Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-14

ALBArGHs OPERA HorsE.-It Is doubtful n a
"nrst night" was ever attended In America by q
evening witnessed the revival Of .'Rienzir by Mr.
Lawrence Barrett and his company. The Presi-
dent and Mrs Cleveland, the Speaker and Ms.
Carlisle, Chief Justice Waite and party Gen. Sher-
man and Lieut.. Gen sheridan and party occupied
boxes, while In the orchestra chairs were many
other people noted In of1ctal life and society The
production OF "RienL" proved In many ways an
event worthy OF the audience, which showed by
ton q NJ Barretss eo For t roT
ance IL Was measurabiy smooth and without awk.
ward hitches There was, TO be sure, a lack OF
lative force and effectiveness In the presentation
which Is almost inseparaple nom iirst night
T I.,,o fault however which couple q pS6lie
excellence Of the setting which the stage force Of
and the ample Of
stances which combined 10 give the presentation
an imposing Spectacular character The cathedral
and the banquet scene In the fourth only less 50
because rather overcrowded, almost precluding
somewhat lacks dramatic situation aSd aS,,eH
decamatory, and in Ills adaptation Of It TO present
the greatest difnculty TO overcome. He succeeded
in moderate degree, and with the aid OF the fine
spectacular setting Mr. Barrett has given the e:
presented last night viii go forward 70 a contin-
uous popular success. The role of the ardent and
as ss o% Of % ar Ss
curing physical powers which he does not bring
to It.; but his clear-cut and incsive style speedily
Gissipa.es such thoughts Is these ia the
night rather heightened BY an e apparent sas
impatient nervousness. The familiar speech TO
the conspirators in the second act was warmly
applauded. and at the end or the third act Mr.
Barrett was called before the curtain by long,
continued applause, and, I'm answer TO calls for a
speech briefly, but feeingly expressed his thanks.
Mt Barrett's company sustained him well Mr..
Charles Welles was spirited and capable as Angelo.
and Miss Minna x. Gale made an interesting
Claudia. The other roles make no great demands
on the histrionic powers OF those Who sustained
them.
NATIONAL THEATER-The Thaiia Opera com.
pany began their engagement at this house last
night In the presence OF an audience OF large pro-
portions, which greeted them with q welcome OF
nearly every element OF popularity, but the ad-
mrable artists OF the company nevertheless
worked with good effect, and gave a performance
which kept the audience In excellent humor
throughout the evening.
MEMpELssoHN QUINrETTE CLuB.-In the concert
TINS evening at the congregational church this
several favorite pieces by popular composerA
HARRIS BuOu THEATKR-rony Denier and his
Lively troupe OF pantomnists entertained q large
audience at this house last night with the old but
Will remain at Harris all the week.
THE MANASSAS PANORAMA is still as great an at
traction as ever, at 18th street and Ohio avenue.
KERNANs THEATER.-Clark and Rategan's female
minstrel troupe gave a diversified and amusing
performance at kernans last night. The enter
tafnment contains none OF the features which fire.
quently make female minstrel shows objection
DIME MusErM.-Ow1ng to a railroad wreck the
May Adams burlesque company did not reach
washington until this morning, and last nights
porarily engaged troupe. The May Adams COM
pany VIII positively appear tonight.