Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

NATIONAL THEArER.-A representative WASH
ington audience witnessed the formal debut
into the dramatic profession Of Miss Julia Mar
lowe in the role Of PdrGaenia at this house last
night. In the boxes were Justices Harlan,
Field and Miller and members Of the Chinese
legation, and through the orchestra were to be
seen many people well known in official and
society circles. And it was evident that though
Miss Marlowe's stage experience had been SO
brief and tentative, the commentator which
she had won from the press and distinguished
private individuals had already made her known
to many in the house and caused them to watch
with pleasant anticipation the progress Of the
play. At the end Of the first act it was plain
impression on her audience that her success for
the occasion at least was assured. Miss Mar
lowe is Of girlish figure and manner, and this
at once kindly disposed the audience toward
her. As the scenes developed, however, charms
of more subtle, valuable and stronger
cious simplicity and naturalness Of her
method OF work, the absence of self-conscious-
ness and staginess in either action or utterance,
and the rare expressiveness Of her face and
voice. With these excellent qualities to plead
for her, it Is not to be wondered at that Miss
Marlowe speedily won warm regard and admit
ration, nor that the audience ignored the evil
dences OF inexperience in the part and even
unfamiliarity with her lines, which at times
during the evening became apparent 1t is
tiles that Miss Marlowe shows her fitness for
the career she has chosen. As the scenes
required it she manifested unquestionable
tragic power and a capacity of restrained emo
tional expression that is rare indeed in begin
ners, and affords the best grounds for the
has great future before her. Her Parftenia
Is not yet, however, finished or evenly
sustained characterization. Some of the scenes
warranted more pathos and passion than she
displayed in them last night, and once or twice
Miss Marlowe permitted herself, apparently,
to lapse into passive state, laying down mo-
mentarily, as it were, the burden Of the part.
The briefness Of her stage experience furnishes
abundant excuse for more serious faults of
this sort than she can be fairly charged with,
however. The Characterization as a whole was
one OF singular sweetness and charm, and it is
safe to say that few Of those who witnessed it
came away without sharing the hopes of Miss
Marlowe's friends for a notable stage career for
her. Her supporting company was of average
merit. 'Ingomar" will be repeated this and
tomorrow evening; Thursday, 'The Hunch-
back"
ALBAUaHs OPERA HousE.-The reception &C
corded the Bostonians, last night, on the COM
mencement of their engagement at Albaugh's,
fully attested the popularity of this excellent
organization. The opera was Cellier's "Doro-
thy" which was very nicely sung and happily
acted Misses Marie Stone, Jessie Bartlett
lett, and Messrs. w. H. Macdonald. H. G. Bar
nabee, Edwin W. Hoff, Ricardo Ricci and J.
A: Montgomery assumed the principal parts
Tho audience was generously disposed and
nearly every leading number was encored
Miss Jessie Bartlett Davis is the most import
ant addition to the Bostonians since last season.
and her rich contralto voice was heard to good
advantage, although the role of Lydia Hd,c-
norne is not one to give her powers full scope.
Miss Davis is also a charming actress and
brought out all the delicate comedy Of the
part. Miss Marie Stone was in good voice, and
acted with spirit and effect. Barnabee gave to
the role OF Lurcher a humor peculiarly his own.
Mr.. Edwin Hoff's melodious tenor was excel
lently handled, and Mr.. Macdonald sang and
acted with his customary dash and vigor. Miss
Josehine Bartlett developed considerable COM
edy power as Mrs PriUett, and Miss Carlotta
MacOnda gained a merited encore for her solo
in the last act. The chorus was full and effect
i've, and Conductor Studley had his orchestra
well under control. Tonight Suppes "Fati-
nitza" will be given with Miss Jessie Bartlett
Davis as the Lieutenant.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER.-The mischievous
FRANKS of Miss Jennie Calef as Princess o. Shaun
Messy in IAN American Princess" kept the
large audience at the Bijou in a continual roar
last night. The piece was well acted, the parts
OF DENNIS o ShdunnesSey and Phtaeds Grub be-
ing in particularly good hands.
hERNANs THEATER.-There is another good
variety entertainment to be found at Herman 8
this week, given by the Leavitt combination
The audience last night was large and the va
rlous features were generously applauded.
The CHAMBER Music SOCIETY will give its
hrst concert at Unlversalist church on Thurs
day evening, when an attractive program will
be rendered.