Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-22
AMUsEMEyrs

ALBAuaHs.-A new military drama was pre-
sented ut Abaughs Grand Opera House last
night The military drama Is now in the height
OF public favor, and for this reason if for no
other The volunteer has strong chance Of
success IL Is from the pen Of Mai. Geo. T..
Timer, who himself assumes the role Of the
hero, and 1t must be admitted that how
ever much modestv may be found in him.
sell ne has transmitted very little Of it to his
hero. Mr.. Ulmer was evidently suffering from
an unusual hoarseness last night, and this fact
lett him at disadvantage in the presentation
OF the leading part. In dialogue the piece has
some good ideas. but the style is not Free and
sentiments which have for years been reliable
standbys to the playwright passed almost un-
noticed by the audience for want of the proper
episrammatic touch. The play has the prime
requisite of success however: its plot is interest
ing and is developed with ingenuity. OF the
cast Miss Cora Van Tassel is prominent figure,
full of animation and evidently disposed to
make the most of the opportunities which the
soublette part allotted to her presents. Mr..
Gus Levick as Jack Chdtlb,ah gives a con-
scientious presentation Of the character of a
Virginia farmer. The cast is large and con-
tnins a number Of people who are better than
the average. The scenery used in the play is
unusually good and the mechanism. especially
In the balloon scene, IL very effective. Again
tonight
NATIONAL THEATER.-Donnelly and Girard
are thoroughly familiar TO the play-going public
of this city and their skit. Natural Gas, " hae
been seen here for several years. Each season
brings some new faces aud some new special
ties. The large audience at the National Thea
tor last night enjoyed the fun greatly and en-
cores were frequent May Howard. Kitty Kur-
sale and Annie Mack Berlin divided the honors
with the stars, and Mr.. Segar Midgely made a
great hit in ''Papa's Boots" and the recitations
that followed.
ACADEMY OF Mus1c-,Leander Richardson g
play Of The Millionaire" has given Dan Sully
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that opportunity Mr.. Sully has improved. The
part OF James D Brien is strongly drawn and
effectively presented. 1t is different type Of
lrishman from that usually seen upon the
stage and showt the son Of the Emerald Isle
rounded out by residence in this free coun-
try, and what it is possible for industry,
shrewdness and straightforward dealing to
accomplish. The dialogue of the whole play is
well written, and teaches good, wholesome
lesson of the necessity of honor in business as
well AS in the social relations of life. Mr.. Suly
has surrounded himself with good company,
and all the parts are well sustained. In the
second act the Rocky Gorge scene and the
building Of the railroad are quite realistic, and
the climax is SO well worked up that it arouses
great enthusiasm i'll the audience, which at the
Academy OF Music last night was quite demon
strative.
Hams BIJou.--It il doubtful if BARLEY
Campbelrs play, ''1he White Slave" has ever
had stronger cast of characters than that
WHICH IL last llSHt az DllOu
Iheater. The audience packed the house to
the doors and was very enthusiastic Curtain
calls wero numerous, the principals being
called out after each act. Miss Julia Stuart as
LtSd. the White Slave, proved herself an ex-
cellent emotional actress. Miss Stuart was last
seen here III Boucicaults THE Jilt," and her
good work III that play is repeated with greater
force in The White Slave" FraLk Harrington,
as Clay Britton, in love with Lisa, Nas strong
in the role of the outraged Kentuckian. ]. Hay
Cossar, as the villain, Nit Barlow as the old
'!arkey and others were good and rounded out
cast that calls for mucL praise On account Of
even strength and power Again. tonight.
kEESANs LYcEUh.-Of all the military
dramas that have been put upon the stage none
enjoys success equal to Gi.lette's Held by
the Enemy" which opened a weeks engage
ment last night at Kernan's and received an
enthusiastic reception from large audience.
he company Is strong one in every respect.
Miss katherine Arnold as Rachel McCreeyy is
an actress of ability. Lincoln Wagenhals as
Col Charles Prescott was also good, and j. J.
Farrell gave life-like representation Of the
Spectdt Var Correspondent. ". H. Turner as
tne5e Rufus contributed bit of excellent
character acting. The other members Of the
company were good. Special mention should
be made of the scenery which is elaborate
The ring of the horses hoofs as they pulled up
outside of division headquarters in the third
act was SO real that the audience expected
every minute to see horse gallop on the
stage. Again tonight.