The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-18
ADJUSTMENTS.



"The Old Homestead" at AIbaugh's.
The play which Denman Thompson
wrote and has made so famous will be
seen during next week at this house,
and, judging from its popularity, will fill
the seating capacity at each performance.
The success attending its production IN
New York city during an uninterrupted
run of four years, and in all the large
cities of the country by the company that
will present il here, lis hearty indorse-
ment by the clergy OF all denominations
stamps II US one of the most attractive
plays in the language.
II does not depend for its strength and
merit OH the thrilling scenes so common
among the dramatic works of the day.
but on its simplicity in dealing with the
common phases OF everyday life. II has
always been considered q strong attrac-
tion from the standpoint of pure human
interest and faithful delineation of charac-
ter, and the proof OF this assumption is
demonstrated by the success which the
piece has met with. II isa picture of life
at the "Old Homestead" drawn by an
artist who was not only on the spot, but
VIII o was born and bred right there.
The plot is a simple one, familiar to
those who are acquainted with the honest
old character of New England farm life
and revelation to those who are moi but
can be fully appreciated by all lovers of
pure drama. Reviewing its merits, it APP
pears to be the only play produced in
years which has struck Unpopular. chord.
A little of its sunshine will be welcomed
by many for its relief from care and for
its humaDizing tendency. The company
presenting II here is Denman Thompson's
only travelling organization, being fully
equipped with necessary and complete
stage scenery and effects, and heralded as
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sentation as can he wished for
Sale of seats will open tomorrow morn
ing.
"Nr. wiikinson's widows" at the Ma
tionaI.
The next attraction at the National
Theatre will bethe first production on any
stage of a new comedy entitled "Mr.
Wilkinsons Widows" by William Gil.
lettc, the well-known author of "All
the Comforts of Home" Held by the
Enemy "The Private Secretary and
others. This comedy is produced by Mr..
Charles Frohman, the protector of the
stock company organized at the Twenty
third Street Theatre, New York, the early
part OF the present season, which has
been winning great reputation there in
Belasco and DeMilles "Men and Women"
and which will be replaced by this conf
edy Immediately upon the close of its en-
SuktiltIt III lllSGUNs WI. lluS
selected company of the most prominent
comedians of the country and prepared a
liberal amount of new scenery for this
production, and this, combined with the
work which Mr.. Gillettes high reputation
as comedy writer may lead us to expect,
offers novel and attractive entertain
ment. There is no one now before the
public who has proven able to write a
strong, enjoyable, yet unoflending COM
edy as well as Mr. Gillette, and the claim
that "Mr. Wilkinson's Widows is writ
ten in the same happy vein as "-All the
Comforts of Home,' with which he de.
lighted lis q few weeks ago, Is u strong
recommendation to laughter-lovers. The
sale of seats will begin tomorrow morn
ing.
Miss Pauline Parker at Harris.
The sensational drama will once more
hold forth at the popular Bijou next
| week. THE Scouts Daughter is the
| title Of play in which Miss Pauline Par
| ker appears as the heroine. Miss Parker
is soubrette with numerous accomplish
ments She is a songstress, u dancer and
q banjoist. The scene of the play is laid
in the wilds of Wyoming and Montann.
II is of the best class of border DRAMA an
evident effort having been made to avoid
| overriding any of the thrilling incidents.
| Miss Parker plays the part of ITiid Rose, a
| Western young woman with entire conf
dence in her rights to unbounded personal
| freedom, a vivacity that never fails and q
| share of pluck that carries her through
| some very remarkable ordeas. She as
sumes four different characters during the
| play, There is a strong tinge of comedy
in the performance, and in fact all the
| elements that are expected in perform
ance of the kind have been provided.
Seats are now on sale.
vaidis Sisters at Kcrnan's.
The attraction at Kernan's Theatre next
week will be the Vaidis Sisters Novelty
Company, which comprises noted artists
of America and Europe. II is headed by
the Vaidis Twin Sisters, whose aerial act
is the most thrilling and beautiful ever
witnessed Miss Lizzie Vaidis will make
dive from the dome to the pit of the
theatre that ispronounced the most daring
feat on record. The peerless artists will
introduce theirnovel "Trapezone Rotaire," !"
the most costly gymnastic apparatus ever
constructed, and on which they perform
a number of original feats with charming
grace. Besides these great features, there
are the famous Braatz Bros, A. o. Dun
can, Eva Bell, Howe and Doyle, Blanche
Boyer, Eddie Giguere, Donovan and AL
bright, and Petrie and Elsie. Seats now on
sale.
Williams Specially Company, the at
traction this week, has proved highly en-
tertaining. The three Bros. Byrne, Master
Eddie and Dagmar are great cards, while
the novel transformation act Of Drum
mond and Stanley, the musical black
smiths, is the sensation of the season
Ladies' matinee tomorrow.
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