The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-01-04

teresting to those who are unfamiliar with
Sothern's latest success. AUen RolJitt, young
Devonshire farmer, has been leading quiet
country life with his mother and charming
girl named Deborah Deacon The latter loves
him fondly, and the trio are ignorant of city
life. Allen, however, suddenly begins to yearn
for it, the more so as he has formed passionate
attachment for Clara Derter, "swell lady"
from London, who is spending the summer near
his home 1t is made apparent at the begin
ming of the play that there is a possibility OF
Alien inheritng large sum of money through
the non-appearance OF the rightful
heir, who is supposed to be travelling in
America. A scoundrel named Dan Cassidy,
aware of the state of things, persuades another
scoundrel to impersonate the missing man, who
has been reported dead. The deception is
tried, and the newcomer is proclaimed the
heir, but dies Immediately after of heart
disease, which occurrence places AUeR in pos
session of the fortune. He thereupon follows
Clara Derter to London and puts himself into
the hands of flunkey, who proceeds to teach
him the manners, habits. methods of Dress ETC.,
which are supposed to constitute gentleman,
this idea giving scope for excellent comedy
1ucn'S infatuation for Clara, who is merely a
decoy for her rascally husband and father,
grows apace and he is f1eeced unmerc-
fully. Finally he confesses his love, and
the woman, impressed by his genuine de-
votion, acknowledges her true character. At
the same time the rightful heir turns up, and
alien, disenchanted with his new life, seeks
Deborah receive him with open arms. The play
offers Sothern the finest opportunities he has
yet had for demonstrating the versatility of his
art. Allen RolliU offers scope for sentiment,
comedy, and strong. dramatic action,
the chances offered him. Hitherto his sue
cesses have been won chiefly in comedy but his
serious work in "The Master of Woodbarrow"
has stamped him an emotional actor of genuine
mettle. 1t must not be supposed that Mr..
SOthprn
work. There are plenty of them, unique and
laughter-moving Fe is surrounded by the
strongest organization which has yet supported
him, and which will stand the test of compari-
son with any New York stock company. The
play will be given at the New National with all
the original scenery and effects from the
Lyceum Theatre. There will be Saturday
matinee only during Mr.. Sothern's engage
ment. Rowland Blackstone, Owen Fawcett,
Walter Craven, Kate Pattison Selten, Virginia
Harmed, Jenny Dunbar. and Charlotte Nal
colin are members of Mr.. Sothern's company.
"a Royal Pass at the Bijou.
The popular German dialect comedian, Mr..
George G. Staey, will be at Harrs's Biiou The
atre this week with his great play, GA Royal
Pass" Mr.. Staley takes prominent rank
among the foremost of Americas comedians,
and GA Royal Pass possesses extra ordinary
merits as play. 1t is full of comedy, and is at
the same time always refined. Its situations
and climaxes are thrilling, but never cheaply
sensational. 1t is throughout first-class piece
of work. and competent company and fine
scenery enables the same to be said OF the en-
tire performance The personages of the play
are Swiss and Russian. All the parts are beau
tifully and correctly costumed. Mr.. Staley
plays the part of Swiss guide in most pleas
ing fashion, and introduces his singing and
warbling. During his engagement in Wash
ington he will sing ''My Hearts Delight and
"The Little Rogue's Asleep;" also his latest
success, "Johnny Schmoker." One Of the STIR
ring events in the performance is the arrival of
the courier on the magnificent horse Gear.
Mr.. Staley is highly praised wherever he has
been seen and is already strong favorite in
Washington Usual prices and matinees.
Matt Morgar's Partisan Art.
The greatest of all sensations, Matt Morgan's
last great work and acknowledged masterpiece,
Partisan Art, is one of the features of the City
Club Vaudeville and Buresque Company, which
will open at Kernan's Theatre tomorrow night
for one week only. The living models were Sc
lected by the great artist himself. Among the
groupings are Millet's great painting, ''The