The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-05
ADJUSTMENTS.


remarkably clever pantomimists, and their work Is
done with snap that does not give chance for dull
moment while they hold the stage. Their representa-
tion of sauary in the second act, is succession OF
beautiful and effective groups, and the facial eS-
preSsons OF the youngest OF the company, in the
musical performance with which the act closes, are
irresstibly funny The balancing and tumbling
Is decidedly above the average. The scene in the
cafe introduces many humorous incidents, and the
antics OF the agile walters, and the mischief OF the
solemn looking little boy, are very amusing. ny the
way, many In the theatre last evening were puzzled
in regard to the disappearance OF the rreprsssible
small boy when he was crushed beneath the table.
II was neatly done
The appearance OF Iiavcrly's United American
European Ministries at Albaurh's this week will
crafty the lovers OF this musical and coinca form
OF entertainment. The chicago in,er-oceon last
week said Of this performance; The entertainment
was much the best ever given under the minstrel
auspices Of MIR. Haverly. There Is hardly feature
of the programme that Ia not worthy special notice,
from first part to nftetplece, aud It Is gratifying TO
nnd that there Is great deal OF freshness and
novelty about It ali. \ quantity OF new jokes and
anecdotes, excellent music well sung and played,
acts that are executed nv experts In their several
spccialtes, provide entertainment that may he en-
joycd by the most hlasc minstrel patron. The end
men and comedians are good, the singing corps is
exceptionally well qualified, and the sixteen men
who perform the military evolutions display degree
of skill ami uniformity In maneuvering that must
excite the envy OF many regular militant corps.
In announcing the Craggs. i've In number the bill
describes them as 'the wonders of the world, In
series of feats unapproachshle and unequaled, and
most positively the only artists ever accomplishing
such daring performances Of grace and SKILL This
will secm less cxtravagant praise to persons who
have seen the marvellous acrobstic performances OF
this remarkable quncttc than to those who may re-
gard 1t rs a hit of managerial bombast. The bill
does not overboast the accomplishment. Appearing
In evening dress suits, these acrobats, two men and
three boys, execute fcats with ease and accuracy
that are certainly much superior to kindred work
with which we are familiar, AMI the audience mani-
tested It's surprise and delight with a heariiness
nothing short of enthusiasm Another quaint AMI
pleasing incident of the entertainment was the vocal
imitation of n church organ by the Quaker city
quartctc, which was by far the hest thing they did
Bob Salyin, Charles Queen Duncan, aud other IA
| mnia-s are of the company, which is of unusually
| large constituency
| Next week at the Grand opera House the Krafy
| Brothers will give their great spectacular drama
| "Sieba,n said to be the most brilliant and magnn-
cent of all their productions. 1t has been SO long
since we have had really good spectacle here that
| this will no doubt I've welcome change from the
legitimate.
| Manager Albaugh has organized a strong comic
| opera company to sing through the summer at the
Opera House at popular prices. This sort of enter
tanment has proved highly successful through the
summer season in other cities, and there to be
no reason why it should not he a good card here.
| The company will be OF Mr. Albaugh's own seec-
ton, and will include that popular artistic and fine
| singer, Miss Jeannie Winston, Miss Mary Beebee,
Miss Louise Searle, and other singers of undoubed
| excellence.
Parents who desire TO give their children innocent
recreation should not forget the Easter pantomime
which will be put on the stage at Ford's this week
| and particularly the holiday matinee tomorrow.
| Following the Leopolds at Fords we shall have
| that accomplished actor aud first of living drama
lists, Dion Bouccault, in dramas of his own compo
| stlon. He will be supported by that handsome wo
man and delightful actress, Miss Eleanor Carey and
| also by his own son and daughter, two promising
Young aspirants for histronic honors who are thus
entering the profession under the happiest auspices
| Mr.. Samuel G. kinsley's benefit Thursday after
noon promises to be one of those rare occasions
| where the audience will be favored with variety
| of attractions never found grouped at regular
dramatic performance. Among the features will be
Mrs. d. p Bowers who, after retiring private life
has promised to once more appear before the foot
lights; Mile. Rhea and her excellent company
| uaverly's MINISTRIES, including the great Crage
family; the Ideal Quarette, the Franz Abt octette
| and Mr. L. j. Whlpple, accompanied by Mr.. S. Fl
| JeCko, will appear in musical selections; Mr. Leo
Cooper, of the Rhea company, will give a recita-
| ton in costume; and there will be roaring farce
renderedby well-known local talent. Mr.. Kinsley'
popularity would of itself insure full house, bu
when this great bill Is the only impulse among
those who want to be there must be 10 hurry up ant
book their places.
Mr.. j. II. Haverly is travelling with his great min
strel troupe and giving it his personal attention
The Gassford Two orphan Combination met witt
unequvocal success at Herzog's Museum last week
For the current week the transcendent exponent o
German comedy, Mr.. George W. Thompson, vii
appear in his great dramatic Characterization, sup
ported by his ownunexceed company, on which oc
casion will be presented the beautiful romantic
drama, in four acts, entitled 20 Rip Van Wrinkle; or
| The Sleep of Twenty Years. The cast is az fol
lows: Mr.. George w. Thompson as RIP Fan WiHkle
Mr.. W. j. Thompson as Derrick Won SlauS, Mr.. "
T. Melville as Cookies, Mr.. George. W. Pike a
NiCE Fedder, Mr. John Woodward as Jacob stein
Miss Minnie Ward as Heinrich Pedder, Mis-
, Thompson as Gretchen, Miss Lottle Forres
as Meenie, Mr.. W. s. James as HendI'icI Hudson
| Mr. Thomas Kirby as Slcd0gerito, Mr.. II. Morris a
GduderEiI, Mr. Wilson as Icken, and ilr. Waite
. | Fletcher as Seth. Mr.. George W. Thompson Is on
Of the best character actors aud dalectcians eXan
His RIP Van HInkle Is a finished and mastery con
, cepton. Mr.. Herzog informs us that eXpens
will he spared in placing Rip Van Winke" upo
J the stage with fidelity and superior excellence O
scenic Illusion worthy the patronage of the Wash
ngton public.
Tomorrow and two succeeding days tafternoo
and mighty Messrs. Barton Logan will produce q
. the popular Dime Museum the great sensations
play OF "Under the Gasght" on a scale OF III
cqualed magnihcence. The characters will be Gus
taIRcd by the brilliant young actor, Edwin Brown
and Miss Stella Willis, supported by the celebrate
! Wilbur Dramatic Company, and the scenery an
ntntf1 Ian in atpn
artistic In the company has been east for his or he
peculiar capacity for the part assigned and taken
in all " Under the Gaslight gives every promise
being the hit OF the season. Special attention wi
, be given to the great railroad scene. People VIII
were wont to dock the dcarer class of amusement
and faces and figures familiar 10 families who NOV
In fashionable life, are among tho first to flock I
4 Messrs Barton Logan's favorife dime resort. q
! Thursday, Friday, and saturday "under the Ga
, light" Will give way TO the equally popular play
"Fanchon, the Cricket" by the same sterling con
G pauy. Many new curlosities, entertaining and IL
structlye Will be found in the museum proper. Boz
? ONCE open morning and afternoon for the sale
|. reserved seats.
Nine. Julia Rive-Kinp will give pianoforte r.
cltal at Congregational Church on The lIth instant.
/ Mr.. Albaugh announces for the first week in Ma
/ series Of grand concerts by Mr.. Theodore Thomas
unrlyaled orchestra, assisted by Nine Fursch.Ma
and other singers Of high merit.
c The postponed concert OF the Ideal Quartette
announced to take place tomorrow evening at Il
= | Congregational Church.
4 George G. Min, the ex.preacher, will appear
: FOrd's opera House, April 90 in the character
: Hdmht.
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