The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-14
AMUSEM ENTs.


Last week at the theatres was devoted to melo.
drama and farce. At the National Shook and
Golfers company presented "a Prisoner for Life,n
which was such success at the Union Square
Theatre, New York. II is a sensational melodrama
Of the Kind for which the Forte ST. Martin Theatre
In Paris Is famous, and which has been initiated OF
late by English playwrients. lis chief merit is It's
rapid action. which spares us the customary pro.
loeue and twenty years is supposed TO elapse.
The avalanche scene is startling and effective and
Mr.. j. B. siudey Misses Inez Rochelle Sara Neville
and the others make the most Of their respective
parts. The attendance was rather light.
At Albaugh's "Aphrodite Still in the Ring" proved
TO be another stage version OF Mr. Ansteys "Tinted
Venus That which failed Of popular acceptance
| in the hands OF Rosna vokes and her clever COM
pany Is not likely TO succeed with weaker support.
1t is really painful to witness the efforts OF few de-
serving performers, such as Miss Jean Delmar, TO
lnfuse life into mass Of nonsense which the audi
ence receives for the most part in chilling silence.
Absurlties of this class succeed enormously when
they do succeed but when they fail, the failure is
| dire, and the projectors get no sympathy. Unless
she meets with surprising change OF fortunes or
her financial hackers have long purse, this par
oular "Aphrodlte is not likely to remain very long
sin the ring" OF active theatrical endeavor.
Those who have watched the fluctuations of pros
|
\ observe that waack's seems to have been in al
most uninterrupted hard luck since Miss Rose [ ogh-
Ian left Its company Indeed this beautiful lady and
charming actress was for a number OF seasons the
chief attraction at the leading theatre of the meropo
that no one who could not visit New York was ever
to be permitted TO see her. twas therefore with
feeling OF qualification that the steady theatregoers
| OF Washington learned that Miss Coehlan would
this season go on the road with good play and a
strong company OF her own. The long-wlshed-for
measure seeing % hpp ha
prime fayorite OF the New York stage will now be
ours, as Miss Coghlan will make her appearance in
herself Il The new and succession play, soaF osn
written for her by Herman Merivaie. Both play
where The play is wholesome, The story a strong
one, OF woman reared among the com.
mang 20 for ae eapaSe
The Boston Advertiser said of Miss Coghlan's por-
trayal of this part; Miss Rose Coghlan has never
before given In this city any indication OF her real
power and capacity. Her Joan has very marked
exceences. Her splendid beauty of face and form,
a noble spectacle IN the part of the noble heroine,
and the DEPTH the nre. the truth the Intensity, and
accurate toucn The PSSSephia n r nln sa an
miss Coghan's conception Of sour Joan was highly
satisfactory and faithful. Possessed as she is OF
great beauty, both in face aud FORM and gifted with
dignifed and graceful carriage Of her figure, 1t is
not 10 be wondered at that she presented a grand
OF the piece. Every trait of the authors ideal Joan
are brought out with firm, vigorous, natural, and
tOuCu III each scene III WHICH enc appears.
The Telegraph, Of the same city, said 'iThere are
too many make.beeve stars, but Rose Coghlan is a
true star intelligent torcible and most attractive to
One Of the ladys truest attributes is her rich con-
tralto voice. the strong modulations Of which give
exquisite delight
Mr.. Harry W. Frenchs illustrated lecture or
"Faris, Past and Present" last Saturday evening, al
the National Theatre proved such an artistic success.
that he has been persuaded to repeat the SAINT
place tonight. The marvellous way in which hi
brings before the eye the palaces, churches mcnu
mems, statues, prisons, and tombs of Paris make
his lectures succession Of delights. His graph,
and graceful descriptions are as effective as the
pictured presentments upon the screen. He shows
us all the most notable buildings and places in Paris
the famous columns, palaces, and arches, rich II
ruins Of the Tuilerles and the Hotel de VILE IN,
graceful Seine, the Bouevards the haunts of Hugo
the grim relics Of the revolution and the charred
mementos OF the reign OF the Commune and these
under diverse conditions Of sunrise MONDAY. an,
lectures combine In the highest degree interest witt
Z, instruction.
? The amusement place SO Familiarity known q
Ford's Opera House is 10 more. 1t has been rele
gated. as it were, and the beautiful Bijou Theair
: has taken It's place. To one used to the old play
house the transformation is most marvellous and en-
: trancng. The entrances have been widened an,
made safer, the box-or,ces removed to more conye
!
: modious and luxurious ladies' reception.room ma
2 been prepared, and general and thorough refor
: avenue of the theatre The walls are decorate
| with subdued maroon, blue, and gold coorings, tn
gated glass, the parauette, dress.circle and nppe
tiers afford much greater seating room than unde
, the old regime and the employment of pushes AM
I sumptuous material is delightfully."- apparent. Tn
o carpetugs are of richest texture, modern desigl
!, and nnish and give back no echo to the tread o
rapldf feet. The boxeso which there are two ethe
side, are furnished with elegant sets and trimmed
Il with lambreduins and curtains Of silk and satin.
o gorgeous chandelier hangs pendant above each uppe
e box, hoodng the entire stage and auditorium viii
II brilliant light The drop curtain displays great taste
and reflects credit on Us originator Mr. Rettlg, Har
spoess white s one Of its chief charms. The form
e OF men and women and ancient Greek faces ar
brought in full relief. sword dance. with Veuetia
pictures, pool OF water, and bevy OF long ago mu
1t sictans serves to enhance the charm of a Lowell
a scene. The scenic effects are all absolutely new an
abound with surprises for the visitor. Taken as
Whole, the Bijou Is simply perfect, and eyInces tn
cal improvements. Mr.. Harris is the successful an
4. well-known manager OF theatres in Louisville, Cir
If cinnati, Pttsburg, and Baltimore and in his mel
y neld OF popular prices has achieved renown. He
e the father OF that idea, and has bent every energ
to the one purpose-to place wholesome and chast
amusements before the whole public at price O
y admission which they Afford He believe
there u no good reason why every man, woman, an
- and objects to any one being debarred because
exorbitant rates exacted at theatrical doors.
T. ire spent IN amnsements and series Of unpreet
< chosen vocation. He is most vigorous in discipline
,r and will not permit the alton of obJecouab
j. plays, nor what is known vulgary as ''trash." I'll
1t reputation is full and satisfactory guarantee ths
whatever he offers for public patronage and delet
* tation 10 pure and refined. The season will b
:. opened on Monday Tomorrow with Bouccault
% charming play of "shaughraun," with an allotmer
az popaF VIII fow in sneh an
cession. Harriss Bijou Theatre will probably he
N tremendous success.
NC Mr.. Nat. Goodwin q funu of cr
- comedians, and his "Skatlng Rink" is about Ii
q most laughable performance on the stage. tn
"a piece is full Of songs. which admirers insist upo
Is y Mr.. Goodwins wonderful limitations never fail
a. a. provoke hearty laughter and applause. standin
81 room only has been displayed in various cltlt
se Robert l.. Downing will open in his new pla
" "Vautour, the Exile at the National Theatl
Up March S. On the occasion the President promise
tlonal Rlies, Columbia Boat Club the Elks, II
"a Emmett Guards, and other organizations will atteu
,1 uniformed and In body.
Modjeska begins an engagement at Albaughs @
the ed instant, with most varied and attract,
=, repertory, as follows; Monday, "Donna Diana
~ DIANA" Wednesday evening, "Mary Stuart; Thur
- day, "As You Like ~" Friday. "Adrienne; Satu
J. day matinee "camille; Saturday evening, "TwelfI
+ Night"
al The return Of the gifted and fascinating acires
ID Miss Louise Pomeroy, to HeIzogs Opera House,
:, announced for tue present week. Her last engsg
IL ment here was one Of the most fashionable an
profitable the history OF Herzogs Opera House, an
Of her return with several plays which she has
seen In here will certainly repeat her former trump
y The Pathos and dignity o. shekespeares noble lin,
ie are always delivered with that sweet yet command
Y. ing grace and fidelity to nature that stamps her
ie once as gifted actress. Miss Pomeroy presents
u pleasing spectacle TO the eye and 1a the stage vii
se all the art OF which she s capable Herleading SUI
9: port Is Mr.. Arthur Elliott and Miss Lytton. III
d repertoire Will be, afternoon performances: Monda
Is and Friday, "Man and Wife," Wednesday an
:. Thursday, "Camil!e;n Tuesday and Saturday, "R
If meo and Juliet" AT the night performances: MOI
q, day and Tuesday, "Man aud Wife," Wednesday an
). Thursday "camille;" Friday, "Iiamlet;" saturda
80 "klchaTd H."
r The popular Dime Museum offers another gre
., show for the coming week. Miss Matte Goodric
y most charming and brilliant young actress, az
Ie the popular fayorite, Mr.. S. j. Wheeler, appes
l. In the latest and most successful melsdramAs
r the day, entitled "GrizZy Adams; or, the Hunter