The Washington critic., 1885-10-26
hnrSEnENrS rnIs IyEEN.
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Ccrts.
At Ford's Opera House, "A Moral Crmc'
viii be- prcsoutcd tonight. 1t is q drama
Of the emotional school aud has been sue
c,s,fully given for weeks in New Yorl, aud
uroUklyuby the Union Square Theatre Com
panywhoh will produce it in this city with
all The original scenery and setting, inClud-
ing rare costumes and furniture, which has
elected much favorable comment where
ever the play has been produced. OF the
company IL Is sufficient recommendation TO
say That II embraces Joseph llnworth, Will
iln Dayldgc, +. II. Sothcrn, II. T.. Walton,
james f. Dean, j. W.Pigot, Marie Prescott
Flora May Henry, Maggie Harold, Char.
lUttc DcMusset and Jcunic Langdon. An
excellent and enjoyable performance may
lie expected.
ALBAuGn's GRAND oPERA-HoUsE.
"Alone in London; or, Woman Against
the World,' is the attraction ut Albaugh's
Grand Opea-Ilousc this week. The Phila-
dclphia. .HTdid- Chronicle says Of II: "'rhc
chief theatrical event of the week, which
began with last evenings performance, was
the first production on any stage Of Robert
Buchaunns Alone IN London; or, a Woman
Against the World II took place at the
Chestnut Street Theatre before large au-
diCucc. Mr.. Buchanan's production is
destined to a successful run; the merits of
the piece are excellent and at times bril-
liant' text strong; character painting; pie
turcsquc stage settings, and a general sense
of good dramatic work" The sale of re-
served seats has been quite satisfactory.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
The advance sale OF seats for Harrison IL
Ip,,y1nyfa ,r,a,ptntt,, ~ llGl.t,.p..I 4,
Light Of the Noon has more than sur
passed the expectations Of the managers.
"Skippedn is one Of those creations which
needs to he seen to be appreciated. IL Is
a continuous fusiladc of fun, based on the
experiences Of two married men who go of
on lark and nre interrupted by the unex-
pcCtCd arrival of their wives. The situa.
lions are ridiculous, but will be appreciated
by many who have gone through the same
line Of experiences. The comedy had Il
good run here last season, and the prospect
is favorable for repetition Of its success
this week.
NINTH STREET oPERA-HoUsE.
This afternoon the charming English ac-
tress, Claire Scott, made her first appear
ance before Washington audience. This
evening and Tuesday and Wednesday
nights Miss Scott will appear In that stirring
drama by Sterling Boyne, entitled "Woman
in Red.n This will be the first production
OF this drama since the palmy days of
Lucille Western aud Mrs ID. p. Bowers.
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
"Leah, the Forsaken,' will be played.
Fast Lynne" will be produced at each
daily matinee.
THE NEVADA CONCERT.
On Monday next the American prima
donna, Mile. Nevada, will appear at the
Congregational Church in a grand concert.
This lady has been received with the
greatest honors in Europe, and this will be
the only opportunity this season OF hearing
her here. She is accompanied by NJ. Ed
mond Nergnet, tenor: Carlo Butt, baritone:
Luigi Casati, violinist; Gustave Lewlta,
pianist; Sig. Carrano, flutist, aud Paolo
Giorza, accompanies Reserved seats can
now be secured.
ST. CECILIA QUARTET CONCERT.
The st. Cecilia Quartet will give its third
annual concert at Congregational Church
Wednesday night, This quartet is so well
and favorably known that mere announce
mcnt OF It's appearance in public is sufficient
TO bring out its friends. The st. Cecilia
will be assisted by the Dudley Buck Male
Quartet of Brooklyn, an organization well
spoken of at its home. Reserved seats are
now on sale.
DIME MUSEUM.
AT Barton Il LogAn's Dime Museum
Frank l. Frayne begins an engagement to-
day for positively one week only in rs
Slocum; or, Struck OIL" This piece is an
old favorite, full of fun and startling ef
feet, with plenty Of good music intersperset
throughout Mr.. Frayne's dog, Jack, al
animal of extraordinary intelligence, viii
| be introduced in the play.
THEATRE CoNuQUE.
The Theatre Comique presents a fresh
array of beauty and talent this week. A
flrst-class variety performance is an
nounccd. 1t will be followed by the usual
amusing afterpiece, introducing an Anna.
Zonian march.