The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
claude Duyar' -, Aibaugh's.

Edward Solomon's CHEEKY opera, which
deals with an imaginary episode in the
career Of the king of highwaymen, and
were warmly greeted by the large house
which had assembled in their honor.
Every one of the principals of the Clrlc-
ton Company is most pleasantly assO-
ciated in minds Washingtonian with the
halcyon days, or rather nights, Of summer
opera, and each and all they received the
welcome due old friends aud favoritcs.
Mr.. Carleton, Jeannie Winston, Mr..
Murray, etc, were ilorally complimcnted
by their numerous admirers in the audi
encc, and IL was generally quite u social
little family party all around. There Is
some bright and catchy music in "Claude
Duval," which was effectively sung by
the capable artists and picturesque chorus
somely costumed and staged. The bur
den OF the humor of the evening was d-
vidcd between the Sir Ivh,Wc WhaHs of
Mr.. Fitzgerald and the Blood Red Blu of
Mr.. Bigelow, and those clever gentlemen
showed due appreciation of the RESPONSE
bility devolved upon them, while as top.
ical songstors they betrayed n range of
information in regard to the political
needs of the country that would do crc,lit
TO a Farmers Alliance Congressman. Mr..
Carleton, as the dashing CLAUDE, makes
his eBtree upon fiery and untamed
steed who calmly faces the audience, the
footlights and the conductors baton while
his rider fires off stentorlan baritone
solo from his back.
Tonight Miss Winston exchanges the
role of Constance for that of Clrude, and her
Washington adorers, whose name Is legion,
and who have oftimes cruelty stinted
themselves in the matter of caramels to
see the Bonnie JEANNE in every conceiv-
able variety of male costume known to
the theatrical wardrobe, will doubtless
fairly storm the Opera House for the
novel delight of bcholding Jeannie, imam
fashion" on horseback. Miss Alice
Vincent, so pleasantly remembered from
previous summer. opera seasons, will lend
her fine voice and handsome presence to
the role of C0Hstdace, and the tuneful
baritones of Mr. Murray and Mr.. Hunt
ley, the stutter of Mr.. Fitzgerald, and the
nimble legs of Mr.. Bigcow, will still de-
light and amuse. On Thursday evening
"The Mikado' will be given, at the Satur-
day matinee. "Nanon," and Saturday
night, "The Queens Lace Handkerchief"
MASKS and Faces" at the National.
Charles Reade's fine comedy, which
never seems to lose its charm, was the
loadstone that drew large audience to the
National last evening, unless one should
prefer the similc that Miss Rose Coghlan
was the bright particular star whose stel-
lar attractions swept all lesser lnmnaries
into her own superb orbit. There is a
grandiose wealth of life and vivacity, vital
force and splendid reserve fund of animal
spirits about Miss Coghlan which carries
her audience with her in anything she
attempts. Noble, generous, witty, warm
hearted and impulsive Peg Ip0NiRgtoH,
child of genius and misfortune, is very
much indeed within the scope Of
her ample powers, and q very warm
blooded and realistic creation she makes
Of ii throughout. II is one of her very
best impersonations, and one with which
she has so thoroughly identified herself
that II is difficult to disassocate the per-
sonalities Of the fair actress of the play
and the fair actress who plays IL. The
Illusion of the portrait in the famous
picture scene is scarcely less an illusion.
The comedy is exceptionally well cast
and goes with much smoothncss AM
spirit. Mr.. John Il. Sullivan gives very
convincing account of that geld fine gem
tleman, Sir Charles Pon,dnder and Mr..
Thomas Whiflen, as usual scores distinct
artistic triumph as the unhappy Trip,et.
ON Wednesday night the fiftieth an
niversary of London Assurance" will be
duly celebrated by the presentation of
that sterling comedy, with Miss Coghlan
in the famous impersonation of Lazy GnJ
Spopker, and for the remainder of the
week she will he seen in her new play,
Lady Barter concerning which the
most favorable runor has preceded her.
At Harris Biiou Theatre.
"Nell. the Waif," n four-act melodrama,
was the attraction that entertained large
audience at Harris Bjou Theatre last
night. The play is of a highly sensational
character, and abounds in such thrilling
scenes and startling incidents, combined
with hilarious comedy and mirth, that
il at once made decided hit Miss Susie
Howard, the brilliant little soubrctte, not
only takes the title role of Nell, he Udif,
| but also assumes no less than five dis
| guises and impersonates as many char
| acters. Her charming presentation of
| the brave-spirited heroine at once won the
audience and every song and sentiment
she uttered was received with applause
Miss Howard was admired by many as
Jennie DnGD in "Pccks Bad Boy" and
she well sustains her reputation in her new
| play.
| a very, pleasing and gratifying incident
occurred during the third act when Miss
] Howard was presented with handsome
| basket of flowers by Mr.. George Scott on
behalf Of the Washington Elks. The
company supporting the star is excellent
and was well received by the audience.
|
| praise bestowed upon IL and Is destined tD
be q popular success during its brief run
| in Washington.
| At the Academy OF Music.
GODS and Men; or, from Mount 0lym-
plis to Washington" an ambitious at
tempt to satirize American political
methods by presenting them in the shape
of musical comedy, had its initial per
| at m ~ lf Mpu;p 1uo ol
night. Judging from the amount OF
amusement 1t afforded the large audience
present, it was q success.
The gentlemen and ladies who as ;ume
the various roles in the play were excel.
lent, Master Karl as cupid especially at
tracting attention. The stage setting was
excellent and some very effective scene,
were presented.
The comedy is constructed in two acts
and Is an absurd interminPling of ancient
mythology and modern politics, in which
the ancient deitics are nude up to resem
BILE the famous politicians. The play raI
remarkably smooth, though there was AZ
awkward break now and then. The per
formance will be continued every nigh
this week, with matinecs on Wednesday
and Saturday.
At kernan's Theatre.
No better performance has been givel
at Kernan's Theatre this season than thu
one presented by the Rentz-Santley Nov
city and Burlesque Company last night
Regardless Of the disagreeable weather til,
house was well filled and the programme
furnished gave such entire satisfaction
that the weeks engagement of the com
pany promises TO be very successful one
Many new features have been added sine
the last appearance of the organization II
Washington, and the programme opens
with n new extravaganza in nine scene;
entitled "a Sensation in Paradise" II
which vocal and comedy selections are in
torspersed.
Malta gave some excellent specimens o
modern jugglery. She was closely fol
lowed by the Rentz-Santley Quartette
composed Of the Misses Page, Gould an
La Porte Sisters, who gave several selec
iions that were loudly applauded. Lotti
Elliott's dancing seemed TO be very mucl
appreciated as was also the part nlaye,