The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-12-14


most successful spectacular play 1.-THE Pupil
in Magic," which has been given in New York
over one hundred times. The rich costumes
magnificent scenery, the catchy music, the
wonderful scenic effects, combined with two
beautiful and original ballets, will make it
notable sight worthy of being seen by every
body. There will be two matinees, Wednes
day and Saturday, and the regular prices of
the theatre will prevail.
jefferson and Florence.
At the New National Theatre tomorrow night
will begin the most important dramatic event of
the present season, the engagement for one week
only of the Joseph Jefferson and w. j. Florence
Comedy Company. They will open in "The
Rivals, repeating the same on Tuesday and
Wednesday nights and Saturday matinee, and
on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights 'The
Heir-at-Law," in which Mr.. jefferson will pre-
sent his Characterization of DR.. Pdugl0SS LII. ID.
and ASS, and Mr.. Florence as Ezekiel Home
spun. The supporting company consists of Mrs.
John Drew, Nine. Ponisi, Viola Allen, Elsie
Lombard, f. G. Bangs, Frederick Paulding, f.
G. Ross, George w. Denham, and Joseph War
ren. OF their performance in "The Rivals" the
New York Press has the following: "That quaint
and delightful old comedy, 'The Rivals has
been the means of many triumphs on both the
American and English stages, but it probably
never was more warmly received or more per-
fectly acted than at the Star Theatre last even
ing. The combination of such brilliant come
dians as Joseph Jefferson, w. j. Florence, and
Mrs. John Drew in one company is great
rarity"
Albaugh's Christmas Attraction.
"Poor Jonathan the New York Casino's
newest success, will be presented at Albaugh's
the week of December % by Aronson's opera
company. The name is guarantee of
the ability of the company, as his companies
are always good. Among the artists in the
"Poor Jonathan" company are Miss Darville,
Miss Marie Halton, Mr.. Jack Ryley, Fred. Solo
mon, Henry Hallam, and many others of equally
! good calibre. In speaking of the opera "Poor
Jonathan the press of New York were unani-
nous in approval as were those of Philadelphia.
| Speaking of the production, the Times, of
Philadelphia, says: "Camile Darvile made a
genuine hit. AS Harriet she has situations
! which offer her bright vivacity its own scope
and singing part that suits her exactly. Her
airs in the first act were most successfully rem
dered, but in the second act she quite took the
crowded house by storm, and was recalled three
times after her bravura aria. Fred. Solomon
made confident, active, and satisfactory Jon
dthdn, fitting in his work admirably to Marie
Haltons really capital Molly. Poor JON
athan,' though anglicised, is still German.
But its central idea is very strong, and after
last nights performance its success in New
| York is no SURPRISE The scenery and cos
tunes which Mr.. Aroason provides are quite
magnificent, and it should be stated that the
drilling of the West Point cadets in the third
act would bring tribute from Gen. Miles him
self.
Kernan's Theatre.
Noted burlesque queens, American and Euro
pean speciality stars, and the funniest comedi
ans, together with new features, rich scenery
and handsome costumes, make the Henry Bur
lesque Company, which will open at Kernan'f
tomorrow night for one week only, one of the
most brilliant and talented organizations trav
cling. Strong in vocal talent, and comprising
will provide one of the richest entertainments Of