National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-25
AMUsENTENT Ts.

ALBAUGus GRAND OPERA HOUSE
Miss Cleveland and Miss Van Vechten ut.
tended the performance of Francesca ia
Eimini' at the opera house last night. There
were also present In the audience members OF
the various legations, senators, and members
Of Congress- SergCGntat.Arms Canaday ana
party occupied a lower box. The parquet CON
tanned many Of the most cultivated OF Wash.
inglon's society.
The presence of such distinguished audi.
cnCc must have had its due effect upon tho
players, for they smoke their lines with the
utmost CarenlnCss to most express their mean.
ing, and no occasion to make u telling point
was left unhucded, The actors one aud all
manifested q Jealous yet generous rivalry,
each in his own way as TO who should please
the most II is seldom that n company has
such an opportunity for high and continued
effort ms is afforded in Francesca da Rimni,"
and perhaps less often, are ambitious players
simulated and hOnored by 50 distinguished
an audience.
such was the influence of the play and tho
surroundings that It's spirit was infectious.
The actors showed by their intense earnest
ness that they had caught that spirit and after
rounds after rounds OF applause the cuttun
went down on the last uct of one of the most
complete dramatic triumphs ever known IN
the history of Washington.
of Mr.. Lawrence Barrett rs Lnnclotto there
could be no criticism. He never left the stage
without recall aud 50 with the support, they
were ut their hest.
Miss Minna X. Gale was modest, graceful
tIUTlnlIlk, Nnd Uehulllul rs l0e DIluc Fldll-
ccsOa,. Mr.. Springer achieved new laures in
the role of the Jester, and Mr.. Mosley was
more manly and handsome, If possible, than
on his first appearance on Monday evening.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE-IYDIA THOMPSON.
one OF the marked events of the present
theatrical season will be tho return Of the
English queen Of burlcsque, Miss Lydia Thomp-
son, who, after an absence of eight years
abroad, VII make her appearance at M thS 3 Grand RAM,
tinuing the week, with matinees on Wcdnos.
day and Saturday. She Will he supported dur
ing this engagement by Miles q Barton's Bjou
House, New York To speak or Lydia Thomp-
sons abilities would be supcriluous The
simple announcement should, and, in all
probability, Will be sufficient to crowd the
thcater. In spite of the magnitude of the at-
traction and the heavy expense incurred, the
management have decided not to increase the
regular prices ofthc theater, The sale OF seats
will open this morning nt o'clock.
NEW NATIONAL TnEArER.
The Hungarian Gypsy band will giveanothcr
concert ut the New National sunday evening.
These musicians arc morvels In their line.
"sToRM BEATEN"
on Monday next Shook and Golfers Union
| Square Company Will present at the New Ma.
| tOnal Theater Buchauans great drama OF
| storm Beaten" with all the distinguishing
scenic effects that have won for 1t the greatest
| admiration wherever presented The sale OF
seats begins today.
HEROES OPERA HOUSE.
| Herzog, the original, ever new, inventive,
| and wonderful, will present next week
| Diapers Ideal Double Uncle Toms Cabiu
| Company, This company, OF course, will act
| as no other company eau. II Is now on its
seventh annual tour. katc Partington, the
| renowned, will be Topsy, introducing her
/ amusing and interesting specialties, being
| banjo solos, songs, and dances. Dad SCurles
| nud Mrs Tom Dunn appear and the tavorite
| Uncle Tom, sam Bailey. Tie floating ice
! scene. with the mammoth Siberian blood.
hounds in pursuit of the fugitive slaves, eau
not fail to thrill all spectators New scenery,
incident, and music will heightcn the pleasure
of the performance.