The Washington critic., 1886-03-01
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

Thirteen young men dressed In the uni
form Of the Hungarian hussar gave con
cert at Abaugh's Grand .Operallousc last
evening, which was rapturously received
by the large audience present. Such per-
fection In time, such dclicacy In treatment
and nicely iu expression has not been
heard here since the performances of the
Mexican Orchestra last summer. The wild,
weird music OF Hungary has never been In
terpreted as II was last evening. mum.
Der of well-known selections were inter-
spersed-the "Black Hussar" waltz, the
"Stefani Gavotte,n and Millocker's "Gas-
parone" waltz. Two operate ovortures
were performed-"William Tell' and "Poet
and Peasant The house fairly rang with
cheers on the completion OF each OF these.
IL was In all respects a delightful perform
ance. Such q great desire has been ey-
pressed TO hear them by those unable to be
present that the National Theatre manage
ment has decided to engage them for two
concerts this week, on Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons. IL was impossible to
arrange for another evening performance.
All lovers Of music should not fail to be
present.
"IIeld by the Enemy" an outline Of
'h'Nh Wuo BubiiohOu III Nhio IuDCAt VIII w
produced for the first time at the National
Theatre this evening. Mr. Gillette has sue
ceeded In putting In fascinating form q
number OF thrilling incidents OF the late
war, and his play has been pronounced by
the most critical delightful, both In sub
stance and construction.
The Kiralfy Brothers have long been
recognized as leaders In their speciality of
producing spectacular dramas. They claim
now to have In "rhe Rat Catcher" some
thing that will surpass any OF their former
efforts. This drama has had long aud
successful run In New York city, and has
met with popular approval wherever It has
been presented. 1t will be produced to-
night at Albaughs Grand Opera-lIouse
with oil the elaboration of detail peculiar to
everything the KiraIfy's undertake.
The remarkable success with which the
Bijou Theatre has met since It's opening
speaks well for its management and the
class OF attractions presented. The enter
tainment announced for this week is In
keeping with those that have gone before,
and Will consist of an elaborate production
Of Gunthcrs beautiful romantic play,
''Two Nights In Rome.n The cast includes
Mr. Horace Lewis, each of whom has
achieved success in the profession.
Manager Herzog offers for this week a
special attraction in "Wrnkles." 1t is
said to be one Of the brightest plays of Its
kind, and will afford abundance OF amuse-
ment to the patrons of Herzog's Opera
House. The cast includes ALI. Mcdowell
and Harry Watson, capital pair of come
dians, who are supported by strong and
effective company.
At Barton & Logan's wonderful and
novel entertainment will be presented this
week. "Arizona Joe," one of the great
scouts Of the far West, the champion rifle
shot Of the world, will appear In realistic
and romantic drama, entitled "The Black
Hawks"
The National Dime Museum formerly the
Theatre Comque, opens tonight with the
New York success, "a False Friend" In a
strong company. Curiosity Hall is to be
made feature Of this resort Hannah Bat
tersby. the famous fat woman, will be on
exhibition. To see her is worth the price Of
admission.