The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-02-15
A New Ouartette.

The portion of the Washington public that
attended the charming reception and sociable
given by the members of the First Baptist
Church on Friday evening were treated to
most happy surprise in the sixteenth Street
Quartette'' which made it's informal debut on
that occasion. Musical circles have been wait
ing with expectant interest for the opportunity
to hear this quartette, rumors having been
quite general to the effect that certain promi-
nent vocalists of the city had been studying
concert music since early fall with prospects of
eclipsing anything purely local ever heard here.
To say that they succeeded on Friday evening
is high commendation in city SO eminently
musical as Washington. There were two num-
bers announced for the quartette-"The Sea
Hath Its Pearls" and 'The Sands of Dee''-
both arrangements of the most difficult and
trying order, and these were rendered in a
brilliant manner. In response to the enthusias-
tic applause an additional number was given.
This consisted of beautiful arrangement of
the popular air, "My Pretty Jane," which was
sung in exquisite STYLE The singing of these
ladies and gentlemen is characterized by
delicate artistic finish seldom disclosed in con-
certed music by mixed quartettes; and the
evenness of their voices and the intelligence of
their shading bring out in marvellous degree
not only the words but the spirit of the music
they essay. There is no similar musical organi-
zation in the city at this time, and it is hoped
that they will soon make their formal bow before
the public. The quartette is composed of Mrs
E. Z. Perkins, soprano; Mrs. Eulalie Domer-
Rheem contralto Mr.. Alexander Mosher, tenor
and Mr.. Charles Edward Rice, basso.
Crane in 1.-THE Senator at AIbaugh's.
If there is one man in America to whom the
native playwrights owe debt of gratitude it is
w. III. Crane, the genial comedian. Mr.. Crane
believes in the American drama, and when he
began his career as a lone star after the partner
n Do1, l,al lN-o
dissolved it was with 'sThe Senator.' play
written by two bright young Americans, having
an American story for its basis, and dealing ex-
clusively with types of character to be found in
this country. The native drama had been Ian
gushing up to this time, but Mr.. Crane had
faith in it, and proved his faith by his deeds
The result has more than justified his judgment
as an actor and manager. The success of "The
SENATOR has been simply phenomenal. 1t cele-
brated the anniversary of its production at the
Star Theatre in New York on January 13, and
has been played in that house more than two
hundred and fifty times, its career covering the
better part of two full theatrical seasons Some
idea of the nature Of that popularity can be
gained by the fact that for the greater part of
the run of ''The Senators the receipts at the
box Office of the theatre have averaged $10,500
weekly, an enormous sum OF money for even a
metropolitan theatre to take in. The comedy is
bright and sparkling, full of brilliant dialogue
and crispy lines, bristling with humor, which
gives Mr.. Crane an opportunity to do the best
work of his life as a comedian, and yet pos
sessed of an element of serious interest which
holds the attention of the audience from the rise
of the curtain to the final fall. 1t is finely acted
by Mr.. Crane and his admirable company, and
has won popular favor strictly on its merits.
s'The Senator will be presented with the orgi-
nal New York cast at Albaughs Opera House,
commencing tomorrow evening.
"Later On" at the National.
Hallen and Hart in "Later On" will be the
next attraction at the National, beginning Mon
day night This clever and successful skit has
won high place in the esteem of theatre-goers,
and its brilliant young interpreters achieved
success not at all unmerited Manager Hine
has gathered together company of great
strength and one that could as well interpret an
opera as they do the high-class musical Sc
lections introduced into the comedy. Mollie
Fuller, Annie Lewis, Ada Somers, and Adele
Harrington form coterie of beauty and talent
Hallen and Joe Hart, j. j. Sullivan, John f..
background. All the latest novelties In fun
and frolic have been added to slater On'' until
1t now stands among the best farce-comedies on
stage, and it's interpreters have risen to place
that SO many have tried and failed. Special
scenery, elaborate accessories, and magnificent
costumes all tend to a brilliant setting Of a
popular success "Later On" possesses no
ehestnuts AS soon as any joke or business is
worn threadbare by the many copyists of a good
thing 1t is eliminated, and in its place some new