Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15
AMUsEMENTs.

NATIONAL THEATER.--A strong. spirited and
oeaaa,ioiiy artistic performance OF M,aoeckers
Opera company at the National Theater last
night. This organization proved to be all that
with the audience last night was pronounced,
although great part of those present could
understand nothing OF Inc oiatogue on when
No one, however, could fail to appreciate the
artistic completeness of the ensemble, the
strength and smoothness of the fine chOruses,
and the really admirable manner in which the
leading roles were filled. Mr. Ferdinand
Schuetz, the Simon, possesses rare tenor voice,
I of sympathetic yet penetrating quality, pure
and true throughout its extensive range. His
method is manly and direct, without trick or
he is singer. The duo with Jan (Nir. Elsbach,
another good artist,) in the first act, the Polish
love song at the close of that act and his tender
caly applauded. The LaurI and Bronisla,ca
of Misses Englaender and Meffert were very
pretty and engaging impersonations, well sung
aud intelIigently acted. Mr.. Max Lube made
a capital Gen. Otlendorf and sang the famous
'sschwamm drueber'' song cSponge 1t OUT
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ample justice to her part, as indeed there Is no
member of the company who did not. The
voices form a volume Of melody worthy Of
grand opera. This evening, for the first time
In this city Genses M Successful OPEN
title role, and Miss Raberg who comes specially
from New York tor the purpose, as Ninon de
FoRDs OPERA HoUsE.-A good house was
present at FOrd's last evening when Miss Estelle
Clayton appeared in her new comedy.drama.
trim" The play contains many strong dramatic
situations and the dialogue some fine passages.
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conception and characterization Of Favette, a
overdone in some of the earlier and more
demonstrative passages, before the "waif' has
been tanned. But certainly no more charming
personal picture could have been desired than
was presented by this lady. The other parts
were all well sustained; that OF Beynardus q
and delicately shaded piece of work. Some
very effective emotional acting was done by
Miss Etelka Warden. Miss Annie Lewis, who
little given her to do most gracefully and ac-
ceptably. "Favette" remains at Ford's all the
week.
ALBAUGHs OPERA HoUsE.-The kindly and
demonstrative greeting that Unusually extended
to an old and valued friend met Miss Maggie
Mitchell when she stepped from behind the
scenes at Albaugh's last night in the quaint,
hOmely raiment of Marie. The comic and pathet-
ic passages of the pretty little story of The Pearl
with as they have been these many seasons,
and the interesting and impulsive character
ization OF Marie by Miss Mitchell was watched
with the accustome delight. The Iferrot of
Mr.. James I. Galloway is an excellent piece OF
work, and Mr.. II. F. McClannin as the Cont
Gne made lad, the usual h hit This evening Miss
HERZOGS OPERA HOUSE.-The large audience
at this house last night was most generous in
its applause of the efforts OF the National Ideal
Opera Company, which eSsayed for the first
time Gilbert and Sullivan's charming work, s.The
Pirates OF PenZance' Miss Earl acted the part
of Mabel with considerable sprigitlineSs,
though vOcally she was overweighted by the
score. Mr.. Gerard Coventry, in the role of
Frederic, made conspicuous success. Mr..
Wheelan the Sergeant, Mr.. Charles as Rich
ard and Mr. Dewey as Samuel were also good.
1.-THE Pirates of PenZancc' will run at HerZog'
until further notice.
DIME MUsEUM.-ThiS popular resort was, last
night, thrOnged to the doors as usual with an
audience that found much to excite their en-
thusiam in the acting of Miss Clara Lloyd, Mr..
Rightmire and the famous VidOcqs.
THEATER CoMIQUE.-The attraction at this
house this week is the Cooper Brothers COM
edy combination, an excellent troupe OF sing
ers, dancers, eccentrics and general v riety peO-
pie. The audience seemed thoroughly we'll
pitased with the entertainment.
HON. A. NJ. KELLEY will lecture at Ford s
Opera house next Sunday evening on the sub
| ject "Ireland Nation" Mr.. Kelley is an elo-
quent speaker.
STAR LECTURE CoURsE.-Mr. Robert J. Bur-
dette, the favorite lecturer and humOrist, last
night entertained u large audience ut the Tab
ernacle with his amusing history OF "The
Rise and Fall of the Mustache." 1t was the
fourth entertainment in the South Washington
Star lecture course.
LECTURE ON GEORGE ELIoT-Rev. DIR. Kirk.
us, of Baltimore, will lecture George Eliot at
the new chapel of Christ church, o and 3lst
streets, On Thursday evening.