The Washington critic., 1886-03-25
WASHINGTON CRITIC
WASHINGTON, MARCH %, 1885.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

Buchanan's "Storm Beaten" will be given
at the National Theatre next week. 1t is q
strong spectacular drama, says the Provl-
dence Morning Star, finely set, well played,
and scored distinct success. The plot, in
brief, is family feud between the Orchard
sons and Chrlstiansons, in which the
daughter Of the latter is betrayed by the
son of the former. Young Chrlstanson,
Mr.. Edmund Collier, swears vengeance on
his sisters scducer, who is also his own
rival, and follows him to the Arctic regions
for revenge. The vessel In which both men
and the lady whose love they seek, are, is
wrecked on the ice. The rivals remain In
the foe when the rest escape, but Christian
son forbears vengeance and offers his enemy
half his food to sustain life. Relief finally
arrives and all ends happily. There are
enough characters in the play to popu-
late small village, and most
OF them are well interpreted.
The Squire Orchdrdson OF Mr.. Winter, the
Richard Of Archie Cowper, and the Dame
ChrisiidnSon Of Octavia Allen afforded no
great opportunities, but are given with all
the success they deserve. Mr.. Golfers
shows him to be possessed OF much force
and feeling. Miss Charlotte Wayland as
Kate gave q very effective piece Of work,
and received much applause. Priscilla
Seton, the daughter Of the blind preacher,
Is pretty character, and prettly played by
Miss Lizzie G. Hudson. The comedy ele-
ment in the play is well introduced by Mr..
WIN II. Mayo, who rs JaJcs Greene, a shep-
herd lout, is very amusing.
The great English queen Of burlesque,
Lydia Thompson, supported by Miles &
Barton's Biiou Burlesque Company, will be
the attraction at the Grand Opera-IIouse
next week, Npon which occasion they will
produce the sparkling burlesque extrava-
ganza OF Oxygen" Miss Thompson's
American tour has assumed the form of
tremendous ovation. She is described as
having deied the efforts of Father Time
and looking as youthful and being as
sprightly and vivacious as ever. There
will be no increase in the regular prices of
admission, and the sale Of seats will open
tomorrow morning at 0 o'clock.
"The World" is booked for Harris Bijou
Theatre for next week. 1t is a we'll known
melo-drama whose success has long been
assured, and given under the management
and personal supervision Of Mr.. j. b..
Dixon, the veteran manager, cannot fail to
please the public. Nothing that can add
to the effectiveness of the piece will be
omitted. Reserved seats can always be had
six days in advance.
"The Box of Cash. continues to draw
crowded houses. Mr.. Ed NJ. Favor is one
Of the cleverest of Irish comedians, and
docs not overdo. Miss Edith Sinclair is an
exceedingly handsome and charming ac-
tress. Her voice is sweet pure and unaf-
fected. When she sings "My Dear Old
Irish Home" tears come to the eyes of more
than one. Mr.. Eddie Cole as Tommy de-
picts the bad boy to perfection. At Her
Zog's next week "Uncle Toms Cabin" will
be produced by Draper's excellent dramatic
company. 1t will be put on with all the
adjuncts Of jubilee singers and Siberian
bloodhounds. The cast is exceedingly
strong, among whom are Miss Kate Parting.
ton and Miss George Osborn, the two
greatest Topsies in the world. Also, Mr..
Dad Searles and Mr. Tom Dunn, the two
most comical and eccentric Marks that ever
bid "seventy-fve," and Mr.. Sam Bailey
Americas representative Uncle Tom.
The Hungarian Gypsy Band which gave 0
thoroughly enjoyable concert at the New
National Theatre on last Sunday night, Ia:
been engaged to give another at the same
| place on next Sunday. The programme
will be different from those at the former
| concerts, but In every respect equal to them
| The band is made up of thorough musicians
| and shows Its excellence IN the wonderfully
| fine and exquisite shading pieces receive al
their hands. The sale of seats commenced