Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-25
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ton at Albaugh's last night, and it was an at
traction which grew upon one until it became
absorbing in its interest. Opening dull and
| fiat, as the market reports say, it shows little
manifestation of change until the curtain goes
up on the second act, and thence to the close it
! is a combination OF the ridiculous and the
semi-sublime, which is peculiar in its effects
and pleasing in such q quiet transformations
way that an audience without knowing it
warns into glow of gentle enthusiasm Mr..
| Robson's Cbfqui is very like his Dy-O1n o and
Steele Mackayes lines are quite Shakspearean
in their English. Ckiqui is Bombastes Furioso
which Mr Robson's deep bass voice and large
and eloquent legs set off to exquisite advantage
The support was good Miss Vaders made a
pretty and piquant Rita and Miss Florence,s
LHurd was charming in force, figure and voice.
Mr.. Woodward's Torriana. Mr.. Wooderson's
Vico. Mr.. Ratcliffe's Paulo, Mr.. Tannebilrs
PhiHlpo-in fact every character in the cast was
We'll taken. The scenery was particularly fine
and greatly enhanced the beauty of the play.
which is much above what usually comes from
playwrights pens. The waits between acts
first nights.
Music HALL-"THE GoSDoIIERs. "A large
audience at Music hall last night heard the
nrst presentation in this city of Gilbert Sulli-
vans latest opera, THE Gondoliers" II made
fairly favorable impression, Judging by the
applause 1t received, although the opera is in
many respects unlike and inferior TO the other
works OF Its composers. The story affords Sulli-
van afrst-rate opportunity to give a great deal
OF bright and catchy music, of rather a light
character perhaps, but still not unpeasing.
Inc company Is good, and with one or two
minor exceptions did the opera full justice.
For Washington audience the main interest
conferred in Miss Bettina Padeiforl. who took
the part of CGsibtI. The house held very
many OF her friends. who gave her hearty re-
ception. And she deserved il too, for she has
charming stage presence and strong. sweet
soprano voice. which she uses with excellent
effect She looked very pretty and dressed the
part to perfection. After her duet with Luz
In the first act she was fairly showed under
with flowers. The impression she left with
the audience was decidedly favorable, and she
IL sure to make a success in her chosen profess
sion. Miss Lillian GrIbb was as delightful as
ever and gave entire satisfaction in her rem
dering of the leading role of Gidntttd. She also
received floral ovation from her friends
Harry billiard the tenor. was SO hoarse as to
be scarcely heard. and the part of TeSSd Miss
Gene EIlls) was taken by understudy. Mr.
Evelyn Vernon. Mr.. George Lauri and Miss
Maoella Baker were very good in their respec-
tive roles. The play was handsomely mounted,
the scenery and costumes being far above the
average OF comic operas. Again tonight.
HARRIS - "OSE CT THE OLD STOCK" - A
large audience greeted Chas. l.. Davis New
England drama, Zone OF the Old Stock" at
Harris last night. The play is interesting and
deals more especially with New England life.
the quaint dry humor of that section running
through the dialogue. Particular attention
has been paid to the staging, and when the cur
tain went up on the first act correct repre-
sentatlon of a New England homo was given.
The company is above the average. and con-
tllns several specially artists who enliven the
play with singing and dancing. Again tonight.
kERNANs-REILLY AND WoODs.-Few variety
entertainments have visited Washington con-
tanning such a host of novelties Reilly and
Woods new big show. which is performing at
hernan's this week. The house was damned
last night and the large audience testified its
appreciation by frequent applause. Byrnes
and Helene opened the entertainment with a
side-splitting character sketch. Then came
pretty Mllile Price, who gave several charming
solos. Bellonini, the eccentric juggler. as
tonished every one. Dan Hart, as the tramp,
gave a bit OF character work above the average.
while the four gaiety dancers gave the audi
ence terpslchorean treat. The funny Alexan-
droff Bros. in their musical grotesque act
pleased all, and the Wood family, III their
farcical Operetta, 'The Organ Crank" gave an
interesting entertainment. The Byrne Bros,
in wonderful gymnastic act, "a Carriage
Ride" were interesting and instructive. The
performance concluded with an amusing
comedy afterpiece entitled Senator McPhee."
Pat Reilly impersOnated the SeTsator and he
did it in highly satisfactory manner. Again
tonight.
NATIoSAL-ABBoTT OPERA CoMPASY.-The
Abbott opera company appeared at the Ma
tional last night with good audience, including
full boxes. The opera was Erndni, Verdi's
tragic work, and in many respects it was as well
done as it ever has been in Washington. Miss
Abbott was in excellent voice Mr.. Pruette
Of course, won the plaudits of the people. Mr..
Broderick's Don RI,yw done with his custom
airy yigor and Mr.. Montegriffo's ETndni W as given
with grace and finish. The choruses were
pecially strong. Tonight Grown Diamonds"
SPECIAL TRAIN leaves Baltimore and Ohio
station at o'clock this evening for Baltimore
for Booth and Miss Minna K. Gale IN Much
Ado About Nothing at Albaugh's Holiday
Street theater. Tickets Il so and ~ at Miller's
book store. Seats may still be reserved for
Fools Revenge" Hamlet" Macbeth"
"Richelieu' and Merchant oftyenice."
RooT's SACRED CANTATA, Under the Palms."
will be presented at Calvary Baptist church,
Sth and ii streets. tomorrow evening. Soloists,
Miss Florence Grigg. Mrs. Bodtsh. Mr.. Lille
bridge, Mr.. Rice; Mrs. q. A. PIerson, accom-
PIANIST Admission so cents; tickets at the door.
A MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT
will be given at the National hotel Wednesday
evening for the benefit of the Eastern Dispens-
airy. Miss Decca will sing and the best local
talent is engaged for the occasion. Tickets 30
cents at the National hotel.
THE IDEAL MINSTREL TROUPE will give per-
Torrance at Edels hall this evening at the en-
tertainment and ball for the benefit of District
lodge. No. 124, LO.S.B. Tickets % cents
THEaE WILL BE free French lecture at the
high school tomorrow afternoon by Prof
Camille Fontaine. See advertisement.
WAsHINGToS MUSICAL CLUB.-The second
soiree of the Washington musical club will
be given at Universaist church tomorrow
evening. The following well-known musicians
will take part: Mr.. Henry Xander. pianist; Mr..
Herman Rakeman, violinst; Paul Miersch
violoncelist and Mr.. HerndOn Morsell tenor
assisted by Mrs. Thos. b. Buxton, soprano.
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