The Washington critic., 1890-04-23
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An AuuleuCt VI lutI pEOpOIiOuS as
sembled yesterday at the National !
Theatre, on the occasion of the annual
benefit of the Theatrical Mechanics AS.
sociation. The programme furnished
was of the highest excellence, and was
ms varied as 1t was excellent Mr..
Aaron, the well known Dutch come
dian, appeared in an amusing sketch,
and the beauty of the "Dissolving
Views shown by j. Frank Eline, won
very general applause. The singing of
the vocalists was Of the highest order
j. X. Murrays grand bass voice was
heard to great advantage in rendering
LET All obey" w. Y. Carleton was
never in better voice, and his splendid
baritone and beautiful method de-
lighted the audience as he sang Rose
Marie. Miss George Metzgcrs deep
and powerful contralto was effectively
displayed in rendering Nadeshda's
"Olga,' while her skillful modulation
in singing "Genevieve" touched all
hearts. All these artists were en-
Enthusiastically recalled.
The dramatic work of the occasion
began with the emotional close of the
third act of co The Burglar" in which
A. S. Lipman, James Mailit, jr., and
Little Aimee Stoddard appeared. 1t is
needless TO say that the scene was
powerfully effective. 1t concluded with
n poetical sketch never seen here before,
entitled The Miser," in which Wilson
Barrett, Austin Mclford, Hooper Cliffe
and Miss Lily Belmore impersonated
the characters, 50 far as they may be
regarded as such. The piece Is in real
ity little more than monologue by Mr.
Barrett, in which he displays much skill
as character actor and gives fresh
proof of his melo dramatic power.
The musical feats performed on
various instruments by Wood and the
Halevs were very clever and amusing,
but probably no feature of the pro.
gramme was more interesting to the au-
dience than the quick change of scene
effected In full view of the house by
the stage hands. Those who witnessed
it will have clearer idea than before
as to why there are waits between the
acts and,scenes, and will also henceforth
more fully appreciate the unseen
services of those upon whose deXterity
and diligence the success of every dra-
matte representation largely depends.
dorothy" by the Carleton Company.
The sale of seats will open to-mor-
row morning for the production next
week of Dorothy by the Carleton
Opera Company. This will be the
third week of the highly successful
season of light opera. The music of
dorothy" is by Alfred Cellier, and
has little peculiarities of rythm and
STYLE and combination which give it
piquancy and battle superficial memo
ries. The libretto is pretty sugges-
tion of old fashioned grace in its gen
eral effect and Watteau- pleated CO
quetry in its simple mystilications. One
is definitely reminded of Martha" by
the story, for Dorothy and Lgdta. the
two we'll born maidens who are its he
roiDes, captivate the two Gallants who
are its heroes while they are in the lis
guise of peasants, having assumed that
character to try the effect of their
charms on the rural swains and to en-
Joy pleasant little airing outside OF
their own identity. Miss Alice Vincent
will make her temperance as D5r0ihy,
Miss Alice Carle as Lydid, j. K. Murray
as Squire Bantam, Charles E. Bigelow
as Lurcher and W. T. Carleton as Geof-
frey Wider.
Natural Gas"
Donnelly and Girard, that pair of
able laugh makers, will return to this
city on Monday next, opening at the
New National Theatre in their great
success Natural Cas-" The piece has
been somewhat changed since it was
last seen in this city, and its laughter.
provoking qualities have been largely
increased. New specialttes, songs,
dances and music have been introduced,
and new medley for the first act.
Pretty young ladies in striking attire
abound in the cast, which includes
Jennie Satterlee, Rachel Booth, Mayne
Kelso, Fannie Johnston, Kate Allen,
Josie Sutherland and Lillian Barr. All
these can dance and sing in the popu-
lar fashion. ana they add greatly to the
general attractions of the mirthful per-
formance. Mark Sullivan, Pete Mack,
Gus Hennessey. Edwin Lawrence and
Donnelly and Girard are also in the
cast-making Natural Cas- brighter
and funnier than ever. The sale, OF
seats begins tomorrow morning.
DIR. Hans Won Bulow.
On Tuesday afternoon, April 80, at :
o'clock, the above great pianist will
give his farewell concert in Washing
ton. The sale of seats will commence
at Miller's book store Friday, April 25.
Speaking Of Won Bulow the New York
Egening Post says: ITO gauge man OF
such achievements, distinction and au
thority like others of his profession Is
therefore, next to impossible, and it i:
eminently fit that whatever he does I.
accepted in spirit of reverence, faith
and gratitude. With such feelings die
the assemblage which thronged thu
Broadway Theatre yesterday Afternoon
to listen 10 the first of DR.. Won Bulow'.
Beethoven recitals He played 81,
sonatas, belonging TO the earlier period
and the variations ON Russian dance
song, as well as those ON an origina
theme known as opus "a. His perform
ance of each of these was in ever,
sense admirable"
Mind Reading at the National.
Mr.. j. Randall Brown, whose won
derful faculty of mind,reading enter
tanned and mystified a large audienc
at the New National Theatre last Sun
day, has been requested to repeat hi
performance next Sunday evening. MI
Brown will introduce many new test
of his power and large audience i
anticipated. Reserved seats have beeI
placed at 80 and Is cents and will @
on sale to morrow morning.
Kernan's Coming Attraction.
Among the features of the grea
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