Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAuoHs-Maggie Mitchell and her new
dramatic company presented Ray" a roman
tic comedy drama in five acts, at Albaugh's lest
night to an audience which thoroughly appre-
ciated all its good points and scarcely needed
those which were less good. As usual with
Miss Mitcheirs plays Ray" is one with a hoy
denisb gHl, who. on the surface. is by no means
'.good FORM" as society would have il, but who
is all gold within, and whose adventures and
misadyentures, hopes and fears, furnish the
frame on which is hung the incident and inter
est of the play. In this instance it ID Ray
Golden, and Miss Mitchell assumes the role with
a youthful archness and a later piquancy which
are her own monopoly. In the cast with her
and doing their parts with merit, are Messrs
Howard Gould, r. F. McClannin, Edw. Poland
Geo. w. Deyo, Shendan Upper. p. +. Nc
Carthy, p. T. johnson and Miss Ida Burroughs,
Miss Jennie Carroll and Miss Carrie Francis
Tonight '.Fanchon." which is the play of all
plays for Maggie Mitchell, will be presented,
and all who have known her since she first
made il famous should be there to see the
Cricket.
NATIoNAL.-For a long time people who go to
theaters have been going to see The CorsicaI
Brothers" and some famous men-and. at least.
one woman-of the stage have added to their
fame by wading knee deep through the six acts
Of its romantic malaria or nalarial romance, as
you prefer. and much enjoyment and comfort
and pleasure and profit have, no doubt, been
derived from it. but how much more agreeable
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the music OF laughter scattered through il TO
tighten the gloom. Not the less, however, is it
field for the display of dramatic skill-for
more than that, for genius, for it requires
genius to carry the play successfully, and Mr..
Mantell has that in come respects to a
greater extent than any actor of recent wears.
His force of expression and of repression is
the force of genius He has about him strong
company. the Chateau Rendud of Mark Price.
the Alfred Mdyard of Mr.. Lindsey, the En,ilie
of Miss Behrens and the MDe. !Sautlia of Miss
Minnie Monk. standing out rather more promi-
nently than the others. The spectacular effects
were excellent and the orchestra added much
to the entertainment, the selections being un-
usually taking.
HARRs-CHAs. T. ELLIs--''Casper the Yodler,
is the name of musical comedy drama now fill
Ing weeks engagement at Harris Biiou, with
Chas. I. Ellis, the well-known German dialect
comedian. in the leading role. Last night a full
house greeted the opening of the present en-
gagement and the large audience followed
poor Casper through his trials and tribula-
night were quite effective and artistically
rendered. A strong company adds much to
the play. Again tonight.
kERNAN's-HARRY kERNELL's COMPANY
That prince of Irish comedians: Harry Kernel.
with a company Of acknowledged vaudeville
stars, opened weeks engagement at this house
last night under favorable auspices. Harry La
Rose was wonderful in the manipulation of OBJ
Jects while balancing on the revolving globe
The Sisters Couison gave terpsichorean treat
and the Rodgers Brothers proved dialect come
dams Of unusual merit Fisher and Clark gave
neat turn and proved themselves thorough
gymnasts. Harding and Little All Sid in an
original act, entitled 'The Clowns Antics, were
funny acrobats. "McFadden's Elopment.n a
roaring afterpiece, closed the performance.
Again tonight.
The SYMPHONY CoNcHRrs-Mr. Nikisch and
his superb Boston Orchestra viii give the sec
ond concert of the series at Music Hall on
Thursday evening, December IL. An added at
traction at this concert will be the solo num-
bers by Mime. Fannie Bloomfield Leisler the
fayorite pianiste. The sale of seats opens at
937 pennsylvania avenue next Thursday
bIscHoFF CoNcERTs.-The opening concert OF
the Bischof course viii be given by the Boston
Ideal Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club at the
congregational Church on "Wednesday evening"
Having played together for eight years this
organization has attained degree Of artistic
skil and finish in its performances which has
gained for it the highest praise wherever il has
appeared. The club also includes q vocal
Quartet .,s and its numbers add pleasing variety
The audience promised to meet Mr. Stanley
on the occasion Of his lecture at Music Hall
next Friday evening viii be one representing
the society and intelligence Of the capital. The
President, English minister and other diplo-
mats viii occupy boxes, and cabinet officers,
Senators and Congressmen win be numerously
present. Mr.. Gardiner Hubbard, president
National Geographic Society, will introduce
Mr.. Stanley: Mrs. Stanley Is also expected 70
accompany her husband and be present at the
lecture. Seats at Metzerotts ct h, O., 6 and
$3.50.
The Carnival Of Nations win be presented BY
the Potomac Relief Corps GAR, 1t National
Rides Armory December to 6, inclusive. Ad-
miz.ion Is centsL season d. No voting; no
raining.
Seats on sale at Ellis for Rev. r. ". Gun
sauius' lecture, "a Chapter in the Histor q
Liberty" 1t Congregational Church Friday
evening.
The United Veteran Amee1cnns.