Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-07
Amusements.

papy presented the comic opera of .'Paola" at
Albaugh's last night in a manner to catch the
audience and shake 1t up in a most gratifying
fashion. The music is light and airy and the
hbretto sparkling and funny, and such a COM
bination in the hands of good people must of
necessity win. Corsican bandetta is the
theme. and SO dreadful subject Is all the more
amusing when Travesty takes it in hand. Mr.
McLaughhns BrdgqddOcio was given with
spirit in acting and a music in
voice which we're highly satisfactory. Miss Le-
more Snyder as Paolo is charming little So
prano, pretty of face and figure and sweet of
tone. She formerly sang in the First Presby-
terrain church of Indianapolis, where Presi-
dent Harrison attended, and she has not been
on the stage year. Her work gives great
promise. Mr.. Paulton's Sdpoio. the comedy
part. WAS excellent The scenery in the opera
is particularly beautiful, and with pretty
girls good chorus and the other stage effects
"Paola' Is an opera to see and hear. Again to
night.
The NATIoNAL-"RoaER La HOMIE "-"Roger
La Homie" is French play Americanized by
Robert Buchanan and Augustin DAILY. As pre-
sented at the National last night by Mr. Terriss
and Miss Millward with good company it
moved a large audience to alternate tears and
applause. Mr.. Terriss in his dual character of
Roger and Lucersan displayed superior versa
tility. and Miss Millward's Julie was well done.
better character than either was MIR. Taber's
Lucaen, which Was really fine bit of acting.
seven
year-old daughter of Roger, done by little Mar
guerite Fields, wee kid, whose interpre tation
and rendition OF the part even to the smallest
detail, was perfect. The comedy element is
poor. The play is not up to the high standard
OF Mr.. ferris and Miss Millward, who are supe-
rlor people. 1t interests an audience, however,
profoundly and criticism is forgotten in the
emotions it excites. Again tonight.
TIE LINCOLN Music HALL.-The popular
Boston Ideal opera company opened its weeks
engagement last evening at the Lincoln music
hall In Donizettis tuneful opera, Lucia di
Lammermoor." Miss Pauline LAllemand had
already heretofore sung her way into popular
favor with our music lovers, and her rendition
OF the trying role OF the unhappy LUCIA fully
sustained her well-deserved popularity. The
difficult aria in the mad scene was given with q
brilliancy and power that reused the audience
to enthusiasm and won the charming prima
donna two hearty recalls Chevalier Scovel as
Edgar was somewhat disappointing. as much
more was expected of him than he was able to
render. 1t Ii but fair to say that the chevalier
has since Saturday been victim of the pre-
vailing disease, la grippe, and this fact may in
measure, account for his shortcomings. He
has fine stage presence and decided dramatic
ability. which was most effective In the scene
where he denounces Lucia. Mr.. w. H. Mer-
tens as Henry was simply excellent. His voice
is a full rich baritone, and his two solos in the
first act were sung with splendid effect MIR.
w. H. Clark's rich basso has lost none of its
ouu ulS VI Due ust Bent, al
though a minor role, gave much satisfaction
In the role OF Alice Miss Jennie Flower had
little opportunity to display the capabilities of
her voice, which is powerful and sweet con-
tralto, and it il to be hoped that she will be
heard to advantage during the Ideals engage
ment. The chorus was hardly up to the usueI
standard OF the company: but as many of it's
members appeared to be suffering with colds
it was evidently their misfortune and not their
fault Tonight Verdi's "Rigoletto" will be given.
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Countess Ceprdno, Mr. Bassett as Duke Monfua
and Mr.. Mertens as RigoLetto.
HARRIS BIJoU.-"A Legal Wrong" was the
name Of the melodrama presented at this WELL
known resort last night. The Appearance of
Mr.. George o ftr,. IN the title role was we'll
received NJ G.ir. is well and favorably
know. ara , al actor, having supported
ma 1yfA: reading actors and actresses, The
SCENIC effects are all good and the plot con-
sistent and pleasing.
KERNAN's-Lester and Williams, with the
London specially company; opened at this
house last night before a large audience. The
long program teens with specialties. delineated
by the cleverest artists in their respective
parts, and the whole gives a show Of unusual
excellence. The boxing bout between the COM
panys "Unknown" and George Northridge,
the local man, was interesting and exciting.
p. Z. Dye has fled q Judgment creditors bill
against the Virginia Midland railroad company.
MIR. Brainard H. Warner viii give breakfast
on Saturday morning 10 Gen. Felix Agnus,
editor Of the Baltimore American, who will be
the guest of the business mems club ct their
dinner on Friday evening.