The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

LIST NIGHTS ADJUSTMENTS.



Gratifying Success of Miss Gray In
EAST Lynne"
east Lynne" is not play that appeals
to men, but it always touches the mother
instinct which is inherent in every woman.
1t is ON THIS account, perhaps, that It Is the
best matinee piece known to the stage. As
play It has been criticised until not
shred remains upon which to hang crlu-
csm. Notwithstanding this It is still
played and still draws, and despite the
succrs Of the men and the adverse criticisms
Of the critics II probably always will draw.
Miss Ada Gray has made both a name and u
fortune out of it, us several Others have be-
fore her. Her version has been rewritten
iom the original, and much that Il stern
moralist would condemn has been ciminl-
ted Miss Gray Is u very clever actress, too
clever TO play my part Of east Lynne"
she is perfectly natural in everything she
docs, but only In the fourth act Is she given
an opportunity to display her real talents.
In the scene where she pressed her dying
baby TO her heart and In her agony bcsOught
him TO recognize his mother, there was not
Il dry eye In the house, at any rate among
the ladies. On Thursday evening Miss
Gray will produce for the first time II new
play, entitled "llortense.n
fORIS-''1uE MlkADD'
"The Mikadon again delighted large
audience at Ford's Opera-lIouse last even
ing The presentation improves with each
repetition, and the opera could scarcely he
presented to better advantage. The music,
vocal and instrumental, is good, the chorus
is strong, the scenery aud costumes are eff
fcctivc and the presentation is generally
Artistic and complete
uER2oG's-''noop or GoLD.n
At lIerzog's Opera House last evening
large audience greeted the "IIoop of Gold,n
and its emotional scenes and sensational
situations were enthusiastically received.
The "lloop Of Goldn is mciodraml of
merit and force, and Is certain of a success
full run.
DIME MUsEUM-"CoNRAD.n
At the Dime Museum an overnowng
house grew enthusiastic and tumultuous
over the fun and stirring sentiments of
Conrad, or the Hand of Friend.n The
play is fairly constructed, and the principal
dialect parts are well sustained.
STAGE NOTES OF LOCAL INTEREST.
Miss Annie Lewis of this city is starring
as "Thc Little Trump in New York State
and has received much praise for her viva
cious acting
Mrs. Nellie McCartee, who has been given
a leading part in THE Mikado,n which will
he presented by the McCaull Company in
Philadelphia on October 8, is spending Il
short time In the city.
Mr.. Robert H. Downing, in addition to
Mr.. Joaquin Miler's "Tally-Ho," will
bring out the coming season n new play, en-
titled "The Vulture,n written by Messrs.
George IIocy and Frank Willard.
daughter Of Joaquin Miller will shortly
make her debut in one Of the characters in
her fathers 49,
Jennie Winston's company, which won
such popularity here during the past sum
mcr, Is singing at Baltimore and will prob
ably continue there until November.
Mr.. Julius Lansburgh has been awarded
the contract for uphostering and carpetng
the new National Theatre.
BARLEY Campbell's latest success, cello"
is announced for Albaugh's next week.
Kiralfy's "Blacl Crook will he put on at
Ford's and the eyer-popular Hazel Kirke''
will be given at liorzog's.
Miss Anna Warren Story, one of our
brightest and most talented ladies', has re-
ceycd a number Of stage offers for the com
ing season. She is now in New York city.
Miss Margaret Launcr has been visiting
her mother in this city. Miss Iauner, OF
Fryer, rs she is better known here, has not
been on the stage for Il year past. She is
one of the finest emotional actresses in this
country.
During the week of Mile. Rhea's engage
ment at the National Theatre, beginning
October 3, Miss Julia Wheeler will be given
an opportunity to star in "Galatea.n This
will lie very gratifying to Miss Wheeler S
friends and admirers.