Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-09
a NCSEMENTA.

NATIONAL 1HEAiEk-rnls house last night
asm 50 frequently and so extensively as at
times TO interfere with the progress OF M
Exile" IL was an audience that would nave
overwhelmed with its fervent frieudiness an
ing's robust nature found in its cheers and an.
piause only fresh inspiration. His entrance in
the second act was followed by hand-clspping
that kept him bowling for what seemed the
space OF three minutes, ana after each succeed
Ing act he WAS recalled again and again. In
called an OVATION And set IL y prosa Ssai tbs Is
majority of Mr.. Downing's friends have taken
much greater pleasure In witnessing his imper>
than they did last night In watching that Of the
ferocious Foafour. The gentleman Is amply
i sSSaspseSa voSsly and in physane for the psr
Ing VIII claim the role merits But there
Is question of the utility OF embody-
IL is hardly credible that any constituencies
number Of theater-goers are preserved OF emo
honsl natures that can be fired by the hopes OF
tnrilled by the wrongs OF n wild beasttamer
whose fondest memories cluster abb I'D n favor
lie tiger, and who Thought he had DINE ali pos
her TO live with him and his ferocious pe,s.
moreover, Idutosr Is not essentially the lead
dentally 10 help forward one OF the several Moi.
which the story contains. This story in too in
VOWED 10 bear outlining here. IL is a painful
bic incidents, such, Tor instance, Lorettss an
tlpathy 10 nowers; and having its scene OF ac-
"a lef nj
the penal colony OF Louisiana, the time being
the close OF the last century. such fitful eleams
OF hnmor as occasionally relieve the
prevailing luguoriousness OF the scenes
smack of crime and SIN. AS might be antIei.
pated. Mr.. Downing has about him very good
company, which gave last night an excellent
all-round initial performance of .yautonr' :,
The star himself, In answer To long-coutinued
applause, made brief speeches thanking his
friends Tor the cordlality OF their reception at
the END of the third and fourth acts Mrs Va
j. Jones. a favorite old-time actress, made the
I've. Miss May brooklyn was quite inisres'ins
as Lorete. Mr.. Frank Carlyle's fresh and pleas
ing PRESERVATION OF Rdod was especially CRATE
ful amid the prevailing rank tropical luxuri-
ance of passion. Mr.. Joseph Nagle, tr. another
promising young actor. well received as
Ciairon: Joseph Wilkes, as Ieodn, created con.
siderable merrment. .!Vautour'' viii remain
at the National all The week.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE.-Many striking
numerous audience thai comfortably fiIled fhe
lower floor OF Albaugh's last night on the oc.
eas,on oil Nine. Emma Nevadas second con-
cert The reception OF the cantatrice was most
cordial, ana the program, though made up OF
iainihar numbers, excited proper enthusiasm.
Mime Nevada's first number was the old favor
lite, Carnival OF Venice" which she rendered.
with beauty and a beautiful facility that is her
chief strength. As an encore she gave Home
Again." The "Nogel i'm Waldo" served apain
To display the ladys easy command of the most
Intricate vocal gymnastics. THE Suwanee
closed with the scene and aria from "sonnam.
bula, by Nine. Nevada. NJ Nerunet RE-
heweo the Pheasant impression he made here
earlier Ia the season. His dne voice was heard
TO special advantage In the number from .Mar-
ina and the duo with Signor Butt. The latter
made an excellent impression by his rendering
NINE. JUpIc will begin her engagement M
Aloaughs tomorrow night, making her bow
vance sale OF seats is progressing satisfactorily.
and IL Is quite apparent thai the charming
Partisan coincidence will be well received
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER-There was a larya
audience at this house last night To witness tise
first production ia this city OF Mr. Lawrence
Marston's drama, "A Wiies Honor" The PLAY
Is iull OF sensational Incident, aud was effe<-
lively presented. The author and Miss LILLIAN
Dunstan in TIA. leading roles were especiaIIy
satisfactory. The stage setting was good
HERzoG's OPERA HoUsE.-fhe spectacular
military drama, "In the Ranks" with its
blending OF light and shade, was witnessed by
a large audience at this house last night In viii
run there all the week. Miss Batchelder take.
the leading role OF Ruth Heyrick very satlsfac-
toriy.
DIME MUsEUM.-An effective piece of nom
sense, called Collars aud Cuff" il the attrao-
ton at this house this week. 1t is repiete with
The PANORAMA of the Second Battle of Bull
Hun continues to draw large crowds 10 the
building at the corner OF l5in street and Ohio
avenue. The picture il on view nom a. IA 70
IL p. IN.
A New BUILDlkG AssocIArroN.-A nev
building association has been organizec Under
the name oil Capitol Hin Six Per Cent Perma-
Officers have been elected 10 serve the .asunx
year: stephen Hellmuth, president; Peter r.
Horning, vice president; Chas. j. Berner sec.
rotary; Frederick w. Rest treasurer: Frederick
Zelier, Leopold Muller, William H. Pike
Edward kuDel. Paul Hellmuth, Joseph RuppeI
george s'egheier and Joseph Beck, directors
A SERIOUS CUTTING CAsE-James Banks, q
colored express driver, was badly cut in TIE
right breast last night, by Milton Gross. Also
colored. The Injured man WAS taken 10 Lis
home on I'd street southwest, aud Gross was ar
rested Dy Omcer Williams This morning In
the Police Court Gross WAS charged with as
sault and battery with intent To XIII, aud the
case was continued on account Of Banka
injuries.
KNIGHTS OF LABOR AND STRIKKs.-Grand
Labor, denies that the numerous strikes of the
past week are any attempt at concerted action
ordered 6y the Knights OF Labor He depre-
Gates strikes, and says the order has been moro
successful by arbitration.
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