Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-05
A MUSEMENTS.

ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE.-Signor Salvini
was greeted with long-continued applause by Q
numerous audience when he appeared upon the
stage last night in the costume Of Nero, the
gladiator. The Italian tragedian retains In all
their fullness those splendid powers which
have placed him easily first in this generation
a an Interpreter of heroic roles. His rare phys
ical endOwments-the grand physique, the su-
perbly toned muscles, the rich, deep voice, and
oped and trained with broad intelligence and
an entire harmOniOusness that have produced
dramatic individuality capable Of the widest
seems hardly possible Of overmatching. The
tremendous force, spontaneity, and speaking
selves u wonder and a delight. No less remark
able Is the artistic discipline of his voice, whose
power Of is never v, at fault and is fan
VIM was frequently interrupted by irrepressible
outburts of applause last night, and after each
act was called before the curtain. Miss Viola
Allen was AN interesting Neodan,ia. Mr.. Alex.
ander Salvini, who gives many indications of
ts.,n. not unworthy son Of SO eminent a
ing Signor Salvini appears in "Othello."
NATIONAL THEATER.-The Boston Ideals re-
ceived a very fiattering reception at the Ma
tfOnal last night from a large audience Adams
OPERA "Giralda,' has decided French flavor
which might prove startling in less artistic
hands than those of the Ideals. The catching
airs, which are an important factor in the sue
cess of most light operas, are lacking in this
but the concerted pieces and solos, some Of
them very difficult, were rendered last night
with such care and ability as to call forth
marked praise, The principals were in excel
while the chorus was very strong. Miss Marie
Stone as Girdtda entered with spirit into her
ington made her rirst appearance here on the
operate stage, and added to the number OF her
Washington admirers. She made a dignifled
and stately Duchess. She sang magnificently.
Mcdonald as Philip. Tom Kari as Don Manuel
and Barnabee as Den Japhet were ali good, Of
course. Herndon MorselIs capital acting as
a q mn of laSf nit 4,
performance. Victor, the BluestOcking,' will
be produced tonight with all the leading men,
bers OF the company in the cast.
FORD's OPERA HoUsE.-There has been q no
ticea6le and gratifying Improvement in the
this house last night as Chip in 'Fogg's Ferry"
since she was seen here two or three seasons
ago. fine promise which she then gave Is
rapidly being fulfilled, and the lady has already
acquired no inconsiderable ease and finish in
addition to her natural brightness and vivacity.
The play is not calculated to inspire great in
terest or respect 1t has been seen here before.
Miss Evans company is tOerabiy good. "FOggS
Ferry will be the play all the week, with the
exception Of Tomorrow afternoon, when
HERzoGS OPERA HOUSE.-"The MikadO" was
revived at this house last night before a large
audience, and was received with great favor
The new Yum Yum is a young lady with a
pleasant voice and engaging manners. She
met with kindly reception: The remainder
OF the cast was the same as in the former pro-
ductlon of the work at this house.
DINE MUsEUM.-Kate victoria's operate
cOiupdDy IN cinderella" ana Little
Red Riding Hood" aided by twenty specially
engaged variety artists, are giving capital en-
terta ai at this house this week.
THEATER COMIQUE.-May FiSke and her
troupe OF British blondes have returned to this
popular resort this week. There are in addi-
ton number of new speciality people, alto
sether making very good show.
THE WASHINGTON CITY PRESIDENTIAL
the session of the presbytery OF Washington
city yesterday afternoon in the First church.
Al, street, trial pieces were assigned Messrs
Holmes and Harris, of the theological depart
ment of Howard university, who are candi.
dates tor licensure. The stated clerk was di-
rected to record resolutions inviting the
Woman's Home Missionary society to render
their report through the standing committee of
home missions, the WOmen's Foreign Mission
airy socity 10 the standing committee of foreign
missions, and that the subject of missions be
made special order for the second evening of
the spring stated meeting OF the presbytery
The meeting then adjourned until the stated
meeting in April at the First Presbyterian
church.
THE WEEK OF PRAYER IN THE NJ. E.
CHU RCHES.-The week of prayer is being OBJ
served in the Methodist Episcopal churches by
union services held in various churches These
services began last evening at Union church,
the exercises being conducted by Rev. Messrs
Price and Edwards. The subject was praise
and thanksgiving. This evening the meeting
will be held at Hamline church under the d.
rection of Rev. Messrs. Naylor and Baldwin
Tomorrow evening the meeting will be held at
Foundry, Thursday at Mount Zion and Friday
at Mckendree.