Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-10-13

NATIONAL THEATER-Mr. Roland Reed
| farce comedy "Humbug' at this house last
night. The piece is q succession of highly
ngnanie situations, away over the borders Of
such interest py the clever and spirited acting
OF Mr. Reed and his support that an audience is
| on that account. 1t is a story of marriage under
false pretenses on both sides, with the predom-
nance In, OF hnmbuggery on the part of Jack Las
tef whom MIR. Reed impersonated to the great
satisfaction of the audience. He has q comedy
talent that is unmistakable, and he is, more
over, an actor of experience and resources. His
humOr is not as full favored nor unctuous as
that OF John I. Raymond, but 1t is of the same
general character, with perhaps just a dash of
Reeds topical song in the first act was received
with roars of laughter, and at once placed him
on the best Of terms with his audience. The
medley from 1.-The MikadO" added but little to
| the enjoyableness of the performance. Mr..
Reed shows his good sense and business tact by
surrounding himself with a company of COM
petent actors and actresses, who do not distress
the audience while he Is absent from the stage.
The role of Mrs. Ponsby, party of the second
with entire satisfaction by Miss Madge Carr
The Ned Ramsey of Mr.. Cook was a clever and
agreeable ayr oIe impersonation: Miss BERTHE Damon,
her small voice well. The gentlemen who ap-
peared as the father just from India and the
dfsreputable brother were also good. Altogether
| the company was exceptionally competent
The audience enjoyed the performance heartily,
a ana iaugnter and applause were almost con,
Saturday.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE-"Two hours and
a,h'tlf of nothing i'm particular Mr.. Charles H.
Hoyt modestly calls his "Paror Match" q non-
descript but vastly laughable agglomeration Of
singing, dancing and burlesque which was last
night interpreted with slap-dash vigor and
vivacity by merry party OF ladies and gentle
men at Albaughs. The piece was presented in
no way deteriorated, excepting, perhaps
through the loss of Miss Jennie Yeamans, whose
by Miss Minnie French. In other respects the
performance contains rather more of the
screaming elements, and more hilarious
audience is not frequently seenthan that which
last night gave themselves UP to the enjoyment
of the gags and eccentricities of L. McCDrker
go, tMr G. Il. Evans) and old Hoss lMr. VIM.
HoeyD The grotesIue humOr of the latter was
most effective and was greatly aided by his alb
surd makeup. His solos on the clarionette and
dancing was no less a triumph in ITS way. The
choriiseS were good. "a Parlor Match con-
t, III at Albaugh's all the week, with matinees
Wednesday and Saturday.
FoRDs OPERA HoUsE.-The sale of seats for
the Thatcher. Primrose and West minstrel en-
gagement ut this house is now progressing Be.
sides the prOpretors the company includes
among its members Billy Rice, George H. Ed
wards, Barney Pagan, Ed; Marble, Burt shep-
WiimsTk, the boy soprano. and the Nelson
family OF acrObats. Carl Rankin, one OF the
funniest men on the stage, will rejon this troupe
HERzoG's OPERA HoUsE-"A Celebrated
Ease" still retains those elements of power and
fascination which made it so great a fayorite
IN former seasons. \ numerous audience gath
cred last night to see IL presented by the dra-
matte combination of which Mr.. Bennett Mat
and the laughter at the humorous passages
hearty. The same bill will be given through
the week, afternoon and evening.
DIME MUSEUM.-Miss Helen AdeIl and Miss
Lascelles, aided by a satisfactory company,
presented Moths at this house last night in a
manner that met the approval of a large audi.
contains Interesting
amusing features.
THEATER COMIQUE.-Alice Oates this week
buriesque OF THE Field of the Cloth of Gold"
She is aided by some bright ladies. There are
also, ON the bill a minstrel first part, and the
usual oiio features.
Go. b. Capital City Guard. Reorganized
EXPULSION OF CAPT. GRAY.
Last evening meeting of Co. Is, Capital City
Guard was held at the armOry, on + street.
near 10Th street, Vice President Thornton H.
Davis presiding and George Edwards secretary
All the elective offices were declared vacant,
and civic officers were elected as follows: T. H.
Davis, president; Henry Kicks, vice president,
q. W. Ed wards, secretary.
No response having been received from Capt
W. Z. Gray, against whom charges had been
PTelerred OF conduct nnheeoming gentleman
several Traditional char ges having been preferred
against him he was expelled
Il. >.
Cadey LIST lieutenant, and w. s. Gray ID lieu
tenant; and Capt. Perry was directed to notify
the War department of the change of officers
The secretary having expended about $50
for the companys property, which had been
attached for rent at the old armOry, he was Sc
cured from loss.
The company accepted an invitation from Co
4 To take part in an entertainment on NOvem-
bcr I'd AT the conclusion of the meeting the
members partOok OF banquet, rendered by
Go. A.
SPECIAL TRAIN TO THE PIMLICO RACEs.-For
the PimlicO races, the passenger department of
the Pennsylvania R.R. has arranged for the &C.
cOmmodatiOn of the Washington patrons de-
sring to visit the fall meeting of the Maryland
Jockey club TO run special train, composed of
the finest coaches, to Pimlico, leaving the 9th
street station at 1 1:3O am on race days,return-
ing To Washington Immediately after the races
The program promises to be very attractive
ore, all the prominent stables in the country to
be represented Round-trip tickets will be sold
at the rate of 80. Gents grand stand and pool
lawn tickets $3.50, and lady's grand stand
tickets 81 cents. Can also be purchased at the
ticket offices of the company. Special cars have
been assigned for ladies accompanied by gen.
tlemeu.