Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAUdHs.-1t was rather bleak house at
Albaugh's last night to see that sterling nc tress
Jane Coombs, as Lady De0iOck in an excellent
dramatization OF Charles Dickens famous
novel, and that 1t was so is more of reflection
upon the theater-goers of the city than upon
| the play and the players The cast, which in
cludes MIR. Leslie Gossin, as IuUinghora; Mr.
II. j. Hutchinson. rs Bucket: Mr. ii. j. Hirsh-
berg, as Guppy; Mr.. Loughney. as Krook; Mr..
Wilson, J0rndlce: Mr. MedlnCer as Sir.
Leicester Dedtock; Mrs. Medinger, as Joe; Miss
BEDDING, as Hortense. and Miss Dayman. as
Esuter SunnersOn, was superior and rendered
artistic service IN Its support. The story is
possibly the most dramatic one OF the great
novelist and the interest carries an audience in
absorbed attention from the first through the
last Of the five acts. or Miss Coombs herself
much has been said in praise and though not
now debutante she is interesting, attractive
and intense in her dramatic impersonation
The audience was in full sympathy with tn
| stage and the applause was as honest as it was
generous. "Bleak House" will be presented
again tonight. Thursday and Friday nights
THE Dressmakcr." Saturday matinee Ca
MILE"
NArIoNAL.-George Thatcher's Ministries
made merry at the National last night and
everybody there seemed to enjoy it vocifer-
ously. The grand opening first part, with its
very handsome Moorish setting, was enough
out OF the ordinary to excite general comment
of the most favorable character Tho music
strel organization furnishes, but it was not the
less appreciated. The singing was especially
good, both in solos and concerted numbers.
George Thatcher is par excellence in his pc
culiar field, and his wit and wisdom are served
IN doses which are warranted to cure the blues in
one application. Frank La Mondue the wizard
of the wire, Rnpoii. the ladder balancer and
Wood and Shepard, the musical comedians,
were especially noticeable. Wood and Shep-
ard are real comedians and. what is unusual
N nj in 10 t,vra bal L,.,l
comedy business. AS mn entirety il is a first
class modern minstrel performance. Again
tonight.
HARRIS BIJoU--LILLIAN LEwIs-Miss Lillian
Lewis appeared at the Bjou last night in her
new play, Credit Lorraine, by Mr.. Marston,
and was warmly received by q packed house
Miss Lewis since her last appearance here has
greatly improved, and as the Countess Lenord
displayed great dramatic ability. The whole
Of her performance was refined and artistic,
and the play is one OF the strongest which has
been presented in recent years. 1t affords her
fine opportunities, and this is noticeable in the
second act in the Bourse scene, where Miss
Lewis brings down the house. Bat little need
be said of the company 1t lacks nothing be-
ing strong in every detail. Mr.. l.. MarstOn as
Jacob LustiJ, character entirely new to the
| stage, WAS enthusiastically received MrW. A,
Whitecar as Phiti'ppt Ramcau was excellent and
Codm De Lusigaa was a fine villain. Again to-
night
was at premium at this house last night, and
long before the performance commenced there
was not vacant seat The Creole Burlesque
Company was responsible for this state OF af-
fairs, and those lucky enough to obtain admis-
sion came away perfectly satisfied. The COM
pany, which is large one, comprises a fine
array of talent, besides some shapely and grace
full young women. THE Beauty OF the Nile"
or Doomed by Fire." an ancient burlesque
OF the Egyptian order, WAS a ce-.> means OF
displaying oriental beauty. There were some
specialtes, too, and the Twilight Quartette,
Miss Florence Hines and Hawkins ana Weston,
did great deal toward making the show sue
cess. Again tonight.
There will be grand concert at Irving Hail.
Linden Station, Metropolitan Branch, Baltimore
and Ohio, tomorrow evening at 1880, to aid in
building the new church ut Forest Glen. Ad-
mission, soc.
The National Rifles last excursion, post
poned from August 20, will be given tomorrow
evening. The Manchester will leave at $50
| sharp for Marshall Hall. Tickets, Soc, OF men,
bers.
grand tournament, barbecue and bail will
be held at the Paio Alto Road House, Bladens-
burg. Monday, September %. Soc advertise
ment.
Arrafgning tho Prisoners In Squads.
Judge Miller's new rule Of arraigRing the
prisoners upon the opening of the Police Conrt
was put into operation this morning, and the
prisoners were stood up in several patches and