Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-20

MMR. RIsroRI AT ALBAU9Hs.-An audience
notable for its numbers and distinguished char
acter assembled at this house last night to witness
the temperance Of Nine. Adelaide Riston in the
role of Elizabeth, Queen OF England The boxes
were occupied by President Arthur, accompanied by
his brother, Major Arthur, Miss Frelinghuysen,
MISS Emily Harding, MISS Kitty Sharpe, the Misses
Maury ana Captain sharp In the box above
and party. In the lower right hand box were
Baron De Fava, the Italian minister, and Baron
Above them DR.. n. s. Lincoln and Mr.. Fl. G. Du-
laney, IT,, occupied boxes. Among the other nota-
Bile people present were Senior Valera the Spanish
minister; Senators Butler, Williams and Vest, ex-
Secretary and Mrs. Boutwell,, Representatives
Hiscock, Reed, Hart, Spr1ygs, Cannon and Ermen-
trout. Nine. Ristors representation 0. the historic
role OF Elizabeth was followed with the closest
attention by the large audience, and the effective
aud artistic acting OF the great tragedienne drew
II there was noticeable any falling of in the fire
ana vigor OF Nine. Ristoris acting, 1t was amply
made up by the Increased pleasure the audience
experienced in hearing her give her lines in Eng
liSh, and very good English, too Perhaps the
hgnter passages were not flied with that charm
which youthful grace would have given them, but
when subtle or imprisoned acting was demanded,
then The great powers and requirements OF the
srasedsnne snone out in Splendid effectiveness
hearts and minds OF her auditors. The scenes
with Essen, with James VI, with Drake, at the
rant OF Esser, ElizaoetNs tyr nnous grief and
rage at her lovers execution, and the awful
death scene, left nothing TO be desired, and dis
played tragic power OF the most super Tor quality.
Nine Rlstori was recalled at the end OF each act
anu was frequently interrupted by applause: Her
MIS- rs M E a Flaps sarS
Ties Bacon, and Mrs Fosters Lady Sarah being
especially worthy OF mention. This evening Mme
Ristorf Will appear in "Mary Stuart"
NATIONAL THEATER-"May Blossom" the latest
OF the Madison Square theater plays TO be presented
here, was brought out at the National theater last
night With cast OF unusual strength. Tie play
Is somewhat more vigorous than It's predecessors
from the same theater telling story or more pro-
nourced coiorDg in a more daring manner, and
other Madison Square plays that have been seen
mere. That 1t was done with all requisite smooth
almost goes without saying. Miss Georgia Cay,
van, Joseph Wheelock, Ben. Maginley, w. H.
Crornpton and Forrest Robinson are all well known,
ana their names alone are guarantee for good
performance. The audience was OF good proper
lions. MAY Blossom" will run through the week
with matinees Wednesday and Saturday
Mr.. NEIL BURGESS AT FORD'S.-The massive form
and far reaching voice OF Ms Josiah PTv filled the
stage at Fords opera house last night almost TO
the exclusion or everything else and kept the fair
sized audience In state OF great hilarity for up
Ward of two hours. Mr.. Burgess Improvisation of
hearted New England virago is, in its way, work
OF art, reproducing, with no undue eXagHeration,
type OF character more or less familiar to all.
Ills a wholesome and hearty performance, pro-
ductive OF genuine laughter and great deal OF it.
ana should DC seen by all who are disposed to be
merry: Vim viii keep the boards all the week
at FordS. with Wednesday and Saturday matfnee5.
THEAyER COMIQuE.-Mr. Dominlck Murray, in his
thrilling drama, Escaped from Sing Sing" worked
the audience which crowded the Theater Comique
last night up to great pitch OF enthusiasm by his
forcible acting In the many exciting passages OF the
play 1t was one OF the best dramatic perform
ances ever given at the Conique and was well put
On the stage. Mr.. Murray is supported by an I'M
usually good company.
HEROES MUsEuM.-Miss Pauline Markham and
her dramatic company entertained large audience
at this favOrite resort last night with the pathetic
play OF EAST Lynne" which was very well pre-
sented, all things considered.
THE DIME mUSECN-That romantic and touching
love story, "Ihe Colleen Bawn, was presented here
last night by the Helen Desmond dramatic COM
pany to the evident delight Of q large house. There
was IN addition varied and amusing ollo.