Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-18
AmuSementS.

GLOVER" AT ALBAUGH's.-McCaulis opera
company is always popular in Washington be.
cause it is always good one. When the cur
tain rose last night for the first act in the new
opera, Glover" there was not a vacant seat in
Albaugh's opera house. The general manifesto
tons OF interest throughout the evening
showed that there was no disappointment in
the opera. ''Clover" takes with the audience
and SO fulfills the highest requirements of light
opera. But it is probably more the action and
the general merits of the company than the
music itself that pleases. The migratory
character Of the piece adds not little to its in
terest. The changing scenes and new cos.
tunes, as they pass from Bavaria to Paris
to Sweden and to Venice, prevent monotony.
Inc Inc principal voices are good and
ally strong chorus. Eugene Oudlns singing
in the role of Rudolf was especially good. In
his song to Stella in the second act he was
above the general requirements of light opera
and brought down the house. Bertha Ricci as
Stella appeared to be somewhat nervous in the
early part of the evening. as it was her first
appearance IN the role. Later, however, she
gained confidence and showed that her voice
has lost none of its sympathetic sweetness.
De Wolf Hopper. who is great favorite here,
as he is everywhere, had an opportunity. in
the role of Cdsinir to display his romping
joviality, which never fails to please, and was
kept on the stage more than his allotted time
Everybody did as well as any one in the audi
ance desired and the house is sure to be not
less crowded during the rest of the week than
it was last night. Saturday night Rudolf DELL
myers Captain Fracassa" win be presented
for the first time in Washington.
NATIONAL.-"The Wife" produced last night
at the National, is one Of those strong society
plays which have of late become so character
istic OF the Lyceum theater. 1.-The Wife" is
strong, well-constructed play. Some Of the
characters tax ones imagination to some ex-
tent, but once accepted the play is gem, how
ever. 1.-The Wife" has been seen here before
and theater goers are familiar with its points
The play was we'll staged last evening and the
characters were all well assumed.
HARRIs'-"The White Slave. - The sue
cess which marked this we'll known
play at its introduction in this house early in
the season WAS not wanting last night. as the ap-
plause OF the large audience testified. The
company presenting the play is complete and
decidedly above the average, while the stage
settings are realistic and highly appropriate
The Lisa of Miss Elizabeth Gath of last even
ing was pleasing and showed great dramatic
force. and the William Lacy OF James G. Tighes
was clever piece of acting.
KERNAN's.-Bennett Bros All-American star
speciality company, with Peter Jackson, the
champion colored pugilist of the world, as spe-
clal drawing card, opened to the largest house of
the season at this well-known resort last night
The sporting element of Washington, both
high and low, was there and many comments
were passed on the probable fight between Sui
Ivan and Jackson. The BENEFITS gave highly
interesting exhibition with revolver. shotgun
and rifle. Then came jackson. There was a
murmur Of satisfaction when the big fellow
appeared and jackson bowed his acknowledge.
mcnts to the laundering applause which fol-
lowed. Jack Ashton OF Providence. who was
the opponent of Jackson, looked well but not
in the best condition, while Jackson looked
like barrel of spikes, so prominent were his
a good exhibition. 1t would be difficult to
criticise Jackson. His movements are easy,
his hitting straight and he has long reach.
He did not have a chance to let himself out
last night, as the bout was only a friendly one.
Next Thursday night the public will have a
better chance to judge of the big blacks pow
ers. as an unknown Washington man will en-
deavor to capture the 800 which the manage
ment has offered to any one standing up four
rounds