The Washington critic., 1886-02-01
MrSLCAL 1An DRiiLIrir.

Her Mojesiy's Opera Company under
the management of Colonel Mlplcsou, VIII
give three grand performance az AiOaugh's
Opera House this week. Tonight the
cver-popular Ora payalo" will re given
with Mile. Tohstrom as /9iD5. She IS an
accomplished singer and charming ac-
ticss. Tomorrow night Carmen will BE-
produced with Minnie llauk lu the title
role. She IS too well known 10 require
fmtlcr introduction. For Wednesday
night "Travlata" Is announced, with Mis-.
NoIdiCa as ! iOieNd. This lady l. an Amer.
lean, tut has developed into one OF the
hest eXponents Of the Italian school OF
singing now on the stage She has "a bean.
tiiul voice Of large register, and wlthal so
thoroughly flexible that II is delight 10
hear her sing. The rest Of the company
are IN harmony with their pI'ma douua. IN
| excellent corps dc ballet, led hy Nine.
| CavalazN, accompanies the company. Nine.
| Cayalaz2i will introduce tonight her
| famous Spanish dance. This is her first
appearance in Washington after an alb
the highest terms Of her dancing, as II
combines both grace and refinement She
will meet with warm reception.
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The attraction at the National Theatre
this week is "Thc Mikado,n as done by
Dun's Opera Company. This party has
made series of brilliant successes through
out the North and West, where they have
been received with great enthusiasm. The
| popular music of the "Mikadon acquires q
new charm when done by such artists a'
| Zelda Scguin, Ncrnona Jarbeau, Thomas
| WhiprCu, j. II. Riley aud others Of equal
note. The stage setting will surpass any
thing Of the Kind shown in this opera,
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Manager lIcrzog offers another strong
bill TO his patrons this week. Bronson
lIowaId's powerful play, "Thc Banker
Daughter is being given by the Crossel
| Combination, one of the strongest drn
matte troupes on the road. The play Is wei
| known here, and has always proved an at
traction. The usual minute attention t,
the details Of setting, which has helped e
| populaiize this house, will obtain.
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Two companies will appear at the The
atrc Comique this week, Nine. Estelle''
Partisan Folly Troupe and the japanese
Minstrcls. The change will be made OF
Thursday evening. \ glove contest Of siN
rounds between Paddy Duffy of Boston and
Billy Young Of this city will take place to
night.
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Miss Gray and Mr.. Stephens ana theii
celebrated educated dogs appear at the
Dime Museum this week in "IIandsomC
| jack drama aboundng in thrilling sit
uations. 1t will undoubtedly please tht
| patrons of the house.
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The second week of the very enjoyable
fair at the National Rifles Armory begins
today.
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The jahrmarkt at the Light Infantry
Armory will be opened tonight by Senator
Sherman. Many novel features will bt
seen,
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The feature Of the week will be Harry
| French's illustrated lecture on Paris, pas'
and present, at the National Theatre next
| Sunday night. Sale Of seats opens OF
| Thursday morning
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