The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

BY the rule OF uniformity that seems to prevail al
the two leading theatres, the past was opera week
At Aibauchs Col. Mapleson's Italian company
somewhat shorn OF Its former glories, gave era
Diavolo," "Carmen," and "Traviatan in an ascend
ing scale OF merit 1t is rather strange that such
experienced impresario did not play his strongest
card nrst. By so doing, "Travlata would have cs-
capped tho blizzard OF Wednesday evening, which
was the only dimnution of its great success, and
more favorable impression world have been created
for his company. "Fra Diavolou has so long been
given in this country as star part for the tenor
that to use tasa vehicle for introducing new
prima donna, even one so pleasing as little Mile
Fohstrom, and 10 restore the ending Auber wrote It,
with the bandit walked OF to Jail and walts-song
by the soprano, makes II seem insipid. ON Friday
and Saturday the favorite JEANNE Winston and her
company appeared in "Perichole ""Trebizonde, and
"Bcccaccio," recalling the pleasures Of the summer
spera season.
AT the National Theatre the names Of Messrs
Ryley, Whifen, and Hail. Mrs. seguin. Miss Jarbsau,
and others, and the reports Of Manager DufTs large
chorus beautiful scenery and costumes, avalled to
draw large audiences TO see 1.-THE Mikade." To sum
up in brief, MIR. Duff's production is admirable in
every accessory, but omits the central feature Of
having voices TO sing the music. AS Mr. Gilberts
text Is more than usually labored and absurd, and
about the only charm OF the work lies in Sir Arthur
Sullivan's sweet ballad measures this oversight is
the more conspicuous. II Is said the singers were
suffering from the weather, but most OF them, ex-
cept Of course Mrs. Segun seemed to be past that
point.
Speaking of the representation of "a Prisoner for
Life" by the Shook and Collier Company In Cincin.
natl the Enquirer said: "a more demonstratve
audience could not been wished for. The frequency
and earncstness of the plauds were strong AMI ex.
pressve testimonials OF the appreciation OF those
present, and each manifestation was well and truly
deserved. The piece has been so carefully prepared
that every extrancous and supernuous line has been
expunged and all that remains Is fraught with such
deep interest that no one can fail to enjoy each
atom and the play in the entirety. The scenery is
not only beautiful, bu. is grandly realistic and got
The company is so well selected that each member
Is well nigh perfect, and the consequences are that
there Is nothing to mar the beauty or the production
will remain at the Grand throughout the week, in.
Guiding the usual maiinees. j. d. studley as Count
freun, E. L. Triton as Ia Rose, Master Martin as
Jacques Mute, 1nez Rochelle as Louise de Lo,ii--
mel, co,nteSs Dc Iaineg, and Mad. d. Mon'reuil.
Sarah Neville as Nt0Ionne, and Martha Wren rs
Lucp all acquitted themselves in a way to satisfy
the audience that they were the right people In the
right place. All of the minor characters were sue-
tanned In most excellent manner
The newest musical absurdlty OF the DAY will be
seen at Albaughs this week. ltiscalled Aphrodite
and Is the production Of James d. Dickson, OF the
well-known theatrical 1rm of Brooks Il Dickson.
This piece has been received with great favor where
1t has been seen. The Wheeling Register last week
said "Aphrodite' has plot that s quite novel
and It Is well called mystical, NEUROLOGICAL, an
musical absurdity, as all these ingredients go to
make up the piece. This is onlythe second week for
'Aphroltte,' and 1t runs remarkably smooth. The
FIRST act is mostly an Introduction for the fun that
follows in the next act, but 1t Is filled with pretty
The second act is unusually fuupy and oeers IN
barber shop. During this act Miss Jean Delmar, a
charming little vocalist, made decided hit in voca
was repeatedly encored The whole cast did well,
and gave performance that is very amusing. and
the audience was kept laughing almost continually
| The recent brilliant successes OF Robert L. Down
| ing has stimulated his manager, Mr.. A. b. Anderson
| to make bold move forward and eventually claim
the position for his star that was once occupied by
the late John Mccullough. The production O
placed on the boards OF tSe National heare
will certainly show the dramatic genius of Mr.. Down
ing TO advantage. He has in course of preparation
and careful selected company will support Mr.. Down
ing, and his spring season will doubtless be hgnl
successful. We wish him fame ani fortune.
Mr.. Harry ". French will be able to deliver bu
one Of his illustrated lectures in this CITY, His sub
!
TO see and hear him at the National Theatre to-nig
viii miss great treat These lectures have create
aJirore in Boston and London, and are undoubtedl
among the very best of their kind.
An entire array of novelties will be presented I
the patrons of Barton and Logan's Dime Museur
this week; in fact, the finest specially show 1
Amerca-May Adams and Gus Hill's Chinese Mir
| strel and Novelty Company. Among the many pop
ular artists the Lamont family, Lands and Ware
Wills and Adams, Mile. Bellina, Jennie Meade an
Lille Allen, and the famous Gus II i'll. The Minstrel
are very funny. and the company extraordinarily al
tractve in their varied feats and sketches The en-
tertainment will conclude with the novel buresqu
OF the "Carnlval of Venice"
At Herzog's Opera House during the present wee
Henry Chanfrau will play return engagement, q
"Kit, the Arkansaw Traveller. Daily matinees ar
given at Herzogs and are largely attended. Wee
of February - Louise P0meroy will return and pre-
duce 'Man and Wife, r"H Hamlet, -"Richard III fet,