Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-09
Public Amusements.

New NATIONAL THEATER.-When one gets
grand opera for rs cents one must not
quarrel with the quality Of the rendition. It's
like the super who told the late Edwin Forrest
that he couldn't act any better on 90 per week.
..Trovatore" was evidently brought out at the
National expressly to present Miss JEANNE
Winston in the part Of Azuoend, and in that
respect it was a success, for Miss Winston has
never appeared here to SO good advantage as
last night. The music was within her range
and she sang it we'll She also acted intelli-
gently and developed power which surprised
those who had only seen her walk through
male parts in comic opera. MIR. Frank Pear
son made his first appearance since his return
from Europe in the part OF Fernando, and his
full, rich bass voice showed the results of care
full training. He has a fine stage presence and
gave really the most artistic Interpretation of
the evening. He and Miss Winston sang in
italian, while the others used the English
words, SO the mixture was rather amusing at
times Mr.. Rafael made competent Count di
Luna, while Miss Montague and Mr.. Turner
were only fair. The chorus was uncertain, but
the orchestra seemed to be under good con-
troll. ''Trovatore" will be repeated all the
week, and the performance will undoubtedly
go more smoothly tonight.
ALBAUdH's OPERA HoUsE.-Millocker's "Beg-
gar Student was splendidly put upon the
stage at Albaughs last night and, barring some
uncertainty as to their lines on the part of
some of the performers, the opera was very
enjoyable. The cast was good one, and the
principals seemed to catch the spirit OF comedy
which pervades the whole book, while vocally
they were all fully equal to the requirements
OF the score. Miss Alice Carries popularity was
proved by the warm reception she received on
her temperance, and the encore given her
interpolated song of ''Yes. SIR" deserved the
encore 1T received Miss Minnie Da Rue made
a fine appearance in her officers uniform and
sang the music allotted her effectively. Walter
Allen got all the fun possible out of Ouendorf
and George Broderick, Charles Lang and VIM.
Pruett were very effective in their respective
roles. Misses Reed and Baker were all that
could be desired and the chorus and orchestra
did excellent work. showing the result of care
full rehearsal by conductor Bauer. 1.-The Beg
gar Student will be repeated all the week.
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION will be given I'M
der the auspices of the Young Peoples Associa-
ton Of Hamline NJ. E. church tomorrow even
ing on the steamer Wakefield. Music will be
furnished by the Y. NJ. c. A. orchestra.
CLERKS ASSEMBLY, No. GAS, X. Of L., for
merly the Clerks Early Closing association, will
give an excursion to Marshall Hall this even
ing, the steamer Corcoran leaving her wharf at
o'clock sharp and returning at midnight.
AN EXCURSION TO BAY RIDGE will be given
leaving the Baltimore and Ohio depot at sos
am, las and 4:35 pm.
The FIRST EXCURSION TO LOWER CEDAR POINT
will be given next Sunday. the steamer John
w. Thompson leaving at $50 am. and arriving
back at 10 pm.
THE MINNEoLA Social CLUB gives its min tn
annual excursion to River Rev to-day. The
Mary Washington carried quite a number down
this morning and will make another trip at 6
pm. sharp.
The SIXTH ANNUAL MOONLIGHT EXCURSION
OF the Clerks Mutual Relief association, en-
ployes Of Lansburgh & Bro, will be held to-
morrow evening They will go to Marshall
Hall on the Corcoran.