The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-13
AMuSEMENTS.
Jcnerson-rlorence at the National.

matinee. The following will be of in
tcrcst in this connections:
IL would be difficult to find on the
comedy stage of the present day a hap
pier conjunction of talent than that which
was brought together at the Star Theatre
on Monday night, when Joseph Jefferson,
William j. Florence and Mrs. John Drew
appeared in revival Of "The Rivals
These actors have lent lustrc to the Amer
ican stage, and now, in the early autumn
of their careers, they bring to 1t the
rounded art of dramatic experience. IL
was delight to hear that rare comedian,
Florence, who embodied in speech and
action the beau ideal Of the Irish gentle
man, Sir Lucius o. Tyiggor
Mr.. Jeifcrson's Bob Acres has altered but
little since IL was last seen here. lie dcvcl-
opcs all its subtleties and eccentricities, and
the scenes between him and Mr.. Florence
were reminders of the days when comedy
and not horsc-play ruled the hour. No
less enjoyable Is the nrs, M,idprop of Mrs.
John Drew. This admirable artist does
not fall into the too common error of en-
phasizing the mispronunciation and mis-
application of words, but makes the igno-
rance of the deluded old lady more
delightful and laughablc from its very
denseness.
The performance rs q whole is well
worth seeing, more especially for the
reason that, during the present generation
at least, IL will be impossible to bring to-
gether in one performance three come
1ians Of the same experience, grace, and
ability as those who figure in this.-IioDe
journal, " Y. October 10.
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
nights Coeman's comedy of the Heir
at-Lawn will he produced, Mr.. Jefferson
as Dr. Pdngioss and Mr.. Florence as Ezekici
HomcPun, and full strength of support
ing company.
Liliputians at Albaugh's.
On Monday evening next the Lilipu-
tians, supported by the European Comedy
Company, will make their first bow to a
Washington audience. This company ha
achieved sensational success in New
York, and will present here their gran
spectacular play, "rhe Pupil in Magic"
which they have performed all over Eu-
rope. The company consists of the only
| ten midget actors in the world, supported
| bynearly two hundred artists. Miss Selma
| Groener, the leading soubrette, is gifted
with beautiful voice and rare talent which
| would do credit to any actress three times
| her size. Franz Ebert, the comedian OF
| the company, measures only twenty-eight
| inches, and is doubtless the funniest little
man to be found on the stage at the pres
| ent day. "The Pupil in Magic" will be
mounted in most magnificent manner,
having rich costumes, beautiful scenery,
rare scenic effects and two grand ballets
The, New York Herald, in speaking of the
| production says:
"They made their bow last night at Nib
los Theatre-those little merry-makers
who have taught Paris, Vienna and Bcr
lin that, even as little AS they are, these
tiny folk can act and can follow a tune
and can declaim and burlesque with mos
actors three times their size and fouI
times their weight.
"They acted so cunningly and dil s.
many things which would scarce be ex
pected from performers with even si'
feet to their credit, that such of their an
dience as were women simply could no
help falling in love with them.
while all were attractive, Mr.. Fran
| Ebert as PHck was as near Il realization u
that tricky elf as human personilicatiw
can attain. He was as funny as he VA
little--a comparison which means 0 grca
deal to these who have seen him.
There will be matinces on Wrdnes 1
and Saturday and the regular prices o
the theatre will prevail.
stuart RObsoD's Last Appearance.
| Tonight will be the farewell of tn
popular comedian, Stuart Robson, an,
for this occasion there will be prescnte'
Oliver Goldsmith's delightful comedy
''She Stoops to Conquer" Mr.. Robson
appearing as Tony Lun,pkia. It is some fou
years since Mr.. Robson appeared in thi
play and on that occasion the house wa
crowded to its utmost. Those wishing t
see delightful performance should nc
fail to attend tonight.
Harris IiJou Theatre.
The attraction at Harris Bijou Theatr
next week will be one of peculiar and eS
traordinary strength. "Fabio Romani
is play that has made profound an
| favorable impression wherever il has bee
seen. II brings TO Washington compan
whose excellence is undoubted, and sceni
equipments which are wonderfully elat
crate and complete. The story of the pla
is in many respects something of r,
mindcr Of Monte Cristo," 1t is di.
tinctly Italian, retaining all the gloom
sensaiionalsm Of the novel from which
was dramatized, ",rhe Vendetta" Mis-
displays great emotional power, e
pecially in the mad scene
the last act. The story is that /,
q husband who, supposed to
} dead, returns to find his wife in the arm
of the man whom he had esteemed h
. dearest friend. Walter Lawrence tax,
the part of Fdbio Romoni and plays it in
manner that has won the admiration
all who have seen it, The remainder
; the cast has met with unfailing approva
!, "Fabio Romani" is described rs mel
drama, but it might properly enough
called tragedy, and good one.
Henry Burlesque Company at Herman
Happy in the possession of the mo
beautiful and talented burlesque quec
ON the stage, as well as the most note
1 al 80.
[ and comedians, the Henry Burlesql
Company, which will appear at Herman
Theatre next week, beginning Monda
night, is acknowledged the most compile
and brilliant organization in the worl
| II brings its own scenery, which is riC
and gorgeous, and has the most costly an
exquisite wardrobe ever worn. New fe
: lures, coupled with the latest noveltie
make the entertainment one of the rare
ever witnessed In addition to Il corps
! talented vocalists, there are a number
famous terpsichorean artists whose dane
are most gracefully executed.
The first part, "Thc Reception at II
Art Gallery" is one of the most artist
ever conceived, a marvel of scenic art al
the richest scene on which curtain ev
rose. The olio ic far above the averag
and includes superior specially artist
whose specialties are original and pleasn
1.-THE Gon-do-lars, OF the King OF H
M-Ku-Ra,n travesty on Gilbert and ST
livan's latest operate success, by FIR
White, is pronounced one of the spciC
e burlesques ever written and is replc
r with new songs, new music, happy di
q logue, funny situations and topical hi
!. II will be produced with careful I
tention to detail, including beau
b, full scenery rare scenic effects al
Q elegant costumes. 1t is rich in sensation
( and is interspersed with numero
i novelties and rare and striking tabeau
y With an excellent east, including the Gel
bnted black-face comedians, Mclnty
! and Heath, the burlesque will undout
q edly prove one of the raciest produotio
i of the season. Ladies' matinees Tuesda
| fIhrt5,la.f Sattr.Iatr nnanp, hat,