Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAUGHs.-The play at Albaugh's last night
was Capt. Swift" drama nearly allied in
theme to Jim the Penman," but lacking the
action and force Of that production although
by no means weak play. 1t is a difficult play
to handle successfully, being TO some extent
''talky," but as presented at Albaugh's last
night 1t interested profoundly and held the au-
dlence until the curtain touched the floor in
the last act MIR. Arthur FORESTS Mr.. Witding
OF Queensland IL a handsome character i'll
person, and skillfully-though somewhat over
done. Miss Rand's Mrs. SedGrOOk was given
with much feeling, and Miss Klmbalrs Stella
Dar6aSite1 was as gentle and womahly as Miss
hlngsley's Mabel was lively and girlish Mr.
Huntington's Mr. Gardner was a manly part done
IN a manly way, and Mr.. Planton's detective
was so palpable that the wonder is that he ever
got even in sight of Capt. Strlf Miss Taylor's
Lazy SLdunt0I. was a bit OF refreshing natural
ness The other characters were done quite as
well as those mentioned and the ensemble was
good without being great. The climaxes in the
last three acts were very strong, and the first
act Is the weak one of the play. Capt Swift
Is a play to be seen, and. judging from last
nights house. it will be effectually seen this
week. Again tonight
NArIoSAL.-"Miss Rose Coghlan's own YER
SION OF Charles Reade's comedy peg Wof-
ington," at the National last night was emf
nently well done. Miss Coghlan has force
fulness in her composition which meets the
impossible and Inverts Il to her own energetic
purpose. That accounts for her versatility and
also her NapOleonic successes where failure is
the rule. Miss Coghlan's support was i'll the
main.very good, and the play went through
with an agreeable smoOthness not always OBJ
servable on a first night.
HARRIS. Lost in New York" held the
boards here last night. and the large audience
testhed Its appreciation by frequent applause.
1t Is strong ill dramatic merit realistic effects
and interesting plot. The great East river
scene, with the putting presence OF a live steam
boat, Is SO realistic as TO carry audience COM
pletely away. Miss Lottie Alter as jennie WILSON
a New York Waif, and Gus Pixley. in the dual
role OF the gas man and the tramp were very
clever. The balance of the company was eff
Client and gave a well-considered performance
There VIII be no performance Saturday night
| and the matinee that day will commence at ~
| O'Clock Souvenirs will be given to the ladies
| and children present. Again tonight and matt
| nees at usual prices.
| hERNAS's.-torrester's Oriental Extraya-
| gahZa ana BurIesque Company appeared be-
| fore crowded house last night When the
curtain rose dazzling sight presented
| Half hundred shapely maidens in fetching
costumes, under the guidance of Miss Fannie
Forester, went through the intricate maneu-
yers OF q police review with grace and pre-
| cision. Heath and ID. i. Rassett during this
| act, gave an interesting lightning drill. Then
| followed an olio of novelties hard to surpass
| which included Juan de Zamora's sensational
| trapeZe performance, Miss Louise de Luisi's
| character dances, Vim. Scherer's Paganini yio-
| lin acrobatics and Mullen and Dunn's comedy
| sketch and Miss Bessie Gilbert's excellent per-
| Torrance on the cornet. French burlesque,
| entitled THE Moors Bride" closed the enter
| tainment Again tonight.
| GLEE AND BANJO CLUB CoNcERT.-A most
| enjoyable evenings entertainment is promised
| by the concert OF the Wesleyan University Glee
and Banjo clubs at the Church of Our Father,
| 18th and streets, on Wednesday evening. the
| 10th instant The Glee Club has been heard here
before; but the Banjo Club is a new and attract