The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
ADJUSTMENTS.


and attractive. Inc programme cOnSiStc1
entirely OF his musical compositions the
The national anthem, "fIail to the Flag
the words and music Of which he has
written and dedicated by permission to
the President and the people of the
United States. The anthem was very
crcditably rendered by n small stringcd
orchestra assisted by choir of forty men
and boys, under the baton of Mr.. George
+. Le Jounne. A national anthem is an
ambitious form of musical composition to
attempt. II calls for broad rich har-
mony, u simple and strong melody and
great dignity of movement. II should be
the majesty of the people symboized and
translated into and embodied in
music. II should be soul-stirring and
an irresistible appeal to the popular
heart and imagination 1t must bear the
hall mark of inspiration. Mr.. Mansfield
has gwen us in his idea of "National
Anthem" the movemement and devo-
tional spirit of High Church Easter pro-
cessional hymn rather than the song of
great people. II is only necessary to
compare Mr.. Mansneld's National An
them" TO the Russian national hymn,
God Save the Queen or the hymn of
the 'Hugueonots," introduced in Meyer
beers opera, or "old Hundred" " to em-
phasize the lack. of depth Of harmony and
composition, which is, however, a most
croditable effort, showing cultivated
taste, conventional talent, and n pleasing
proof of an agreeable form of musical ex
preston.
1t was in the songs, however, that Mr..
Mansfield gives us charming surprise by
his versatility and originality. His melo-
and catching by turns, according to their
subject. In such dainty and tender little
songs as In the Twilight" "1'he La
ment," ASLEEP" 81 Miss Thee Each
Lonely Hour" Mr.. Mansfield contrib
utes to drawng-room music very pretty
and effective songs full of feeling and del
ioate melody. The little musical skit en-
titled "An English OPERA "Rudolpho
and Clarissa" was very happy hit and
era, condensed and epitomized. the music
being bright and with just enough of a
delightful touch Of burlesque to make 1t
q very clever and palpable hit.
in the merry m6od Of his muse Mr..
Mansfield showed in such songs as "a
Good Little Grip and "How Came to be
King vein of musical humor and
literary, esprit which demonstrate his
ability to write some day comic opera
that would have many Of the requisites
for success. The recitations of "The Pre-
mature llyn and "The Marmoset
Monkey" by Miss Beatrice Cameron, and
the artistic singing of Miss Margaret Ell
lott, Miss Alice j. Mcpherson, Mr.. ]. ii.
Mckinley, Mr.. John Bolze and Mr.. w.
Webster assured an effective rendering
of the several songs. The presence of u
people testified the appreciation in which
Mr. Mansfield is held as an artist and a
man by the community. The applause
and encores which followed many Of the
numbers on the programme and the pro-
longed calls for the composer and writer
fully proved the enjoyment the host of
his friends had received from the per-
formance, which was an artistic and
| social ovation to one of the most versatile,
original and accomplished gentlemen the
| American stage boasts of.
| Crane in 'The Senator" at AIbaughs.
The long run of "The Senator in New
| York has drawn to close, not because OF
any noticeable decrease in the popularity
of the comedy, but because Mr.. Crane is
obliged to heed the call of managers to
| whom he owes engagements, and who
have already allowed him to postpone
filling them many times that he might
| not interrupt his New York run. 1.-The
Senator is the greatest triumph OF the
| American playwright ever recorded. II
| is the work of two native authors, the
late David d. Lloyd and Sydney Rosen
field. II is founded on an American story
of the war Of 1872 and appeals strongly
to the interest of playgoers, not simply
because of its excellence as a play, bu
because of its patriotic associations. Wher
can dramatists was away below par. II,
has played it in New York City alone fol-
more than O theatrical year, and now tn,
american DRAMA Is posted at q largt
premium.
Managers who have heretofore looked
with contempt ON the work of native play
wrights are now deluging them will
orders: This is what Comedian Crane ha'
done for the American drama, and thu
entire guild of playwrights owe him deb
OF gratitude that can never be paid. |
exhibits in a most effective way some o
the faults Of the present system of com
mittee work in Congress, especially wher
private claims are involved, and 1t is sale
that several Congressman who have seer
the play have been SO thoroughly i'm
pressed by the lesson 1t teaches that the,
have determined to 60 to work and secur
reform. While 1.-The Senator" has beei
doing all this 1t has proved verltabl
mine to Mr.. Crane and Its authors. It ha
been played nearly 800 times in New Yorl
to large receipts always, and most OF tn
time to business averaging sl0,50
weekly.
Hallen and Hart at the National.
Manager Harry Hine this season prt
sents the favorite comedians, Hallen an
Hart, in a revised edition of II. Gratta
Donelly s successful farce-comedy, Late
On.n During the summer this funny SKI
has been thoroughly overhauled and en-
bellishcd with the latest ideas in fun an
music, while artistic scene painters, proI
crty men and costumers have prepare
. the finest samples of their craft and hand
work. He has surrounded these risin
young comedians with q company 0
great worth which embraces Molly Fullel
Annie Lewis, Ada Somers, ]. J. Sullivan
others. A quartette of male and se'
tette Of female voices lend strength TO q
the musical numbers which are Of a hight
grade than those usually presented in tn
style OF entertainment. A newly patente
| elevator is one of the new features of IN
terest and is said TO be very funny.
The comedy is bright and sparklin
and is full of ,humor throughout i Is
satire on anglomania and deals with ii
craze of the wealthy American who is d
sirous of an alliance with nobility an
who is effectually cured of his penchai
for title by Hallen and Hart disguise
as English noblemen, who by their anti
succeed in disgusting him. Miss Ann
Lewis of this city has been highly su
cessful with this company and is vei
popular. She is one of the clevere
soubrettes in the profession.
; The stoddard Lectures.
This sterling entertainment has four
full appreciation in this community til
week. Crowds have gathered eve
, evening at Lincoln Mnslc Hall to he
. this prince of lecturers. Tomorrow, Su
, day, evening Mr., Stoddard will vary b
universal custom and give his lecture {
l the Passion Play Of 1900 at Oberammt
4 gau, induced thereto by n multitude of J
! quests and by the appropriate character
i this lecture for Sunday delivery. Ne
. Monday evening he will give the last Q
G portunity to hear the very enjoyat
: lecture on Sweden, Tuesday and We
0 nesday evenings will be devoted TO VIII
/ has urnvpd uerhnnq the most fuscinati