Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-13
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAUGHs OPERA HOUsE.-The piece I'm which
Vernona Jarbeau appeared at Albaugh's last night
belongs TO that numerous class OF dramatic con-
coctions put together with no higher purpose than
to provoke laughter and display the special gifts
OF those who take part In them. starlight
serves the ends for which 1t was created very well
indeed, and the audience last night found
IN IL a great deal OF amusement OF a
wholesome Kind, laughing literally at the
quent musical numbers which were scattered
through the three acts, and which were very well
rendered. Miss Jarbeau has lost none OF the en-
gagng, dashing manner which made her so great
favOrite In light opera, and she sang last night
with much beauty and effectiveness a number of
the average In excellence. VIII S. Rising, who has
very pleasing tenor, and Mr.. Daily, whose bass Is
OF fine quality and considerable power, added
much TO the enjOyableness OF the entertainment.
Miss Bessie Cleveland, pretty and attractive
young lady, and Miss Annie Sutherland should
also be mentioned for their clever work.
NATIONAL THEATER.-There is always a true
comedy atmosphere In a theater where the Flor
ences are playing, Tor even If these genial people
failed 10 bring IL with them the host or pleasant
recolections which their names call up In the
minds oftheater patrons would be create II.
cold, the usual kindly welcome met the mend cious
Pinto and the gueieSs Miss Starr when they ap-
peared In the amusing scenes or "Our Governor
at the National last night Though the play Is not
OF high order OF merit It's scenes call
50 frequently for the presence or Mr.. and
Mrs. Florence that II holds the interest or the au-
] dience very well, even when the Governor is not
drawing on that wonderful sore OF experience OF
his, or giving fathery advice to the young people
OF the drama. This delightful couple OF come
dams seem from year to year to lose nothing of the
gifts which have so long endeared them to the
American public, and this is because their art is
not only true but their natures fully responsive
TO the merry-inaking In which they are engaged.
Good-nature preserves youth as nothing else can
and keeps the spirit supple long after the joints
are stir. Mr.. and Mrs. Florence have with them
a fairly good company. Miss Eleanor Lane as the
treacherous Mrs. Jennings, Miss Bell Person as
Perkins IL a rs
worthy OF mention.
HARRIS BIJoU THEArER--Those who are fond of
minstreisy, and they are numerous In Washing
ton, VIII lind good entertainment OF this charac-
ter at Harris this week. The Barlow Brothers,
troupe gives lively and laughable performance
which Is well worth seeing.
has been given at kernans this year than that by
the Howard AnthenIum Company which holds
The boards there this week. Inc Arab tumblers
give remarkable exhibition OF strength and agil
lily, LeClaire does some good Juggling, and there
are numerous other features, most OF them above
the average OF excellence.
REV. DIR. EDWARD MCGLYNN will lecture at Ma
sonic Temple tomorrow evening, on ''The Aboli-
ton OF Poverty" FOR the benefit OF the relief fund
Dr. McGlynn is AN eloquent speaker. who can
hardly rail TO be heard with pleasure by even
those who differ most widely from his views
PROF. CARPENrER Is still at Willard hall and his
curious experiments in hypnotism interest and
puzzle numerous assemblages nightly.
The THEATRICAL MECHANICS BESEFIT.-The
benent for the Theatrical Mechanics Association
Will take place at the National Theater tomorrow
afternoon, and the list or attractions offered Is
such that a large house should be in attendance
even II the object OF the entertainment were less
worthy than 1t really is. Mr.. and Mrs. W. j.
Florence will appear In q scene from popular
play; Miss xernona JarDeau VIII sing tn: beauti-
from the Howard Athen2um Co., Will do some
clever specially acts; members or the association
set on the stage, and there will be other interesting
features.