The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
LAST NIGHTS AuusEuENrs.


"Nordcck"."Irish Aristocracy"-"Mo
to Cristo"-"Tiu Soldier"
Alnauch's Opcra-ltouse contained fair
sized audience last night for the first pre-
sentation Of "Nordeok." This play iswcll
known here, having had a successful run in
this city last season. Mr.. Frank Mayo, In
the leading part, maintained his oldtimc
reputation as an actor. He Is well sup.
ported, Miss Kathryn Kidder as Wanda
and Miss Nilmot as the Princess /u3isH
being especially good. Mr.. John &. FrCuud,
who has lately made his debut on the boards,
aid an eNccllent piece OF acting. The
setting Of the play Is rich and tasteful
"Nordcck" will no doubt draw crowded
houses throughout the week.
"m1su ARIsTOCRACYn AT HERzods.
Standng.room only was announced at
Ilerzog's Opera-IIousc long before the cur
tain went up last night. The attraction
was "Irish Aristocracy." It is one Of those
sketches Of Irish character which brings
out the humorous side Of life. 1t is brimful
Of good -naturcd fun, with Just enough of
pathos to serve as u foil for the humor. The
audience was kept In q roar OF laughter
during the entire evening and retired well
pleased with the performance
"MoNTE CRIsTon AT THE NATIONAL.
A large audience witnessed Mr.. james
O'Neills impcrsonatlon OF Monte CridD at
the National Theatre last night. Although
the play is an old one, it has lost none Of
its romance or vigor in It's reproduction Mr..
O'Ncill's fine presence and rich, full voice,
backed by highly sympathetic nature, ad-
mirably adapt him for the part, while care
full study OF the lines and action of the
piece make his impersonation very SUI
pcrior effort. The molodrama is hand
somely set, some Of the mechanical effects
being superb. The support Is excellent.
"MOntc Cfiston will be given throughout
the week, with matinee performances ON
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, and
all who enjoy good play well acted should
avail themselves Of this opportunity of sec.
ing it,
"a TIN soLDiERn AT roRD's.
Ford's Opcra-Ilousc was well filled last
night with an audience that went home
with aching sides after witnessing the alb
surdities Of the "Tin Soldicr.n This pro-
duction Of Hoyt's docs all that tits intended
for, namely, to furnish fun for the million.
Without plot, its funny incidents aud
specially sketches are strung together and
follow each other so rapidly that one hardly
RECEIVERS from one CONFUSION of laughter
before another comes on. Mr. Wilson. MS
did the hard work among the men, while
Miss Booth carried of the honors among
| the ladies. The "Tin Soldier will hold the
| fort at FOrd's for the entire week.
"wITHoUT A HOME" At DIME MUSEUM
The largest audience of the season was in
attendance at the Dime Museum last even
ing, the occasion being the first appearance
| here Of tho favorites, Stephens and Gray, in
tbair tnp rluNv s,f GIAAithnut a Hnfnn - xxybipb
was admirably presented, with excellent
| support throughout, new and beautiful
| scenery and first-class appointments. The
| house was packed and hundreds were
turned away, The reception of the com
pany was in the nature of an ovation, while
the wonderful acting Of the troupe OF
trained dogs attracted universal admiration
through the week with the usual matinees
MRS. ALLEN's BENEFIT.
The complimentary benefit concert ten
dered Mrs w. d. Allen by her numorou,
friends last night at Congregational Churcl
was a very interesting entertainment. Tn,
audience, though not large, was very ap
preciative, and IL was with difficulty that
the rule OF mo cnCoresn was sustained
Those who participated were Misses Minnie
Evan, Mollic Byrne, Mamie Noonan
| Emma GuNton, Mrs. Eaucly ana McSsrs
Whipplc, Fenncll, Pugh, Collins, Daniel
Parkhurst, Forsyth, Bangs, Bischolr and
Wnldecker.
ENTERTAINMENT At CARROLL INSTITUTE
st. Patrcs's Temperance Society gave al
enjoyable entertainment in the hall of Car
roll Institute. The audience was large aut
demonstrative. The programme was wei
selected, and included many well-knowl
local amateurs. Miss Mollie Byrne came ii
for the lions share of the applause on he
exquisite singing of Mattri's "Amo,n ant
responded to an emphatic encore with tht
"Last Rose of Summer DIR. n. Franl
White delighted the audience with a numbe
OF his inimtable recitations.
ALICE OATES AT THE coMIQUE.
Fascinating as ever, Alice Oates appeared
at the Theatre Comique last night to al
audience of good proportions. " Th
Mascot was not given as was intended, bu
will be presented tonight. The engage
ment Of Hattie Wescott and May Clark ha
been extended, as they are proving SO pop
uar. The Comique should be well patron
lied this week.