Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-11-03
A MrSENENTS.

| THE NEVADA CoNCERT-There was the
which Nine Sayo5 rectrea i al TN, hue cnsreen.
| iionai church last night when she smilngly
hurried forward as the applause which followed
Though her first public appearance in this city,
! report had made Nine Sevada's name and
1IIne as AN artist previously familiar TO all who
| are Interested in musical affairs, and insured
4 Tor her the generous greeting which marked
her entrance. The l1dys voice, while not of
great power. is of pleasing quality that per-
haps count for more in engaging the sympathies
of an audience and stirring their feelings than
III 1t possessed greater volume and less sweet
ness. 1t shows the results of the most careful
cultivation, and while Mime. Nevada's style is
not characterized by the daring conf
audience, she accomplished many difficult
runs and feats i'm sostenblo in an easy, modest
manner that won upon her hearers. In answer
u the enthusiastic encore which followed her
Interpretation of the shadow song from 'Dn-
summer, very prettiiy. In the duo from
"Lakme, Mr.. Ncrynets strong tenor blended
we'll with Mime. Nevada's voice. 1t would have
been weii perhaps, il the lady had undertaken
the eSacting aria from Lucia earlier in the
evening, when her voice was fresh. As il was
she came 10 Il somewhat fatigued and did not
render it with quite that brilliant effect which
had been expected. Her voice, however, blend
Ell beautifully with the notes of the flute, and
followed the DewilderiDg intricacies of the COM
position with easy and confident agility. Mr..
Nergnet has u robust tenor voice OF little
beauty, though he uses it well. Signor Butts
baritone is only fair. SignOr Casatfs perform
ances on the violin were well received, and NJ.
Lewita, the pianist. made an excellent impress
sion. The audience filled the house, and was q
Very fashionable one.
ALBAUGHs OPERA HoUsE.-rhe rapidly
changing and curiously mingling sunshine and
shadow oI Mr.. David BelaSco's rather conven-
tfonal dramatic story OF May Blossom, are
very well illustrated by the company which APP
Pe;iied IN III at ms house Inc cast oi the
parts Is i'll the main the same as last season, and
the ladies and gentlemen have become so
thoroughly familiar with them and with one
another That the action is brisk and easy
though there is not wanting traces of that con-
tempt which familiarity breeds on the stage
elsewhere. Miss Georgia Cayvans intelligent
ana deeply interesting portrayal OF -NGD has
gained in power and finish since last seen here,
ana the pretty young actress last night esta6-
llshed herself more firmly than ever in favor.
Mr.. Ben. Maginleys good nature spread out
about him Oh all sides, and WAS impaired to
every one on the stage as well as in the audi
encr. MIR. Forrest Robinson as Nere, W. H.
Compton as UHcic BayfteH and Eliza Logan
IlebOTdh, were also worthy of commentator.
The audience was not large. There is no change
OF bill during the week.
NATIONAL THEATER.-Though lacking the
prestige ut years of acknowledged success
which THE Mighty Dollar enjoys. it can hardly
be denied that Jessop N Gills Our Governor
contains more that is really iau3hable, and
keeniy So than the former COMEDY: The melo-
dramatic streak in "Our Governor is not at all
well blended with the comedy III the piece, and
its effect therefore. is not so pleasant. AS Pinto
Perkins Mr.. Florence last night thoroughly
amused an audience of medium proportions,
receiving no little aid from Mrs. Florence as
Mss Matilda Aarr Il part which is well suited
to the peculiar style of this lady. The Governor
used his little Ratchet with the same delicious
effect heretofore. and kept his audience IN
such rare good humOr as only Florence can.
.Our Governor" will be repealed this and to-
morrow evening. and at the saturday matinee.
Thursday and Friday evenings THE Mighty
DoJlir" will be given, and on saturday evening,
iur the first time In this city in many years,
".DuDibey * SON
FoRD's OPERA HoUsE.-An audience which
nearly filled the house gathered here last night
To the Days in their hurly-bury of non.
sense, Vacation; or. Harvard vs.. Yale The
piece is not a little suggestive in many of it's
Characters and incidents of the Hanlons lie
Voyage en- Suisse 1t is a rapid succession of
practical Jokes, horse-play. singing, dancing,
and miscellaneous absurdities that cannot we'll
BIT described though they last night had the
effect vi keeping the audience in pretty con-
slant laughter. Miss Lizzie Derious, who has
long been Il favOrite ill the variety halls, did
some neat dancing, as did Miss Lizzie Daily. The
four DAILY brothers were, vi course very laugh
able and exceedingly lively. Vacation con-
tinueS all the week.
HEKzoG OPERA HOUsE.-Miss Jennie Calef
was welcomed by large audience at this house
tanning play ct Little Muffets' in which she
became qlite Il :aVorite last year. Her support
WAS tair. The Parker brothers, in their songs
and dances, and Prof. Edison. with his accor-
deon. added much To the enjOyableness of the
evening. Little Nutfeis Will be repeated to-
day ana Tomorrow, afternoon and evening.
IuEATGE COMIQUE.-The bill at this popular
resort this week consists OF Ada Whtmaus
Tropical Queens in the well-known and spicy
burlesqre Tine Female Forty Thieves. There
were also The usual variety features Introduced
during the evening. The entertainment Was
well received by the audience.
DIME MUSEUM.-''Savcd from the Storm"
with Its thrilling situations and brisk action,
was given by Gray and Stephens and their com
plny last night i'll Il manner that aroused great
enthusiasm among the large audience. The
acting dogs came i'll for a large share of the APP
plause Tie same bill will be continued through
the week.