Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-12
AMUsEMENrs.

ALBAUaH's-Tne performance Of "Mynheer
Jan" at Albaugh's last night by the Carleton
Opera Company was particularly enjoyable.
The rain, while not appreciably affecting
the numbers OF the audience, had . delightful
effect upon the temperature, and the dramatic
and lyric portion Of the entertainment was as
enjoyable as the meteorologic. The full
strength OF the company had the work to do,
and the parts Of the principals are such that
each is given very fair chance to get the
stage every now and then. Mr.. Cartoons
Karl was handsome and he sang Molloy's
sweet song, Rose Marie" to an enthusiastic
encore. These encores were quite numerously
scattered through the opera, Mr.. Murray and
Miss Wisdom getting good one Tor duet,
roses for a solo, the ensemble opening OF the
third act getting one. Mr.. Bigelow and Mr.
Carleton capturing q couple on o song and
dance, as it were. Everybody sang and acted
in good spirit, too, and Miss Vincent, Miss
Langdon and Miss Willard never looked better
in their lives. Mr.. Vests Grenados was ener-
getic and Mr.. Fitzgerald's Don Diego was .
Spanish dude Of pronounced type All in all,
as before stated, the opera was good to lis ten
to and to look at, and Alex Haig can lead an
orchestra to undying fame. :,
was first produced in this city at the tail
end Of season it was not much more
of q consistent play than was "Shiloh. which
was presented at the National last night. But
Gillettes play had the advantage Of good cast.
which shiloh greatly needs. There are pos
sibilities in the piece. which when properly
brought out will make it popular success and
q money maker. The pruning knife needs to
be judiciously employed and some better people
are required. That which captured the audience
last night was the Uncle Eph Of Lew Simmons
and the negro dance in the second act.
The story hinges upon the adventures of two
brothers, one of whom is with his father in the
Union army and the other enlists in the con-
federate ranks, because he was raised by a
grandfather in the south, but mainly because
he is in love with a southern girl who vows she
will not marry him unless he fights for the
south. There are some lines that catch the
popular taste and Of course the honest and
patriotic sentiments are all applauded. The two
brothers, Messrs. Vroom and Sutton, did well,
as did also Mr.. Spangler Horrocks. The
scenery was excellent and the whole piece was
well mounted.
HARRIs'.-''To those who enjoy hearty
laugh" is the dedication. or should be, Of the
play at the Bijou this week, for a funnicr one
better acted has seldom been seen at the Bijou
than Irish Luck" The three acts are replete
with song, dances and specialties. In the.frst
act Miss Arnold executed in a graceful manner
1.-The Gaiety Dance" John auckland sang
"They're After Me-" and Glenn Magee gave a
song and dance. The company is a good one.
Glenn c. Magee Is O,ren McDiilon proved him.
self q clever character artist as did AL Richards
Miss Georgia L. Slayton made a decided hit,
and she gives promise Of a successful future.
In the dual role of Charlie and Daisy Miss Nell
lie Parker proved herself soubrette OF no
small ability. Again tonight.
KERNAN's.-A large double car bearing in
bold red letters upon its sides the announce
ment that its occupants were Sam T. Jacks
Creole Queens rolled into the depot yesterday
morning. About o'clock last evening pro-
cession Of carriages drew up in front of the
selves within them. Their destination was
Kernan's Theater. 1t was bad night for the
show business, strictly speaking, but the Creole
Queens were an extraordinary attraction, and
the largest crowd of the season gazed with
wondering eyes on Tropical Revelries,' q
clever means Of introducing some pretty and
shapely damsels and some irst-class special
ties. Taken in its entirety the show is all that
| could be wished for. The Egyptian burlesque
entitled 1.-The Beauties of the Nile =" was very
funny, and the grand Amazonian h.arch which
closed the performance was intricate and wei
| executed. This is the last week of the season
Again tonight.
BIsCHoFF CoNcERr.-A grand concert will b,
given at Tabernacle Church Friday evening b.
Prof ]. W. Bischoff, assisted by the member
OF his church quartet-Miss Cora Boyd, SO
prano; Miss Ruth Thompson, alto; Mr.. Free
Grant, tenor; Mr.. Wilson, baritone. Admis
| sion, Is cents. Tickets at Droops.
LEvEE IN LILIPUr.-A circle of King
Daughters invite their friends to 'Levee il
| Liliput" this evening at 7:45 o'clock in tn
Luther Place Memorial Church. An snjoyabl
evening is promised.