Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

NAiIoNAL lHEATER.-hobert Downing an
peared to Washington audience for he frs,
time in many seasons last light. It was also
the opening Of the dramatic season at the Ma.
tional Theater and the house was filed in every
part, q feature of the audience being the pres.
ence OF Columbia Division, X. of p. in mi.
FORM, MIR; Downing being member of this di-
vision. He was warmly welcomed and his work
on the stage fully justified the hearty approval
shown by the audience. 1t was an ovation.
Inc close OF each act brought curtain recall
and In the end of the third act, after respond.
Ing to several demands for his temperance Mr..
LOWING submitted to the inevitable and made
speech. He referred to the fact that almost
In the very spot where he then stood he had
made his first appearance on the stage, carry
ing spear. He referred to the severe training
ne had undergone and the proud satisfac ton
ne now felt In appearing in his native city at
t the seaa OF ms own company, and he felt that
the fattering tribute paid him by the large au-
dience was refutation of the aphorism that a
prophet was not without honor save IN his own
country. bis speech was in response to the
presentation OF two handsome floral tributes by
Capt. Smith of Columbia Division
Ills performance of Virginius was verv graft
lying TO the many people who have watched
tne progress OF this promising tragedan
fhyslcally he ia admirably suited to the
assumption of heroic roles, and his methods
were always forceful, sometimes to a degree
that endangered the artistic effect. He has
however, modified his delivery in way that
preserves the power and conceals the effort.
lie has already acquired liberal share of the
poilsh which time and experience alone can
give the tragedian and each year sees an in
tellectual Improvement in his work Miss
Eugene Blair gave beautiful impersonation
OF the part of Virginia. The girlish loveliness
that is typifed by Sheridan Knowles in this
play was not obscured for q moment in the
presentation of the character. OF the support
Ing company number were particularly
rp fhasr nGr
Fred c. MOsely as Icilius, George Macomber as
DtmdtaS. VIM. Boag as Cdius Cldudius, Fred
erick Hoey as Numit0rius and Miss Florence
Irwin as Serbia. The performance considered
In Its entirety was creditable. 1t was the very
first OF the Downing season and naturally there
were moments OF hesitation in the progress of
the production
ALBAUaH's.-Last night humanity enjoyed
the opportunity Of getting on social terms with
the most faithful Of his four-footed benefactors.
Inc wonderful degree to which horses IN
teiligence can be developed has often been dis
cussed, but it is comparatively seldom that
people enjoy the opportunity Of seeing these
wonders brought before their eyes, Prof
bristol educated horses are remarkably &C.
compiished and it is difficult to realize that the
spark which WHITES instinct into reason has not
by some occult process been awakened in their
brains. He has already been seen in this city
and most OF the beautiful animals that he for
merly had are still with him. Swinging, Jump
ing, Skipping rope and bell ringing are some of
the wonderful Inexperienced and each act is "a
revelation OF the capability of the horse for in
struction. grand military scene is enacted
by the horses before the close of the evening.
1t Is one OF the most unusual forms of amuse-
mont ever offered the public and to every lover
OF horses one Of the most enjoyable. Again to-
night.
HARMS BrJoU.-"Yohann, the Broom
MAKER" a comedy-drama Of more than average
excellence, was the attraction at the Bijou last
night. The house was crowded and every one
laughed until they had pains in their sides at
the antics OF James Riley, who assumed the
of Iohdna, the German broom
maker, In manner that brought out his best
efforts as comedian. His songs also were
greatly enjoyed and he reminds one forcibly of
ritz Emmct. lie shared the honors with
Lorette Healy and Master Robbie Reilly, who,
although scarcel seven years of age, acquitted
themselves in a manner an old professional
would not blush at. The company is without
DOUBT one OF The strongest on the road. The |
serious characters well taken by Miss |
Louise Crolins, the wronged wife, and Frank |
Ambrose. the villain. The latter succeeded in |
obtaining the Kisses of the audience, which is I
the best proof Of his ability. Ed. McHugh as |
Terry Barry is Q dialect comedian Of more than |
ordinary ability, and Miss May Templeton as ,
fohdnr sweetheart was acceptable. Again |
tonight.
KEsNAN's LYcEUM.-Too much cannot be |
engagement at the Lyceum. Every nook and |
corner OF the theater was filed last night. and |
The audience contained many ladies' The per-
ormance commenced with the comedy sketch |
artists Dolan and Lehman who gave wonderful |
exhibition of mind reading. Theo gave finished |
musical act. THE Salambas' played with fire
md blew huge flames from their mouths in an
astonishing manner. Mr.. Fred Roberts, in
several new and original songs, received a
hearty welcome, and reminds one for
:ibly Of Harry Miner in his younger
lays The Madrid Troubadours brought forth
ZONE beautiful melodies from the mandolins.
md senior Olagunaga danced in an acceptable
manner the Sevilhan tambourine dance. The
ulians are acrobatic marvels of too much no.
orloty to need any comment Lottie Gibson
vas encored again and again. Ell Rio Rey, the
'elie OF Seville, and n famous Spanish dancer
ave terpsichorean act which teemed with diff
lcu!t steps, executed in a most graceful man
Ter. Lord and Rowe were fun makers of the
lrst water and the Adonis Four wound up the
erformance with whiriing burlesque circus
gain tonight.