National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-25
AMUSEMEN rs.


NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
Cold punch Is regarded as the most insinu-
ating OF liquids. and Miss Minnie Maddern's
"Cnprice" is the most nsinuating Of dramatic
performances. The audience, last night, was
kept in animated suspense from the bridal
morning until the end Of an eght-year ab.
senCe during which the charming Mercy was
transformed Into fascinating Lucy Ashton,
and restored to the established happiness off
devoted wife. "CGprice" viii be performed at
the Thanksgiving matinee this afternoon, and
also in the evening.
The attraction at the National next week
will be "The Wall Street Bandit" with Viola
Allen and Atkins Lawrence in the leading
parts. This drama has cen received with un-
stinted praise by the metropolitan press Miss
Allen, who Is supported by her accomplished
father, needs no introduction to Washington
audience, and Mr.. Lawrence who Is an old
Washington boy, is well known as the leading
gentleman OF Miss Mary Anderson's company.
ALBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Miss Maggie .Mitchells company presented
last evening the Pearl of Savoy with the
same grace and excellence that characterize
all the work OF this lady and of those who
usually co operate with her. Miss Mitchell's
art Is q continuously progressive movement,
and as years and honOrs cluster around her
career the hold she eXerts upon the lovers of
the drama seems 10 strengthen Its grasp with
every repetition Of the oft-to!d tales. By
special request "Fanohon, the Gricket," will
be performed at the. grand Thanksgiving
matinee to. day, and Little Barefoot" will ap.
pear at the evening entertainment.
Those who admire real Irish comedy. VIII
have an opportunity next week to see II In
Shane.na-Lawn," to be produced at the
Opera House by Mr.. W. J. scanlau and his OK.
c6lent company. Speaking of the play, the
New York ,HoRd not long ago said: IAN Irish
play founded in the latter part of the eight
eenth century without heartless landlord in
1t. pathetic eviction scene or Il meretricious
swing for Irish enthusiasm by an occasional
eloCutionary twist of the British lions tail, or
a dramatic and statuesque appeal to the AL
mighty TO save Ireland, must be conceded to
possess at least one element OF novelty-and
that Is, the absence Of the in.trado situa-
lions and sentiments that are supposed TO al
why's 70 with 'Patrick's Day and The Wear
| ing of the Green when they are woven into
shape for q stage production, DTamatisis DO
| Irish, you know. Mossrs. g. Roach and j.
| Annoy Knox, who wrote 'shane.na. Lawn for
| W. j. scanlan, have carefully avoided the
sSatsn p2P w &c Sa aha 4fEcsSna ovss%ohhH s dhH
the resources for genuine pleasure ofthis class
1 of entertainments"
| HERzOGs OPERA HOUSE
| a beautiful matinee to-day ut Herzog's, and
| tonight great round of enjoyment "The
| silver King" next week. This five act drama
| abounds in pleasing incidents. presented with
| performed by the children Tonina and Lily
Adams, who are, probably, the best juveniles
on any st0ge.
HARRIs's BIJoU THEATER.
| Tho powerful representations OF Edwin
| Arden, now at matinees and nightly witnessed
| at the BilOu, meet the enthusiastic approval o
| large and intelligence audiences. They will
| he long remembered, and our best wishes and
| highest expectations will accompany the
| talented young hero Of Eagles Nest' through
| oil his jOurneyings The thrilling drama
| Monte Cristo,h according to the excellent
| version of Charles FCchter, will be offered
next week, Horace Lewis in the principal
| role.
| THE DIME MUSEUM.
| This afternoon and tonight at the Dime
| Ethel Tucker as Fanchon. She is said to bl
| unrivaled in the character. IL Is one OF grea
interest and effect, and especially pleasing L
| young people who are In love or hope TO be
| Next week hrzon8Joe claims the stage: "Blacl
Hawks will be produced. This drama hal
| nll the quick excitement of frontier life, anC
| Is founded on events OF actual occurrence.
| KERNAE's WASHINGTON THEATER.
The Big Four Specially Company-so named
| In honor of It principal performers, Smith
| Waldton, Martin, and Haley--will offer CRANE
| entertainment next week at Kernans. Thei
companions, too, are OF the best procurable
! original, amusing, and surprising acts may b,
anticipated, with no danger of disappoint
ment Indeed, Kernan's selections have al
ways been, aud always will be, emincntly sat
isfaCtory. To-day's matinee and tonight
plays are fine specimens.