Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-14
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pie OF that enthusiastic effervescent variety
which bubbles over and runs into the balcony
and gallery at Albaugh's last night to see the
'U. s. MALI distributed, and they seemed very
well pleased with the manner of its distribution
and manifested it in bursts of applause and
reckless laughter. ~. 8. Mall has about al
much plot as bag Of its government name
sake has, and it has also about as much variety
and this is what makes it go. Mr.. John Money
maker ia the postmaster and editor and he has
daughter, JACK, and -four" printer. III
Hand, who wants to marry her, as does also the
village druggist, and on this hang all the jaw
and the properties. And it is enough. Frank
David makes an excellent printer, and his type
setting was one of his hits. He has good
voice. Walter Jones, as AcGinness. the drug
gist, does the Irishman typically, but his make
up is atrocious, to put it mildly. Slabbs, by Ed.
Heron, is another funny part, and so is Norah,
an Irish woman, by Miss Maggie Fielding, who
seems to enjoy her part. George Parker's
dancing is very taking and her Spanish dance
is mellihuous memory Of an arabesque from
Alcazar: Harry O'Lynne. a wee kid, is a bright
little fellow who won two encores. Possibly
the most brilliant and beautiful feature Of the
house last night was the Press Club in the re-
splendent glory Of full dress and the front
row, who attended in honor Of the managers,
Mr.. Brooks and Mr.. Ihmsen, both Washington
newspaper men. 'U. s. Mall is beyond criti-
cism. and it can afford to be, when it makes
everybody laugh and laugh. Again tonight.
NATIONAL THEATER.--Last night at the Ma
tional Theater Mr.. Augustin Days company
of excellent people were heartily welcomed on
the occasion of their second visit to Washing
ton. The play was 1.-THE Last Word" the
action Of which is supposed to take place in
this city. As the piece has been adapted from
the German of course there are some things
that to us who live in Washington are rather
curious, but it is really most enjoyable play
and was heartily received by large and fash
iOnable audience. The dialogue is always
bright and at times witty. There are also bits
of pathos that touch the heart and make the
unbidden tear start to the eve. The interes!
Of course conferred in Miss Ada Rehan, who
gave delightful impersonation of Russian
baroness. 1t is no easy matter to keep dialect
of broken English during four acts, yet she
never once lapsed into her natural tone, but
was consistent in action and speech throughout
the play. Her personality dominated every
other character and her influence finally
wrought out the happy denoument. Miss Kitty
Cheatham as Winny RutitereU and Miss Isabel
Irving as Faith were all that could be desired.
Mr.. George Clarke gave an excellent imperson-
alton of the iron-willcd Secretary, while the
contrasting part Of his brother, the Professor,
was artisticaily represented by Mr.. Charles
Wheatleigh. Mr.. James Lewis as Mr.. Alexander
Airy was bright and breezy, as the title of his
character indicated, and furnished great
amount of amusement by those subtle and re-
fined methods known only to the genuine
comedian. Mr.. John Drew did honest and
eHectVe WORK III tne part OF the secretary
son, who had been brought up as bookworm,
but who found a real flesh and blood woman
something vastly different from that being of
which he had only read. The whole perform
ance was an exhibition Of easy, refined, grace
full and natural acting, such as this company
alone can furnish.
SANrLEY ToNIGHT.--Charles Santley, the
great baritone singer, tonight at the Academy
of Music. This will be his ninth concert in
this country. He returns to England about the
middle of May, having been engaged for the
great Handel festival to be held in London in
June with chorus of 5000, orchestra of 500
and all the great singers of the day. Tonight
will probably be the last appearance Of Mr..
Santley in this city. He has been before the
public for thirty years and is still the great
Santley who delighted the parents of the pres
ent generation Of concert-goers. Mr.. Santley
sings tonight ''Oh, Ruddier Than The Cherry
by Handel; Father O'Flynn" and Gounod'
'Nazareth." By invitation of Mr.. Sankey's
manager the Choral Society will assist, singing
three numbers. Mrs. Ida Bond Young, whose
beautiful soprano voice is famous; Miss Ada
Moylan, contraito; Mr.. Thomas Impett, tenor
and Herr Franz Wilczok, violinist, will also APP
pear. The concert will begin promptly at s
O'clock.
A NEW YEARS RECEPTION. - Hub Smiths
charming comic operetta, "a New Years Re.
ception, will be presented by the Cinnamon
Musical Club tomorrow "wednesday evening
pleasing little skit. replete with sweet and
catchy music and Astounding in breezy mirtf
and fun. The club is composed of some of the
best local amateur talent and the piece is cast
with its full strength. Her Pa Shall Pay O
new comic ditty composed by Miss Hattie s.
Case. will be sung by DIR. George Terry.
program of dances will be offered after the
performance. Seats at Ellis.
HARRIs'.-The Fast Mail" which opened an
engagement at the Bijou last night. is one Of
the strongest melodramas now before the pub.
lie. When the curtain rose there was not a
vacant seat in the house. As the name irdi.
Gates the play deals largely with railroad Incl.
dents. 1t Is possessed OF a sound plot, revealed
In simple hut comprehensive manner by q
company Of considerable merit. Great atten.
ton has been paid to scenic effect and the re.
suit Is startling. steamboat, freight train
OF fourteen cars and representation of Nj
agara Falls were all presented with wonderful
effect. A dash of comedy here and there
throughout the play keeps the audience in
good humor. Again tonight.
kERNAN's.-Ihe City Club, the travelling twin
OF the Howard Burlesque Company, opened the
week at Kernan's last night before a large all.
dicnce. A fine olio was presented, during
which Lowry and Evans gave black face spe-
cialty which convulsed the audience with
laughter. Bryant and Wells entertained all
with ten minutes OF comedy. The Everetts
were very funny in Isl Judkin's German Girl
and Wilson ana Davenport showed more than
ordinary terpsichoIean ability. Seton, with
his ludicrous dancing. maze hit and Bry.
ant and Saville received a hearty welcome
The olio was interspersed with living repre-
sentatlons OF famous paintings. designed by
Matt. Morgan. A Imaginable bur,esoue on the
"Old Homestead" closed the performance
Again tonight.