Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-03
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opera, ''Billee TAYLOR" was first brought out il
! was supposed that another composer had beer
found who would proceed upon the same line
as Sir Arthur Sullivan and produce comic
Pirates" 'Pinafore." &c. But 'Billee Tay.
| lor" seemed to exhaust the ability Of its author
| and his subsequent efforts failed of success
i 'Claud Duval was said to have been a failure,
but il was probably because Of inefficient pres
entation, for large audience ut Albaughs last
night greatly enjoyed its performance by the
| Carleton Opera Company. Mr.. W. T. Carleton
/ in the title role was effective both in singing
| and acting. His rich baritone voice has lost
| none OF its power. although some may question
| whether the gain Of a few upper notes has CON-
pensated for the sacrifice OF the lower tones
| that were 80 effective when Mr.. Carleton first
made his appearance here IN grand opera.
Nessrs- j. h. Murray, W. H. Fitzgerald and G.
Z: Bigelow deserve favorable mention for their
Efforts Miss JEANNE Winston well re-
| ceived and in the feminine role Of Constance
rather surprised by her excellence many who
had heretofore only seen her in doublet and
tights. The chorus was effective. Miss Vim
ston will alternate with Mr. Carleton in the
leading role. Again tonight.
NATIONAL THEATER--"Masks and Faces
Is one OF the most charming of modern
comedies. Although its characters are those
OF past century they are types of men and
women that are found today. The part of
Peg Wotfngton has been a fayorite one with
all high comedy actresses and in it Miss Rose
Coghlan has gained considerable success
Besides the delicious comedy il affords oppor-
tunlty for exquisite pathos and frequently the
smiles melt into tears by quick and sudden
changes. Miss Coghlan has paid great atten-
tiol. 10 the presentation of this play and has a
company which gives her the most efficient sup
port. Mr.. Thomas Whiffen made all excellent
Tr1piett and the scene in his home was wonder
fully effective. In the curtain call which fol-
lowed the act he justly shared the applause
with the star. Mr.. John T. Sullivan was good
as SIR Charles PomGnder, as were Mr.. Mason
Mitchell as Ernest TdI.e and Miss Beatrice
Morland as Mabel Tdne. The whole perform
ance was greatly enjoyed by the large audience
that completely filed the National 1heater last
night.
SARAH BERNHARDT.-The advent Of Sarah
Eernhardt this season Mt Mbaugh's Opera
House promises to be the dramatic feature of
the season. Since her last appearance the
great tragedienne has created the most pro-
found sensation OF her artistic life in Paris and
the powerful works by Sardou. which have
served her for a vehicle are ia Tosca" '.Cleo-
patra" and Fedora" With the addition of
camille and in the order named these plays
viii be presented III Washington during the
week Of March 16. The appearance of Nine.
Bernhardt in three new creations is novel one,
Tor during her previous visits her repertoire
contained many familiar works. The advance
orders have reached such proportions that the
management has decided to open the sale Of
ranged the repertoire will be Monday and Tues
day, La Iosca, the greato tragedy from the
pen of Sardou; "Wednesday. Camille" Thurs
day evening, 'FedSfa;'' Friday and Saturday
nights and SATURDAY matinee. Cleopatra, the
atest OF the PARTISAN successes. Nine Berns
Narut Is AT gresent PLAYING an engagement in
New iorE where she is declared to be at tine
III her tragic powers.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-"Gods and Men; or,
From Mt. Olympus to Washington" is the name
of new musical comedy, with prologue. cpl
logue and two acts, presented at the Academy
OF Music last night for the first time on any
stage professionally. 1t is written by news
paper man and Is composite Of gods and men
IN "A satire on current politics. the prologue
being n scene on Mt. Olympus, with Thomas Il.
Reed. Jupiter, Hon. Thomas Jefferson, Bac-
cbus. Senator Blank, Cresus. Buck Kilgore.
Hercules. Hon. Jerry Simpson, Ceres and
others. After some proceedings of godlike
Character 1t Is moved to go "below," and the
scene In act one changes to New York
Here there is a runaway horse, a rich
an artist. ali poor, and the artist
rescues the girl. and all three of them draw the
winning prize i'll a lottery, and move into the
second act, which is in Washington. In this act
appear congressman and Senators and lobby
lists and pretty much everybody else one sees
IN Washington, including the society girl and
the lady from wayback. 1t all comes right in
this act and the epilogue finds them all back
IN Mt. Olympus badly battered but still in the
ring. and the curtain goes down in a blaze Of
are numerous songs and concerted pieces topi-
cal and otherwise. with the Abbott quartet of
male voices In the leading part. There is also
chorus Of twelve young women from the Stand
ard Iheater, New York. who dance. as also does
Miss Louise Conway. Master Karl as Cupid Ia
the messenger Of GODS and Men," and be-
tween the acts recites ''Sheridan's Ride and
other pieces. A live horse also appears on the
stage. The house was well filed. Goods and
Men must be seen to be appreciated. Again
tonight.
KERSAN's-There was not a vacant seat in
this theater last night and the performance re-
ceived the approval OF those present. An orig
inal extravaganza entitled a Sensation in
Pnridise." which does not boast Of a plot, but
proves very good medium for displaying the
shapely figures of a score of pretty damsels,
clad in rich but abbreviated costumes. The
extravaganza Is in nine scenes, and during its
action the olio, which contains many new faces
and original acts never seen here before, is
presented. In the first scene Malta juggled in
a startling manner. the Rentz-Sau tley quartet
sang well and Lottie Elliott danced gracefully.
The second scene presented Pusey and Lester
as the two thieves from .'Erminie.'' The third
scene was made startling by the appearance of
Miss Nellie Page, who posed as the model in
The Clemenceau Case; During this scene
Lottie Elliott gave an exhibition OF endurance
dancing. Mile Loevillc and Mile Ranza tho
only lady illusionists in the world proved them
selves clever wizard. Misses Brien and Gil
bert threw the keen-edged Roman knives with
marvellous accuracy. Barney Reynolds, that
well-known versatile comedian. Late of Rice's
Extravaganza Company, made a hit. Again
tonight.
HARRIs'.-Miss Susie Howard opened weeks
engagement at the Bijou last night before a
good house in her new protean drama in four
acts entitled Nell. the Wait" Miss Howard is
now on her initial tour as star and from the
impression she produced last night "a brilliant
future awaits her. Her last engagement in
this city was with the Peck Bad Boy Com
pany- Her performance last night exceeded
all expectations. During the play she assumed
six different Characteristic waif. the waiter
girl. the messenger boy, the street gamin, the
Fifth avenue swell and the heiress-all of which
were presented in a manner showing careful
study. The company is a good one and the
scenery apropos. During the third ect Mr..
George Scott in a neat speech presented
Miss Howard with beautiful floral Offering in
behalf of the 3. and P. o. of Elks. Again to-
night.
GLoBE.-James O'Connor, that much-abused
traeedian, was billed to appear at this house
last night, but a telegram from him announced
his detention in Jersey City by sickness. He
may appear later in the week. Jack the Rip
per" Is presented just the same.
Boys Charged With Arson.
Three white boys, Samuel Luckett, Otto