Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-11
AMUSEMENTs.

/ NaIioNAL IHEArER.-Th1s house was filed
to the doors last night with people who wanted
TO see Mr.. E. h. Sothern in De Mile and Re-
! iasco's comedy, Lord Chumley." The play
turned out to be highly amusing Connection
OF odd, not to say incongruous incidents and
Characters, bright in dialogue and brisk in ac-
oid-school melodrama, but with . highly
comic, If not high comedy, spirit Generally
predominating. Lord OhSnsley in theory II
apparently intended to be the most empty
| cally he turns out as true az steel. full of re-
sources as dime-novel detective, quick to
think and act, ready to make any sacrifice for
ms friend, and altogether such Q glorious fell
low as good-natured audiences delight to
honor. And last nights audience was not at
all stingy. with its honors. Mr.. Sothern
was called out again and again. and an
plauded roundly. And this was not due
wholly to the sensational incidents Of the
pay, though these were arranged to
OF stage-craft could arrange them. It was due
largely to the decidedly good work which the
young comedian put into his role. Lord Ch,t,n-
tey gives MIR. Sothern much better opportunity
10 snow his mettle than did the part he had
last season in THE Highest Bidder" It. is
altogether a more complex and interesting
character, and in depicting its various phases
Mr.. Sothern showns an increased command of
nlmseh and OF artistic resource that speak we'll
for his future. Messrs. Bishop, Scott, Archer
and Blackstone and Misses Archer Adams, Pat
tson and Wilson deserve a word Of commenda-
ton for clever work. Roars Of laughter marked
the progress Of the play, with now and then Sc
rious moments, as notes of genuine feeling
were sounded amid the prevailing nonsense
and hilarity.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE.-There have been
Few changes in the cast of "a Midsummer
Nights Dream" since it was seen in this city
carrier In the season. Miss Ada Somers is now
Ittdnad instead of Lille Post, and Louise
Searie appears as the Singing Fairy and renders
the Iiusic very well. Mr.. j. w. Albaugh, IT.,
is nov the Demetrius, and while, perhaps, he
shows at times slight difidence, he reads in
teiiigently, has good voice and presence and
acquits himself with credit in the part. Miss
Seligman and Miss Alvord remain as Hernia
and Helena and Miss Hattie Harvey continues
as the sprightly and mischievous Puck. The
rich and elaborate scenery Of the piece worked
both vocal and instrumental, was rendered
with spirit and beauty. This production of
Shakespeare's poetic extravaganza is one of
decided merit, and it is probable many years
will elapse before its equal in scenic effects,
dramatic strength or musical features win be
witnessed in Washington.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER.-Mr. Gus Williams,
in the title role Of his new comedy-drama,
"keppler's Fortunes" caused no end of laugh
ter at this house last night, where he appeared
before large audience. The singing Of Miss
Eln1a and Mr.. Williams was above the average,
while the acting of Frank Girard and Miss
Katie Conkrite was very clever, and won fire.
quent applause.
KERNANs THEArEn bill offered by
Harry Williams Specially Co. at Kernan's this
week ID an entertaining one. Bobby Gaylor,
Lizzie DALEY, st. Clair and Leslie, Turtle and
Volto, and Charles and Lillian Merritt, in their
remarkable act, are especially good. There
are matinees at Kernan's Mondays, Tuesdays
Thursdays, and Saturdays.
GLOBE THERrER.-The Martinetti Brothers
and Ahern's Australian Specially Co. give a
clever and amusing performance at this house
this week.
PROF. CARPENTER continues his curious exhi-
bition gof hypnotism and mesmerism at Will
lard hall
The Boston SYMPHONY ORcHEsrRA's program
for its first concert at Congregational church,
Friday evening. includes some notable COM
positions one Of them the Schubert overture,
never having been given here yet. The sale
OF seats for the concert is now in progress at
Ellis
The WoMEN's DIsPENsARY BENEFIr.-A novel
entertainment will be given at Masonic Temple
on Thursday evening. December 90 for the
benefit of the Women's Dispensary. 1t will be
will appear are Hon. S. s. Cox, Major r. III.
Sylvester and Mr.. Vim. ]. Hampton (Judge
Waxem), of the Post; Mr.. Theodore W. Moves,
of THE STAR; Prof. Hornaday, Mr.. E. w. Fox.
of the Press; Major H. T. Stanton, poet laureate
OF Kentucky; and a male quartette. Tickets
are on sale at Metzerott's.
The BIscHoFF CONCERTS will begin at the
Congregational church this evening. when the
Boston symphony Orchestral club will appear.
The club will introduce one solo instrument
seldom heard in this country, the uioi fdmO,,r.
This will be heard in both concerts the selec-
ton for Wednesday evening being an obligato
accompaniment to one of Miss Cushing's songs.
THE REDPATH LYcEUM CONCERT at Al
baugh's opera house on Friday afternoon will
be event worthy of the attention and
patronage of all lovers of high-class vocal and
instrumental music. Miss Juch needs no in
PRODUCTION, as she has sung here frequently, in
concert and opera, and always to the delight Of
her audiences. Nine. Carreno is equally well
known as pianist. Miss Hope Glenn is a con-
tralto of peculiar charm, and Mr. Lichtenberg.
the violinist comes highly recommended.
Masonic Elections.
The following officers were last evening
elected for the ensuing year:
Dawson Lodge No. 16, F. A. A. NIB F.
Larcombe, jr., W. NJ; o. T. Thompson, s. w.;
W. J. Lown, J. W.; Rodolph Willis sec; John
n. Birckhead treas; J. H. Trimble, delegate
to the Masonic Board Of Relief
Arminius Lodge No. %, +. A. A. M-John
Toense, w. M: Jacob Jose, 8. w.; Moritz
Glaeser, ]. W.; Herm. H. Gerdes Sec; H. T.
Ries, treas; ]. II. Meiners, S. D.; Ch G.. Kraus-
kopf. ]. D.; Ferd. Hocheisen s. s.; Emil Holer,
organist; Chas. Bischoff tiler.
Mount Vernon Chapter No. 8, F. A. AM
w. w. Wetzell, NJ. E. H. p; J. NJ. Mckinney.
E. K; T. w. Cridler, E. s.; w. X. Mendenhail,
treas. (re-elected); J. H. Pickel sec. IRE.
elected); j. H. Wardle, C. H.; VIM. Oscar
Roome. P. g.; A. B. Coolidge. R. A. c.; l.. r.
CHM, third veil; F. o. McCleary second veil;
j. c. Taylor, first veil; W. ]. Hay, sentinel,
and W. A. Yates, trustee (re-elected).