The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
THE EVENING CRITIC.
EsTABLIsHED AUGUST 1868.
Anusements.


rated ut the National Theatre last night by the
appearance OF Barlow, Wilson h Co.'S. min
Btrels. very largo audience was present, tho
boxes containing number OF distinguished
people; The theatre , appcafed bright and at, At,
newly.contrived safotyguards against acci-
dent or fire were noticeable and favorably com.
mented upon. Aisles had boon opened opened
from tho orchestra chairs through tho orchos.
ira circle and new stairway from the gallery
to tho dress circle constructed. All the we'll
known polite attaches OF tho front OF the house
were on hand and tho establishment was
opened under tho happiest auspices. There
was some annoyance caused by the continual
fans, as they circulated through 18th tho aa.
dionce, and IL was loudly protested
against, especially by gentleman with ladies'
who, when Just becoming Interested In some.
thing that was going on on the stage, would
be startled by having fan stuck under their
,s and the snr cry oa afo
Messrs. Barlow, Wilson Il Co: desire to do tho
right thing they should Danish these flends to
the outside lobby, whore the chances for dis.
posing OF their wares would BIO just rs good.
But about the performance; IL was neither
good nor bad. 1t was only on tho mediocre
order, and coming 80 soon after tho splendid
company OF Thatcher, Primrose West, foil
fiat upon last nights audience, who, owing to
the alleged great rivalry between the two com
panies, felt justified In expecting something
Immense. The "gags," or Jokes, in tho first
part were as ancient and stale rs news pub
lished by tho Erening Yesterday. Indeed, some
were so silly and pointless rs to cause surprise
that they should have been perpotratod by an
alleged lrstclass minstrel company. Therc
was not a single new one among them The
singing, excepting "sally in our Alley"
showing lack OF spirit and evident necessity
OF further training. Luke Schoolcraft too,
who, with George Goes, has always been such
n fayorlte, rather overdid matters on the end
by his measly attempts to be funny; But
perfections OF tho performance singly. Suf1lce
1t to say, that on tho whole tho audience was
very much disappointed, and at times dis.
nnrflpnlnrlv
cisms Of George Wilson In his eccentric sketch.
His reference to being 'struck between wind
and water" whom presented with q couple OF
floral pieces, would not have been so obiec
tfonable had he have omitted gestlculating In
demonstrating Just where the point referred
TO the ladies in the audience. The only re-
deeming feature Of the performance was the
clog dancing and Juggling, both being excel
price Of admission. Tho show continues all
the week, and will doubtless I'LL tho upper gal.
lerios, but we. predict that the lower floor Will
be barren and deserted like. Matinees occur
tomorrow and Saturday.
THEATRE coMIQUE.
The week opened natteringly at the Comique
last night. The house was crowded and the
programme good. Senator Charles l.. Banks,
In his Trip TO Swampoodle," was heartily
received. His comedy Is very funny. The
olio was flrstclass. Taken as whole the per-
cellence proverbial OF this popular theatre.
Matinecs Thursday and Saturday.
DRIVERS GARDEN.
large audience filled Drivers cosy garden
last night and thoroughly enjoyed the per-
Torrance so splendidly rendered. Manager
Driver has the happy knack OF holding his own
always, despite counter attractions elsewhere,
and his energy and enterprise mover seem TO
fail. A splendid bill is announced for tonight
ADNER's GARDEN.
Tho favorites at Abner's Garden, Madame
Beauman, Professor Sawyer, Herr Ignaz Con-
radi and Professor Arth's superb orchestra
performed again last night to q vast assem-
biage OF ladies and gentlemen. Tho concer,
cores ore were freancnt. All this Week series OF Of
charming concerts will be given.
THE soHUETZEN FEST.
Yesterday the annual festival of tho Wash
ington Schuetzen vorein was inauguratod a
their beautiful park under the happiest aus
pices. The festival opened with the slaughter
and barbecue OF the mammoth OK. Tho barbe
committee from the Butchers Benevolent AS
ISOLATION, and was successfully accomplished
the park fp SPEC, ErSs made
night tho park was ablaze with many col
ored lights and pleasure was the order up t
midnight the Columbia Tnrn,v ~ rel Ter,
prize shooting was as follows; First prize
Mrs. J. J: Appich; second, Jacob Homer; third
Walker s s ath WiIam Bevans sixth, MISE
E. Ermold. Bowling prizes: First, S15, CSC
J. senfferlo; second, $40, II. Fendner; third
Heydon; nth, So, Walter spangior. Ben Col
lar took the sixth, $40, Mark Heydon $40 To-
the most ten strikes.
EXCURSIONS.
Go to Quantico Pavilion on the Keyport
Remember that the Potomac Fruit Growers
excursions to Glymont are immense.
1t will be mistake not to visit Occoquar
Falls and Mount Vernon Springs on the Mar
Washington before the season closes.
Just think OF 1t, the very best fishing OF tn
season can now be had at that popular resort
Lower Cedar Point.
1t is really n fact that for Is cents one can
and return from Mount Vernon Springs ever!
Tuesday on the steamer Mary Washington.
big time, and very comfortable, too, can b
had by going TO Cabin John Bridge and tn
Great Falls on the favorite canal packet Es
eelsior.
Annapolis Will be given, under the auspice
OF Mount Zion NJ. L. Church. This is n fin
trip. Annapolis and Its historical scenes Is
place OF great interest.
The baltimore & Potomac RaiIrOa,
offers superior advantages to Washingtonian
The coaches will be flrstclass, and the advel
tised leaving time OF trains from Washing o
and Baltimore will BIO strictly adhered u
M; arrive in Baltimore S;25, 9;35 and 10 %
a. M, in ample timo to witness tho Grand NIT
tary Parade OF the first day, which will b
without exception the finest ever seen In thi
country. on the second day the reception
Lord Baltimore by grand trades display an
parade OF military ana uniformed Soclete
Tho prize OF n Silk banner, valued at 500,
silver plate, valued at $50, and set OF mari
ers (nags), valued at $50, Will be an induc
ment to the organizations participating
do their level best. Spectators ma
therefore expect to witness a fine display.
The bicycle race OF the third day win BIO
spirited one and holly contested, as some OF III
best riders OF tho country have entered for tn
race. To those interested in this sport, and I
others who wish to witness tho racing, ca
leave the train at Pennsylvania-avenue St
ton, and will have but three blocks to walk
Eewington Park, whore tho race takes plac
Returning from Baltimore, passengers ca
take the trains at either Calvert Union,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Stations. This Is n
advantage possessed by no other line, and OF
that commends itself.
An extra train will leave Baltimore after Il
grand carnival OF Thursday night. Fare HI
been reduced to half the regular rates.
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Attorney ana Client.
Considerable amusement was caused in II
Police Court to-day by q trial In which an |
toxicated attorney and an intoxicated ellie
were the principal parties. Rebecca Smit
tho client, Is q woman OF unsavory reput
tion, who was arrested In a state of beastly 1
toxication last evening and charged with pr
family, and the attorney, who Is unknown
tho Police Court bar, poised himself with dir
Guilty, and by series OF disconnected que
ri