The Washington critic., 1886-02-27
NEXT WEEK,s ADJUSTMENTS.
Coming Attractions Booked at the
Theatres.

Standing room was at a premium at the
Criterion Theatre In Brooklyn last Monday
night, the occasion being the first produc-
tion of Wm. Gllette's new American drama,
entitled "IIeld by the Enemy" The play
deals with that portion Of our national his
tory which is rich In dramatic resources.
1t tells story, but not In tho ordinary
form. 1t is that of young Northern Off
Ger who falls In love with Southern girl
whose troth has been plighted to a soldier
in the Confederate army. The latter is
captured as spy within the Union lines
while on visit to his sweethcart's house.
He is tried by a court-martial, aud the girl
naturally does all she can to save him,
while the suitor from therNorth is compelled
to testify against him. Thus the basis is
them is when the lover spy confesses his
mission to save his rival from base
charge. The story is well told. Comedy
and pathos are cleverly blended. Its first
presentation was q pronounced success.
The following well-known people are in
the cast: Miss Carrie Turner, Louise Dill
lon, Nelly Taylor, Henry Talbot. Arthur
Charles Bowscr, H. NJ. Pitt Elliott Town
send, William Yearance, j.. A. Barron,
Eugene Webb and Mr.. Victor Harmon.
When A. c. Gunthur, one of Americas
most successful playwrights, was commits
stoned by the Union Square Theatre, New
York, to wIite drama that would run for
at least four months, he gave them drama
successful beyond all expectation, as 1t ran
for six months. The piece was "Two
Nights in Rome" 1t is now offered by
Manager Harris for his next weeks attrac-
fipn and will ba euporl1v ontn1 and mOet
exquisitely mounted. The present cast en-
braces majority Of the original members
and those that made the piece a success In
New York. Mr.. Horace Lewis, as the italian
Boneditd, has justly created a character en-
trely his own. Miss Lizzie Creese, as An
tonid, created furore in New York by her
great conception Of the part. Miss Katie
Gilbert, as Lddy Erelyn, created such an i'm
pession that she received an offer from the
management Of the Princess Theatre, Lon
don, to play the same part when It was pro-
duced there. The scenic effects are painted
expressly for the piece by Manager Harris
own artist and his corps Of assistants. The
toilets worn by the ladies are all of Partisan
pattern, and were expressly designed by
Worth himself.
The 'Rat- -Catcher'' will be at Albaugh's
Grand Opera-llouse next week. This is
| the latest success of the Kiralfy Bros,
1
| great spectacles on the stage is acknowl-
edged by ALL In this instance nothing has
been left undone that could add to the
| effectiveness Of the play. A grand corps
de ballet, led by Mile. de la Brujere, will
delight those fond of terpsichorean exhibit
tions, while the dramatic parts are in the
hands of competent actors.
"Wrnkles" is the title of the attraction
at Herzog's next week. They will not be
wrinkles Of sorrow, however, but those
produced by n continuous broad grin. Wat
son and Webb, two well-known comedians,
are the leading people in the cast. Seats
can be secured six days In advance.
The Dime Museum announces great at
traction for the little folks for next weel,
in "Arizona Joe," with great collection OF
trained horses, ponies and dogs. The scene
is laid in the wild West, always an interest
ing theme in story and drama.
''Italy and the Alpsn is the title of the
illustrated lecture to be delivered by Mr.
Harry w. French at the National Theatre
tomorrow night. 1t is one Of the mos,
beautifully-illustrate lectures ever placed
before the public, and includes scenes
from the crest of st. Bernard to the shore.
of Lake Como.
The Hungarian Gypsy Band will give {
grand concert at Albaugh's Opera HOUSE
tomorrow night. The band Is selected
from that attached to the Duke of Lichten
STEMS Hungarian lussars. Each man Il
said to be flrstrclass performer on his In
strument, and good concert may be eX
pected. The programme will be made VI
Of Hungarian music, which for quaintnes
and beauty Is unrivaled.