Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-28
ADJUSTMENTS,

ALBACGHs OPERA HoUsE.-Last night was
the Inauguration of the summer opera season
al Abaughs and quite good-siZed audience
assembled TO listen to the tuneful numbers of
Strauss Merry War;" as interpreted by the
Carleton company. Of the singer whose name
heads the company it is unnecessary to speak.
He has long been known as one Of the best
baritones before the public, an easy and grace
ful actor, who is thoroughly conscientious in all
hls work His singing and acting of the role of
Cen SpinOLa all that could be desired
Miss Alice Vincent made an attractive EiOietta
and her vocal work was frequently encored
Miss Clara Wisdom was effective as Arten,esid
and subsequently as the Captain Of the Guard
led her amazons in graceful style. Miss Marion
Langdon made bright Elsa, and Mr.. Chas. A.
Blgelow was entertaining as Rdtthdzdr. The
chorus was large and effective and the cos
tunes were rich and appropriate. Altogether
the whole performance of this most pleasing of
Strauss operas was very enjoyable. and the
satisfaction of the audience was manifested by
the most liberal applause. The summer season
started auspiciously. The merry War" again
tonight.
NATroSAL.-"The Still Alarm at the National
| last night was any thing but still alarm. 1t
was in fact a NEST vociferous affair." rising
slowly from the orchestra chairs, swelling into
the circle. rolling upward to the balcony and
bursting into showers and volcanoes of ap-
plause in the gallery. 1.-THE Still Alarm" is a
play which appeals to nearly all the emotions,
from the thrill we feel chasing itself down our
back bones. when a fire bell clangs and we see
the laddies tearing along the street, 20 the ten
derer feeling that suffuses us when two hearts
beat as one in the presence of a large and ap-
preciatiye audience. The playing of the play
by such established favorites as are in the cast
could not but result most satisfactorily and
when to their skill is added the more material
e1citant of a pair of magnificent Arabian
steeds ana 81, 900 real fire engine and great
grey hound to run vivid der machine" what
more could be expected than storms of vocifer-
Gus approval? Worthy of more than general
notice were the specialties in the play, found
in the dancing of Miss Weevie Vivian and the
singing OF the firemen. OF especial interest to
hremen in every city is the third act, laid in a
fully equipped engine house, with all the latest
appliances. The Still Alarm" though not
new or of the highest type Of the drama has
thousands Of admirers who will never tire of it.
HARRIs.-''Struek Gas" one Of the funniest
farce comedies that has been in Washington
during the season, opened q weeks engage
ment last night at Harris, and for two hours
and forty minutes the audience was kept in a
continual roar Of laughter. The company is
| strong individually and collectively. The re-
| suit is the presentation of a comedy in the very
best manner. There are several frst-class va
risty stars in the company, and their special
| ties were greatly enjoyed. Miss Lillian Har-
per, charming little commedienne, who as
| sumes the leading role, completely won the au-
| dience. Hugh Mack as Oscar Wide Drake
introduces a Chinese speciality Of considerable
| merit. Chas. Z. Edwards as December Duck
| shares the honors with him. Ed. H. Banker
| as Roger Wellington reminds one Of the late
John L. Raymond. His delineation Of the Old
Maid provokes roars of laughter. All of the
| la,iies are exceptionally bright and pretty
The Arlington sisters do a clever specially, and
Lucille Grieves, well known in Washington,
made hit In her dancing. Again tonight.
HERMAN s--A large audience went to Ker-
| mans last night to see Billy Testers Big Show,
Heretofore whenever this well-known comedian
came to the city he did so in conjunction with
Paul Allen, and the two will always be remem-
bered as the ..Darktown Sports" Mr.. Allen
has lately retired Taken as a whole the per-
formance contains many strong features
Adolph the conjurer was mystifying in his
tricks of legerdemain. The Higleys did mu-
steal turn entitled Just Sneaked In" Annie
Hart proved herself a serio-comic vocalist OF
no mean ability. Billy Testers very funny
comedy act entitled .'Sim Dempseys Visit Kept
the audience in a roar of laughter. The Daven-
port brothers made a hit in ''Git There" Frank
H. White presented a very laughable comedy,
which was decidedly new and pleasing. Hilton
the great contortionist twisted himself until il
seemed as if he had no bones The great fea-
ture of the entertainment was an exhibition of
wrestling under Graco-Roman rules between
Miss Alice Williams and Miss Nav Morgan. 1t
was very laughable exhibition. The girls
worked. the Nelson and other holds with the
precision of a Muldoon and when finally Miss
Williams succeeded in downing her antagonist
the audience yelled. Again tonight
Tomorrow the circus comes ard Forepaugh's
in all its glory will be here. Numerous parties
| are being organized to take it in and the audi
ences will include the beauty, the chivalry, the
fashion and learning of the national capital.
The circus appeals to all classes and all classes
will respond. Matinee and night, tomorrow
and next day.
Tomorrow evening at the Academy Of Music
| the Boston symphony Orchestra makes its last
aDpearance in this clty this seasOD The soln-
lists are Mime. Helen Hopekirk and Mr.. Anton
Hekking and 'Beethovens Eroica Symphony
will close the program. Tickets at Ellis.