The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-01

and quaint is Mr.. Joseph Otis personstion of a
suitor for young woman's hand. He has a
cast-ron visage that never varies In expression,
he sings in set, humorous fashion various
dittles; and on occasion INDUCES in some
marvellous ballet limitations and high flights of
dancing. Four other fun-makers are associated
with Mr.. OFT. There is portly Teuton pre-
sented by Mr.. Max Miller, and ruddy-haired
Mulligan by Mr.. Thomas j. Grady. Mr.. Sher-
man Wade, Mr. Alfred Grant, and MIR. B. Bedell
help on the fun, which, after the first act is we'll
along, becomes fast and furious enough Some
of the best things in The Dazzler' are bits of
travesty, like that of the Amazonian March
by three of the comedians. Although sThe
Dazzler' is nothing but collection of droll
incidents with song and dance now aud then
to give 1t Variety 1t certainly serves its purpose
very well. One thing distinguishes it from
most OF its class-the second acts fun is not
shadowed by poor third act. The life and
humorous interest in The Dazzer' holds almost
until the curtains final fall. bevy of pre-
possessing damsels, who indulge in frequent
changes of attire, dance on and off the stage as
the play runs its course. They can all sing.
and rather better, too, than most farce-comedy
charmers Mr. r. s. Nodne, Jr., and the fun
makers have considerable vocal opportunities
as well as the ladies. The Dazzler' caught the
favor OF the holiday audiences at the Globe yes
terday. Its experience in New York will be re-
peated here, unless the first reception of the
play counts for nothing. There is plenty of
fun, plenty of music, and plenty of 'go' in the
piece and the performance. It's booked for the
week.
"A New Play at the Biiou.
The engagement of Susie Howard in "Nell
the Waif' at Harris Biiou Theatre this week,
promises to be an interesting one. Miss Howard
will be remembered as the handsome soubrette
who played the part of Jimmie Duffy in "Peck's
Bad Boy in so captivating a manner. The
play is melodrama with tinge of sensational
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OF uniform and exceptional strength. The at
traction has been warmly welcomed wherever
1t has appeared, and the praises showered upon
1t have been of the most earnest and compli-
mentary character. The costumes are hand
some and appropriate. The music is bright
and catchy and is offered in abundance.
There is completeness as to detail that indi-
Gates intelligent perception as to what appeals
to the popular taste, and prompt readiness
to meet 1t. The cast shows that the ability
requisite for such an undertaking is by no
means lacking.
Personal Explanation.
In presenting to Washington audience the
new musical comedy of Goods and Men,"
the author begs leave to say that if any of the
characters or caricatures are found to be too
strongly drawn, the aggrieved originals will
confer a favor by making known the amount of
their damage to the business manager All
such claims will be promptly liquidated so as
to save cost of litigation. In the case of the
gods the actions will, of course, have to be ap-
pealed to an upper court. An apology is Of
Tered in advance of the Civil Service Com
mission, the Farmers Alliance, the Diplomatic
Corps, and to the Senate and House of Repre-
sentativcs, particularly to the presiding
officer of the latter As the manuscript was
submitted to both Senator Quay and Senator
Bryce before it was given to the actors, it is
hoped that it will be found quite devoid of party
bias. The author certainly has none, as he is a
Mugwump. All peoples delight in travestying
their rulers, where they dare to, and as this is a
| country where it is quite safe to dare, the
author has boldly taken that liberty.