The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

hLBAuGHs. - Bartley Campbcls drama,
tho audience at Albaugh's last night. The
play 10 80 woll known that 1t hardly needs
description. There are number OF theatrical
situations in IL, but little strength or original.
lily. II is not great play by any means and
probably no ono knows better than Mr. Camp
bell that It 10 not one In which his genius
chimes. IL is pretty little story OF wrong,
shame, devotion and the triumph OF virtue,
and is we'll lifted to make dull evening pass
ssseesey Iae So company Is ratne5 5 aooSe Sss nae
ful Lisa, and acted the part with considerable
earnestnees; MIR. Charles D. Herman was
manly as Cidy, Harry clifton creditably took
the part Of Ldcg; The remaining characters
were satisfactorily portrayed, no ono being
worthy OF especial mention.
FonD's OPERA -HoUsE.--Th Primrose 4
Vests minstrel troupe gave very enjoyable
entertainment at FOrd's last night. Some OF
tho very best minstrel talent in the country is
to be found IN this company. The pro.
gramme 10 somewhat long, but there is not n
tedious act anywhere in II. The singing Is
new and very effective feature. Fun OF the
very best kind kept the audience laughing
nearly all the time. The specially features
were very good. The audience was large, as It
should have been. There is no better minstrel
show on tho road than that playing at Ford's
this week.
HEDzoG's MusEUM.-That MISS Jennie CAlef
made favorable impression on the people
during her past engagement In this city was
clearly proven by the grand reception she re-
ceived from the large and enthusiastic audi
ence which greeted her at Herzog's Museum
last evening on her 1ret presentation In this
city OF "Littlo Barefoot" Miss oalef is as
charming as over, and has not lost any OF her
sLfitie' Murfets" Tho D entrance of the little
actress was greeted With rounds OF applause
by the audience. Her acting was easy, natural
and graceful, and she succeeded admirably in
ipRratiating herself into the good graces OF her
audience. The company supporting Miss
Jennie 0alet is 1rst;class In every respect.
1he play w0s thoroughly enjoyed throughout.
By request on Thursday afternoon aud night
and Friday matinee, "Little Muffots" Will be
presented; Friday night and Saturday after
noon and night, "Fanchon the Cricket"
BIsoHoFF CoNcERr.-T closing concert In
the Dischon course will be given next Friday
evening. choice programme has been ar
rarg ged, and no pains Will be spared to make
1t excel In point Of merit any OF those pre-
vlously given. Reserved seats 25 cents, at
Ellis Co.'s.
MAMIE MonR1oE's BENEF1T.-The pro.
gromme for the child pianists benefit to night
at tho Congregational Church Will include an
overture on the organ by Professor Blschofr;
"Aye Msfis' BY Miss pdLn Homer With violin
aria ''Qui Ia xoco," BY Nine. Kaspar; omar.
snoS BY y Miss Eva Mis- iGs EG@ Sg
Mics Evan, and ''The Bugler," by Mr.. whip.
pie. Mics Morrice viii play weber's Tnyita-
tlon to the Dance" and fantaeie on "Puri.
tau," by Leyback.
''THE DEBUTANTE."-It has been decided to
give "The Debutante" two evenings this week,
Thursday and Friday. 1t will be given later
In the season at Albaugh's. Professor S0usa
has charge of Its presentation this week. The
participants are industriously rehearsing,
and the greatest efforts are being made to
render the performance a success.
TIE AMERICAN OPERA CoafPANY.--The new
American Opera Company, now performing In
Baltimore, will open an engagement Of i've
nights at Ford's opera-lIouse on Tuesday, May
8. The Baltimore press Is enthusiastic In Its
praises and say that 'Fra Diavolo" was never
better rendered. Alta Norman sang 2erilndi
40 In I0gYY N, Mr. 10 Mn
Didvcio and Henry Peakee, B6ppo. The COM
pany will sing In New York at the Fifth Ave-
nue. Theatre instead of the Biiou opera-House.
milan GIRL" 'Martha,'' "Fra Diayolo,"
"Faust," and "Carmen."
FESTIVAL OF MUsIo.-Musical people are
waiting impatiently for the three grand festi-
val concerts by Theodore Thomas and his un-
excelled orchestra on Monday evening, May 4,
Wednesday afternoon and evening. The ap-
pearance of the following eoloists Is eagerly
bwsited: Nine. Fursch.Madi soprano; Miss
Emma Juch, soprano; Miss Hattie j. Clapper
contralto; Mr.. William J. Winch, tenor; Mr..
Max Heinrich, basso, and Nine. Amelia Fried
erjck Materna, from the Imperial opera,
Vienna. or Miss Clapper, the Boston Advertiser
says: "she has rich, full voice OF good volume
and self-possessed and confident way OF usiug
1t that wins approval at once" or Mr.. Winch,
the London AutnGtnn says: "His command OF
the mezzo-yoce is more than ordinarily good,
and, in brief, the debut was a complete sue
GERS" The Montreal Gazette says OF Miss Juch
"She has voice; she has method; she has
youln; bne mas Deauty.' me tame OF the
others is we'll established.
THE THURsBY CoNcERT.-On Thursday eve-
ming, May z, at Albaugh's Grand Opera House,
Miss Emma Thuraby's numerous admirers
VIII have an opportunity to hear her prior to
her departure for Europe. This testimonial,
which has been rendered Miss Thursby by
her many friends, has been cordially united
In by the President, his Cabinet, the Vice.
President and the leading members OF the
Diplomatic Corps. Miss Thursby Will be as
Sisted by eminent talent, which will be an
nounced hereafter.
Subscription lists Will be closed May l; after
that date seats can be obtained at Ellis Music
Store, OIL Pennsylvania avenue.
THEATRE CoMIQUE.-Thero was no perform.
ance last night, owing to the sudden disap.
pearance Of Miss Amy Gordon, the leading
laaY. The rest OF the members OF the COM
paDy were ready TO go on, but the perform
ance had to be postponed. A performance
will be given this evening.