The Washington critic., 1886-03-27
THE THEATRES.

"a great success" was the general ver-
dict given concerning "Storm-Beaten,
presented TO a crowded house at She Globe
last evening by the Union Square Theatre
Company, says the Boston Adycrtiscr. The
play, which is n dramatizatlon OF Buch
anan's romance, "God and Man" is intro
duced by quaint, homely character Of rus
tic life, supplemented In the prologue by a
life picture Of the landlord and tenant, the
former being cold, rigorous and exaotlng,
the latter calm, considerate, yet Saxon-lile,
Independent. The stage as first seem pic
lures the home of the Chrlstlausons at Fen
Farm, with the dame, daughter and son
as characters. At an appropriate
moment the Orchardsous appear
when here is disclosed the
betrayal OF the gentle, loving Kate and the
rivals for the hand OF the parsons daughter,
the beautiful Priscilla. Kate's confession
and flight at the conclusion of the first act
is followed by her early return and the vow
OF vengeance Of the brother to avenge the
sisters wrongs and family disgrace. The
concluding act shows the fulillment of
Christians prayer, phenomenal death bed
repentance of the villain Richard, general
forgiveness, and the curtain falls on the
"Village Church." and the sentiment "Man
iipIOrtb uuu pOu blhpbSto COuSuul-
mated. "Storm-Beaten'' will be presented
by Shook & Golfers Company at the Ma
tional Theatre next week.
A sparkling week OF comedy will be
given at the Bijou Theatre next week by
the Richardson Comedy Company, which
consists of comedians who are numbered
among the brightest lights of the profess
sion. On the first three days will he given
the ludicrous threeact comedy, "The Bad
Boy, His Pa and the Groceryman," and
the last three devoted to that four-act
screamer of laughter, "Our Bachelor" The
New York World, In speaking OF this com
pany, says: "At the Comedy Theatre last
night for the first time In our lives we wit
messed company and play that gave salts
faction to every person In the audience.
Mr.. Hugc's impersonation Of StuJbs was
something wonderful while Phil Grener
as the Bad Boy kept them laughing till the
tears fairly ran down their cheeks. Space
forbids mentioning each and every character
In the play. Suffice to say, all were excel
lent" An enjoyable week is certainly
promised at the Bjou. The "Bad Boy'
will also be given for the benefit OF the
little ones at the Saturday matinee.
The English Queen Of Burlesque, Miss
Lydia Thompson, will make her appearance
In Washington at Albaugh's Grand Opera
House on next Monday night. Miss Thomp-
son will be supported during this engage
ment by Miles and Barton's Bijou Burlesque
Company from the Bijou Opera-IIouse
New York, an organization OF some sixty
artists. Rice's sparkling burlesque extrava-
gaDza Of "Oxygen" will be presented. 1t
Is founded on Jules Verne's story Of "Dr.
Ok" Lydia Thompson retains all OF the
old time chic, vivacity and abandon which
made her famous. "Oxygen" will be pro-
duced with wealth Of gorgeous costumes,
| lovely women, charming music magnin-
cent scenery, brilliant marches, enchanting
dances, topical songs, acrobatlc feats and
an augmented orchestra.
The Hungarian Gypsy Band gives another
| Of its delightful concerts at the National
| Theatre tomorrow night. The programme
| will be different from those heretofore
given. An enjoyable performance may be
| expected.
"Uncle Toms Cabin" one of the most
thrilling dramas that has ever been put ON
the stage, will be presented at Herzog's
Opera-House next week by the Draper
Company. This company has been wonder
fully successful in this historic play, and
present 1t with a realism that is at times
quite startling. The play will be given
during the entire week.
Needham e. Kelley's Speciality and
Variety Company will give an attractive
series of entertainments at Barton & Logan's
Dime Museum next week, consisting of
songs and dances, musical sketches, boxing
matches and a dozen other things that will
entertain and delight. The same bill is
| given Afternoon and evening.