Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-24
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NATIONAL THEATER-Mr Henry GUY Garlic
ION drama, Victor Durand.'' which was pro-
dtc''d NJ the National last night is skillfully
constructed, well-written play of much more
IMAM ordinary interest. 1t tells the story of an
innocent man who suffers wrongfully for the
cIl1;le of another. While yet guilty in the eyes
OF the world, under an assumed name he mar
Fles Il LADY FOR whom his love is so great that il
pNefWheilns his discretion and his sense of
honor. This story Mr.. Carleton has developed
With an unmistakable instinct for dramatic
construction, making of it play Which Is
robust without a faint of robustiousness, and
dramatic without being at any point merely
theatrical The situations are worked UP with
t''ct ilnd power, and the element OF suspense,
one OF vital Importance. is maintained almost
To the close with great ingenuity, and the final
unraVeInent comes about ill Il manner decid-
ediy une expected. The company engaged In its
production is entirely competent for the work:
Miss Sophie Eyre's Ruth is a strikinsly good
The Henri FHrurt of Mr. GeorgeSlarke is natu-
raj and welljudged, and Mr.. j. Newton Got
viny @ T i IN benny sppn Gee al comsdv
part which took Immensely with the audience,
and Miss Louise Dillon aided him very prettily.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE.-The McCaull
opera coInique company presented "Falka"
tW Si At ,hls mouse y9steraay; Inc opera con
rather coiorless background The story is of
that romantic-humorOus character which
affords the best opportunity for effective comedy
acting, and its period and locale are such as to
give every chance for rich and effective cOStum-
ing. These opportunities We're by no means
made the most of last night, notably in the i'm
pOrtant particular of action, and consequently
the opera dragged painfully up to the middle of
the second act. Here Mr.. Herbert Wilke, the
most careful and artistic memberofthe conn any
as BofeSiGS, thoroughly warmed the audience
up with his acting and singing in the Tzigan
ballet and in the amusing scenes which follow.
Nj. Nilke has a fine baritone voice, which he
uses skillfully and effectively. Miss Bertha
Ricci is q bright and Interesting young lady,
who in the role of Fdika revealed good so
pranO voice oil charming freshness. Nearly every
one of Miss Ricci's numbers had to be repeated.
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and Miss Lily Vinton a spirited AIerino. Ex-'
cepting Mr.. WiIke all the male members of the
their parts in season and out. This was the
fault of Ir. Bnniface.s otherwise satisfactory
Td0icrcd and MIR. Klein's Pelican. 1t was most
acute in the Vdl fOtbdch of MIR. John How son,
who ut one time had quite reputation as an
eccentric comedian, which he last night did
little to justify. He might well, at least in his
Washington engagement, revise his list of
gags; some OF them are In very bad taste.
''Falka Will run through the week.
FOED'S OPERA HOUSE.-The Boston Ideal
troupe last night repeated their performance
OF Serpette's musical comedy of "Fanchon-
nette' before an audience of good proportions.
This evening FRA Diavolo, of which this COM
pany gives the best Interpretation witnessed in
Washington in years, will be sung. At the
mat inec, tomorrow, the bohemian Girl will
be given.
THE IDEALS CONCERT at Willard hall yes
terday afternoon, for the beneflt of the Honeo-
pathc hospital, was heartily enjoyed by an
audience of good proportions
HEEZoG's MUsEUM.-The Newcomb comedy
company filed Lincoln hall with fun last night
aided by the Murphys and the BloodgoOds
They provide VARIED and very entertaining
program.
DINE MCSECM.-The sensational Incidents of
''HaNcd from the Storm. not the least among
which was the acting OF the five histricnic dogs,
aroused great enthusiasm ut the Dime Museum
last night. This show will continue through
the week.
TuEATER COMIoUE.-A decidedly spicy and
sensational program is given at this popular re-
sort this week The audience last night testi-
fled its appreciation by hearty laug liter and
vigorous applause. There is matinee every
day.
j. DctweiIcr and Mr.. Miller at Congregational
church this evening will consist of number of
fIvOTite selections.
REV. DR. EDWARD EVERETT HALE of
Boston, is to read this evening ut All Souls
church. for the benefit OF the associated chari-
ties, mis- celebrated story of 1.-The Man Without
Il CouEtry.