The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-07

and as delicate in finish as an etching.
The actor gives one the impression
that he had fashioned to the utmost cir
ctmspection Of detail the fact lie wished
to represent before he clothed IL with the
tones and tints and shades of passion and
fancy. During the coming week quite
pumber of theatre parties have been
formed to welcome this most versatile
artist and most prosperous engagement
Is assured MIR. Mansfield and his most ex-
cellent company.
Tho stoddard Lectures.
At Lincoln Music Hall on Monday eve
ming next Mr.. John l.. Stoddard will be-
gin the lectures Of his twelfth annual sea-
son. The dates and subjects for the COM
ing week are as follows: Monday evening,
"Vicnna," TO be repeated on Tuesday eve
ming; Wednesday evening, paris In the
Reign of Terror" to be repeated on Thurs
day evening; Friday evening, Sweden"
to be repeated on Monday evening of the
next week. Besides these, which are all
in the regular courses, Mr.. Stoddard will
give by request, two extra lectures on the
Passion Play" the first as q matinee on
next Saturday afternoon, February II, and
the second on Sunday evening, February
10.
Comedy at Harris BiJou Theatre.
Two hours and half of solid laughter
is what the Bijou promises It patrons next
week. This theatre has been presenting
as regular thing superior attractions at
popular prices and has thereby obtained
a large, steady clentage. This will no
doubt be greatly augmented during the
engagement of "IIilarity," which has
made n record rs one of the most laugha-
BILE farce comedy ventures ever put on
the road.
In the character of Herman Balmern
Mr.. Loder finds fine avenue for his pocu-
liar abilities as n German dialect come
dian. His company is composed of first
class artists, who bring out at their best
the witticisms of the dialogue, the funny
situations of the play, the catchiness OF
attractiveness of the numerous specialties
that are introduced. The play is a sort of
satirical extravaganza, somewhat on the
order of "A Rag Baby Besides the
corps OF comedians the company has
host of pretty girls, who add their graces
and charms to the interest of the produc-
ton. The music is abundant and well
rendered.
Fay Fosters Fair Faces.
The success with which the Fay Foster
English Gaiety Company, the attraction
at Kernans Theatre next week, has met
on its first American tour is due princi-
| pally to the originality and excellence of
| its entertainment. Its programme fairly
teens with bright, new features, intro
| ducing brilliant queens of burlesque
dazzling beauties of the ballet masters of
comedy and stars of specialties. Com
plete with new and gorgeous scenery and
elegant costly costumes, rs well as rare
scenic effects. q rich treat is promised all
| who witness this great company's per-
| formance.
"Our Pleasure Party" which opens the
show, is a happy little nautical skit, far
superior to the stereogtyped Introductory
and marked by freshness of songs,
music and dances that is highly entertain
ing. The burlesque Dear Minnie" which
satirizcs without mercy, but with great
advantage the opera "Erminie," is spicy
and sensational. Pretty Pauline Batch
eller, who is acknowledged the most gifted
American burlesque queen, appearsin her
original role Dear Ninnie, in which she
has made the hit of the season. The bur
lesque which introduces a host of lovely
women, is replete with rich sensations
pretty scenes, sweet songs, merry music
and delightful dances.
The olio is another good feature. II Is
headed by the Mexican marvel, Vanola
who is specially engaged at an enorm )rs
salary, and whose performance is truly
wonderful. RAMA and Arno, the gro
tesqpes, are great. Hanley and jarvis
the kncckebouts, are unequalcd. Pau
line Batchellcr is as pretty and clever a'
ever in her artistic specially. Jessie May
is new face, Lang and Sharp are un
eQualed sketch artists. William j. o Brei
is u versatile and entertaining musical
artist. Ladies' matinees Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday. Joe Oppenheimer, 9
Washington boy, is manager of this com
pany: February 10, Gus Hills "World o.
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