The Washington critic., 1889-04-23
ADJUSTMENTS
ALDAuen's-pEARL OF rEKrS

For the first lime in Washington the
''Pearl Of Peliin" was seen last night at
Albauyh's, and IL caught on, albeit 1t is not
up TO the hishcst Standard Of comic opera
ether in score or libretto. The bus;ne g OF
the piece is carried on by Mr. Louis Har-
iison as 1y Foo, Mr.. Edward Webb (sub-
si;tuted for Mr.. Phil Branson) as Pierre,
Mr.. Joseph Herbert as Sosoriki, Mr.. john
Leach as Sing Hi, Miss Belle Thorne as the
Peorl Miss Carrie Behr as Fnetie, four
pretty waiter girls, and fine collection OF
chorus people, giants, ct al. The play Is
the usual comic opera plot strongly remin-
isceptial Of the "Mikado." Mr.. Harrison
docs some very good funny business and SO
also do Mr.. Herbert and Mr.. Leach, though
rome of them finds his fun In the libretto.
Miss Thornc's Pearl of Pckin is pretty, and
she sings well, aud Miss Dehr's Fineiie Is
quite sparkling, coquettish, and flrtatious.
The four pretty waiter girls are decidedly
alive to tlie situation. In places the music
is above the average, and in places again it
is not. There are IN the opera also several
coarse jokes which might be cut out with
advantage. All criticism to the contrary,
the "Pearl Of Pekin" has In II the element
Of popularity, and though the house last
night was cut down, by reason of two or
three fashionable events, it will be we'll up
tonight and run crowded before the middle
Of the week is past. Again tonight.
THE NATIoNAL--"HE, SHE, HIM, HER,
George II. Adams, famous as Hup,pty
Dpmpty presented his thrce-act panto-
mimical comedy, "He, She, Him, Her, at
the National last night to big house. Mr..
Adams was assisted by Miss Toma Hanlon
special raison d'eire. The comedy is best
explained by this. synopsis In the pro-
gramme. Iime-Any time. Place-Any-
where. Argument-Suit yourself. Plot
None. There wasn't anything to 1t, but 1t
was funny, and the audience dropped to the
able and talented jokes readily. Miss Hau-
Ions Tootsie Brant was tootsie wootsie,
ard Mr.. Adams Toby was cheerful. Mr..
Bernard's German was very good indeed.
The singing was superior In solo and con-
cert. Again tonight. Matinee tomorrow.
THE BIJoU-"TRUE IRISH HEARTS"
The exciting scenes and incidents Of the
play 'sTrue Irish Hearts'' entertained
good house at Harris Bijou last night. The
play is very picturesque one and the
scenery used Is handsome and elaborate
The plot is the same that has for long
time been recognized as the property Of the
Irish drama. An uncducatc1 Irish lad
wades through schemes and villiany to hap
piness and distinction. Gus Reynolds gave
satisfaction as Loniy flanagan, the leading
| character, and Miss Kitty Emmett as Kitty
Erady was bright and prepossessing.
KEESAN's-pLAKE's EQUINE PARADOX.
"Horse sense'' is exhibited in surprising
| qualities at Kernau's this week. Professor
| Blake's Equine Paradox furnishes won
| detIul exhibition OF the extent TO which
| hoses can be educated. The programme
| includes q large number Of scenes which
| illustrate ibe intelligence Of tue animals,
aud are in themselves amusing. Five dol
| lars minute is offered to anybody who
| viii ride the funny, but erratic trick mule.
| THE GLoDE--vARIETy.
Perdy's Specially Company Of vaudeville
| artists appeared at the Globe last night to
a crowded house, Among other attractions
are Gillagher and West, black-face come
di,us; Eugene Mas, dialect comedian;
Cherries German, Jig and reel dancer, and
May Templeton and Eugenle Natowltz,
vooelists The show concludes with q ludl.
clous aiter-ploce entitled "Shake, Nasty
| Jim.n
THE YALE GLEE CLUB,
The Yale Glee and Banjo Club filled the
Congregational Church last night from
vestibule TO chaneel rail with a fashionable
audience, largely of young people. 1t wai
u college affair all around, and the arrange
ments OF the whole concert, on aud of tn,
stIge, were In the hands Of Yale men. TIL,
programme was good one, and the fellow
who handed 1t We're good fellows whC
knew what they were there for. The ap
plause was thunderous. After the services
at the church a reception was rendered til,
club by Mrs. Harrison ut the White House
and there the youth and beauty shone re
splendent and had good time besides.
THE NoGUEmAs CONCERT.
One Of the most elegant audiences whicl
has met together in Washington In years
comfortably filed the National Rifles Hal
last evening, In honor OF Mile. de Noguelras
who was the principal In grand concert
ber the best known society women In Wash
ington. Mile, de Nogueras was assisted b,
Gignof Del Puente, who won unstinted ap
plause by his singing. Mile de Nogueira'
was received with enthusiasm and she wa
overwhelmed with flowers, The concer
was q most enjoyable one IN every respect
Never Touched Him.