The Washington critic., 1886-09-14
wAsHINGTON EVENING.
THE CRITIC" AT THE PLAY.


Tie wIutcr season at the National Thea
ire has opened well, and the audience pres
cut last night witnessed very satisfactory
presentation OF play which, though com.
mol-plRcc In itself, afforded the leading
people ample opportunity to display their
talents aud to interest an1 entertain the au-
dioucc. The story OF the play has been
published before. Miss Viola Allen, rs
iiwcH, the waif, was very effective. Her
natural grace and beauty at once won the
audience, and the impossioned force Of her
acting soon made her favorie. Her part
was well studied and carefully given. Her
father, Mr.. Leslie Allen, Is good example
Of the old school of acting, aud as PdrSOa
BdidrW made Secido1 hit. Mr.. Long
worth rs Chrjs made an excellent impress
sion, his fun being ont Of the usual order
ana he Kept the spectators in q ripple OF
laughter throughout tic entire play. Tho
entire company, In fact, Is far above the
average, and Talked Aboup Is sure Of
succcsslul week here.
Albaugh's Grand Opera.House opened
last night for the winter season. Although
the audience was not as large as had been
ANTICIPATED, 1t more than made up its del
cheney 10 numbers In the enthusiasm mani.
fosted. Daddy Nolan," which was the
attraction, is gem of Irish character
sketch. Mr.. Sully has long been recognized
ns one Of the leading artists In this lne of
business, His pathetic scenes are true to
nature and handled with q skill that makes
them very elective, while his humor Is
uDbounded. Mr.. Arnold as, Eiciicr, the
Dutch character, almost equals Mr.. sully
In his impersouatiob, aud tue two make
strong pair. Miss Lillian Calef as PdHy Is
very clever, while little Alberta Keen as
hGfc brought down the house. Master
Molvty as JiHmg No'gH was true TO life
aud frt tqueutly cOuvulscd the audience with
laughter The rest Of the support is good.
Tie setting Of the play Is very pretty,
notably 80 the scene Of Brooklyn Heights,
with the great bridge, with cars IN motion,
ard New York In the distance. The play
Will continue the rest Of the week.
Blanche Vaughn with n strong company
opened at Harris Blou Theatre last night
in "Ihe Silver Spur" She is a charmlngly
original actress, piquaut aud abundantly
blessed with what the French call chic.
she dances cleverly, sings fairly aud dresses
magDiiccDtly She is well supported,
Mtssrs Sol Aiken aud W. H. Smelley be-
ing. the strongest members OF the company.
Tic banjo solos aud other variety features
lhlIOuuttu IN lnc pay are uttsllChlly uOuc
and ADDED greatly TO the enjoyment Of the
Performance. The same bill viii be given
every afternoon ard evening during the
week.
"Standing-room onlyn was announced at
HeizoG's Opera-llouse long before the cur
tain was rung up on "Across the Cont
nent" The performance, which ran
very smoothly, kept the house entertained
from the opening to the close. Mr.. Il.
Fulton Russell, WHO assumed the leading
part, is an excellent actor, and was we'll
supported by Messrs. Fred. Warren, A. u.
Hudson, Max Miller and others Of the
company which is strong both In number
and talent. The same bill will run through
the week.
One of the most interesting and beauti-
full dramatic performances ever given at
Barton Il Logan's was presented to de-
lighted audience last evening. The title,
"The Rainbow" though not suggestive of
any dramatic effects, developed a remarka-
bic ana thrilling story, admirably acted by
| one of the best companies ever seen on this
stage Mr.. Walter Standish, Gilbert Clay
ton, Miss Rose Lille and others were most
| excellent In their roles, while the Rainbow
| Quartette astonished and pleased every
one. The play is repeated tonight.
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