The Washington critic., 1885-09-17
80 mEEK,s AnrsNnNNrs.
Hartley Cnmpbcirs Spectacular Pro-
ductiou "Ciiu" at Albuugh's.

Hartley Cnmpbcirs Spectacular Pro-
duotiou "Ciio" at Aibnugh's.
"Cuo,n which has been such success I'm
New York, was first produced In Chicago
over seven years ago, bat though fairly sue
ccsslul financially, yet Mr. Campbell was
not satisfied with the manner Of It's pro.
duc,on, and so 10 was shclycd until re-.
comfy when he was able to give It with all
tlc novelty startling aud spcctaculorc effects
That he desired.
I'm speaking OF It's first presentation In
New Iuil. the id,HUm suy5. at Is certain
that lis reception last evening gave every
evidence that 70 would prove great popular
success. Marks Of approval greeted the
close Of each Of the I've acts and the start
lugiy realistic earthquake scene at the end
Of The fourth act called forth q Whirlwiud Of
applause. The ballet was The largest and
lest that has been seen here for a long time.
\ novel Venetian ballet in the first act was
remarkable for the original ana picturesque
costumes worn and for the artistic group
irgs and movements Of the dancers"
The New Yurl; papers ell speak In high
| tums " the piece The Nirror, one Of the
seycTcSt Cf critics, says; "'CliO' Is drawing
large audiences to NiblO's Garden. The
cast selected TO represent Mr. Campbcll's
play Is one OF great strength. No spectacle
| has had q better corps Of dramatic artists
engaged In IT'S prcsontation.n
The Dramatic Ncrs said: "Probablv Bart
ley CGmpbcll's most recent ambitions dra-
matte effort has been clio which was pro.
duced at Niblo's Garden last night (thc
opening night Of the season. after careful
and conscientious rehcarsals by the author
AS a spectacular play 1t may be set down rs
quite u success, and Clio may be put down
for a long run here and on the road.n
The HGuhi: "lts scenery Is really excel
lent. Its music is lively aud catching, and
IFS inevitable earthquake was capitally
achicvcd-almost beating nature, as a gal
lcry hoy was heard to remark
The ll'oi3d "The popular features of
Clio arc Enthusiastically good and cannot
fail TO insure its success. Notably Of these
,bc scenic display must be awarded great
praiscn
The Ndrs "From the merit of the play,
beauty of the settings, grand effects aud
warmth Of It's reception, clio is In for a
guCdly rum
Tie GTdpLic "Thc stage groupings, the
arrays Of color, the setting of lights and the
scenes were allgood and in excellent taste"
The AaR0nd EyprCss: "A good spectacu-
lar mCludrama.'
The T,fbunc: ~ Lounteous display In
the way Of choIIscs, ballet dancers, cos
tunes and all that goes TO make up a living
spectacle
FORD's orEEA-HOUsE-''BL CROOK"
For the first time in several years the
Washington public will have an opportu-
nifty to see the famous "Black Crook with
its alluring glitter, its wonderful transfer
nations, its hlOod-curdling demons, and its
troop Of beautiful women. Men may come
and men may 90, but the "Black Crook
like the brook, continues to 90 on forever.
II has u fast hold on public favor. Fresh
features are being constantly introduced,
so that Il Is ever new. 1t will be given In
all its glory at Ford's Opera-IIousc next
week Tho fact that the name Kiralfy is
attached to the undertaking is ample ASST
rance Of It's merit, for the Kiralfys have had
more experience in spectaclcs than any men
in the world.
uLR2CC's Observation-Disclosures KInKE.n
Next week, every afternoon and evening,
| steele MacKayc's popular "lla2el Kirke'
| viii lie given at the Nnth-Strcet Opera,
| House. This is undoubtedly one of the
| most popular plays Of the age, having had
| an Unprecedented run ut the Madison
| Square Theatre, New York, and long runs
at other places. 1t has been presented over
| 2,GUO consecutive times in this country
| Manager llcrzog has arranged to give "lIa-
eel Kirken with n crcditablc company who
viii do the play justice. As there will be
| undoubtedly n great demand for seats, It is
| best to apply early at the box office.