The Washington critic., 1886-05-17
AT THE THEATRES.

The first week OF the summer engage
ment OF the Winston Opera Company at
Albaugh's was gratlfylngly successful
one. AS THE CRITIC intlmated at the time,
Miss Winston is seen to better advantage in
other operas "La Perichols, for instance,
but her performance was enjoyable and
there were number OF things to commend
in the support. The company gives a con
scientlous performance. Each one does his
best and there is an evenness about the pro-
duction that is pleasant. 1t is true that
there are no singers In IL Of any great note,
but the voices are good and the chorus Is
well trained. Not as much can be
said OF more pretentlous organiza-
tions, which have one star vocalist and
horde Of ill-tralned chorus people, with
squeaky and cracked voices. The Winston
Company give an acceptable rendering OF
the lighter operas, and tho theatre going
people OF Washington appreciate that fact.
Miss Searle has sweet, clear voice that is
agreeable to hear, and possesses a plquant
manner that is by no means displeasing to
see. Miss Evans will prove an acquisition
to the company Miss Winston is so well
established In the popular affections that
comment is unnecessary. The excellent
chorus is even better than last summer.
This week the company appear In "La
Perlchole," in which Miss Winston takes
the part OF PigtiHo, u street singer, and
Miss Searlc that Of his companion. The opera
is full OF melody and comedy. Miss Searle's
drinking song Is one Of the most enjoyable
features of the performance. "La Peri
chole" is an old opera and too tuneiul TO be
shelvcd.
The inimitable Alice Harrison, "Our
Alice" is to be this weeks stellar feature
at the New National, beginning tonight.
Her supporting company are evidently
much above the average, including, as It
does, Messrs. Charles $. Dickson, Fred
erick Mathews, Frank David, Charles ALI
son, Frank Girard, George Kyle, the Misses
Hattie Grinnel, Nellie Bowers, Dora
Stuart and others OF Miss Harrison her
self the Baltimore Nous recently said: "Shc
can look. young aud pretty and she gives
herself up to fun-making with genuinely
pleasing results to all and uproarious con
sequences to very great many. Last
evening she appeared In about eight char
acters, each one Of them distinct from the
others and productive of merriment. A
burlesque on The Three Little Maids
from School, from The Mikado,' was
one OF the most appreciated features Of the
entertainment. Alice Harrison was Yum
Yum and Mcssrs. Frank David aud Charles
W. Allison were the other little maids
They were encored until they could
scarcely sing any more"
Miss Sara Won Leer, who made an en-
viable reputation in young Mrs. Win
throp" and "Romany Rye" will appear
this week in ga Brave Woman" at the
Ninth Street Opera-nouse, supported by
Mr.. James Hardie. Miss Won Leer's repu-
tation as an emotional and vivacious
actress is such that hearty welcome should
be given the clever little actress.
May Adams Comedy and Burlesque
Company, which gave such an excellent
vaudeville performance at Barton & Lo-
gaD's, appears. recently at the same theatre
this week. The leading ladies are Misses
Adams, Annie Reid and Jennie Meade.
Annie Reid's graceful dancing has already
been commended In these columns. She
excels In her particular line. Jennie Meade
is an attractive little singer and soubrette,
and became immensely popular at the
former engagement The company CON-
prizes number of clever specialists, and
the performance this week will be one OF
the best given this season by Barton & Lo-
gan,