The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1883-03-18
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When Golfers Lights O London Company
vas here some months ago they were greeted with
abundant applause from crowded houses. Many who
did not then have the opportunity to this play as
well those who 1t before will he glad TO vel
come its return Its author, MIR. Il. K. Sims Is the
youngest OF all the playwrights who have succeeded
In eractly understanding the public taste. Whether
the Romany Rye or the Lights O London -
Is attracting the largest crowds do not know but
1t IL certain that no other two plays the stage
drawing as much money to the box office as these two
neodTamas, Whatever else may be said Of them,
they DO not leave the audience dun moment There
Is not 4 tame scene in the 90 Lights o. London Tue
action all passes quickly, the situations strong
and there are enough tableauE and effective cmayes
10 Gil out two three ordinary dramas The
characters are numerous and each is assigned TO an
actor suited olts dosy The scenic effects
are far above the common, and, sensational II is
altogether Il Is OF the most remarkable successes
of the modern stage.
Madame Christine Wilson's temperance
in Washington, after protractsd absence Is musical
event which VIII rank In importance with the return
Of Patti. nilsson is Of those great singers OF
whom there are never more than two three ia the
same generation. In power and brancy OF voice
and facility Of eTeCntiOn' she stands with the very
hrst. No singer heard in our time possesses In u
higher degree the sympathetic quality which
touches the heart. We have never known the
enthusiasm OF an audience to reach higher
point than II did when the Swedish
song-brd, the true successor OF Jenny Lind FIRST ap
peared before Washington audience In Lincoln Hail
Those who heard her on that occasion will not be
easily persuaded to miss her temperance the
platform Her voice has gained since then In breadth
ished artist than when she left America The sale OF
seats begins next Saturday and the limited capacity
OF the hail makes u more than likely that those who
apply late will be disappointed in getting places
Miss Carrie Swain, who is the latest stellar
addition to the list Of light condolences viii appear
At Ford this week In four-act drama by Harry
Jackson, IT.. entitled Nab, the Miners Daughter q
The play IS full Of life and spirit. and the new star
who sings nicely, smiles enticingly, and Kicks en-
chantingy IL said to be dancing the affections OF
the public at very rapid gait. Cultured Boston has
seen and approved her, 81. IOnls has mad and ap-
pauded her, New orleans has given her packed houses
and much cash, She has been In Washington before
IN stock role, where she could only please by her
pretty face, bright eyes and correct mpersonatlon
OF comparatively Insignificant part, which ala not
afford scope for her peculiar abilities protean
tress. Those who go to Fords this week win come
away pleased,
Washington Lodge 10. u, Beneficial and
Protective order Of Eks have arranged to give their
FIRST annual beneft In aid Of the charity fund at the
National Theatre wednesday afternoon, ApHl a. on
which occasion great blll viii he given, Mr. John
4. Raymond aud company have volunteered, aud will
appear " Ia Paradise. ~ The Harry Miner Comedy
Combination, Mr.. Jake Budd, and lhOst NJ our hest
local talent have also volunteered, ana rtteIs are
pouring Ia on the committee from All quarters yolun-
teeTlng support "a the end IN view. 1hls nrHefi ~
Tile Elks promises 10 he uns that Win rruH The tue.
aire irom PHI 20 dune
CUshman x Icons new Minstrel Company,
embracing All The best talent tue minstrel stage
gitb acts and speciaties IN fact everything new
novel, and original, opens az Lincoln Hall Tor four
performances, commencing on Thursday evening
neat, Win tbs only Leun- LangtrY matinee satur
day. THIS company has Just been Organized, but
Win such artists as Cnshman and Leon tue success Of
tile new enterprise Is assured Lincoln Hall VIII no
doubt be crowded At each performance.
Col. snelbaker's majestic combination of
variety performers viii hold The boards at the New
Theatre Comique THIS week. This Is the largest and
most complete variety organization on the road. and
embraces the very best speciality artists IN that ue
Of business.