Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-17
AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL THEATER.-"The COrsairn and his reck-
perpetrated series OF outrages on the gravity OF
the people and the integrity OF the English Ian
guage and got away with large amount OF booty,
judging from the number OF wonderfully good
natured victims present In the National Theater,
who not OILY submitted to the outlaws, but be-
zeal efforts. The worst atrocities OF the raid were
he pms and the makeup OF Frank David. The
former pervaded everything. Not alone were
they turning up every line or two ia the dialogue,
but they were Incorporated I'm the properties,
painted on the scenery, aud worked into the
own Existence Others 50 bad as to ADMIT Of spG no
Justircatton. However, 1.-THE COrsair" Is a bur-
lesque, and from time immemorial burlesquers
have been allowed exceptional license on the
stage, and "gags" which would be tolerated no
where else are rather expected in this sort OF
M aKe enaS o.
gorgeous spectacles ever seen here. Ghe departure
scene and the pirates craft in the first act, the
scene In the third were marvels OF richness and
beauty. The grand march and the prlsmatic
in their brilliant and ever-changine colors. The
score OF "The COrsair' contains many pleasing
numbers, which were well rendered last
able vocal work being done by Miss Annie
Summerville, Miss Montague, Mr.. Brocollni,
and Mr.; Frank David who sings well for come
dian. Mr.. David caused great deal of merriment
last night, aided by John Sparks and George A.
Schiller. The ladies OF the troupe, OF whom there
are large number, are comedy TO look upon, and
wore last night costumes in keeping with the pre-
valling g~geousness OF the production. Mile. Clio
vina.a dainty little woman, danced pretty pas seu
in the third act The mule fling" in the last scene
MADE hit. Altogether the spectacle was brill
liant one, and 1t was witnessed by an audience
which crowded the National Theater to the doors
ALBAuGH's OPERA HoUsE.-The Beatrice OF Nine.
ModJeska is an representation decidedly charming
to the eye In its fair picture OF gracious and noble
womanhood, while IL captivates the understand
Ing by the completeness OF its Identification and
intelligent sympathy with Shakespeare5 spirited
creation. Hardly equal in subtle suggestiveness
nimhlp w0innnlV SntrltnpllQ fpn1prpp-a
personation Of Ellen Terry. Nine. Mod
dignity than the former. a greater semblance
Of reserve power, and comes TO the
heroic and passionate scenes by an easier transit
ton and with more certain effect in consequence
Altogether II is one OF the most admirable things
Nine. Modjeska has done and shows her art IN
received BY the large audience at AIbaugh's last
night, and in the strong scenes evoked manifesto
lions Of genuine enthusiasm. INNS; ModJeska has
anns ana hs xas wony e. the
here for the f time IN Measure roT
Measure a play which has not been done in
Washington for many years.
bright and smart little woman, with pleasing
ways and nimble limbs and voice that is agree
able to the She has play called "Philopene,"
which is not great as a dramatic work. but brings
out all Miss Goodwins strong points In the way or
singing, dancing, and wearing boys clothes grace
night and will remain there al the week.
kERNAS's 1HEATER.-The London Speciality Co.,
which furnishes abundant amusement Tor the n,l-
merOuS patrons OF Kernan's this week, contains
about the usual assortment of variety features in
the way OF yocalists, comic and sentimental,
dancers comedians, tumblers, &C. on Thursday,
Friday, and saturday there will be nightly glove
contests between Dominick McCaffrey and Frank
Hearald, Of Philadelphia.
THE BATTLE OF SHILOH" panorama Is attracting
widespread attention by It's power and realism,
and the building is thr0nged daily by delighted
visitors.