The Washington critic., 1885-10-27
AT TIE PLY.
The "Ctitic's" judgment on rhi
weeks AmusCtneuts.

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Weeks Amusoments.
"a Moral Crime" was put on at Ford's
Opera House last night with an elaborate
ness of detail and a general harmony OF
effects rarely attempted. The play Is OF
the emotional school and Is vivid in action
ard strong in dialogue. The leading part
was admirably sustained by Miss Marie
Prescott, lady Of ability, with sympl-
tlCtc voice and wonderful mobility Of
features. Her conception Of the part is
Vcmauly while her rendition Is artistic.
Mr. Caworth's WWippC was n carefully
studied piece Of acting, refined and chaste
In conception aud execution The other
lrits were well taken, Miss Henry, Mr.
Walton aud Mr.. Roystcn being especially
worthy Of mention The company in fact
is very strong one, aud presents per.
fClmauCc which is truly enjoyable by all
lovers Of genuine dramatic art The play
will continue through the week.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
Harrison IL Gourlny repeated their sue
cess Of last season at the National Theatre
last night in "sldppcd by the Light Of the
Moon.n Much new business has been In.
trOduCed The large audience thoroughly
appreciated the many ridiculous situations,
If uproariOus laughter is any indication Of
enjoyment but otherwise the play possesses
little intrinsic merit. The company is a
good one and will no doubt draw well dur
ing the week.
ALBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
A good audience witnessed the first per
formance Of "Alonc in London at Al
baugh's Grand Opera House last night. The
play is meo-drama Of some striking stu
ations and Is well done In all It's parts by a
competent company. Miss Tanner Ms NGi
worked up the sympathy of the audience to
n high pitch and showed herself one Of the
most capable emotional actresses that has
appeared here. Miss Belle Archer OF this
city also surprised her Old-time friends by
mounted, and, though not the very best OF its
kind, possesses considerable sensational in
terCst.
NfSTH-sTREET orERA-uoUsE.
The "Woman In Red drew large audi
encc last night to IIerzog's Opera-lIouse.
Miss Claire Scott in the dual roles of
Miriam and Rudigd displayed remark
able degree Of dramatic power and was
well supported The performance was
evidently success throughout. The
orchestra at this cosy little theatre is one
| of the best in the city, and their selections
are well appreciated. One Of the features
of HerZogs is the cver-fresh and pleasing
supply ofnew scenery which is being pre-
| pared at the theatre by n skillful scenic
artist, whose whole time is devoted to his
work. The "Woman in Redr will be re.
peated this evening and tomorrow even.
ing, EAST Lynne" being produced at the
matnees. On Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday nights Miss Scott will appear in
"Leah."
DIME MUSEUM.
Standing-room only was announced a
the Dime Museum last night long before
the hour Of opening, and hundreds Of peo
pie were turned away for want of breathin.
space. The attraction was Frank Fraynt
in "Si Slocum,n with the famous "star'
dog Jack. Frank Frayne won a reputation
for himself years ago aud is now reapinl
the reward of honest, hard work I'm hi
profession. The same bill will continue
through the week, afternoon and evening
THEATRE CoMGQUE.
The Theatre Comique was well filled las
night by an audience that enjoyed the va
riety bill presented. This theatre is making
a speciality of Suggesting, and Mr.. Ted
Skillette, the scenic artist of the Adeph
Theatre of Buffalo, n. Y, is now engaged
in painting an entire new outfit of scene
for coming attractions. The bill whicl
was well received last night will be givei
throughout the week.