
The queen of Hearts Is intended TO
| epitomizc or perhaps 1t would be more cor.
| rect to say elaborate that famous rhyme
| which has been brought to the attention OF
| most Of the children Of men at very tender
| age, beginning thus
| nfu
She made some tarts
| All on q summer day.
| From this familiar melody of Mother Goose,
the ibrettist Mr.. f.. NJ. Taber, has built up
| plot at once comical and yet 50 null OF novel
| Situation and dramatic effect that IL only re.
| Quires tho brilliant and sparkling melodies OF
| Mr.. Sousa to make It the most charming aud
original production that has been heard Tor
The The "Trial by Jury" is to precedc the new
/ oIeretta, and In the role OF the defendant, Mr..
Stanley, the charming oratorio tenor of New
Sale Of reserved seats will be continued at
| Ellis's music store for the remainder OF the
| week.
ROLAND REED.
At the New National Theater, commencing
| Monday next, that young and talented come
dian, Roland Reed, Will present for three
nights his play of "Humbug," which achieved
such signal success when presented here
early in the present season, and his rendition
| of the character OF Jack Luster placed him at
once as favorite with theater.goers. The
| latter part OF the week will be produced, for
the first time here, the comedy drama Of
"Cheek," in which Mr. Reed will be seen In
his great characterization of Dick Smythe, the
| Boh( mian, which he has played upwards OF q
thousand times throughout the country.
special feature Of both plays Is the introduce
tion of several musical numbers by Mr.. Reed,
who is a capital vocalist They include "Im
a Perfect New York Dude" Isn't 1t an Awful
shame" and his now famous Pocket Edition
Of the Mikado."
RosISA voKEs's RETURN.
The return OF Rosina vokes and her London
company Is certain TO arouse u considerable
degree OF social as well as domestic interest
Since the famous engagement OF this company
at the Standard Theater, New York, almost
Immediately after their appearance at Ford's,
their success has been unquestionably great.
They are booked for three nights and Saturday
matinee at Albaugh's, commencing April 10,
| and an almost complete change of bill will be
presented. On Thursday ana Friday evening;
will be offered a triple bill, consisting of "Our
Bitterest Foe" my Milliner,s Bill" and an
mime Rehearsal" Saturday afternoon and
night "In Honor Bound" will be substituted
for, "our Bitterest Foe" This VIII be Miss
| Vokes's last appearance IN Washington prior
to her occupying Daly's Theater, IN New York,
for the summer season.
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
Wealth, beauty and culture will be present
| at the Congregational Church next Tuesday
afternoon and Wednesday evening, as all our
society people will turn out in force to hear the
Boston symphony Orchestra, the grandest
symphony orchestra In the world. It Is com.
posed Of seventy,dve solo artists the finest to
be found in this country and Europe, and is
under the direction of the great Herr Wilhelm
GericEe formerly director 81 v the dam1Rs pn I'm m
nowned prlma donna Fursch' Madi, Mr.: Il.
Adii9pmSSwsiI Ada and ,I,., Mr. &c c. NJ Ioo, LOefleI
% be ne sSGs % Be 9fIe TVen NSabpS
Homeopathic Hospital Judging by the ad
vance sale Of tickets Congregational Church
will be filled TO overilowing on these occasions
Tickets have been placed at a remarkably low
figure, and In addition, the manager, Mr.
Charles 4, Ellis, has. in compliance with
pressing demands, issued a limited number o.
special students tickets of admission for Tues
day afternoons performance In order that al
! pupils can hear this famous orchestra. ThesI
tickets can be obtained at Ellis's music store
HARRIs's BIJoU THEATER.
Manager Harris offers as inauguration at
traction of his summer season next week tn,
Wilbur Comic Opera Company, which is with
cut doubt the Oldest and best company In ex
istence. Mr. Wilbur has retained all the OLD
fayorites, among whom are Susie Kinnon
Cora Ferris, Mr.. Jo L. Comfy. Ed. Chapman
J. L. Brand, and many others who are Ole
fayorites here. The matinee will commence
at Up. m. daily and evenings at s. The nigh
prices during the summer season will be re
| duced TO twenty-five cents to all parts of tn,
greatest success, "The Mikado," which ha
been played by this excellent company 10 tn,
capacity OF every, house they have appeared
| 10 lnlS season, VIII De uOue All tue Week. AZ
especial feature of this engagement viii be thy
orchestra, which Will consist of fifteen musl
clans, and of the chorus. which number
! thirty-iive voices. The advance sale is nov
| going on, and promises To be immense.
CONCERT AT AssEMBLH's CHURCH.
large audience filled Assembly's Presbytc
rian Church last night to hear Rheinberger
cantata, THE Daughter Of Jairus," rendered
re drecoR S OF Mr. WSfsea sS Young Ia
composers name Is n guarantee OF the WORT
of the composition, which + written for iemal
VOICES ana though not aIfieHt % IL y % me,9aaon
which marks the musical portion of man
church entertainments. Last evenings pei
: | iormance was creditable alike TO the choru
and the director, while Mr., Arthur Little's &C
compartment were all that could be desired
The evenings, programme also included
Which ellcited an encore, solo by Mr.. JOSEPH
, p. Smith, organ solos, and Il duett on the OF
gan by Mr.. and Mrs. Butler After the conceI
the audience adjourned TO the lecture room
; where refreshments were served and pleas
ant hour spent In social intercourse.
, HERzoG's OPERA HOUSE.
: "Lynwoodp enters Herzog's on Monday, l.
\ remain during the week, Merccd Malarn
5 who takes the leading role in this play, Is
J new star having risen from the ranks OF tn
legitimate and emotional drama. She has
, fine physique, and Is woman whose move
| ments and voice portray passion and patho
, without apparent effort.
) THE DINE MUSEUM.
A mystery is to be revealed at the Dino mex
week. Those who do not visit the Dime som
one Of the evenings, or afternoons, Of mex
week. must be condoled with as missing tn
best chance of their lives,
/ wENDLIHG, THE ORATOR.
/ As viii be seen by notice in anothe
column. Hon. Geo. X. Vending viii dsliye
9 Monday evening, April ~, saul of Carsus;
! Tuesday evening, April lS, "Is Death III
, End?n thus allordlng our people a rare oppo
D scholars of our country In the discussion
themes OF thrilling interest. II is not 10
I much TO say that Mr.. Wendllng as u platfori
4 orator has few If any, equals in America. n
served seats only iiity cents, at Ellis & Co.'s