The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-04-11
AMuSE MENTS.

world. A class OF music Will he rendered seldom, N
ever, heard in ms city before 1t is composed Of
this country and In Europe, each performer being
n soolst. The orchestra IL under the direction OF
the great Herr Wilhelm Gerlckc, formerly director
OF the worlj-famed Imperial Orchestra OF Vienna OF
whom II ia said tina, his readings and interpretations
OF symphonies are maryels TO cultured musicians
The renowned prima donna, Nine. Fursch-Madl,
together with Mr.. Adamowski and MIR. 4. NJ.
L0enlcr, VIII he the solosts at these concerts,
and, Judging by the large sale OF tickets
the church Will hardly have the capacity to hold all
desiring to attend All receipts above expenses viii
be turned over to the National homeopathic Hos
pital, as the management Ia not DESTROYS OF making
more than sunicient To cover expenses. Tickets
have been placed at remarkably low figure, and,
In compliance with pressing demands on the part of
pupils, issued limited number of special students
tickets OF admission for tho Tuesday performance
at nly cents, in order that every pupil can have an
opportunity OF hearing the greatest orchestra in tx
stence. These special tickets can be obtained ut
Ellls's music store.
MIR. Roland Reed, with an excellent company, will
occupy the stage OF the National Theatre the early
part OF next week, appearing as JACK Luster In
Fred Marsden's comedy success, entitled "llumbug,"
play which presented here early In this season,
and at once won the appreciation OF the critics and
the theatre-golng public. with 1t MIR. Reed has
thus far played the most prosperous season he has
ever had. The best writer's East and West have
cordially Endorsed lis humor, the refinement Of Its
situations, and the continuous now OF fun which
characterized the evenings, entertainment. The
entirely new to Washington, by the same author, in
which Mr.. Reed VIII assume the character OF Dick
s the county, Se play aavnu achsgea
run OF nearly one hundred nights In New York City.
As for Mr.. Reed hmseli he has long been regarded,
and justly so, as one OF the best and most naturally
funny comedians upon the stage He served long
apprenticeship as stock actor, won his spurs by
star, and personally made friends wherever he ap.
peared. As an instance OF his powers may DO cited
aS' ef ne Ts TIE SnS k o. hs
II may be cited that no successor has been able to
approach him In the development Of that role. Mr..
every way, prominent among which is his "Isn't an
awful shame ~ and his bright sketch, IA Pocket
Edition OF the Mikado"
| When Miss Roslna vokes and her charming
comedy company were here last fail the public did
not seem to be aware OF their remarkable merit,
and they were unlucky In playing In the wrong
| theatre But their houses increased all the week,
nance they gave. There has not been seen here
for many years as strong comedy company, and
,nsr return I'm ms week VIII therefore be very
anu amusing plays acted with consuminate art.
Miss vokes is host In herself and In such delight
| full things as "My Mner's Bill," and, indeed, In
The New York Erenfig Post, when II played at the
clever and merry actress, Miss Roslna Voics once
| familiar favOrte OF New York audiences, reap.
peared In this city last evening, at the standard
Theatre, with the company she lately brought over
| from England. triple bin was presented, al
though only two pieces had been announced. The
Honor Bound' which did not enlist the services of
Miss voSe ana was Mv bit fairly done den Then the
and kept the house in almost continuous laughter.
Miss vokes acted with much spirit, humor, and
graceful agility as the retired actress, Mrs Merri.
| effective In the part OF her husband. Her singing
with Illustrative gestures and danclngl of the song,
| His Heart was True 10 POLL m achievement al
ready referred to In these columns, provoked very
hearty applause ~ Christmas PantOmime Re-
hearsal,' the last piece on the programme, furnished
| characters for most OF the company, and proved
generally entertaining. Its subject was the ludi-
| crous mistakes and shortcomings OF number OF
| amateurs preparing for private theatrlcals. Miss
vOkes, of course in her element In this kind Of
fan, aud her support was sufficiently good to carry
out The spirit of the farce. Mr. Weeden GrOssmith
specially successful as heavy swell OF limited In
tellectual powers. The audience was large and EVIL
Identity well pleased to the close" The unfortunate
only for three nights and matinee.
The most interesting theatrical event of the week
| will be the production at Albaughs Grand Opera
House tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings
and Wednesday Matinee of The new operetta, "Queen
OF Hearts; or, Royalty and Roguery," by our already
| successful composer and lbrettlst, Messrs. Sousa
and Taber. The operetta Is in the hands of strong
company and has been In active rehearsal for many
| weeks. The libretO Is repetc with funny incidents
and novel effects. The scene being laid at no par
tcn!ar time or place, anachronsms are impossible,
anu this fact has given the author wide scope for
Ills wit, OF which he has not been slow to avail him
| sell Mr. Sousa's music ID perhaps the most melo-
lous and "catchy" that he has yet given us. There
IL beautiful waltz song In the first scene, several
strong concerted numbers, the "FrOg Chorus" the
ammonia" song; me Quarteite OF the -Four Rnaves,
The cast is composed mainly OF professional artists.
and large chorus of fresh young voices will be All
| Important feature Of the production. The composer
Will direct the performance In person, and will pre-.
side over an orchestra of tweniy four DUST why the
affair should not bea great success sits really too
| hard to tell"
Monday afternoon opens the summer season at
| Ilarris's Bijou Theatre, with the Wilbur Comic
Opera Company in Gilbert and Suvan's greatest
success, "'The Mikado," which will be given every
afternoon at and evening at during the week.
The night prices for the summer season Will be
twenty-five cents TO all parts OF the house; matinees
twenty cents; children, half price. An especial
feature of "Thc Mkado' Will be the enlargement OF
the orchestra to fifteen musicians and the highly
efficient chorus OF twenty five voices. New scenery
and the richest costumes ever seen In the city. The
Wilbur Company Is one of the oldest and hest travel
Ing, and 1t will include all the favorites who have
formerly appeared here with such great success.
The Albany argus, in speaking Of 1.-THE Mikado" as
plause greeted all the points, joculGr and musical
and the singers, inspired by this appreciation. did
ballad and his blowers OF SPRING 1t seemed az il
his voice were larger and sweeter than usual. And
the Yum Yum lbrlght Susie Kirwinl sent her ringing
soprano notes through the house and tripped about
In her graceful and spirited Japanese business with
very dainty and amusing effects. Miss kirwln has q
voice robust enough to stand any wear, and brilliant
always, so that 1t rides over orchestra and chorus
without strain or effort. Mr.. Marlborough was
very good Mikado, as before, funny and gorgeous,
and Mr.. Brand line Poo Bdh. But Chapman last
night gave rcins to his fun, and displayed 10 KO
that seemed seemed more effective more genuine, than q
the character Is full OF them. Tho katfshd (Mlsi
Ferrlsl was dramatic and In very good voice. She
chcstra were good and worked In quick-sOmetmes
double quick time. All the artists are very good,
and the Nanki Poo Is undoubtedly one of the bes
on the American stage"
The charming and talented actress, Miss MERGED
Malrni, supported by MIR. Hal Clarendon and thu
original Union Square Theatre cast, Will appear a
Herzogs ever-pOpular downtown theatre mex
Monday, aud will continue throughout the entirt
week, In the beautiful emotional drama, "Lynw0od,
by j. X. Til.otsOn, author Of "a Planters Wife,
etc. The Syracuse Courier says, In speaking OF thu
play and cast: "rhe play Is popular ana romantic
one and appeals directly to the sylnpathies OF tn,
people. twas admirably rendered by the orlaina
Malrni As Lucille Carlisle and Mr.. Hal Clarendon
az yfctor. Miss Malrlni Is brilliant actress an,
performed her part In most acceptable manner
sOnatlOn OF Pictor, while the rest of the cOmpan!
performed their parts In most satisfactor!
manner"
,, The attractions for the coming week at Barton
Logan's Museum are of u very superior character
and fully sustain the reputation OF this popular re
sort for good shows. They offer to the pablo Mes
. layers famous musical comedy Of the "T0urlsts
or, A Trip on the Pullman Palace Cars" one OF thu
most mrlh.prov0king musical comedies on the stage
The cast Is an admirable one, the scenic effects won
derful, and the comedy abOunds with bright an,
sparkling music. The Boston Post speaks as fol
lows Of The performance: The famous Tourists
made their nrst appearance In this city this seasol
AT the Gaieiy Theatre last evening. They were wei
coined by an audience that tested the capacity OF thu
auditorium, even standing room being very scarce
The audience Last evening laughed until its numer
Gus sides ached, and then laughed again and again.
The wonderfully interesting and instructive Ma
nassas Panorama, at the corner OF Fifteenth stree
and Ohio avenue, Is visited by delighted crowd
every day. Nothing no striking OF Its kind has eve
been exhibited here, and no one should miss seeln
II, Many visitors go again and again.
Western Refinement.
Mr.. Blacks novel, "Whte Heather" contains
character. one Miss Carrie Iiodson, who Ii a Chcag
girl, presumably the daughter OF pork-packer, an
| the character Ia an atr0cious libel Chicago giI
would not say "he self-COnsclOus little beasts" bu