Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-20

| NATIONAL THEATER.-Mr. Joseph Jefferson
| began his second engagement for the season at
been no change in Mr.. Jefferson's supporting
| company since he was seen here before, and
and eLand Me Five s6in on sns
marked by that subdued artistic spirit which
Jefferson cannot escape infusing into work In
which he has part The homely simplicity,
the touching pathOs and the Dickensian humnr
of Cricket on the Hearth" are delightfully."-
| brought out by Mr. Jefferson and mis- support.
1t is not easy to conceive of a more appealing
Characterization than Mr.. Jefferson's Cs1leb,
even the laughter and quaint humor Of which
| tally relieved, however, by the ad-
mirable and irresstibly natural acting
audience never tires of laughing. Miss Lillian
Lees Bertha is very sweet and pleasing piece
of work, and May Woolcot makes a most ac-
ceptable Dot..-Mr. Edwin Varrey, as John Perry
bin0te. and Mr.. Eberle, Tdckteton, are, of
course, good. OF Mr.. Jefferson's familiar,
Goiightly in Lend Me Five Shillings," little
need be said. The contemporary stage has
nothing to show more Thoroughly artistic and
and tomorrow evenings. rip Van Wrinkle"
will be done the remainder of the week.
ALBAUGHS OPERA HOUSE.-Mr. Frank G.
Bangs, though apparently not yet fully re-
covered from his recent Illness appeared at AL
ad hsr last nsgnt as ged DenOer erin In Jones
King, in which he has been starring the pres
ent season. Mr.. Bangs many personal friends
in the audience gave him a very enthusiastic
welcome after his long absence from Washing
ton and recalled him repeatedly during the
progress of the play. "The Silver King" though
one of the most wholesome and least lurid of
recent dramas, requires in the leading role an
act1r OF great vigOr as well as experience. Mr.
and magnetic manner which at once wins
the sympathy and confidence of an audience.
Still il: cannot be doubted that his characterize
ton of Denrer would gain in effectiveness if
marked by subdued intensity of emo
tional expression in the scenes following
his supposed crime. In the quieter passages
pleasing.
impaired to the scenes after the return much
genuine e. feeling: He is well supported. Miss
emotional without being hysterical or dismal.
Mr.. Horace Vinton is, as usual very proposes
verney as Jaikes should avoid the fatal defect
of being declamatory. "The Silver King" will
remain at Albaugh's all the week.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER.-Lecocq's tuneful
and spirited comic opera, "GirOfle-Girofia," was
presented by the Wilbur Opera Company at
this house last night. The audience was large,
and frequently applauded the work of the COM
pany. Miss Susie Kirwin, in the leading role
quite eeeiiSeiy Miss Ferrs Mr c snf Mr
Chapman and Mr. Brand also did credtable
work. "Girofe-Girofa" will be repeated to-day
be put on.
HEROES OPERA HoUsE.-"Fun on the Bris-
toll is oneot those dramatic pieces of such con-
veniently loose construction that whenever
any portion of it becomes stale it can easily be
replaced without in the least affecting the origi-
nal symmetry of the work. Thus, Fun on the
Bristol still retains its power of exciting mer-
riment, and was greatly enjoyed by the audi
ence at Herzogs last night. and will doubtless
continue to be enjoyed all the week.
THE DIME MUsEUM.-A diversified and very |
enjoyable variety performance is given after |
noon and evening at this house this week by |
Watson and McDowelrs specially company |
Among the favorite performers in the company |
are ALI. Mcdowell and Harry Watson, two very |
funny comedians.
THE CYCLoRAMA.-The realistic cyclorama |
of the second battle of Bull Run continues on
view day and evening in the circular building |
A SPECIAL SALE OF MEMS FURNISHING |
GOoDs.-A special sale of 81 3 900 worth ofmen's |
furnishings, hats, and travelling bags began |
on the 14th inst, at the Keep Manufacturing |
431 9TH street northwest. The sale will con- |
tinue two weeks. Unusual bargains are offered |
In shirts, collars, cuff, underwear, hats, hosiery
umbrellas, neckwear, and other articles of gem
tlemen's wear.
THIEVES SENTENcED.-WmH H. Thomas, col |
ored, was before the Police Court to-day, |
charged with stealing q ring from Catherine
Hooe, also colored, who sent him to get a watch |
court ordered restitution and fined him S15. |
VIM. II. Ross, alias Henderson, colored, was |
day for stealing three punches of bananas from |
Jacob Kirby, by whom he was employed.
THE ALLEGED PERJUREp WITNESSES IN THE
BELT DIVORCE CASE.-In the Criminal Court |
Judge Macarthur, to-day, the cases of Samuel |
Jackson William I. Benton, BENZ. Colly and |
Battle Minor, each indicted for peri Try. were |
called, and the trial was set for next week |
These were witnesses in the case OF Eugene |
Belt OF baltimore, against his wife :or divorce,
In which testimony was taken before Commits |
s1oner Browning, in this city Messrs c. NJ |
smith, ID. w. Classic, Walker & Taylor, and |
Joseph Shillington, jr., appe AIRED for the &C
cused. !
THE JAPANESE SALE.-Tle sale of this ele- |
CANT and valuable collection of Japanese goods
Will commence at Mr.. Dow Iings rooms to-mor- |
row morning at IL O'clock, when those in |
6afto
This sale affords an opportunity to obtain |
pieces OF which no duplicates can be found in |
the world. As is usual at all of Mr. Dowling's |
sales, every comfort will be extended his lady |
patrons