Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAuGH's-RHEA IN JOSEPHINE" -Rhea
makes an ideal Josephine. AID though the play
In which she assumes the role Is by no means
as strong her character. yet the subject
possesses an historical interest which has ma
terially assisted Mr.. Haren in making a place
on the stage for Rhea which is peculiarly her
own As presented last night at Albaugh's
Josephine" is considerably improved and in
new scenery and effects the presentation of
last October would scarcely be recognized. 1t
Is still too long, however and there is a lack
of rapidity in its movement which should be
remedied. Mr.. Harris Napoleon is q counter
part in the makeup" and he brings the char
acter out with good effect. Mr.. Franpur's
IdiIeyrdrd. Mr.. Owens Murat and Russian. MIR.
Amorys Duke Of DdHtzlck and Miss Van Sic
lens Pauline worthy of especial mention
The costuming of the play, the beautiful sta ge
settings and the fidelity to nature in the like
nesses OF the Characters assumed constitute a
living panorama of history almost startling in
Its realism. Rhea as the empress of the French
Is the queen of the play and she is in look, tone
and gesture all that she assumes. Again to-
night.
The NArIoNAL-HERRMANN- the
mephistophelian wizard of the stage, was
greeted by large audience at the National
last night and his welcome was as warm as if
every trick he played were new and every de-
ception fresh. Assisted by his wife, who is
pretty little witch herself. and by other artists,
the performance was calculated to mystify
even old hands in magic shows. In the fan
tastic tricks of Mr.. Hermann his old-time
grace and mysticism are quite as taking as
ever, ana the pigeons and the rabbits and the
other magic animals are unchanged.
MERRIAM s-HowARDS BURLEsQUE COMPANY
The Howard burlesgue company made its
second appearance this season mere last night
before IL large audience. The company has
improved considerably since its initial per-
Torrance. The specialties are all good. The
act OF Harry Morris and Miss Agnes Evans
very funny. MIR. Morris is one of the most
iudlcrous Dutch comedians on the vaudeville
stage. Max Pettingill, the musical wonder, to-
gether with his almost human dog Jim, kept
the audience III a roar of laughter during their
interesting act. Bryant and Wells gave a
comedy sketch above the average and were fol-
lowed by the famous break-neck song and
dance artists. Lowry and Evans. who threw
themselves about the stage like rubber balls.
Miss Lizzie Raymond gave several pleasing
songs and dances. The $4,000 living picture
production was interspersed throughout the
specialties. Again tonight
HARRIs'-DANL SULLY.-"Dan1 Sully's Cor
ner Grocery" opened return engagement at
Harris Bljou last night and though the play
is beyond criticism, being conglomeration of
funny situations thrown together, 1t delighted
the large audience. who followed Daddy Nolan
through the many ridiculous situations in
which he found himself with much merriment
As Ddlldg Nolan Mr.. Phil Mcfarland made a
hit and gave praiseworthy character imper-
sonation. The play is well staged and the re-
malnder OF the cast contribute to the success
OF the play. Again tonight