Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-10-26
Anluyelnents.

ALBAUGH'S OPERA HOCsE-There is q prate.
iui anu satlsiying ar OF elegant nnish about the
Zone of Our Girls" at this house that is but in.
frequently found in dramatic representation
companies which still survive in New York.
This atmosphere, at once felt on the rise of the
curtain, has no little 10 do with disposing the
audience kindly toward actors and play and
putting them, as 1t We're, rapport with the
spirit OF the drama. This finish of represents.
tion extends to the stage setting which is All
that could be asked in the way OF richness and
beauty, and drew from the audience express
sions Of approval as the different scenes were
disclosed. The comedy itself is amusing and
the complications so ingeniousy contrived
10 arouse at times the keenest interest in the
fate OF the perSonages. Yet the character of the
American girl must be regarded as u travesty
peculiarly ont OF the line OF the natural and in
consequence somewhat difficult 10 develop in
a manner that Will win at the outset the
sympathy OF an audience. 1t somehow leaves
the impression OF a largely imaginative crea-
ton, the result of forced effort on the part of
the playwright. But in the hands OF Miss
Dduvray, who showed herself an actress OF firm
grasp nervous energy and generally engaging
manner, the part oil Kate Shiptey became as
the play progressed, deeply interesting even
fascinating, ana the rather strained passages
which are supposed TO reveal her Americanism
were carried through with a success that ONLY
"a very capable actress could command. Miss
DauVray Was repeatedly called before the cur.
tain, the call at the end of the stirring third act
being especially enthusiastic. For the mem.
bers OF Miss Dauvrays company only good
words can be said. Ii is one OF the best organi-
bers play together with quiet responsiveness
and "A smoOthness that simply delightful
Miss En,a e, Leslie was charming Ju'ie. Messrs
Savilie, PiSott, Rodney, De We're, Sothern and
y" hitting deserve warm commentator tor their
uniformly excellent work. Zone of Our Girls"
Will remain at AlbaugE's all tine week.
NATIONAL THEATER.-Miss Effie ElIsler. SUD-
ported py good company, appeared at this
hose last night in Frank Harvey's fiye-uct
domestic drama, Woman against Woman
ana met with cordial reception from numer-
Gus audience Woman against Woman" is of
u fainiiiar type, telling an Old story with sui.
ficent freshness and originality OF treatment TO
command attention from the outstart and
to retain II to the end Miss Ellsier
and freedom from the besetting vices of
melodramatic actors, distinctly refreshing.
The audience was not slow to recognize this eS
ceiience in Miss Ellsler's work and gave fire..
quent expression TO their pleasure. The lady's
whole style Is characterized by a quietness and
freedom from straining after effect rarely to
be met with IN actresses OF the day, and ali the
associate histrionic talent with great lunu
power or hysterical tendency. Mr.. Frank
Weston as John 1ressider did some very salts
factory work ana won frequent appla use.
Archie Boyd. usually a pleasing actor, was es-
pecially good as Phil 1fessider. The remaining
members OF the company were acceptable
"Woman against Woman will remain at the
National al the week.
HARKIs' BIIoU THEATER-The Wilbur
Comic opera company, with several principal
singers who are already fivorites in this city,
appeared at the Bijou last night In Strauss
p1SdsiHS WIN, Ahc merry w n. MISS susie
kerwtn as Elsa was quantity comic, with u ire
quent tendency To skittishness which the
audience seemed to enjoy Immensely. Mr.
Comfy as the Marquis was good, and gave the
beautiful waltz song so we'll that 1t Was re-de-
manded. Mr.. Alfred &. Wheian's Baifhazar
was an impersonation OF great grotesqueness
and evoked much laughter. The chorus was
fairly efficient The Merry War Will be re.
peated this evining.
HERZoGS OPERA HoUSE.-A large audience
was al this house last night TO see the comedy,
"A Cold Day.. 1t Is one OF the most amusing
plays seen here for a long time, and the audi
ence was Kept in almost continuous laughte..
IL Is mixture OF music, fun and clever iniita.
lions. "A Cold Day" will continue at this house
ali the week, giving the usual matinees.
KEENAN, STHEATER.-The reduction OF prices
at this house seems To have been u move in the
right direction, and in consequence last night
The audience was even larger than usual There
Was no falling on, however. In the excelience of
the entertainment, the bill this week being
fully up to the standard. The wonderful PAY.
annillis made q great nit. Maude Beverly VIM
McAahon. the Day ses, Billy Wilson, CarIisle's
mysterious tricks, Lille Morris and Kelly and
Murphy were all good.
DINE MUsEUN.-The popular Leonzo Brothers
and their wonderful educated dogs delighted "A
large audience ct the Dime last night This en-
terTainment Is particularly pleasing to yOnnv
iOiks. The same bill continues all the weak
The PANORAMA OF the Second Battle OF Buu
Run continues on exhibition At 18th street and
/ Onio avenue.