The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
AZ THE PLAY.

Attractions at the Theatres Last Night
Joe jefferson opened TO crowded house
at the new National Theatre last night, In
fact, &c is said to have been the largest
opening night that ne ever played TO I'm this
city. The bill was an attractive one, In
Guiding 1.-THE Cricket on the Hearth" and
Buxton's "Lend Ne Five Shillngs" Both
of these plays arc we'll known In this city,
being parts Of the usual repertoire Of Mr..
Jefferson which he has given for many sea-
sons. The time is past for the necessity Of
discussing Mr.. JeiIerson's ability as an
actor. All know that he is one Of the very
greatest actors living, and that in his varied
roles he is without n rival. Mr.. Jefferson
is now in the prime of life. His consum-
mate art was never before so manifest, and
his performances are among the richest de-
lights Of our time. The characters In which
be appears this week are among his most
famous, and have been Witnessed time and
again with increased delight by hundreds Of
thousands Of his couutrymcn throughout
the United States The same bill will be re-
peatcd tonight and tomorrow night, and
on Thursday Grip Van Winklen will be put
on for the rest Of the week.
"a MONT or" AT FoRD's.
Augustln Daly's "a Night ON was
given at Fords Opora-ITousc last evening
before a large and thoroughly approciotiyc
audience. 1t is one of the brightest come
dies that has ever been given here. The
action never drags, while the dialogue is
hrimful Of wit 1t was nicely and smoothly
given and kept the audience in a laugh al
most from beginning TO end. "a Night
on is well worth seeing. 1t is a capital
performance i'm all respects, and will be
given during the entire week.
"MtRApon AT HEHzoG's
The second week Of the "Miiado"
opened at nerzog's Opera House last night
before a crowded house. The performance
ran smoothly and was well appreciated, as
| evidenced by frequent applause and nu-
mcrOus cucorcs. 1t will continue through
| the week.
"sDERrw AT NIBAUGH's.
Barley Campbell's "Siberan was put on
IN elegant style at Albaugh's Grand Opera
House last night. The company is very
strong one, and gave an excellent prcsenta-
ton of the stirring scenes portrayed, and
the scenery was appropriate and elaborate
i'm detail. "Slbcrian will continue through
the week, and will, no doubt, meet with
the success it deserves.
VARIETY AT TIE CoMQUE.
Ella Martyne and her friends are the at
traction at the Comique this week. An
olio is presented, introducing the speclaltes
| of some very good artists Matinecs are
| given to-day, Thursday and Saturday.
"scHEMING" AT THE DIME.
Messrs. Barton & Logan have secured an
admirable attraction this week in "Schcm-
ing" 1t is fresh from Tony PASTORS, in
| New York, where 1t won great success. 1t
| is devoid of plot, but full Of humorous
situations. The fun is spontaneous, not
| forced, and the audience Is kept with
| nerves on tension awaiting the next sur
| prise. The house last night was enthusi-
| astic. The audience was large. "Schem.
ingn is one Of the hits of the season.
LOCAL NOTES.
"Castlc Inchegeela," Coyne Flctcher's
Irish comedy, will be produced at an early
date either in New York or Philadelphia
"Castle Inchogeean is devoid of red coats,
| landlords and wakes, so common to the
usual Irish drama. It deals with high life
| and ahounds in stormy situations, with Il
fine vein Of comedy and pathos throughout.
| The second concert OF the second season
| Of the Richard Wagner Society viii be given
at the Unyersalist Church ON Friday even
ing The selections comprise the brightest
| gems from Wagner.
In the audience at IIorzog's last night
was Western Representative, tall, broad
shouldered and conspicuous for his wealth
Of hair and whiskers. He enjoyed the
opera hugely, and when NdnH Poo made
love to Yum Yum and demonstrated how,
If 1t was not for the law, they would sit
side by side "just like that" the w. Il. be
came interested, and when finally Yum Yum
placed her arm around NdnH Poo, could
restrain his feelings no longer, but ap.
plauded vigorously all alone. At the close
Of the act, when he got up TO 90 after a
Glove, lie remarked TO his neighbours
"Well, never saw so much for quarter
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