The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-03-10
AMuSRMENTS.

ALpAUGH's GRAND OPERA House.
The President was unable to appear at AL
baughs last night to witness the amusing
farce "A Bunch of Keys" In the two
boxes placed at tho disposal of tho Pres-
dent were Miss Cleveland, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs.
Hoyt, Mrs. Cleveland and Major aud Mrs.
Banks of Albany, N. Y. The audience
comprised some distinguished persons,
among whom were noticed General John
Atkins and family of Colorado, Representa-
tive Cox of New York, the French Minis
ter, Baron and Madame dc Strive, Repre-
sentative Blanchard and wife OF Louisiana,
Captain and Mrs. Picking aud Representa-
tive Ermentrout and wife of Pennsylvania.
This Is not tho first time that "a Bunch of
Keys has been seen by Washington audi
ence, so that verdict upon the play is un-
necessary. 1t is enough to say that the
piece convulses the audience with laughter
lust as much as ever. New gage have
been introduced and the old ones have been
improved, so that one who has already seen
the farce can enjoy il very heartily q second
time. II is undoubtedly the funniest of the
funny pieces. Its boisterousness could be
toned down with considerable effect at
times, but it is really forgiven, as there Is
so much that is really bright in the piece.
Mr.. Bowser as Sndggs, Mr.. Garfield as
Grimes, Miss Melville as Teddy and Mari
eta Nash as Dolly, were as bright aud
amusing as ever.
"SpoT CASH" AT FoRD's.-With good
cast. a moro than fair play, and MIR. Curtis
as Samuel Plashicl, the Hebrew drummer,
large audience Mt Ford's last night was
given very pleasant evenings entertain
iiiont Mr. Curtis, as the drummer, has
created for himself part which no one
has as yet attempted to initiate. 1t is
highly improbable that any one would be
able to successfully follow him In the line
which he has marked out. There is moth
ing profound in the plot OF the play, but
there is very much that is pleasant and
very funny. And then Mr., Curtis has had
the good sense not to rely wholly upon
himself to please and entertain his audi
ences. He has surrounded himself with a
good company. Miss De Mer, Mr.. Sullivan,
Mr.. Robley and Miss Cullette are especially
to be commend ed. Judging from last
nights audient e, this compapys visit to
| Washington vii be as profitable to Mr..
Curtis as it W Il be pleasant to the city.
HEROES MUsEUM.-"Uncle Toms
| Cabin has 20 far proved the reiguing at
traction o. the season. Last night the house
| was packed to suffocation, every available
seat being occupied and no standiug-room.
| The sale of tickets was stopped at the box
Office at 7:i5 o'clock. The throng was SO
| dense that 1t was impossible to accumulate
|
able to gain admission. Many eager faces
appeared at the box office begging to pay
any price for tickets, but had to go away
with tho reply, Cannot sell another ticket;
| the house is overlooking. Won't hold any
more" "Uncle Toms Cabin" is a moral,
| natural wholesome and instructive play,
and cannot help packing the house during
the week. The company is strong ne,and
each respective character Is well portrayed.
The colored jubilee singers were the receipt
ents of much applause.
THEATRE CoMIQUE.-The silk-stock-
ened serenaders at this resort give an en-
tertainment this week that appeals strongly
| to the patrons of the house. The enter
| tainment is of the same nature as that of
last week, concluding with tho Nac.nac
dance. In this Mile. Estelle stands with
ont a rival. The vaudeville portion of the
programme comprises some very fair sing
ing and dancing, and some excellent dia-
lect limitations. Matinees are given every
afternoon, beginning at $50 o'clock. The
late hour of beginning the performance
allows those who cannot leave their bust
ness before $3.50 or o'clock an opportunity
to see considerable of the entertainment.