The Evening critic., 1882-09-19
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NATIONAL TMEATnE

The play and tho company at the National
Theatre are excellent. As TO the play, Its
charms and attractions are too well known to
need commcnt. Indeed, ''The Galley Slave" is
the prcttiest production from Barley Camp
bells pon. An audience that the manager
should refer TO hereafter with prldo occupied
the bes, seats at the National last night and re.
warded the efforts OF tho performers by liberal
outbursts Of ogapplause. Tho company Is one OF
great strength and merit. In selecting tho
members, the manager exhibited superior
judgment Mr.. Frank Evans, the leading
man, iB an actor OF refinement and ability. AS
SidHty NoTo0tt, his impersonaton is n gem.
He Is assisted beautifully by Miss May
wilkes, as Ciceiv Blaine For tho other mem
bors OF tho company, It may be stated gener-
assured that ''The Galley Slave" VIII continue
10 attract paying audiences. Matinecs
Wednesday and Saturday.
THEATRE coMIQUE.
"standing room only" was placarded on tho
doors OF the Theatre Comique last night before
s o'clock. The house was packed, and Mana
ger snelbakor should feel proud OF the inaug-
raj OF tho new season at his house. The i'm
provemcnts OF the interior OF tho theatre OK.
hibit taste and a considerable outlay of money.
The ambition OF the manager, however, has
led him Into an error concerning tho on.
as at present, appear over safe, and the sug.
gestlon that additional supports be provided
would not seem out OF place. The perform
more talented performers ever appeared hero
than the combination that delighted last
nights audience, The whole thing comprised
n big show, and the audience were delighted.
The regular matinees Will be glvon this week.
CAPITAL THEATRE.
The friends OF Manager Jake Budd and his
professional partner, John Robinson, as.
sembled early At the Capital Theatre last
to enjoy their very, funny sketch, "a
ten by Manager s Badd on board aos,ntho tho
| returned recently from Europe, and is very
| amusing. The olio and minstrelsy features OF
| last nights performance were interesting, and
the audience held their seats to tho very close.
| Big business for tho present week is predicted.
Matinees Tuesday and Friday.
ADNER GARDEN.
perfect legion OF people thronged Abner's
Garden last night, who honored the testl-
monial benefit rendered the genial manager,
and music, mirth and an endless number of
pleasing excltements were enjoyed. Tho
orchestral features were superb. The playing
OF the Roman students was immense. The
man flute appeared to his best advantage,
and the other performances wore heartily ap.
plauded. But the great event of tho nights
revelry was the ball. 1t was charming affair,
and the concert hall was literally packed with
beautiful women in lovely attire; and hand
this morning, and concluded with the time.
honored "vlrginia Reol," which is always
popular 1t was with rcgret though, that the
something oven beyond tho expectations OF
those who had anticipated having good
time.
DRIVERS GARDEN.
This popular resort was we'll filled last
night The excellent performance merlted
even q larger attendance. As II was, though
| tho garden was comfortably Allied and the au
| dience was kept fully amused up to late hour
| Manager Driver has been very enterprislne
| lately. Indeed, he has shown rare taste In his
selection Of performers, and 1t is universally
| regretted that the regular season at his plact
| is about to close. Next Friday night Manager
Drivers benefit takes place, and we hope tina
his friends Will make 1t n bumper.
| EXCURSIONS.
Go TO Quantico Pavilion on tho Keyport.
| Don't forget the Abrahams excursion to Har
per's Ferry Sunday, tho Oath Inst.
1t only costs fifteen cents Tuesdays to vlsi
Mount Vernon Springs on the Mary Washing
ton.
The Excelsior takes excursion parties I
Cabin John Bridge and the Great Falls
Until further notice the Mary washingto
| Will continue her pleasant excursions to OccC
guam Falls and Mount Vernon Springs.