Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-02

ALBAUGH'S OPERA HoUsE.-The rendering
pera, FRA Diavoio." by the Madison tToupe
Il this house last night was an adequate one,
nd developed capitally the many beauties OF
he work. The fluent melodies with which the
score abounds were given with sufficient spirit,
over and artictic exactitude by the leading
eople, the orchestra under Signor Arditi's
-ommand was excellent and the ehoruses were
worthy to be called grand. Dramatically, the
f'lding roles were filed with much more spirit
pect the representation was as meritorious as
was musically. Mile. Alma Fobstrom the
ure, light soprano voice OF pleasing
iuality, which she has learned TO use
y}th much skill. Though her high notes
la not flow with great facility, her runs and
triIls were remarkable exhibitions OF the vocal
agility which can be acquired by careful train
Ing. and were notable for a strikingiy bird-like
quality which was most pleasing to the ear.
Ter opening solo in the second act was received
very pretty. Signor Raveli was the Fra Dia-
aot0, aud while his fine voice and exquisite
last night to excite the usual enthusiasm. Sig
lorl Del Puente and Cherubini as Beppo and
tItdcono Infused an element Of broad comedy
into the performance, aud Signor Caraccioo
Lord ho6!og and Nine. Lablache his lady
we're mildly comic. Mime. Malvina Cavaluzzi
led a spirited ballet in the third act in her
usual dashing ana artistic manner. This eve-
ming Carmen will be sung, with Mme Hauk
IoreddOr.
NATIONAL THEATER.-Mr. Dufs company
| ner last night. The audience was large and re-
sponded to the efforts of the artists with I'M
usual good hnmor, redemarding nearly every
mounting was all that could be desired; the
costumes were rich and the whole naise en- scene
great success OF the part OF Ko-Ko, as he has of
nearly every one OF the similar charac-
o 5srs in ser the Gilbert and sayan
was also capital performance, though little
additional hataeter would make it even more
effective and come nearer to a realization of
Gilberts idea Mr.. Halls Mkodo was an artistic
piece OF work, while the Nanki-Poo OF Mr.. Hill
lard was only tair. The three little maids from
school were as bright, giddy and kttenish
could be desired. The Yum Yum OF Miss Yer
mona ;Iarbeau was especially fascinating. though
artist could not be entirely suppressed. How
ever, as the Japanese are called the Frenchmen
ol o Inc orient perhaps SIGHT Gnic flavor is
gums kdttshd is a wholly admirable perform
ance, open only TO the criticism that il is too
There will be an extra matinee tomorrow after
noon.
THE WINSTON OPERA COMPANY follows Ma
day evening in .Boccaccio,' which will also be
given Saturday night. Friday night LA Peri
cnole, In which the company made such hit
last summer, will be given, and at the Satur-
day matinee The Princess of Trebizonde."
Miss Winston is a great faVorite here, and she
Is supported by good company.
DIME MUSEUM.-Minnie Oscar Gray appeared
at this house last night in play called Hand
some Jack, in which she met with unbounded
favor from large audience. She was well sup
ported by w. I. stephens and her company.
BERZoG'S OPERA HoUsE.-Bronsou Towards
successful play. THE Bankers Daughter" was
done at HerZog,s last night, in the presence OF
the usual large audience. The drama is q strong
one, and was well presented.
THEATER CoNIoUE.-An unusually attractive
bill Is offered at this house this week.
consisting of Mile. Estelle's Folly troupe and
Acme variety company. The entertainment
offered is unusually lively and vivid
REV. L. DEWITT TALMADGE, the popular
Brooklyn divine, will lecture at Congregational
cnurch Wednesday evening on the subject, lis
the W orId Better Worse ?' Some choice
seats may still be had at Ellis
TAXES NOT PAYABLE IN CHEcKs-The
Court in General Term yesterday, in the case of
r. kOones against the District of Columbia de-
cIded that a check given in settlement OF taxes
was not u payment thereof; that the collector
had no authority to receive the check, and was
simply acting as the agent of the complainant.