The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-01

Of laughter from the rise OF the curtain the rst
act until its fall at the close of the piece Mr.. Flor
ence's makeup Is study in natural history and his
manner Ia inimitable. There is a pathetic side, TOO
to the character OF Pinto Perkins, and OF this the
actor makes the most IN contrast TO the humorous
side. The business OF the parsonage, as created
hy Mr.. Florence Ia full OF strong points, and the
whole performance IL creation which will become
as well known to american audiences as that OF
starr exhibits four marvellous creations of the
drcssmaker's art which will arouse tho admiration
OF every lady who looks upon them. The character
itself was written evidently to suit the lady's pecu
liar talent. Both Mr. and Mrs. Florence were re.
called after each Of the ionr acts last night, and
OF the evening. the support was unusually good
for q combination company, the Stella Perkins
OF Miss Minnie Radcliffe meriting special commen-
dalton. The scenery In which the comedy Is set
is excellent, aud nothing was wanting In the stage
70 add 10 me racveness OF are
"May BLOSSOM David Belascos charming COM
edy drama, and one OF the most notable productions
Of the Madison Square Theatre, will lie the attrac-
tlcn for next week at Albaugh's Grand Opera
House. The play will be presented by Daniel
Frohman's splendid company Of artists, which In.
cludes all the principal members OF the, original
cast, among them Miss Georgia Cayvan and Ben-
jamin Msginley. Under MIR. Frohman's manage
ment the drama received Its initial presentation at
the Madison Square Theatre and achieved its phe-
nomenal run OF ak consecutive months. Its sue.
nounced. II will be given next week IN the same
magnificent manner as on lis previous production
part Of Nay blossom something over 500 times, and
has made 1t particularly her own. OF Ben Ma
ginley's Tom blossom an exchange says: "There
Is thorough flavor of salt sea air about this rough
fisherman which the audience percevcs the mo-
ment he appears upon the stage. You fail in love
Immediately with his rude simplicity, his gentle
paihos, and his quaint humor. The characterlza-
lion Is as finely cut as cameo, aud has been
he .om %ssepsIs 81 s
Georgia Cayvan; Tom blossom, her father, MIR.
ermsn. Mr. Fresi Roenson Re%sra 'oHas sa
"boss OF the nsheries, Mr. Nestor Lennon; "Uncie"
bs ,G So Village MI Envy IL
Hdtha,cdv, Mi. Frank Currer; Hiram Sloane, MIR.
| Ernest sterner; Hank Biister, MT. Abner jackson
oly ea nssTS 10 Of se g. William
Cummings; bob Miiett, MIR. John Garth; MiHie,
Maui rsompso p YsnS, Master Harold Gregory y;
Lulu, little Bette JOhnson; Mamie, little Polite
| johnson; fishermen, soldiers, Little Mays play
| mates, etc.
| Nine Emma Nevada makes her first appearance
In Washington at a concert at the Congregational
Church tomorrow night. This brilliant songstress
makes her present tour under the experienced
management OF MIR. C. A. Chlzzola, to whose enter
prise are indebted for many Of our most n0ta.
bio musical attractions. As only one appearance Is
announced the audience viii undoubtedly be large
| and fashionable one. Madame Nevada Will be as
sisted by artists who have never before appeared In
America. NJ. Edmond vergnet Is spoken OF in the
highest terms; he Is from the grand opera In Paris
where he created many important roles; Sgnor
Butt, the baritone, comes direct from the San Carlo
Naples. lie previously sung at the La scala. Milan
lie Is an artist OF unidentified reputation, AMI Is eX.
pected to make hit here Signor Luigi Casati is
the violinst. lie Is well known In Paris. where he
| has Just concluded series of concerts with much
success. He succeeded wieniowski as professor al
Gustave Lewiia; he has for SOME time occupied thai
position to his X: H. the Grand Duke OF Baden, and
"a said to have few equals; signor Carano Is the
and conductor, a position he occupied during the
first Nilsson tour. The programme for the evening
can, is well chosen and well calculated to display
the remarkable eminence OF the artists who accom-
as w nS as
with signor vergnet, AMI the Grand Scena and Aria
from "Lucla," with hute oblgato by signor Carrano
He sings II Mo Tesoro," by Mozart, and the cele
| brated Cavatina from Faust" The other artists
an of ngn rank and the concert throughout
Jennie Caef, that little comedy sunbeam Of thu
stage, will begin weeks engagement at the Ninth
| street Opera House tomorrow afternoon. The bill
OF the play for the irst three matinces ann nights
will be the sparkling comedy, written especially fol
her, entitled Little Mufleits," TO be followed Thurs
day Friday, and Saturday mainees and nights witt
| Z" Fanchon." OF her last engagement In this city tn,
Washington Critic spoke In the following compli
mentary manner "'Litlle Muffetia, by Miss Jennt,
Calef and her excellent company, at lierzogs, las
evening. was Witnessed 10y the usual SPECTACLE
| crowd Of pleased, amused, and Interested beings
A more thoroughly enjoyable entertainment wa
never given at this theatre. Miss Calef Is a charm
ing little actress, vivaclous, mlrthn AMI eferves
cent, and possesses that influence that can NOV,
the audience to merriment or tears at Will. TN,
songs, the capers. the laugh, the occurrences an'
deprecating manner, the Odd surrender to Patio
that checks smiles AMI suggests tender feeling
all are portrayed In Little MuHetts. This play Is
good one, AMI is the subject Of a deep laid plot
Henry Chanfrau as "Kit, the Arkansas Traveller,
Ia underlined for November o.
Next week the greatest show OF the season will b.
given at Barton Logan's Dime Museum, on tn
Avenue, near Eleventh street. AT u large cost tn
management has engaged the services Of Mimi
Oscar Gray, well and fayOrably known TO Washing
tonians, who, together with Mr. William \. Stephen
and his great dogs. itoneo, Zip, Hero, and Major
will appear In the great play OF " Saved from III
Storm" The drama Ia too well known to nee.l
word OF eulOgy, but is safe to that during tn
coming week It will be presented on scale Of mag
niHcence never before Witnessed In Washington.