Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-21
ADJUSTMENTS

ALBAUaHs.-"GoodO Old Times" which made
its first appearance in Washington at Albaugh's
last night, is fifty called, for 1t is strongly
reminiscent of the good old times when the
natural melodrama, appealing entirely to tho
emotions of the gallery gods, was the only
drama worth considering This G.. u. T. Is by
Wilson Barrett and Hall Cane and represents
British penal colony life, not q pleasant sub
ject. but worked out IN this instance with
most absorbing interest Love and heroasm
and sacrifices and guns combine with fine
scenery and novel stage mechanics to mako a
play which everybody can enjoy, even though
to some it may be somewhat exaggerated. The
principal players were Mr.. Atkins Lawrence,
Mr.. John Glendinning, MIR. Alf Fisher, Mr..
Charles Coote, Miss Eleanor Carey. Mrs. John
Glendinning and Miss Maggie Holloway, and
they did so we'll that everybody had to walk
before the curtain at the end of the third act.
A peculiarly interesting part in make up and
character was that of SPOT by Mr.. Coo.e. The
comedy by Dir. Fisher and Miss Holloway was
bright, and the more serious part by Mr. Law
renee and Miss Carey was at times very
strong indeed. Good Old Times" is play to
see when you feel like enjoying thorough
shaking up, and everybody feels that way now
and then. Again tonight.
Observation-Disclosures Il Vests Minstrels
were the attraction at the National last night
and they were that in their good clothes, hand
some figures and elegant surroundings. In
the crystal first part some of the jokes were
not as young anu lrcSn ana as tncY were
last year and the year before, and they ought
to introduce a new one or two in gradual
mauaer. The songs were pretty and they were
received warmly, and the banjo selections by
George Powers were artistic in the extreme
ami as beautiful. The march OF the Imperials
WAS striking piece of stage evolutions with
startling electric effects. and the Big Four
made "a Horrible Night of it. The show is
an all-arOund good one and the way the audi
ence laughed last night was a guaranty to tho
company that what was being done to amuse
was thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed.
Again tonight.
H,REIs'.-The well-known melodrama, ''The
Paymaster," opened a weeks engagement at
Harris BijOu last night and tested the capacity
Of the house. The company is a good one and
comprises several actors familiar to Washing
ton theater goers. AS the PGy,adster Mr. Chas.
Chappe!le gave a pleasing and at the Same
time strong delineation OF the part, while Mr.
Steve Ma!ey, as his servant. kept the audience
in good humor by his witticisns AMI grace full
dancing. Miss Clara Coleman, as NORMA SUI
| iiU1, scored decided hit. The remainder OF
the company gave excellent support The
scenery is the best that has been seen ut
| the Biiou for many day. The water scenes
are especially realistic. Again tonight
KEBNANs.-When the curtain rose for the
performance o. the Might Owls last night
| standing room was at n premium. The first
par. was something novel and was intersperged
with catchy songs and dances. Sam Barnard
| made every one laugh. and Foster and Lewis
| gave pleasing comedy sketch. novel change
| act entitled III Quaker Maidens" and Our
/ Base Ball Nine was well received. THE Two
| Nibses" as His Nibs'' and His Nobs" were
very funny. Tho performance concluded with
| burlesque entitled Temptation" the bright
| and particular star OF which was Pauline Mark :
| ham. Again tonight.