The Washington critic., 1888-01-21
AT THE THEATRES.
what We Shall Sec on the stage Next
Week.
ALBAuGu's-J. X. EMMETT.

ALBAuGUS-J, X. EMMETT.
Among the men players on the Amcri
can stage there is none Will stronger
hold on the hearts Of the people than Joe
Emmet. His beautiful sympathetic voice
and his merit as an actor have made him
permanent lavorite, and tbs best evil
dence of II is that although he fell away
from popular estimation at one period, he
was soon restored to his old place in every
body's affection, and is to-day as popular
as ever. Next week he will appear at Al
baughs and remain for the week The
Cincinnati Enquirer says of Emmet.
ut is quite evident that j. X. Emmett
has lost none of his drawing powers. The
standing room only sign at the Grand
was hanging in the lobby at $3.50 last even
ing, and several hundred people were
turned away unable to gain admission"
THE NATToNAL--"THE OLD HOMESTEAD"
Next week at the National we are TO
have slice right out of the New Hamp-
shire hills, with all the quaint character
istics of that rustic territory. II will be
presented in Denman Thompson's "Old
Homestead" straight from Swanzey
There is scarcely theatre-goer who does
not know and admire Joshua Whit
comb, and he is at his best in "The Old
Homestead" II ran for III nights IN
New York, and has not been less popular
in other cities. The New York Erening
Post says oft; 1.-THE theatre was packed,
and the audience laughed until it cried,
and then, perhaps, wept for moment in
earnest, until the mood of the actor
changed and once again called forth peals
of laughter. II was a pleasure to hear
merriment so hearty and TO know that no.
body need be ashamed of it. An hour of
such enjoyment is tonic"
"CHIP o THE OLD BLOCK"
The initial performance ofa new farcical
comedy-drama, entitled "Chip o. the Old
Block" will be given on Monday after.
noon and during the week at Harris
Bijou Theatre by a company headed by
the well-known comedians, Mr.. Robert
Il. Scott and Mr. Harry Mills. The lead
ing role will be taken by Miss Ada
Melrose, whose dainty and clever work
and her bright ways challenge admira-
tion. OF the play and company late
issue of the Chicago Inter. Ocean SAYS:
"The Chip o. the Old Block at the
Grand Opera-House, was decided sue
| cess from beginning to end. The play
itself Is grand pot pourri of laughable,
| provoking situations, incidental to which
are introduced operatic selections, singing
and dancing, Musical specalties and far
cical diversitei all in harmony with an
interesting dramatic story"
KEaNAN's-M MADDEN's COMBINATION.
VIM. Madden's combination of unex-
celled artists in his new comedy, Ground
New York" will be the attraction at Ker-
mans next week and will be an attraction
as is one, Among the features of interest
are the great political contest, the exciting
baseball match and the picturesque scene
at Oak Point. The feature, however, is
dle-weight, who is matched to fight Dom
mick McCaflrey in New Jersey
January 81. Mr.. Dempsey will give q
refined and instructive exhibition of the
manly art of self-defense, which every
Member of Congress and other official in
public life should witness.
THE SEYMOUR LECTURE.
Mr.. Charles Seymour ofNew York will
deliver his magnificently illustrated lec-
ture, entitled "a Queens Martyrdom--the
Tragedy of Marie Antoinette," at AL.
baugh's next Sunday evening. The press
speak very highly of the lecture, and as it
is illustrated with over sixty views it will
undoubtedly be very interesting. Mr..
Seymour was unable TO appear last Sun
day evening owing to the detention of the
Norfolk boat, thereby disappointing O
large audience which had gathered.
WEEK AFTER NEXT.
During the week beginning Monday,
January 30, Washington will have an
opportunity to see Mrs. James Brown
Potter at the National Theatre. AS Mrs.
Potter's notoriety dates from her famous
rendering of"' o. ter Joe'' in private res,-
dence in this city, Washington can fairly
claim her. The rollicking Rosina Vokes
will appear the same week at Albaugh's.
She is always sure of hearty reception.
At the Bijou Hardie and Won Leer will be
the attrat tions,