The Critic and record., 1891-04-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
LIeht Orcrn nd AIhnurh,s.

NlNId company W AlOHuHn lucdiTe
last evening gives promise ofan enjoyable
series OF liight, opera presentations. Johon
Strauss bright rhythmical production,
"The Merry War; was the attraction,
and the work was creditablv done
throughout the orchestration and vocal
concerted efforts, while the solo parts
were good enough to win special apprO-
baton. Mr.. Carleton is in good voice and
sings and acts with his characteristic
grace, and with that careful attention 20
details which enhances effects. His rem
dering of "The Trumpcter rofSaeckingen,n
was conspicuously pleasing. The Vi0'cud
and the ArtaDicsid are opportunities for
the most engaging talents and right
happily are the roles taken by Misses Vim
cent and Wisdom. Mr.. Fitzgerald as
Marquis FUPpo IS always amusing and
apropos, while notably praiseworthy for
successful, painstaking effort is the BR
hosor Of Mr.. Charles A. Bigeow. The
audience last evening was large and
demOnstrative of enjoyment. "Ihe
Merry War" will be waged all the week
with matinee engagement ON Saturday.
The sim Alarm.
Quite large and certainly an appre-
ciative audience witnessed the melodrama
entitled "rhe Still Alarm" at the New
National last night. The play possesses
some strong features and some novel ones.
The introduction of steam lire engine
drawn by trained Arabian team during
the course of the evening elicted tumult-
uous applause. Mr.. Harry Lacy played
the role of Jdck Hdnley, fire chief whose
efficiency as q guardian Of public pro-
perty was very much abridged by love
affair with pretty Gilmore Fordham.
The singing quartette-WoOd Maynard,
MuXam and Dougherty- the
"tireman's Chorus" in a most praise
worthy manner and the other members of
the company sustained each his or her
part most cieditably. Altogether, "Still
Alarm" is up to the average play of its
Kind and the company deserves to -
natronized by the public. 1t will run
through the week with the accustomed
Wednesday and Saturday matiuees.
Harris Biiou.
There was good house to see Struck
Gas" at Harris Bijou Theatre last night,
and there was every evidence of pleasure
ON the part of the audience. The play. is
iarcical melange, with no particular
pretentions rs to plot, but with unlimited
opportunities for fun, uproarious and pro-
lOnged. Its avowed intention is to make
people laugh, and il seems to accomplish
its purpose. When an author or actor
places his efforts before the public ON this
sort of basis, he defies criticism. He
huhtS ~ dTlsllC Clallns, ana COnse-
quently has none to support. If he sue
ceeds in tickling the risibles of the public,
his purpose in life is achieved and he is
happy, whatever the critics may be say
ing about the unities and consistenCics.
The company that puts "Struck CAS- on
the stage has a large fund of ability i'm
it, and makes the best uses of il. Miss
Lillian Harper, the soubrette dances and
sings delightfully."-, and the other people
including Hugh Mack, Charles Edwards
and the Arlington Sisters are seen to adj
vantage. Mile. Lucille is very graceful
dancer, and her accomplishments were
appreciated. "Struck Cas- will be given
all week with the usual prices and mat
nCes.
Kernan's Theatre.
\ large audience was attracted to Ker-
mans Theatre last evening to witness the
performance given by Billy Lester's Big
show, heretofore known as Lester Il
Aliens Combination. There has been
dissolution of partnership and Lester
demonstrated last night that he was Capa-
bic Of running a company alone and pro-
ducing a programme that would please
the public. The introduction of the
female wrestlers, May Morgan and Alice
| Williams, proved to be u very attractive
| feature. They give very exciting con-
test, and both from the agility shown
convinced the public that they h9"e
| passed though very thorough athlctic
training. The nightly bouts between
| these two fair wrestlers will be big draw
| ing card during the week.
In addition to this u very interesting
| programme is given. Billy Lester most
always comes to the front with something
| new, and last night he caught the house
| with Since Dempsey's Visit" Annie
| Hart came in for her share of the APP
| nlnIIGn Ehn pf har Ia
songs that have made her such favorite
and also introduced somenew ones. Hill
| ton, the COntortionist mystified the
| audience, and Adolph Seeman and Mile.
Marie produced the delusion, Electra"
| Among the other well-known artists are
Frank II. White, Sophie Thorn, Mlle
! Albertina and John j. Sheehan.
The Adam Forepaugh Circus.
Forepaughs Circus will be here to-
morrow. The show will make its advent
upon Pennsylvania avenue in the morn
ing, and after giving a parade will pro-
| coed > Capitol Park, at the corner of
| North Capitol and q streets. Perform
ances will be given at and o'clock
tomorrow, and Thursday. Access to
| the grounds can be had via the III street
cars to North Capitol street and the +
street line to New Jersey avenue and then
walking few squares.
The Forepaugh Show combines more
attractive features this year than ever
before presented. One of the big features
will be the Indian ghost dance and the
| Custer massacre.
The menagerie will contain many rare
animals from every quarter of the globe.
The two horned rhinoceros, weighing six
tons, the ungainly hippopotamus, fierce
lions, tigers, pumas, leOpards, panthers,
iaguars and monster elephants will be
exhibited.
a brace of performing lions in the ring
| Will be novel feature.
There are 400 horses in the show every
one Of them beautiful specimens of the
equine race, and their Intelligence and
speed will be shown in the Roman hip
pOdrome and Ben Hur chariot race. A
troupe of trained Broncho ponies will
also be exhibited.
The amusements in the ring will be va
ried and interesting, and will comprise
many daring and dangerous feats on
trapeze and bar. The Hanlon-V Volters
will be there to throw triple sOmersaulls
sixty feet long.
The comical clowns will be numerou,
and ubiquitous, and will perform many
amusing acts with the trained monkeys
and elephants.
The show will combine many other
features of which no mention has been
made here, and which will contribute to
the enjoyment of the occasion.
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