National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
NEW NATIONAL THEArGR.


The engagement of the popular comedian
Mr.. J. Il. Polk, and his excellent comedy com.
pany at the National Theatcr next week prom.
ises 10 be an event of more than ordinary in
terett, and there is already considerable in
Quiiy for seats Mr.. Polk is one of the most
distinguished light comedians In the profession
and was for several seasons connected with the
stock companies of Wallack's and the Union
square. New York where he was great favor
te. During the pnst few years he has been
starring abroad, lie will present, for the first
time here, bis new and successful comedy OF
"MiXed Pickles" which has been well received
by both press and public in all the large cities
OF the country, The comedy is of II much
higher class than its title would indicate, aud
no doubt will attract large audiences. The
CHANGE or PRriA DoNNAs.
The comic opera "Nanon' has been draw
ing well this week, bu. in order to give the
public an opportunity to hear all the stars oil
| the company, there will be a change OF prima
| dODnas. For the remainder of the week Miss
| Fanny Rice will sing "Nanon."
ALBAuGHs GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Rices Eyangcline Company viii be seen az
Albnugh,s Grand Opera House on Monday
next. This popular opera bouile viii return To
Washington after an absence of several years
and vii! no doubt be heartily received. The
| cast j. vCly.slr0ng comprising May Stemlcr,
Irene Verona. KDte Uarl, George FOr,cscno,
George. Schiller Ed Morris, James S. Mdnl,
Nc The costumes are rich and beluttlul ana
the scenery entirely new. The company con-
lGins sixty people and u special ielture is
| made of the Amazon march, which nightly
receives encore alter encore The box Oilice
viii be open this evening Tor sale OF seats.
HERzOG's OPERA HOUSE,
"A Brave Woman" Is to be presented at
| Herzog's next week, the chief role impcrsOn-
| Gled by Sarah Won Lecr. Every character
| win be admirably cast. This excellent drama
| has been very popular In many cities, ana It's
| nnlunVVn hpTn thnuUh
| now, II Is believed our citizens will have an
| opportunity of seeing u TO advantage beyond
any former OCCASION There Is Gprobability,
also, that during the coming week Camille"
| Will be offered, not the "Camillc' of old time,
| but one rure in tone, showing the devoted
| woman Consumed with honest, earnest, soul
| absorbing love.
| RERNAE's WASHINGTON THEATER.
Though we have before us the printed par.
| tiCulurs of the entertainment TO be offered
| through next week at Kernan's, still We hest
tate, We doubt, we do not know how to des-
| crihe 1t in less space than column. Brcyity
| being necessary. mention of much must be
omitted. The Title of the coming wonder is
| "Marinelli's Cosmopolitan Congress" So
large Is the company g and N,, varied their per;
| expression. Shall we venture more! Mari.
uelh walks around his own hend Ralph Terry
| surprises with his mysterious fingers; Ella and
| Charles jerome expand mouths aud lungs
| with resistless laughter when their burlcsqu
sketches are heard Miss Bursell the black
pickaninny, charms with dances, and the
| BlOndin donkey astounds with his act OF
equilibrium. That is by no means all, bu!
| further can we only say "Go see them"
HARRIs's BIJoU T1EATER.
Monday will introduce for the week at the
| Bilou the comedy of Chris and Lena" 1t "a
| full of wit, music, song, and dance. These
| famous artists appear IN Il: Pete Baker, John
| Kernel, Emily Vivian, and the Chris and
| Lena" quRrtette. The songs composed and
sung by Pete Baker viii be "Bobolink," ~
| Brave Fireman." "The German Huntsman, "
| "The Little COquete," and Others. This Is
only a partial sketch Of the promised pleasure,
| We learn that tonight the Union Veteran
! Corps, First Company, will visit the BijOu In a
| body, accompanied by thCic band, They will
surely forget the grim front of war" amid the
mCTrimcuts OF karl, the Peddler,"
THE DIME MUSEUM.
Engagements are not yet concluded for the
| Dimes presentation of next week, but from the
| course of transaction we are confident that
great things may be expected. speciality
company OF most positive merit wlllappeaf
| 50 rich in entertainment that IL can scarcely
| be specified. The Dime managers arc now In
| New York, and busy making arrangements "a
surpass all their previous trlumphs, If that be
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