The critic., 1891-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
Mrs. Leslie Carter Mt the National. -
The attraction at the New National next

decided success as Kate Grdy1oa, n "New
York society girl" in "The Ugly Duck
ling n comedy suggested by Tennyson's
poem, "The Two Sisters" and Hans
Christian Andersen's familiar fable. The
company engaged to support Mrs. Carter
contains the names of many artists who
have done excellent work in the past,
The scenery, three new interiors, has been
designed by w. II. Day and painted by
Joseph Glare and other well-known artists.
THE CHARACTERS.
Count Malatcsta, from Corsica, Mr. f. ]. Henley
Dooglas Oakley Attorncy;%%t,ta9,Sw, IT. N.Y.. c.no,,s
Professor Graydon a sayant =.
Viscount ituntinatower. .....,. Mr.. John FLOOD
Mr. Ernest Ganby, social autocrat,
Jack FOrogut, of sporting tendencies,
Mr.. Raymond Holmes
Choyalier Ran, many times decorated,
Randolph, n servant. ..."..., Mr., Thomas King
Mrs. Gfaydon, the Professors wife.
Miss Ida Vernon
Hester Graydon, the favoritc,
Kate Graydon, the ugly ducking,.
Mrs. Candy, slave of society, 49,, rr
wy ''''''' '' Miss Ida Macdonald
Agnes, Maid ut Mrs. Ganby'a. Miss May Melville
The Scenes; Act 1.--IIome of the Gray
dons--Thc Sisters. Suggested. by Tenny-
Gandy's = Tho Appointment. Orive
months lnter.) Act IlI.--At the Comber-
mcre-A Woman's Duel. During the
reception.) Act IV.-lIomc of the Gray
dons-Won at Last. (rhe following day.)
Mr. David Belasco will personally super
intend the production next Monday even
ing, and will make special trip to Wash
ington for that purpose.
'Thc County Fair" at AIbaugh's.
That rcigning success, "The County
Fair" will be presented at Albaugh's
Opera House Monday evening and local
playgoers will have in this engagement
the first opportunity of seeing the drama
on District soil. Manager Albaugh has
been actively engaged in preparing for the
| production, and the machinists have pre-
pared the stage for the reception of the
mechanism. "The County Fairs" run
in New York Is phenomenal for length,
and as the play will be given here in its
entirety, with strong company, there is
| every reason to believe its success will be
| duplicated here. Neil Burgess part will
be assumed by Fanny Denham Ronal,
an actress of wide experience and who
has been received with unqualified favor
| every where.
| ."fhe County Fair'' is story of old
fashioned New England country life, and
the absurdities of AJigau PrUe, the spinster
heroirc, keep the audience in roar.
| Around her are several revolving char
acters and there is depicted the mean
ness of a country money-lender, who has
q mortgage on the farm and gives her the
chance of marrying or being sold out; OF
girl sent from mission in New York
| and adopted by the spinster; OF q youth,
Tim, who secretly trains her horse, Cold
Molasses, for the county fair sweepstakes,
and wins the purse and lifts the mort
gage off his benefactor's farm. This
story is made realistic by the fine scenic
effects and the use of mechanical con
trivance, by means of which genuine
horse race is seen by the audience during
its entire progress In this wonderful
stage picture little is left to the imagina.
tion, and the audience has no difficulty in
picturing itself in "The County Fair" am
phitheatrc Watching with thrilling interest
an exciting equine contest upon the ISSUE
of which depends the happiness of {
worthy old woman. A large seat sale
prefaces the engagement, and botf
Wednesday and Saturday matinees vii
be given.
"Lost In New York" Mt Harris.
'Lost in New York." a comedy dramt
Of the sensational type, will hold the
boards at Harris Bijou Theatre next week
The story deals with the undercurrent OF
life in New York, the plot hinging upon
the history of waif, who is after many
trials, restored to her rightful fortune and
position. The scenery is elaborate and
wonderfully accurate in detail, the repre-
sentations of portions of the metropolis
being almost like reality itself. The view
Of the river in which a tank of real wate
is used, is startling in its closeness to ma
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boats of all kinds are seen busily rushing
here and there The management ha
not, however, relied entirely on the scent,
strength of the production. The compan,
is n capable one, fully competent to d'
justice to the numerous thrilling points o
the play. 1t includes among others o
established reputation Miss Lottie Altee
as the waif; Florence Stover, as the ad
ventures, and Mr.. Gus Pixley, as TIN
comedian. This will be one of the best o
the many meritorious attractions tha
Harris, Britton and Dean have been givin
their patrons ut very moderate prices.
Lilly Clay's Greatest Company.
Two burlesqucs, romantic 'Robin Hood
and beautiful "Antony and Cleopatra,
will be presented by Lilly Clay's ColossO
Gaiety Company, the attraction at Kei
mans Theatre next week, beginning Mon
day night. The company is so large an
handsomely-e that it finds II
difficulty in presenting both of thes
magnificent productions at one perform
ance. Each is presented with that care
full attention to detail, including exqu
site costumes and gorgeous scenery, Q
well as rare mechanical and scenic effec,
which has characterized every entertain
ment with which Miss Clay has bee
identified and made her company famous
robin Hood" with its picturesqu
D scenes and romantic plot, is happy pr
face to "Antony and Cleopatra, with il
daughters Of the Nile and beauties Of tf
East
1 These artists introduce new, fresh al
entertaining features. The wild pleasul
of the Orient the delightful amusement
! which soothe to sleep restless royalty, al
a revealed IN the native pastimes of IL
East, which the Egyptian beauties intr
duce with rare grace. No living works ,
!, art equal the reproductions in which IL
perfect lady models are seen, as the SUI
thology. "Ihe Sleeping Beauty; o
!. Pearl Of the Orient" Is one of the mo
original and resplenden introductions,
spectacular Soiree musicale, in which bea
tiful women, clad in costly, elcgaI
D costumes, enchant the audience. III
= handsome graceful and daring MiranC
g Sisters Emma and LOttie, and the fave
+ ite comedians, Ward and Vokes, a
among the strong cards. The company
under the management of Sam II. JAG
& Ladies' Matnees Tuesday, Thursday AZ
Q Saturday February ., Hyde's st
Specially Company.
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4 Embarrassment of Riches.