The Washington critic., 1885-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS rms WEEK.


Dramas at the Theatres aud Concerts a,
the Churches.
The "Wagcs Of Sin" combination opens
at the National Theatre this evening. 10 Is
a powerful mclodama, full of incident and
dramatic situations. The company Is a
strong one and has been well received
wherever IL has appeared. The scenery aul
setting Of the play has been made a special
feature aud will add interest to an cxccp-
tioually strong performance. Special mat
inCc on Thanksgiving day.
ALBAuGn's orERA-HoUsE.
The "Bunch of Keys" will open at Al
baugh's Grand OperalIouso tonight. It Is
one Of the brightest Of IIoyt's productions,
and will be remembered with pleasure by
those who witnessed It's comical situations
last season. Several now and interesting
features have been added, and the play is,
II possible, even more attractive than ever.
The friends of the sparkling soubrette,
Marietta Nash, will be glad to know that
she has been promoted since her last APP
ncnrance here. She now takes the part of
Tcddy.
HERzod's opERA-HoUsE.
Miss Louise Pomeroy performs the title
role in "IIamletn tonight at Herzor's
Opera-Hlouse. The ladys reputation in
this part, achieved by hard work. is good.
and She VIII no doubt be met with a
crowded house. This afternoon she is de.
lighting a large audience with her exquisite
portrayal Of RosdliHd in GAS You Like 1t. ~
DIME MUSEUM
At the Dime Museum this week, Mr.. Cyril
Searle in "Rose Michel will be the attrac-
tion. In the company are besides the lead
Ing star, George Leslie, excentrlc comedian,
w. Ralph TownleN Ripley and Read, a
musical team performing ON twenty differ
cnt instruments, and others OF equal note.
AS special attraction, Professor New
houses famous talking figures have been
placed on exhibition in the museum.
THEATRE CoMQUE.
An entertainment Cf unusual merit will
he given at the Comique this week. The
performances OF the Davene troupe are
highly commended by the press. Among
the big sensations of the bill will be tho
charming skipping rope dancer, Capltoia
Forrest, queen of the flaming zone The
performance will conclude with the latest
London success, "Iaon'
THE RAKEMAN CONCERT.
The advance sale of reserved seats for the
grand concert to be given this evening at
the Congregational Church has been quite
satisfactory. The many friends of Mr..
Hermann Rakeman will attend the concert.
this being the first opportunity offered of
hearing the young violinist in concert. lie
will be assisted by Miss Minnie EVAN and
Professor William Waldecker.
CONCERTS THIS WEEK.
Theodore Thomas famous orchestra will
appear at Congregational Church in two
grand concerts on Friday and Saturday
evenings. He will bring with him Miss
Emma Juch of New York, a brilliant
soprano, and Miss Annie Louise Powell,
long recognized as the leading contralto of
this city. The following is the programme
announced for Friday and Saturday even
ings:
- First concert-symphony No. g., "Eroica,'
Beethoven' comprising /, allegro con brio; .
finale, allegro motto,
Recitatye and aria from Faust (spohr) Die
stile nacht cntweicht Emma Juchi
W9lwGben, Voices of the Forest (Sicg-
"lnvitation to Dance" weber-Bcrlioz.
Ave Mara,' Bach-Gounod Emma Juch
Bal Costume second series new: /, Polonias
et Polonaise; =, Cosaque ct petite rusenne; 3,
Pasha ct Aimee; 4, seigneur ct dame de Ia
copr Henry lllJ; o, dances (valsc, polka ct
galop).
Second COnccrt-OyCrture "Acadernir ~
Brahms.
symphony, No. /, b fiat, op. IS (schumam;
J., andantc un POGO macstoso, allegro motto
viVaee; 2, larGhetto; 3, scherzo motto vivacc;
4, allegro ammato @ graZlosO.
Aria "Che faro" Gluck (Mrs. PowclD.
"scherzo capriccioso," Dvorak.
Theme and variations from minor quar-
tet, Schubert.
"Tarantelle," for flute and clarlonet, Saint
Saens.
'''fhc Bedouln Love Song" Coombs Mrs
PowelD.
bal Scene. from dramatic symphony
Romeo and Juliet, Berlioz.
Camille Urso, the famous violinist, will
appear at Congregational Church tomorrow
night in the South Washington Star course.
Madame Urso achieved reputation as
violin virtuoso many years ago, and she will
delight with her finish those whom in earlier
years she astonished by her wonderful exc
eution. Reserved seats are to be had at Ell
lis music.store.