National Republican., 1888-01-03


respects, suggestive Of "Erminie." The
general movement OF tho play, aud the In
trinsic merits of the score and lIbretto
make "Dorothy"a pleasureable perform
ance In Itself. AS presented last night, 1t
enjoyed the resources Of the National
Theater's large and abundantly-appointe
stage. and the settings were marvels OF
brilliancy, harmony. and the poetry
scenery and properties transported
3 by Mr.. Duff, the arrangement and comblna.
tions by Mr.. Rapley added much to the
completeness OF the illusions. Miss Lillian
Russell and Miss Agnes Stone as dorothy"
and "Lydia," respectively, impressed me
with the possession of artistic and lyric ex.
cellence Of more than ordinary quality, and
their dressings were marvels OF exquisite
design and unique combination. While
Mr.. William 1Iarnilton-of fwhom expected
much did exceedingly we'll, was pleas
antly surprised at the capital work per-
formed by Mr.. Eugene Oudin. In the
character Of "Geoffrey" he sang with care,
culture, and consistency; and his acting
and nonchalance. His stage bearing and
movements denote assiduous application.
The role Of "Geoffrey'' is q busy one, aud
liable to become tedious Mr.. Oudin's
spirit and industry not only saved
It from Indifferent monotony, but infused
into It an elasticity and zest that was en-
gaging and exhilarating: HIS foil, Mr.
John Brand, as "Harry,n showed himself to
be capable and conscientious actor, with
a good voice, easy manners, and excellant
judgment. Mr.. Harry Paultou as "Lur-
cher" gave unique impersonation OF
broad comedy. II he can't sing he can be
very funny. He. may not always do the
latter as we'll as he can, but he needn't try
any harder. He is funny enough. or the
remainder OF the cast, and OF the chorus, l
want to say "bravoF' 1t means all the
good thingsI could possibly say Of the re.
suit Of good training, pretty music, bright
lines, and just enough narrative to be
Dorothy will be given every evening
and at the Saturday matinee.
You will enjoy It.
"ALLAN DAREn AT ALBAuGH's.
The play Of "Allan Dare' certainly pos
rative is intense and Interesting, and the
dramatic construction is graphic and ro-
mantle. The faults-trivial details Of
movement--will profit by the pruning OF
the stage manager, and can see no reason
why, with the excellent people In the COM
pany, II cannot become drawing attrac.
tiop. saw the piece at the matinee, and
In their lines. Naturally this cannot be re-
garded as anything but an incidental stage
etraction-temporary and superficial. The
ground work lie capital, and here and there
u can see novel applications-for there Is
with teg. positively new, you know-which
to serve. fIleins in the cast will readily
one and the defense go. n,.,, =
wa.g ges. Justice MontgoiSss. Le Dla9le is
admifa.icn q, I've summoned, and the foll5ssAse
DfJnodhceu anu energetic type OF heroic
acting, but he applies himself to the worl
with intelligence and caution, and that ma
terially aids him to draw the shsdes very
aereeably. Mr.. Frank Evans as Allan Dare
10 the same easy, dignilied, self-possesseet
make much Of this part. Particularly ex
cellent was the PLAYING Of Mr. George
Devere in the role of Mungo Park. AS th,
demented searcher after justice q
the hands of his false brother
and after the precious children of hl'
house, he enacts character filled with ap
peals to sympathy. aud he wins them fl
Morton, is hnished aud engaging, whilt
Mics Kate Maloney's Mary Sampson |;
siDgularly captivating. The remainder o
the cast Is far above the average. TakeI
as whole the company is unusually
strong, and the fabrication Of llttlt
experience will make "Allan Dare" By
this combination, highly enjoyable en-
tertainment.
The play will be repeated every evening,
and at the Wednesday and Saturday matt
nees.
HARRIs's BIJoU THEATER.
Mr.. Joseph j. Bowling opened his en-
gagtment yesterday In "Never Say Die,
and the play is comedy drama of marked
strength and filled with popular specialtes
Mr.. bowling proved himself to be capabl,
melodrama.ic actor, and he was ably sup
brette, Miss Nellie Page. The action Of tn,
drama was relieved by number Of new
ard catchy songs, and the Ethiopian ant
other specialties were greatly enjoyed
"Never Say Die" will be given Afternoon
and evening throughout the week.
KERSAN's THEATER.
Immense audiences greeted the Hallai
and Hart First Prize Ideas 9t the openin,
yesterday. This combination always ha
the best specialists to be found In the bust
ness, and has this season such artists q
Mr.. Hallan and Miss Hart, Miss Ella Yves
ner, the great male impersonator; Mr.. VIM
Muldoon, the champion wrestler; Mr.. Jo
Hart, the banjo king, and constellation
of like brilliant performers. II you enio.
the most original In the variety line ker
nan's presents 1t this week.
NOTES.
During the Booth-Barrett engagement
which opens at the Holiday Street Theater
Baltimore, on the 9th instant, the follow
ing bills will be given: Monday night AM
Saturday matinee, "Othello;n Tuesday
"Julius CWsar;n Wednesday, "Hamlet;'
Thursday, skiing Lear" Friday, "Merchan
OF VeniCe;" Saturday, "NIacbeth.n
JOSEF UOFATANN,