The Evening critic., 1885-02-10
ADJUSTMENTS LAST NIGHT.
Albaugh's Grand Opera.House


The stormy weather last evening rendered
large audiences impossible, and this was tho
only drawback at Albaugh's Grand Opera
House.
The spectacular melo-drama OF "rhe Galley
Slave" by Barley Campbell, was admirably
rendered. the cast is phenomenaliy strong
Mr.. Nelson wheatcroft aud Miss Ellie Wilton,
who assume the leading roles, arc artists OF
much culture, ana Mr.. Mark Price Is as perfect
gentlem0nly villain as ono need demand.
Niles Lila Vane displayed considerable dra.
matte power as Francesca RiDllal, and Messrs.
Ey tlDge and De Yez and Miss Emma skerrit
made the comedy parts enjoyable. The
scenery is very elaborate aud beautiful, every
tcene being an artistic triumph. In costuming
and the arrangement Or propertios and all
acce ssUries the same sKill and taste Is dis
played and a harmonious aud pleasing pre-.
sentation secured. The "Galley Slave" will DO
given throughout the week and at Wednesday
and Saturday matinees.
National Theatre.
Last evenings stormy weather did not pre-
vent an audience OF fair proportions from
assembling at the National TheAtce last even
ing 10 witnsss "a splendid portrayal OF Bart
ley CampDells melodrama of "Afy Partner"
There is much In the play that appeals TO the
emotions OF the audience, aud tho whole tone
OF the play is pure, manly aud wholesome.
Mr.. Louis Aldrich, in the leading role, has
earned the affection OF the theatro.golng puo.
lie, and carries their sympathles with him
throughout the emotional Incidents OF tho
drama. The scenic effects are striking, tle
support Is good, and the presentation
throughout satisfactory and enjoyable, my
Partner" will be repeated each evening, and
at Wednesday and Saturday matlnees.
EOFd's Opera-HOUse.
Considering the inclement weather, the audi
ence that assembled at FOrd's. Opera House
last evening to witness tho comedy farce,
1.-THE Kindergarten" was OF fair proportions.
The play Is a Toliickiug, hlt.and.dash sort OF
burleeque-like "a Bottle OF Ink" We, Us
x Co." and similar plays, evidently written
to give Its participants an opportunity to ats
play their speclalties. MIR. Stanley Macy as
the PgQTeSS0r OF the kindergarten was funny,
and young Bruening, the rat 10y In Rqjan,"
convulsed the audience. The rest OF the COM
pany had nothing 10 particular to do but to
sing and dance. The young ladies' were
| In the second act were received with consid-
cradle approval. The following songs were
rendered: "rhe Sweet DIdidity," "rhe ~;
"1he Widow Magee," 'The Cootch Poor
waunee," "rhe numstrum serenade," sine
Learned Man" "rhe Kindergarten Alpha.
| clever little comedian, and, barring ten
| dency TO oyer.do his parts, gives considerable
| satisfaction. His faciai expression is under
wonderful control, and constantly excites the
| rjslbles OF the audience.
Herzog's Museum.
| AT Herzog Museum vest srday evening aud
| last night, Miss Florence Noble, assisted by
| MIR. Harry jackson and strong support
| throughout, Introduced Henry Pe,tlt's sensa-
! tional drama in four acts, "Queen's Evil
dence." The play. is from the pen OF the au.
4
| and those who witnessed either OF these pOps
| ular dramas will nnd Queens Evidence" Is
equal TO either. The character of tho play 10
| good one, and hasa strong plot, hingtng on
| murder. The piece was acted we'll through.
| out, and Its power tp please was amply attest
ed by the fact that the audience became very
| Kate Hedldnd, the blind mother, was excel.
| lently portrayed by Miss Florence NOBLE, aud
frequently called Into requlsltion auong
| The more tlmd OF the audience, while Nc.
barry jackson, as LSaGcS, with "an eye like an
eagle" portrays the dew to perfection, is a
| whole show himself, and repeatedly caused
| outright laughter. Mr.. Hal Clarendon, as
| GH6e7t Midland, is also worthy Of mention,
| and IortTays the character OF the gentleman
as deep as Melton Rainford, as MatdeD Thorn.
| tan, does that of the villain. Full houses
can but hardly DO tho result of this weeks
| performance.
Dime Museum.
| Notwithstanding the inclemency OF the
| weather, Barton Logan's museum was 1lled
with an appreciatiye audience at both the ar
ternoon and evening performances to witness
the drama OF "The Ten Mile Crossing" The
acting of J. Il. Sheweil (SiD,0n TriGg), ]. E
Powell lCaptdln Velnon), George Castor
lBundg, Miss Emma Pierce (Renind), EmmF
Maskeil (Helen pe1noiO and Grace Logan (Mrs
Cdrdy) was excellent and deserving OF the Hat
tering applause given by au appreciatiye and
enthusiastic audience. The play runs thu
Mr.. HaIe's Readings.
only a small audience greeted Rev. Eiwart
Everett Hale In his reading OF "My Double
at All SOULS Church last night. consider
able part Of the reading was lost by indlstlnc
enunciatiop, and many OF the best things wer,
lost upon the audience, TO whom they cam,
with a lack of clearness 80 necessary t,
comprehension.
Professor Fiske's Lecture.
The extremely disagreeable weather die
not prevent Congregational Ohurch,from beinI
well filled last night with an audience gath
| cred TO hear Professor Fiske's eighth leCtur,
In his course on the American Revolution. HI
dealt with the events In England following
| Burgoyne'B surrender.
Masonic Temple.
This is the last week OF Professor Clrpen
ter's unique and interesting exhibitions o
mesmerlsm and Psychology. The entertain
ments have been we'll attended and prOvoca
tive OF much amusement and wonder.
SALVATION OIL, the great pain-extin
| nnishar shnnld he knnk ~ nunr,r f,ntnru