Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

| ALBAUaH's OPERA HoUsE.-A select and an.
preciative audience witnessed the first per.
Torrance of III. Constant Coquelin and his
capable colleagues at Albaugh's last night
The lower boxes were filed with parties made
up of Mrs. Cleveland, Secretary and Mrs. Whit
| ney, Senator and Mrs. Cameron Miss Letter.
Judge John Davis, Mr.. VIM Endicott, jr., and
| Mr.: Woodbury. Blair, on the left of the stage
and Judge and Mrs. Macarthur. Miss Dorothy
Philips, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Bancroft Count
| Sala and the Misses Schenck ON the right. In
the first piece on the bill of the evening. Nine.
De Glrardin's one-act emotional play. ia Joie
talt Peur," Coquelin made the deepest i'm
preston, and showed most decisively the ex-
eeilence OF his natural gifts as well as the
truth and finish Of his methods. His is the
perfection of that art which conceals art-that
art which clothes itself over so completely in
the role assumed that one foreets en-
tlrely 1t IS acting that is being wit
messed, and surreIders with ready and unaues-
tanning interest to the emotions Of the passing
moment Nothing could be more thoroughly
natural. more entirely free from the suspicion
OF exaggeration. more quietly and completely
IN accord with the spirit of the scenes than NJ.
Coquelln's Noel 1t was not until later on,
when he was seen in the monologue and in Mo-
heres little comedy, that the audience could
fully perceive how much the comedian had
done in fitting himself in appearance and ac-
tion to the role OF the old servant; but from
MS hrst almost tremulous advent on the scene
IN la Joie Fait Peur" there was no escaping
the quiet potency and rare artistic charm of
his lmpersonation. There was not about it.
perhaps, the pervasive warmth and geniality
that such an unctuous comedian as Boucicault
would give, but while this may have been a
loss In one way, it can hardly be doubted that
all things considered, NJ. Coquelin's creation
should be awarded the higher artistic merit.
In the little playful passages of the piece, with
Btdnche and Ad7eTl, the sly, heavy fun of the
faithful old servitor was capitally portrayed,
and the difficult emotional passages were man
aged with restrained yet powerful
effectiveness that moved the audience
deeply. Nothing could be finer or
more touching than Noefs long mono
logue, in which, with a passionate ming
ling of struggling hope and bitter fear he
sought to convince himself that his beloved
young master could not be dead Then, at the
close of this scene, when the voice he SO longed
to hear sounded behind hirA the sudden and
powerful revulsion of feeling was portrayed
with a restrained intensity that thrilled the
house like an electric current. At the close of
the piece NJ. Coquelin and his colleagues came
forward in answer to enthusiastic applause All
the participants in La Joie Fait Peur" de-
serve warm commentator for their artistic
work. Mile. Stuart, as Blanche was very
pretty and natural. As MdttiCie Mile. Gilbert
showed admirable emotional capacity Nine.
Patry's Nine. Des Aubiers was strong in its
passionate reserve of grief, and the younger
Coquelin made a manly and attractive Ady.ien.
IL.
Coquelln recited in a charmingly easy and
good-natured way three short selections which
moved his audience to high pitch of merri-
ment. In Lies Precieuses Ridicules," as Mas
Garlic the comedian gave another revelation of
his powers IN striking contrast to that afforded
by his work in Noel and while not appealing so
strongly to the feelings as the latter it was no
less meritorious from the artistic standpoint,
and showed the same scrupulous exactitude of
elaboration. This evening Nine. Hading will
brr
Georges Ohnet's ''Maitre De FORCES"
At the close of NJ. Coquelins recitation of
''Le Chdpedu,' in the monologue, a mammoth
bouquet of flowers. sent from the White House
conservatory by Mrs. Cleveland's order, was
presented to the comedian.
New NATIONAL THEATER.-Mr James O'Neill
has found the play of 'Monte Cristo' SO sue
cessful as a money maker that he seems to
have no desire to tempt the public with q new
piece. As presented at the National theater
last night Monte Cristo' was well performed
and well staged Mr.. O'Neill gave to his part
the ease, grace and power which haze won
him his present high position in the dramatic
profession. He has surrounded himself with a
good company. all of whom acquitted them
selves creditably. The scenery and costumes
were new, much of the former being elaborate
and very effective. The attendance last night
was very large. Monte Crsto" will be given
every night and at matinees ON Wednesday
and Saturday.
HARRIS BDoU THEATER.-Mr. Oliver Doud
Byron Is always sure of hearty welcome from
numerous admirers when he appears in Wash
ington, and the large audience at Harris last
night was, as usual, ready with its greeting
when the actor came upon the scene in THE
Inside Track" The play is full of quick ac-
ton of an exciting character and took we'll
Mr.. Byron sustained the leading role with
vigor and dash. Fred Warren as Jun and
Dickie Delaro as Kitty were very good.
KERNAN's THEATER.-Gus Hill has in his
troupe this season number of vaudeville art
lists of more than the average merit, and the
entertainment they give will be found well
worth witnessing by all who enjoy clean and
clever variety performance. The Fisher
brothers, 1.-The flying men" give particularly
daring and sensational trapeze performance.
Mr.. Powers RECITAL.-The appearance of
MIR. Leland I. Powers. of Boston. in his imper-
sonations and recitals at Congregational church
on the evening of the 30th will be an ENJOYABLE
treat His marvellous rendition of the chariot
race from Ben Hur," which created such en-
thusiasm when he appeared here last winter
will be repeated. Seats may be secured at
Ellis music store.