National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-03

Mr.. Charles A. Ellis, the manager Of tho
famous Boston Symphony Orchestra, who Is
on flying visit 10 this city, was asked by re-
porter for the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, IL tho
rumor was correct that a concert would DO
given by the orchestra in this city at an early
date.
Eyes" was the reply, ~ came over from
Baltimore to make arrangements for II, and
have settled on Tuesday aud Wednesday,
April 10 and II. We are engaged for two con-
certs in Baltimore, and thought, being so near
Washington, we ought to give performance
here"
II was Of the opinion" said the reporter,
that the orchestra was fixture In Boston,
and had uniformly refused offers to appear
elsewhere"
'For live years we have had oil we could
attend to- at home, and mole besldes We give
two concerts eachweek, ,eiId have not room to
accommodate all who desire to attend. At our
concert Friday over three hundred persons
were turned away. While Mr.. Thomas's Or
chestra was in the field we saw no good reason
for travelling, but now, as he is otherwise en-
for orchestral concerts,wc consented to accede
TO their demands, might say, instead of re-
quests, and have arranged q series for the
principal cities In the west"
was asked.
1--WE have seyenty.hve musicians outside or
our soloists. These musicians have been OBJ.
tanned not only from this country but from all
parts of Europe. Our object was TO secure tho
best 10 be found, and l VIII say am sure there
are no better in this or any other country.
Imperial Orchestra at Vienna, Is our con-
ductOr. know the people of your city have
heard excellent music, but / venture to assert
that they have never heard such music as we
will render. Nine Lillian Nordlca, who was
the prima donna OF the Mapleson Opera Com
pany, ts one OF our soloists Blythe way, ono
negotiations with one of your Washington
nrtistes to accompany us on our western tour.
No; II would not be fair to mention the ladys
name until everything is settled"
"1n giving these concerts we have no desire
TO make money, as we have plenty ofit. Mr..
Higginson, the banker, at Boston, is our pa
iron. He and Gen. sheridan are great friends.
In order to SI1S y you that We are not
the entire receipts Of the two concerts above
expenses to q local hospital, and they can
make out OF them such successes as they wish.
and presume the advertising here win not
exceed for the two concerts over $500, 80 all
above 81, 800 they are welcome TO. Our receipts
in Boston averaged about 81 800 each concert,
andno special effort exerted."
The concerts which will be given at Congre-
CATION Church are for the benefit OF the
Homeopathic Hospital, the lady managers OF
society event OF some magnitude will be tho
result. ~ '"a" az rHt7"' 'la -ii 'tt ~
ALBAuGn's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Lydia Thompson and burlesquo troupe de-
lighted large audiences all the week. Perhaps
there have been more enjoyable performances
than those OF Miss Thompson's charIners, but
we icrbtit. Among the company were many
sweet faces--of course the fair sex is meant.
Louis De LANCE, Washington's favorlte, was also
seer, to the best advantage, funnier than ever.
Amusing aIr1 original speoialties, were new
and Interesting features. oxygen, has como
and %SdrvnS spread itself over 5xv town
The bald. headed man was there in force, and
he occupied front seat, which he forced from
the weak and puny dude" Its usual patron.
strong and varied q company, was indeed a
rare treat TO Washington theater-goers, We
bid Miss Thompson adieu with profound re-
greet, and trust she will soon visit us again.
To say more would not be English, but Cock
ney, you know. IA
The next attraction at tho opera house will
be Miss Kate Castlelon. She will begin a lin
tied engagement at that theater on next Mon
day night. Miss Castleton has not been seen
in the east for several years. and her reappear-
on as " hs ssge Il ssy 70 Ss
theatergoers. She will appear In a musical
absurdity entitled "a Crazy Patch" IL is said
to be capital vehicle for the int ,,, 81
gives every opportunity to Miss Castleton. The
plot hinges upon the escape OF q lunatic. The
star Is surrounded By very strong company
in Washington win be equal to that achieved
by 1t in other cities, we Will another piece
that will draw people who regard the theater
sale. '-'
|. NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
storm Beeten' dragged out weary exist
enss through the week i was GertSlnhiy
light houses with which. each dismal perform
ance was greeted "slorm Beaten" is a play
which deals principally with icebergs and tho
MGR entertainment. But with the past severe
winter In mind Washingtonians do not care to
have any dealings with icebergs, or even the
storm Beaien" passed out with the rain,
which we hope was not caused by Its presence.
Next week Thatcher, Primrose and West, the
kings of minstrelsy, Will hold the boards. To
lovers OF the rejuvenated Chestnut" this
show will be rare treat The programme is
said TO be. lengthy, and to, contain now
q minstrel stage. These artists are well
known as the hest in the profession. They
will have placed houses all week.
HARRIs's DlJou THEArER
"The States Attorney" one ofthe most mirth-
fil Of comedies will be presented next week
at Manager Harris sstheater by that prince OF
comedians, John Dillon supported by his own
excellent company. The Chicago later Ocean,
in speaking Of the play and company, says:
Music was crowded and overlooking last
night, by those drawn there mainly to sec
John Dillon, as Pilgrim Boggs, in the play OF
| 'State's Attorney Mr.. Dillon Is an old.tlme
favotitr here, and his enimitable acting last
night wreathed fresh laprels 70 his old.tlme
|, chaplets OF popularity The other members
| ofthe company demonstrated that. collect
lively, they are q galaxy Of stars in their va
| rious specialties." ''' ''P
sToDDARD LECTURE.
Tomorrow evening at Albangh's Opera
| Heuse Mr.. Stoddard will give his hearers his
| famous description ofthe passion Play ofOber-
AmIpergau." The solemn scenes of the play
| that he approaches the matter imbued with
| the spirit of profound reverence, which he
| found was possessed by all the actors In tho
representation When 10 bis though.iul and
their reproduction by means Of illustrations.
| which exactly reproduce them II Will be seen
that this Is a very unusual opportunity.
| BIsCHoFF CONCERT.
A large and fashionable audience attended
the ffth and last performance Of the BisehpG
| HERZoG,s OPERA HOUSE.
Irish Aristocracy,r popular, at Herzog's in
| the early part Of the season, will be repeated
here during next week.
l. THE DIME MUSEUM.
=, It Is said "a cyclone Of fun will sweep over
the Dime next week. for "odds and Endsh
shall be the play, and Its principal represent
| aiives, r. G. Knowles, the irresistably comic,
and Josie De Yoy, the, delight OF all eyes, and
enchantress OF all hearts
THE sroDDARD LECTURES
| viii be resumed on Monday evening at Con-
gregatlonal Church, when Mr.. stoddard VIM
| give his lecture on 1.-THE Life aud Times OF
Mary, Queenof Scots" with profnse illustra-
| lions! "r r
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