The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-05-19
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE QUEENS LACE HANDKERCHIEF The
second week of the summer opera season
opened ut Albaughs Grand Opera-House
last evening under circumstances proving
that it will be even more successful than
the opening week. The house was charm
ingly arranged, comfortably ventilated
and well filled in every part. The opera
of "Thc Queens Lace Handkerchief has
never been more beautifully set or admir-
ably rendered Cast and chorus were
alike deserving of high praise. The scenery
was brilliant and effective; the cos
tuning was excellent, and every feature
ofthe performance meritcd and was ac.
corded generous applause. "rhe Queens
Lace Handkerchief will be repeated
throughout the week and Mt the Saturday
matinee, and the excellence of its rcndi-
ton, musically, dramatically and scenic
ally, will insure large and apprcciative
audiences.
FoRDs OPERA-HoUsE. - But little is
known in this country of Luscombe
Searelle as composer, and considerable
interest attached to the first production
here last night of "ltstrclla.n As original
music il does not rank high but the COM
poser has so cleverly disguised others
ideas, with pretty, melodious lace-Work
of his own, that the lack of originality can
easily be forgiven Miss Dora Wiley was
seen to better advantage as EStrcHd chan
in anything else she has done here, and
in the interpolated song at the beginning
of the second act, surprised even her
friends by her brilliant execution Miss
Jeunesse did the little she had to do well.
She looked very pretty in the lawyers
dress. Golden is not given the oppor-
tunity in this opera for low comedy bust
ness that he is in either the "Mascottcn or
"Olivette," for which the audience is pro-
loundly grateful. Harry Standish Sang
and acted the part of major Domo in u
clever manner Us did also Lang and Gill
bert their several parts. The performance
went of very smoothly, and the opera
will no doubt catch ON 10 popular favor.
The waits between acts were unreasonably
long. The necessary changes of costume
and scenery should be made i'm less than
fifteen minutes.
IIERzoG's MtsEUM.-Tho Union Square
Company presented "Won at Last ut
Hcr2og's Museum last night to n refined
and apprcciativc audience, The company
won the good will of the people present
10y their clever acting, and the audience
showed that approval by applaudng in
very generous manner. "Won AZ Last
will be played at this house the balance of
the week.
Ia CAFETIERE DRnL.-A musical and
literary entertainment and LA Cateticre
Drill will be given tonight at the Ma
sonic Temple for the benefit of st. Paul's
English Lutheran Church.
CONGREGATIONAL CHuRCH.-Thc enter
tainmcnt given under the auspices of the
Soldier and Labor League at the Congre-
gational Church attracted large audience
which was much pleased.
THEATRE CoMIQuE.-A perfect avalanche
ofnovelties and sensational acts are pre-
sentcd AT this house this week, The Mel
sons, George and Marie, scored big hit
and the entire bill seemed To be Just what
the patrons of the COmiQue wanted A
very slippery drama ended the festivities
and sent the large audience home in a good
humor, to judge by their smiling faces
Matinee to-day Bear i'm mind that the
Comique prices are only TO- 20 and 30
cents,