National Republican., 1886-10-04
AMUSEME EN- rs.
AIpArGu's 0RANp opERA uousE.

ALBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The initial performance of "Faust aud Mar.
guerite" will be given at the Grand Opera
House tonight. The Baltimore American says
OF the performance In that city:
"Mr. Morrison us Mephisto was very
sprightly and practical, ana yet withal quite
sufficiently iendish devil to satisfy the most ex-
acting orthodox superstition regarding the
sable gent with horns. He was the sort of q
devil Into which lago might with proprlety be
supposed to have been transformed after DEATH
"Miss Alsberg as Marguerite satisiedlthe re-
Quiremenls of the part, Despite the fact that
there Is still an occasional trace of the amateur.
ish about her speech and gestures, she handled
the character with admirable grace, aud feel
ing, and her acting was well finished and her
lines most carefully studied. She possesses q
beautiful face and a fine figure.
1.-THE support was good. Mr. George Vessels,
hs Faust. gave q powerful delineatlon of the
character OF the learned old man who sold his
soul for youth and the love OF Marguerite. Miss
Blanch Weaver was amusing as the pert and
husband.struek Martha. and her courtship OF
the Devil was an effective piece OF acting. The
piece was well mounted"
NEW NATIONAL THRATER.
For this week this theater announces
Thatcher, Primrose Il Vests minstrel tronpe,
which will be sufficient to pack the house.
This Is n good city for minslrels to visit, but
none have gained the popularity which this
company enjoys In this Community. 1t Is only
fair 10 say that the troupe has won its way TO
performances.
HERZoG's OPERA HOUSE.
In these days and nights OF excitement from
earthquakes and civil service explosions,
another thrilling wonder Is about TO be pre-.
kcuted. IL Is the avalanche which Is predicted
90 occur NJ HerzOg's this afternoon and night,
and which may be expected to continue at
such periods through the week. Yet here this
catastrophe is perfectly harmless, 1t is only u
startling and very natural seeming scene in
that interesting and powerful drama "a
Prisoner for Life" All the other scenes and
incidents are attractive. The play has pleased
every audience
HARRis's BIJou THEATER.
This palace OF the drama--GOttho.d king:
long may he reign !-,presents to night, and the
week through, BuuCicuults innruS and flmil-
lar, yet ever inviting "shaughrlun." tis not
10 he described. Il i to be seen. See II. So
we advise, who have had that pleasure olten,
aud desire II onou again. An excellent CON,
pany viii properly illustrate an excellent play.
KEESAN's wAsIlISGTOS THRArER.
This week is devoted At Kernans to the
comedy and specially troupe OF Needham and
kClly. The pvryile family will entertain and
surprise, Only to hear Sam DeVere ON tue
banjo were worth voyage iTOm Europe, Asia,
or AlrI,n What else Il u bn seen and heard
Is 'tno numerous to mention" and shOuld all
be described NJ VI could mere sketch be con-
Neyed Of the charms ana powers of the full
realty, utcless TO say "Go!" as enough isal-
ready told in these few lines, even without the
aid Gf the Illuminated bills. to insure The at
tendance Of as many as Kornans pleasant
house can hold.
IIlE DINE MUSEUM.
This afternoon aud Tonight lnaugurate to
reign through the week, the greatest specially
performance the Dime has ever known, lt IS
Gus llills world of novelties Comedy laughs
among them, music trlls and thrills, aCrO-
lnlo aud gbmnesiio icats of wonder hid
amazed spectators hold the trembling breath.
ioHy slar PERFORMERS eontrlbut' 10 the varied