The Washington critic., 1890-03-04

gives much wider scope than any other
part in the play, and Mr. M0rdaunt Is
fully equal tO the occasion Mr.. George
Woodward, as the Rec Dr. NVrvdB
hilton, portrayed unusually well the
clergyman who CANDLES IN stocks and
cndcavors to marry aiich widow. Miss
Marv Waldron, in the character OF
Mrs. C0jbeiid OpdBke. acted the part Of
q marriageahe widow and was cs-
ptciallv good in the angry scene Of the
last act Miss Lindeman, in the part
Of Rose, and Miss Florence, as Agnos,
were especially interesting rs young
bellies. The other roles were acceptably
taken.
The scenery Is new aud rather
unique. Mr.. Robson's second week
starts out well and bids fair to be as
great a success as the preceding one.
"Mr. Barnes of New York"
That much-praised and very success
full production, "Nlr Barnes Of New
York" was presented last evening At
the National. The play is as Interesting
as the story is on printed page, Robert
Hilliard in the title.role makes dash
ing Barnes. and is at all times vigorous
and effective Miss Emily Rigl rs
Marina PdOE shows herself to be an
emotional actress of power. She has Il
fine voice and excellent expression and
her acting is as impressive as any seen
here in such a part for a long time.
The rest of the company is remarkably
strong.
The scenery and stage mechanism of
IN tNla 10 hat t.ly l,ln ia
moving train and the rapid shifting of
scenes in the second act constitutes a
wonderful piece Of stage work, and il
received deserved applause. The cos
tunes are elegant and the play is
smoothly presented.
"Mr Barnes" all the week,
dot at the BiiOu.
Harris Biiou was well filled last
evening, and large audience witnessed
the initial performance Of dot" The
play is sensational in tone. Miss Flor.
ence j. Bindley as Dot was warmly vel
coined by the audience, and her dane
ing in the first act won two recalls.
James Horne, who assumed the dual
role of Ned CuFley, retired miner, and
his twin brother, Deade00d Jack, is q
young actor Of marked promise. AS
the usual stage villain the Frdak ,SdyeFs
Of Mr., ii. Hartsell was above the aver
i age. The other characters were well
taken. Especially noteworthy is the
terrific explosion of the mine and burn,
ing of the bridge, which is introduced
to enabled Dot to save PicH L0Hgn0rMl
from the cruel death designed for hel
by the heartless villain. dot viii
continue at Harris throughout the
week.
Gus Hill at Kernan's.
The World of Novelties, drawn to.
gether by Gus Hill, filled Herman 5
Theatre stevening and gave the au.
dience performance in every
way worthy of their reputation
"Chip,' the j.year. old Dutch come.
dian, is a wonderful little artist, ant
his act is much better in its line thar
that of many an adult performer. The
Fisher brothers are acrobats of remarka
bic nimbleness and their erial work or
the trapeze is especially good. Gus
Hill did his club swinging act to plenty
of applause, and the rest Of the troupe
appeared to good advantage in thcil
SuecidI pdTls. neE VIII stay ~ Ncr
mans all The week, with the usual matt
nees,
Colonel Bain's Lectures.
Colonel George w. Balm, somewba
better known as the Kentucky orator
lectured before the Women's Christian
Temperance Union at Foundry Churct
last evening on Labor, Business anC
License" There was a good attend
ance and the audience were enthusiastic
in their applause. Colonel Balm will
lecture again next Sunday afternoon a
the Congregational Church, addressin;
himself to young men especially.