Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-19
THE THEATERS.

NATIoyAL.-Mr. and Mrs. Kendall made
their first appearance in Washington at
the National theater last night in one of Sar-
dou's brightest productions, "a Scrap of Pa
per. The audience was a large, and from the
very start an enthusiastic one. The performance
was a delightful one in every particular. Mrs.
Kendall is more than an easy and natural ac-
tress, although in comedy that about expresses
all. In her way she is a genius. Every move
ment OF body. every gesture has way of tell
ing whole story.n itself. Mrs. Kendals hands
may be said to speak. Mr.. Kendall also fairly
DIVIDES the honors with his charming wife. He
Is thorough exponent of the quiet English
school OF acting. Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall are sup
ported by an excellent company. The play it
self is spoken in English, but is filled with
French piquancy. The dialogue is bright and
sparkling and many of the situations exceed
ingly taking.
ALBAUGH' .-"Bluebeard, IT," starts off
seemingly for big run at Aibaugh's. Blue
beard is one dazzling fairy scene consisting
OF gorgeous stage settings and picturesque
groups to fascinate the eye and some excellent
singing to please the ear. The play is there
TOO, ana the many amusing situations offer
good opportunities for Eddie Fov to show his
power and versatility as comedian. At times
two hundred people are on the stage and the
effects are dazzling and wonderful. The poetic
ballets, participated in by one hundred girls, are
a feature of the performance. The company
throughout is excellent, Miss Alice Johnson,
IL,
pecially good as Stlin.
HARRIS BiJoU.-''Shamus O'Brien," an Irish
play OF considerable merit was produced at
this house last night, with Mr.. Chas. E. Werner
In the title role. The play abounds in striking
scenes and tableauX. rendered in a creditable
manner by company above the average. The
singing OF MIR. Werner and the dancing Of Miss
Lottle Wlnnett were well received.
kERNANs.-The patrons of this theater were
entertained by variety performance last night
which was highly satisfactory. Harry Kernel,
In his pleasing Irish delineations; Nash, the
bicycle wonder, and the Braatz brothers,
gymnasts, all won applause in their specialties.
GLoBE.-The Globe last night was crowded
with an enthusiastic audience, who greatly en-
]oyed the variety performance.
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