Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
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ALsAuoa'a-Mr. Richard Mansne id appeared
both as author and actor st Albaugh's last
night, the occasion being the hrst presentation
in this city of what is styled on the Playful
"A whimsical tale in four acts." with the
suggestive title Of don Juan" The actor
author-actor is placed first. for Mr.. Mansfield
IL q much better actor than be has ret shown
himself to be authorized everything in his
favor last night The audience was large and
brilliant. Many distinguished persons occu-
pied the boxes and we're scattered about in the
orchestra. and all were disposed &c be pleased.
In fact the character Of Mr.. Mausfield's au-
diences has been noticeable during his whole
engagement The ladies Of the White House
have attended several times, and the
families Of cabinet officers have been con-
spicuously present Even IL these have
been the guests Of the star, their presence
has had an appreciable effect upon the general
public. and has no doubt inspired the en-
tire company to dc their best work The
intense interest manifested by the audience
attested the magnetic power Of the actor and
was a high tribute to his ability. The first
two acts IRE well arranged and the movement
goes smoothly and effectively. The third act
lie the weakest and its ending is tame As q
curiosity, to see once Don juan" will do, but
not even its powerful closing scene, which
leaves the auditor with the most favorable i'm
preston Of the chief actors intelligent force
and artistic sense, will make it a successful
play in Mr. Mansfield's repertoire. All the
meuDerb OF sne cast Ola tn0lr work well, ee-
pecisl praise being due to Miss Beatrice Cam
eron, whose Lucia was charming in its true
womanly grace and feeling which even doublet
and hose could not emoarrass Tonight Beau
Brummell"
TIE MOZART SYMPHONY CLUB will give q
grand concert at Albaugh's Opera House on
Sunday night. Miss Maud Powell will also ap-
pear and will afford her many admirers here an
opportunity tC agaih enjoy her admirable work
on the violin. The club conslsts of eight So
loists and Mise May Forrest, q distinguished
vocalist. Seats are now on sale at the box Office
Of the opera house.
The GRCESFELD CONCERT. Alfred Gruep-
field, who is to appear in concert al the Uni
versalist Church tomorrow night. is one of the
worlds great piano virtuosos Born in 1852 he
has devoted himself to music sinSJ his fifth
year, appearing in public for the FIRST time
when lad Of twelve in Prague, his native city
a pupil OF kuilak 6. protege of List, his lie
since 1876 has been one round Of successes on
the concert stages of all the large cities of
Europe. His piano playing differs from that
OF other masters who have visited America in
that while possessing a marvellous technique
be uses it as u means Of Interpretation, not for
display. He lays chief stress on tone, coloring
and Interpretation. He strives to entertain
his audience rather than to fill them with
wonder at feats of strength and agility. Helm
rich Gruenteld. the 'cellist. is a younger
brother OF the pianist and is a great favorite In
Berlin. both as an artist and as n man. He is
court 'ccllist to the Emperor Of Germany and
WAS al especial favoritc of the late Won Moltke.