Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-17
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and character OF the audience that assembled
to greet her appearance at Albaugh's. The
play she selected Tor the commencement Of
her engagement was "Adrienne Lecouyreur,"
ono which calls for the exhibition of varied
emotion and strong defamation Nine Mod
jesha's ability as an artist. her thorough ac-
guaiutance with ever stage resource. her care
ful, II not always distinct, eiocution, her keon
intelligence, which enables her to grasp the
subtleties OF characters widely differing in mo-
tive and development. are all we'll known
and appreciated by the play-going public, and
her noble, womanly character has also gained
Tor her many warm admirers and friends. Her
work Is always conscientious and sincere, and
she endoavors to, for the time being. live the
Character she assumes She always presents
picture COMPLETE in all its details, and her
work affords the same qualification that attends
the contemplation of any work OF art. In
Ah1en1te las: night Nine Modjeska had sbun-
dant opportunity to display her varied powers,
and that her audience appreciated her efforts
was evident from the liberal applause bestowed.
Mr. John Lane made an effective Mic'.Onnet and
the remainder of the cast rendered efficient
support. Tonight Mme. Mujcska will be seen
as Rcsaiind in ''As You Like 1t, partin which
she has gained great reputation and which is
thought by many to he her best assumption
ACADEMY OF MusIc.--"Alnban,a," which WAS
presented here for the first time last night. IL
q charming story OF southern life since the war,
of the indolent habits Of the people contras,ed
loves of several ccuplos furnish a tender in
ter.st aud in the dialogue there is much Of
pure and broad patriotic sentiment The char
aciers are. all strongly dihwn and the company
is exceile ut one Mr. FIanb Bangs gives a
splendid and artistic portraIturG of an old man
of iron will and strong prejudices, bowed with
the weight of years and sorrow mt the loss of
his only son, whom be had driven from home
because he fought in the Union army.
The parts of Col Mo'e,-Iy and Squire Tucker
toEa bt- Mof nd
Williams. were thoroughly natural. and the
characters of Capt. Ddrrhp0rf who turns out
to be Harry Preston, by Clement cambridge.
and Mr. ARMSTRONG by Fred G. Ross, were
effectively presented. Miss Jennie Eustace as
Wrs. Page was natural and la'iyiike and thor
o;ighly at home in the part. Miss Stella Tue
ton as CoTey Preston gave a charming repre-
sentaticn OF n young southern girl. Mr. Jack
savillo as raymond Page did an effective piece
OF work, although the part was not equal to his
abilities. The piece was splendidly staged.
NArIoSAL.-Tbe gallery did not have
monopoly on the enthusiasm that made the
National Theater re-echo when '.Dlue Jeans
was presented last night. The interest in the
heros trials and triumphs WAS shared by the
people in the orchestra chairs and the private
boxes. There are no attempts st delicate
touches or if there are they are completely
overshadowed. Pathos and humor are Leaved
at the audience in broadsides that could
hardly fail to be effective The mill scene, in
which the hero is rescued from the clutches
of the buzz saw. is made the scene OF an ex-
ceedlngly realistic hand-to-hand fight His
rescue by June. the young wife. is as effective
anything since the days of Under the Gas
light" and the scene earned curtain recall.
Robert billiard gave quiet, manly imper-
sonation. Jennie Ieamans was popular with
the audience as the young wife. and the re-
mainder Of the cast were not lacking in favor.
Hams BIJoU.-The patrons of the Bljou
(and there a large contingency present
last night saw for the first time in this city an
excellent presentation OF new comedy drama
in five acts entitled 1.-The Orphans of New
York" n. s. Wood is at the head of COM
pany which is complete in every particular and
which presents good play in thoroughly ac-
ceptable manner. All of the scenes are laid in
New York city and the scenery is the best seen
here this The swinging bridge in the
fourth act was masterpiece OF mechanical
ingenuity. n. S. Wood is too well known to
need comment. As Hiram Ndy,rOOd. Jerome
Stansill was excellent and his delineation of
the drunken sot called forth enthusiastic APP
plause. Job 1rdynOr, the old bridge tender
by W. A Baxter. was an excellent piece of
work. Maggie Fielding. as Mrs.. Nc Cloud made
a first rate Irish woman and the remainder Of
the cast was above the average.
KERNAN's LYcEUM THKArER.-After a long
intermission of the legitimate Herman S opened
its doors last night to Whallen and Martelrs
Koor-I-Noor Vaudeyilles. The popularity of a
variety ENTERTAINMENT at ILLS tueater Was de-
monstra;ed again last night by the large au-
dience present. Byron and Blanch. clever
comedy sketch team. opened the performance,
and Tom Mcintosh known as the Ebony
Comique." followed with sde-spltting act
entitled That's About ALL" Tie Goldens con-
tributed an original sketch. entitled Domestic
Felicity and Little Willie Golden introduced
his wonderful hooking bird whistling. The
rtell Phaions gave "a parlor nIertainment of
gymnastic and acrobatic teats and later. re-
Inforced by three other members OF the family,
gave an exhibition of bicycle and unicycle
riding that daring and marvellous. Basco
and Roberts presented comedy on the flying
trapeze that was ludicrous. and Cradoc proved
himself dexterous hand in Throwing, twirling
and juggling the keen edge Roman battle axes.
Again tonight
WAsHrSGroS MUSICAL CLuB.-The first con-
Club will begin tomorrow night at the Uniyer-
salist Church. The club will be assisted by
Mrs. Julia f. Wyman OF Boston. and the pro-
gram will be as follows: l. Trio, OPP. Is, No. l,
in + major, A. Rubinstein: d-Con motto
moderate; Moderate con Nariazioni; Con
motto; Mcssrs. Xander. Rakemann and Miersch.
2. Song: 'Lorelev'' FIR. Liszt: Mrs. Julia L.
Wyman. B. sur lie lac" Il GODDARD: Air
ongrois, HauserFischer; Mr.. Paul Miersch.
4. Songs: d-"lhe pining Flower Rotoli:
b-"Domani," Palloni; c-"Ring Out. Wild
Bells Gounod: 3lr. Herndon Morsell. 5.
Concert-Polonaise, G. Hollaender: Mr. Herman
Rakemann. 6. Songs: d-"At Twilight" A.
Nevin; b-"The Hearts Fancies.' Gorins-
Thomas; Mrs. Julia f. Wyman I. Dun
cGur qui taime," Gocnod: "Intermezzo
sinfonico." from ''Cayalleria Rusticana." p.
Mascagni; Messrs. Nander, Rakemann and
Miersch.