Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-18
Amusemento,

ALBAUaHs.-The quietly pleasing opera OF
dorothy" was much enjoyed at Albaugh's last
night. 1t ia one of the best features Of the
Carleton repertoire for, while never bolster
GUS as to fun nor startling as to musical effects
it preserves an even excellence in both respects
that is certain to give enjoyment. Mr.. Garlic
ton was warmly welcomed on his first appear
ance during this engagement. By special re-
quest he sang Rose Marie" and he sang the
beautiful ballad with his usual success. ]. X.
Murray finds part that is we'll suited to him
in Squire Bantam, and he makes the song
"Chanticleer Hail. one Of the distinctly excel,
lent incidents of the performance. The
| evening WAS also made interesting by
the appearance in a part Of some i'm
Buffalo lady who Joined the company here
under circumstances which attracted consid-
cradle attention. She went through with all
that fell to her share in q manner that deserved
approval and encouragement. She has an un-
of the requirements Of her work. W. H. Fitz.
gerald gave an excellent impersonation OF
Harry Sherwood both unsteady and dramatic
ally, and c. A. Bigelow extracted a large amount
OF fun from the role of Lt1cher. Miss Clara
Lane in the title role and Miss Marion Langdon
as Phyllis both won approval. Miss Alice Vim
cent looked particularly handsome as Lydia
and carried the role in a capable manner, and
Miss Clara Wisdom smothered her charms and
made the character of Mrs Priuett as grotesque
as it was possible to be. Again tonight.
HARRIS BIJoU.-When the curtain went up
for the flrst time this season at Harris Bijou
Theater last night the lower floor was COM
pletely filled and the upper portion Of the
house crowded to its greatest capacity. It's
decorations and furnishings fully came up to
the expectations that had been formed. The
effect was more that of drawing room than a
theater. for the new Brussels carpet softened
the tread, mirrors reflected the people who
passed to and fro in the lobby and palms
heightened the general effect of the red and
gold ornamentation, at the same time adding
to the elegance of the scene. The play
Uncle Hiram" is down-east play, which has
all the qualities which prove attractive in this
class Of production. Aaron H. Woodruff
played the title role in manner that kept the
audience in rOars Of laughter. Miss Troja
Griswold was greatly appreciated for her spe-
cialty work as we'll as for her sprightliness.
The play has q strong plot and the interest is
sustained without detracting from the humor-
Gus spirit of the principal character. Again
tonight.
KERNAN's LYcEUM.-Kernan's Washington
Theater, rechristened 'The Lyceum," entered
upon a new era OF its existence last night. It
made the step in blaze Of splendor. the new
entrance on the avenue, as well as the lobby
and the auditorium, being brilliantly illumi-
mated. The purpose of the management is to
raise the standard of its attractions and make
the patronage Of a character that will enable
ladies to number themselves among its even
ing patrons. There was a harbinger of success
for this purpose last night. for there were a
number Of ladies in the audience, and several
were turned away after the house was filled.
The theater was crowded to the doors, and
those who came after $50 had little hope of
gaining admission. The attraction was Bobby
Gaylor, in a farcical skit written especially for
him, entitled, .'Sport McAllister. One of the
400" BObby's reception las. night had a
warmth and enthusiasm that would have been
gratifying to an Irving or Bernhardt. His
character is that of ward politician, and the
incidents which cluster around local political
career in New York give him ample oppor-
tunity to be amusing There are numerous
speciaities, and all of them good. Special
matinees for ladies and children will be given
on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.