The Washington critic., 1890-05-10
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"Mynheer Jan" at Aibaugh's.
Eugene Fields, the famous writer, says
as follows Of the Carleton Opera Company
and the new opera, "Mynheer JAM which
will be presented here Monday might at the
Opera-house:
"Mynheer JAM ms presented by the
Carleton Company, is altogether the most
pleasing performance given to Chicago
audience this season. The opera itself is
much above the average, the music Is bright
and catchy, and the libretto is the best
work the Paulton pere et ills have done In
this line. Appropriate interpretations,
iudiciously introduced, serve to SYM
metrize and strengthen the performance.
The company is one of unusual excel
lence. Among the principals are such
recognized favorites as Clara Lane, the
winsome little soprano; Alice Vincent,
Alice Garlic, Marion Langdon, Clara Wis
dom, Charles f. Bigelow, j. K Murray
and T.. De Mesa The chorus Is exception
ally strong its work being characterized by
an intelligence, by a spirit, and precision
simply refreshing in these days when sloy-
enliness is too often mistaken for genius
The new costumes Worn by the pretty
girls (by the way Mr.. Carleton shows
mighty good taste in the selection of his
chorus) are genuine poetic morceaus. But
the most admirable feature of the perform
ance is its balance and smoothness. These
distinguishing qualities result from the
painstakiDg supervision which Mr.. Garlic
ION himself has exercised In preparing the
opera for presentation. 1t generally con
ceded that in addition to being the best
baritone in English opera, Mr.. Carleton Is
the most intelligent, conscientious aud ex-
acting of stage directors.
New National Theatre,
The eminent actor and author Mr..
Edward Harrigan and his comedy company
will appear at the New National Theatre
next week presenting two of his most
humorous characters as produced by him at
1larrigan's Theatre New York, which has
been the home of that particular line Of
comedy IN which this artist exces and
every visitor to the metropolis generally
finds time to spend an evening there.
This will be Mr.. llarrgan's first visit TO
the New National Theatre and big en-
gagement Is already assured
"Squatter Sovereignty which had run
OF 300 nights in New York City, viii be the
opening selection and will be followed on
Thursday by Mr.. harrigan's original drama,
"Od lavender Mr. ITarrgan IS one of
the most celebrated actors in his lines of
comedy IN the world and all his characters
are taken from life.
Mr.. Dave Braham's popular music forms
an important feature Of these productions
"ihe wages Ot Nln."
At Harris Theatre next week, beginning
Monday, May IL. viii be presented one Of
the most beautiful soul stirring and moral
meodramas that has ever been written. Not
since the days Of the 'I.ights % Londonn
and other dramas has such a truthful pre-
EentatiOn Of human trials been given. The
"Nages Of SIM proves TO be a drama
which shows us our daily cares and sor.
rows and eventually stirs an audience to the
bottom OF their hearts. IL must be seen to
be appreciated, and Il will surely prove "a
winner at Harris next week.
Kernan's Theatre.
Lester & Williams London Specially
aud Gaiety Company play return engage
ment at Kernan's next week, and this pop
ular organization will doubtless prove as
strong drawing attraction as Il did earlier
in the season. The company comprises old
fayorites In the vaudeville world, aud all
OF them are pre-eminent i'm their line OF
specalties.
Lester aud Williams are two well known
TO need amy words Of praise, Their sketch
Is as unique as IL Is entertaining. Those
two exceedingly funny men, Gallagher and
West, are also with the company. ,Iutan,
the aerial artist, viii be assisted by Gorge
w. Brown. Jutan Is one of the best known
and daring gymnasts I'm the professions aa
well as being very beautiful woman Polly
Mcdonald, that clever little dancer, Is an
other bright particular star Of the company
There are a number Of other specially per
formers. The company also has new bur
leeque, entitled "Me and jack" which will
be given in this city for the first time
Eyery. night and Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday maunees.