The Evening critic., 1881-09-28
THE EVENING CRITIC.
ESTABLISHED AUGUST, Isos.
AMUSEM ENTS.
I" BRrOn RusIoIph.-


"BarOn Rudolph"
That Mr.. George s. Knight was clever
comedian of the light German character
has been conceded for years but his great
est admirers and friends are agreeably sur
prised to find that he is in addition fine
and telling actor of remarkable ability.
In the play of Baron Rudolph" pre-
sented last night for the first time in Wash
ington, Mr.. Knight has an opportunity to
display his rare capacity, and does so with
marked effect.
The drama is gem in itself; the plot
easy and complete the situations fine, and
the dialogue bright and humorous. In no
respect does 1t drag, but runs with perfect
smootbness from beginning to end. Natural
without an effort, and highly interesting in
all details, " Baron Rudolph" is comedy
designed to become one of the popular in
stitutions of the stage.
Mr. Knights rendition of the careless,
, no-account, old beat Rudy is n marvel of
fine acting. He blends pathos and humor
completely, and is equally powerful in
the last act, where the tramp has been met
amorphosed into dignified German baron.
The support is unexceptionally excellent.
Mrs. George s. Knight in the role of the
dashing widow, Mrs. Nellie Dashwood, Is
charming, and the character is nearly, II
not quite, as telling as that of Mrs. Flor
cnce's Mrs Gilfory The peculiar lisp of
Mrs. Knight adds to the attractiveness OF
her acting, and her dancing is unexcelled.
The Judge Merrybone of /. Mr.. Il.
L. Walton is, after the title
role, the most interesting character in the
comedy, and Mr.. Waltons presentation OF
il "a perfect piece of acting. The General
Metcdlfe of J. l.. Ashton, and Whitrorth Lau-
renee, the bad man in the play, by Stratha-
Da hAt all nnN. H.
Young's Geofry Bro,cn is the weakest feature
in Baron Rudolph"
The ladies in the company, Charlotte
Cobb as the estranged wife of the Baron
and Josie Wilmere, in the character Of his
daughter Ernestine, are both livery fair In
their lines, and graceful artists.
Tho play is put upon the stage hand
somcly, and will draw extensively during
tho week. There will be a matinee to-day
ssPatience.,
Ford's Opera-housa opened last night t,
fine audience and with very interestin
comic opera, Patience by Gilbert ant
Sullivan, the world wide authors. The oper,
is based upon most ludicrous subject, tn,
aesthetics craze" among the upper classe
of England, and sparkles with brilliant wit
satire and delightful music. There will bC
matinees to-day and Saturday.
Theatre COmique.
This popular resort continues to attract
large and enthusiastic audiences nightly
and continues in its unbr0ken success. Tn
programme is extensive and varied, and tn
speciality artists without peers on the variet.
stage. Matinee Friday at $50 p. m.
Abner's Garden.
Abner's summer gardens reopened las
night with the famous Vienna Ladies' Or
chestra to a large and select audience. TIL
attractiveness of these gardens is unexcelled
the appointments perfect and the music de
lightful. They continue open night!
throughout the week.
Drivers Garden.
Drivers grotto gardens rcopened las
night with fresh attractions. The fimOu
speciality artists, Mas and Drew, in characte
songs, the eminent baritone, George w
French, and the Marine Band combine t
make Drivers highly popular and delight
full resort.
COup's Mammoth Circus and Nc
nngerie
visits our city on Friday and Saturday, tn
Both inst. and LIST of October. This will b
the last opportunity of the season for GU
people to witness circus pageant, and 1t /
the best. Coups combined shows are tn
grandest in the world. His attractions ar
unlimited, and his artists without parable
The great Paris Hippodrome, trained horses
splendid museum and menagerie, tn
wonderful Lulu, the erial queen Geraldine
in addition to thousand other features
render Coups the king circus of the con
tinent.