Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-29
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revelation Of the possibilities of stage ma
ehinery. Since the Hanlons produced lie
voyage en- Suesse" no more complete exhibi-
ton OF scenic tricks has been brought TO
notice than this effort of Primrose and Vests
comedy company. The Brothers Byrne are
clever pantomimists and acrobats and their
nimble mischief as two porters kept tho house
roaring with laughter. The piece has bit Of
plot, but the interest is mainly directed to
the FUN and the scenery. The ship scene, in
which the interior Of two state rooms is
shown, is as remarkable as it is beautiful.
There are number of very capable people in
the cast The singing was much enjoyed. the
Eciectlc Quartet earning numerous recalls.
no audience was one of the largest that
Albaugh's has entertained In many q day aud
enthusiasm was manifested to an extent that
left no doubt AZ to the popularity Of Eight
Bells" Again tonight.
TIE NATIONAL THEATER,-The negro min
strel business has been drifting steadily and
rapidly from its original form, and no de-
parture has been more decided than that made
by Geo. Thatcher in the production which he
has christened Tuxedo" It is the evident
and very sensible purpose CT the sketch to do
no more than present minstrel entertainment
In novel form. The only marked innovation
is the introduction of women in the program,
and some very pretty dancing is done by Miss
Gilroy, Miss Hayden and Miss Hamilton. Mu-
slcally 1t is one Of the best equipped orsaniza-
tons over sent before the public. In fact, tho
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singer of ballads surpasses Raymond Moore, and
the voices Of Friliman basso and Jose as a
tenor are phenomenal, both % to quality and
register. OF the entire program only Thatcher
himself was q disappointment. His end song
was unworthy of him, both as to style and
quality, and his famous monologue was made
SO brief that the audience was left in doubt as
to whether the black faced huinorist had been
sacrificed entirely to tho minstrel manager or
not. A suggestion is made that Mr. Thatcher
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program Of old-time songs, as was done last
season.
ACADEMY OF MusIc.-Mr. JAS T. Powers long
ago established his reputation as O comedian.
and in Mr.: McNally's sketch called "A Straight
lip. ne T has an 0Rpqrtansy to be seen at his
for varied amount of work, all of which is
done with that neatness and finish which made
him SO popular when he was at the New York
Casino. His facial expression is mar velous, his
pantomime Is excellent and his dancing is
graceful and accomplished. His burlesque of
Carmencita was very neatly done and COM
pletely captured the audience, which filed all
the seats at the Academy of Music last night
and overfowcd into the lobby and
aisles There are other people in tho
Hanley is a charming Kitty Dolan and in
the second act makes a very attractive young
man. Mary Bird as Beelelid Doldn il effective.
and the other ladies, who are described as
pleasing and delightful necessities sing and
dance well; OF the men Peter T. DAILY, John
Sparks, Richard German, F. I. Ward and
Albert Hart are all good in their respective
characters and the Clipper Quartet furnished
an excellent musical melange. There il fun in
the piece from beginning to end and the dia-
losue is bright, crisp and witty. The race
track scene is perfect photograph in MANY of
its incidents, and is in some respects the best
act OF the play. To say that Mr.. Powers has
found money maker as well us a fam maker in
this, his latest success, is simply giving "a
stright tip"
HAnRIs' BrJou THEArEn.-The patrons of
Harris Bijou Theatcr had play that suited
them to a ~ in The Vendetta" which in
augurated a weeks stay there last night. The
house, as usual, was crowded to the doors and
the enthusiasm was on par with the crowd.
Curtain calls were numerous and the fine parts
OF the play were applauded and cheered yocif-
erously. THE Vendetta" is of the Monte
Christie order and affords plenty OF scope for
good, strong acting and lavish display of
scenery. Both Of these requirements were
fulfilled in very commendable manner. Mr..
W. A Whitcar, in the principal role, was
natural and gave a conscientious presen :ation
Of an arduous character. His fine work was
the life of the play and carried it to success
ful termination. VIM. r. Ogden, James r.
Smith, Mr.. Godfrey Stein, Miss Laura Al
masninoeMrs. Harry Bloodgood and others of
the support were well cast in their respective
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idea of the characters. Too much praise can
not be given for the magnificent setting given
the play. The scenery was extensive in pro-
portion and extremely realistic and artistic in
conception. Again tonight.
KERNAN's LYCEUM THEATER.-An audience
OF good proportions was at Kernan's Lyceum
Iheater last night to witness 1.-The Latest Fad"
farce comedy from the pen of Thomas Addi-
son. Tine play is well put together and affords
plenty OF scope for the wel-known abilities of
the company. Lizzie Daily of course increased
her large number of friends and gained new
triumphs as Victoria Fadsby. Little vinie
DAILY followed closely in the footsteps of her
mother and as Little Vic created lots of laugh
ter and applause. The eccentric comedian,
Mark Sullivan, had congenial role and scored
an emphatic hit as Lord De Licer'us This
actors work is always of high order and ranks
among the best in his class. Queen vassar,
Daisy Stanwood and other members of the
company filed their respective roles In COM
mendable manner. The play is of the knock
about order commonly called horse play, but
as this order OF farce is the fad now 1.-The
Latest Fad will be money maker and score q
success. Again tonight.