The Evening critic., 1885-02-23
ASSESSMENTS THIS WEEK.


victor DurRnd.
Few ifany stronger or moro powerful
dramatic productions have made thoir ap-
pearance this season than Mr.. Cartons
"Yictor Durand," which is announced for
this week at tho National Theatre after q
triumphanty successful season in Now
York. Tho play is set with splendid seen
cry and costumes, is commended as being OF
absorbing interest throughout, and abounds
with thrilling situations. Tho New York
EreniHg Tele0rdm voices the universal senti-
ment as follows;
wallack's Theatre has at length made an un-
questionable hit, Tho new American play by
Mr.. Henry q. Carlton Is praised on all Sides
for It's dramatic fervor and Interest," and It
looks already rs II II would have q run OF n
couple Of months, II not moro. Mr.. Carlton
has had the knack OF using tho members OF
HIS company TO admirable advantage, and the
success he has made Is all tho more gratifying
tnat IL 10 his nrst venture. IL ia the best pioce
OF dramatic work now on the New York stage.
POrd's Opera House.
Tonight tho Boston Ideals will repeat
the new opera Of "Fanchonette,' which was
received with so much favor last Monday
evening. lt has q great deal of bright,
sparkling music, aud the libretto is clear
cut and interesting. For tomorrow night
Fra Diavolo is announced. On Wednesday
afternoon the Bohemian Girl" will be re-
peated, with the same cast rs last week, and
the engagement will conclude with "Pina-
fore on Wednesday night Calender's Miu-
stTels will open short season on Thurs
day.
AIbaugh's Grand Opern-Wouse.
The comic opera "Falka," which has
been greeted by crowded houses ia New
York, ls presented at Albaugh's Grand
Opera House this evening. "Falkap is an
unusual production with an interesting
plot and delightful music. Tho scene Is
laid in Hungary and tho spectacular
effects afforded by the blending of the rich
and contrasting costumes Of tho Hungari-
ans aud Austrians arc brilliant and strik-
ing The company includes Miss Bertha
Ricc, who made her debut at La Scala !;
Miss Samuels, Mr.. John Howson, who ranks
supreme in comic opera, and Miss Alice
May, who created such favorable impress
sion in this city last season in "Tho Beggar
Student.
Miss Fields lecture.
The lecture of Miss Kate Field at the
Church Of Our Father, corner Thirteenth
and ]. streets, on Thursday evening next,
promises TO be a most interesting event.
Upon the subject of Mormanism Miss Field
is thoroughly posted, having spent nearly
eighteen months among the Latter Day
Saints, and some of her disclosures auent
the community of interest that has grown
up in Utah between Mormans and Gentiles
are startling evidences of tho energy that
has been displayed in behalf Of polygamy.
Miss Field presents this subject which Is
becoming one ofnational Importance, ia the
most striking and forcible manner, and as
seIts that the wiping out of this evil would
be greater political issue than the aboli-
tion of slavery.
Twain and Cable.
The bare announcement that Messrs.
Twain and Cable Will appear in their joint
readings at the Congregational Church on
Saturday evening should be enough to
crowd the house, as it undoubtedly will.
Departing from their usual custom they
will give matinee" readings at o'clock in
the afternoon also. Tho humor of Twain
and the pathos of Cable act as such agree
able fois for each other that most enjoy.
able entertainment Is the result. Twain's
Encounter with an Interviewer aud
Cables Might Ride are both inimitable
productions.
Bobby" Newcomb and his versatile
family appear at Herzog's this week in the
amusing comedy, Teddy, the Tiger
Punch and judy" to please the little
ones, have also been secured From the
criticisms of tho press, the patrons OF
neiNoF . Van sh'ety 10 pIOmiScu ah oASei-
lent entertainments.
Dime Museum.
The thrilling drama, Z" Escaped from the
Storm is given at the Dime Museum this
week. There are many novelties, too
| which are well worth seeing.
Theatre COmique.
The entertainment at the Comique thi:
week is something novel. A rolicking
sensational programme Is presented, onC
which will undoubtedly attract the clas
| that frequents the Comique. Unusual in.
ducemcnts to visit the cafe after the per
formance are offered. Matinees daily.