Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-26
THE THEATERS.

Observation-Disclosures" as presented by Mr..
Lawrence Barrett and his excellent company
at Aibaugh's last night, is one Of the most
elaborate productions Washington has seen
for some time. Elaborate display Of the stage
managers art does not make play; but it
adds infinitely to its effect "Ganelon" as q
play, however, has many very strong points.
II is written in the nineteenth century, In the
declamatory style of the sixteenth century,
with plot placed in the eighth century. The
main fault with the play lies in the length Of
some OF the duller scenes aud the completely
OF sentence introduced. Dramatically the play
Is strlkingly effective, especially ct the latter
naif OF the second and in the third act, when
cutlon to great advantage. Miss Minna Gale
as b.dncd is excellent with the one exception
OF treating the quieter scenes in high declam-
atory style not at all natural. GdnSlon il .
part that exactly suits Mr.. Barrett, and. judging
Dy the success OF last nights performance. one
that also suits his spectators.
NATIoNAL.-It was brilliant audience that
greeted Mr.. Mansfield in Richard LII at the
National last night. Mr.. Msnsfeld's version
shows close and intelligent study Of Shakes
Peare and steady effort to adhere as closely as
possible to the author and still make Richard
something better than q moral, mental and
physical wreck. This is rather q hard task.
Snakespeare originally sank poor Richard 30
deep In the mire and every interpreter since has
given MIN such push, always downward, that
u.
held is heroic task. All honor to the at
tempt, however. Mr.. Mansfield shows promise
OF working himself into the front rank of
Iagedians. He stands high above the melo-
drama Mansfield is able to draw a character.
In the queter monologues Of Richard Ill his
reading and acting are excellent and he paints
MS Richard with clean strokes, but in the
more passionate scenes there fingers flavor of
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" He sometimes
overshoots the mark in these scenes, but it is a
sign OF greatest promise that an actor so lately
graduated from the Jekyll-Hyde school can
read accurately and correctly the character
drawing scenes in Richard III. Mr.. Mans
heId's support hardly does him justice.
BiJoU.-"A Rag Baby" drew a large and
good-humored audience to the Bijou last night
things OF life crowded into the three acts of "A
nag Baby" as in any other production Of its
KIND The singing is exceptionally good. Miss
blanche Henshaw plays the part of Venus
with vivacious grace. The present is her first
season In farce comedy, and she has enjoyed q
gratifying measure Of success. As q whole the
company works together and shows the effect
OF careful and persistent rehearsal Ed Chap
man as Old Sport contributed q good deal to
the piece and the various other members Of
the company combine to make the production
progress evenly and briskly without any partic-
uiar display OF personal brilliarcy. There will
be special Thanksgiving performance Thurs
DAY afternoon at evening prices.
kERNAN's.-A crowded house greeted the
Lilly Clay gaiety company at their opening
performance at Kernans last night The en-
tertainment was a particularly good one and
seemed to give entire satisfaction to the large
audience. The costumes were gorgeous and
the singing and dancing particularly good
The two burlesques, 1.-The DEVILS Frolic" and
Antony and Cleopatra" were presented with
wealth of pretty women, handsome costumes
and snowy scenery. There were also several
very good speciality acts.
A NEARLY NEW BAY WINDOW BRICK house.
No. l15 4th street northeast, is to be sold at
auction tomorrow at 4:30 o'clock