Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

| The THRONE OF FAME.-The novel entertain
ment to be given ct Lincoln hail this even
| ing promises to be one OF the best amateur
performances ever given in this city. The
| large number of prominent vocalists and elocu-
tionists who have given their services for the
benefit of Potomac corps. auxiliary to the de-
partment of the Potomac. GAR The work
of this corps embraces relief and comfort of
the destitute sick or dying not only of the fam
lilies of the GAR. but Of all needy widows,
orphans or families of ex-Union soldiers and
marines, as well as providing employment for
those in need. The stage manager and di-
rector of this evenings performance is Mr..
Thad K. Sailer and the cast includes Mrs. Annie
Garrison Goddess Of Fame; Mrs. L. A. Crandall,
Martha Washington Mrs. Emma Hort Queen
Elizabeth; Mrs. Kate Kauouse, Mary, Queen of
Scots; Mrs. Nellie G. Royce, Queen Isabella;
Miss Hattie Boyden, Cleopatra; Miss Bertha
Lincoln, Christine Nillson; Madam Annie Roe
mer Kaspar, Jennie Lind; Frau Prof. Maui
mann, Albani; Miss Ella Hansmann, Anna
Louise Carey; Mrs. W. B. Moses, Miriam.
Among those who have secured boxes are Mrs.
Jane Spofford and Miss Anthony, Mrs Clara
Colby, Miss Clara Barton, Col. Bracket Gen.
Burdetf, Capt Meredith and Capt. George E.
Lemon.
ALBAUGH's.-'THE CRY DmEcruRY. This
Smithical story Paul Potter has writ could
hardly be called Shakespearin skit, but it's
hlled with a something productive Of laughter.
which goes as itcame with no unpleasant here
places there are dances and songs and some
pretty faces; whatever there is it is quite ample
cause to bring down the house in a crash of ap-
piause. That's what "The City Directory" was
at Albaugh's last night in rhyme, and in prose
it was even more ridiculous Iii MT a star
play, it is play of stars the chief Of which is
John Smith, and every man in the cast is of this
same name, but he is different fellow in each in
stance, and ON the thread Of his complications
hang the wool and web of the play. Along
with the story. but no part of it, goes lot Of
bright and interesting specialites, which add
very much to the attractive power of the COM
binatiOn. The City Directory will do in
Washington as it has done elsewhere to wit
tickle the people and fill the house. Again to-
night.
wainwright as Viola in Twelfth Night" at the
National last night made q palpable hit in this
happy concert Of the great dramatlst. She is
OF charming personality and her conception
and Interpretation of the character conjoined
Herewith resulted in a picture pleasing to the
eye and satisfying to the sense. Her support
ing cast was strong also, and the play was set
amidst idyllic scenes. The Otrid OF Miss Walsh,
who Is yet young to the stage, was in the
nature 81 a surprise, and most agreeable one.
MISS Louise Waldemars Maria was very cred
itably done, and Mr.. Owens Sir Toby was quite
up to the standard of the Sir Tobys of modern
tradition. The play was staged handsomely
and there was in the entire performance an
ease and finish which cannot fail to impress
and attract. Again tonight.
kERNANs-CUsHMAN AND THOMAS MIN
sTRELs.-The usual variety show at this WELL
known resort was changed last night by the ap-
pearance OF Cushman and Thomas ideal min
strels. The performance abounds i'll special
features. The cOntortions of the acrobatic
Japs and the side-splitting jokes of Frank
Cushman and Luke Schoolcraft. the end men,
kept the large audience in continuous laugh.
Crowley, the American Patti, was startling in
his representations, and the singing of Stephens,
Riley, Wallace, Basset. and Sinclair was fine.
Hilton. the contortiOnist. performing fifty revo-
lutions in a minute on his silver pedestal, is a
striking feature. 1t is an all-round great show
Every night and the usual matinees.
HARRIS BIJoU-'INGoMAR."- The perform
ance of this standard play by Marie Prescott
and X. ID. MacLean last night was well re-
ceived- Washington audiences are already IA
millar with the acting of Miss Prescott, and last
night she filled the difficult role OF Pdrttenid
in gratifying manner. Mr. MacLean as IngO-
mar won the audience by his fine stage appear
ance and deep, rich voice, which he used to
good advantage. The performance was one of
much interest and given by company above
the average. The audience was large and ap-
preciative and testified its appreciation by fire.
quent applause. Tonight Richard I'LL"
Miss A. MAE ROGERS. - fine audience
almost filled the Universalist church last night
IN honor of Miss Mae Rogers. the newest can
dldate for vocal fame. She sang the Jewel song
from Faust" and other selections and was re-
celved with an appreciation and applauded
with an enthusiasm which must have been
gratifying In the extreme, not only to herself
but to her admirers. She was accompanied by
DIR. Bischoff. Mr.. King of New York. tenor;
Miss Eichorn, contralto. and Mr.. Rakeman
contributed pleasantly to the enjoy
ment of the concert