Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-16
AMUsEMENTs.

NATIONAL THlArIR.one OF the good-natured
caricatures Of certain phases OF its many so
that presented in %ooIs Mighty boar % as see ems
acted by the Florencex This dramatic coin never
did stand the test OF the critical for weight
nneness and design, and the years It has been In
circulation nave not brought It nearer the stand
ard; but when rendered by these genial comedy.
SanSs tnG BASES Is no refusing it. and from tnef
was fresh from the more delicate modern
rheatsr was ~eles scrl ass night Ias with Na5
al auuience IN complete sympathy with the play
ers ana alorences strong and pervasive humor
Iectlve He infused fresh life into the familiar
scenes oy new and unexpected Quips and illusions,
oddly and as coG Gs
In ene second act magnificent floral piece was
presented to Mr.. and Mira Florence as an express
yer. The company which the comedians have with
tnem this year Is stronger than usual including
mr, Arcnie Sowper and Miss Marion Russell The
fective. Miss Russell looked extremely pretty as
Lto6y and acted with girlish simplicity. This
ALBAueHs OPERA Hou w n gwen art farce
comedy which MI. Frank Sanger's Company
presented at Aloaugh's last night, is Of English
the Vokes family years ago made familiar in this
country, but which have but seldom been sue
SesSIul IN tne hands OF American actors selected
me 1success OF American actors In farces OF this
Character Is not so much due to any want OF comic
on @ as II is TO
vaii on the stages Of the two countries.
american farce actors depend largely for
aided by the inspiration OF the moment; the Eng
ltsh actors devote themselves legitimately to the
development OF the comedy they ind In the situa-
makes Itself felt Incidentally all the better for
themselves and for the whole performance. the
situations OF "kattt" are farcical to high degree,
Interesting
Title role sings nicely and dances with a certain
drou enecetvenesS. Mr. Laurt excited good deal
OF laughter by his queer makeup and eccentrtci-
Ties, ana other members OF the company c0ntri-
1uted In wild way TO the general boisterousness.
The audience was kindly disposed and there was
no iack OF laughter and applause.
the Australian Novelty Company at this house last
night retained the attention and won the frequent
Coynes Irish sketch was broadly Iarcical; the
Austin Sisters gave clever and daring perform
ance on the trapeze; Mile. Aimee did her wonder
ful act OF walking on the ceiling; Collins and
Connor's break-neck song and dance created an
features
performance last night which is excellent in its
way and affords as much amusement as can judi
clOusly oe crowded into single evening. The
singing Is very good, and the other speciality fea-
lures OF the program fully up to the standard.
The burlesque With which the performance con-
Guides Affords chance for the display of some
gorgeous costumes, and gave the audience a hint
OF what can be done in the way or spectacular
Suggesting in the new theater.
The ASBURY MUsEE continues open at the old
church on 9th street. and the life-like wax group
OF Christ Before Pilate' is still on exhibition.
GYPSY ENCAMPMENT AND DRILL.-A novel and
picturesque entertainment VIII be given by the Y.
p. T. U. or Grace NJ Z. Church, at National Rifles
Armory, this and tomorrow evenings. 1t will
consist OF gypsy encampment and drill between
queen, camp scenes musical features, recitations
&c. Inc gypsies Will also sell refreshments.