Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-06-29

pIsGRAcHrUL SCENES AT TIE NATIONAL TIE
ATER-PLAYIse "THE LADY OF Lross" US-
They lad ga high old time" at the National
Theater last evening, the occasion being a dra-
matte performance, the proceeds OF which were
20 aid in building . home for the destitute aged
of both sexes. The play selected was Bulwsr's
Lady Of Lyons" Nth Nj. r.. 3: Lloyd ian
as Pauline. Mr.. Pxrkhurs., Mr.. Shine, aud
others Of the National stock Company, were
also in the cast. About one hundred and fifty
THE "eALLKRY>6ops"
being ont in force. The curtain did not ris,
until hslf-Past nine O'Clock on account Of q row
behind the scenes, the professionals insisting
pay before they would consent to appear.
Meanwhile the musicians became disguised aud
left The difficulty was finally adjusted, and
become indignant at the delay, and upon Nj.
Lloyd's appearance greeted him with groans,
Kisses, cat calls, and various unseemly cries.
ception, as he well might be, and PLAYED very
badly, most Of his words being entirely maud
BILE even to those who occupied orchestra seats
near the stage; The tumult grew louder as the
play proceeded,
THE LOVE SCENES
between Claude and Pauline which eliminated
Ia an embrace being the signal for shouts of
Lloyd" "Take OF them toys, Dick!r "Hug her
again Claudep' &C., sc. Finally the BOYS in
the gallery began throwing beets, onions, cab
base heads, and other agricultural products
on the stage, aud one fellow in the dress circle
threw small kitten which cat-iike lighted On
all fours and seampered away, amid loud shouts
OF laughter. Once when beet was thrown at
Claude he put his hand overwhelmingly on his
right hip and Kissed in dramatic manner and
loud enough to be heard all over the house, ex-
claimed ''You of a., IN pay you for
this!" Soon after when
AN ODoRIFERoCs ONION
came within an inch OF his silk brooches he re-
peated the same remark, and finding that the
disorder did not cease, advanced 10 the foot
lights and made an excited speech, in which he
said be had given his services in aid of a
charitable object, and had supposed that, under
the circumstances, although ne was no actor,
he would be treated with respect. The play
dragged its slow length along until after mid
night; but the disorder did not cease for a mo-
ment during the performance. In the closing
scene Claude quite forgot his part, (Which is not
to be wondered att and, turniBg his back upon
the audience, left the stage; everybody, includ-
ing the professionals on the stage, rearing with
laughter at the ludicrous scene.
AFTER THE FARCE, A TRAGEDY ALMOST.
At the conclusion OF the performance q
difficulty took place behind the scenes, which at
one time threatened serious consequences. The
actors and actresses demanded their salaries,
which Mr.. Lloyd promised to pay them to- day.
They Indignantly refused to wait, and he then
offered them his check. This they also refused
TO accept, at the same time ridicuiing his abii-
tiles as an actor, calling him a swindler and
other pet names. One belligerent little fellow
raised cane to strike Mr.. Lloyd, when the lat
ter, who was greatly excited, drew his pistol,
and threatened to shoot. He was finally per-
suiced to put up his pistol and leave. The
whole affair was very disgraceful, and while
Mr.. Lloyd was rather ambitious to assume so
difficult a role as that of Claude Aelaotte the
object for which he gave his services was a
worthy one, and the respectable part OF the au-
dience, as well as Mr.. l.. and the actors should
have been protected by the police. Those who
didn't like the performance might have retired.
GOING HOME.
After be left the theater, Mr.. LLOYD, with a
lacy, took a carriage at the front OF the build
ing, amid cries of " Don't take hint" "Get
your money first!" &C., and the haekman, in
stead Of driving him to his destination took him
to the central guarihouse. Hersau aitercation
occurred, the result of which waf1that Mr.. LLOYD
ard the lady had to walk homo