Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-29
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ALBAUeHs.-Auber's charming opera, ERA
Dlavolo," was listened to at Albaugh last night
by an audience that completely filled the house
| and that was evidently determined to be pleased.
10 the critical ear there was much to please
and some to condemn. The principals in Mr..
Carletons company want more experience be-
fore they can properly sing Auburs ornate
score, for even the voice of Miss Clara Lane,
| times lacks sweetness, is hardly flexible enough
Tor the delicate work of Z,rtinn. This young
woman, however, deserves warm praise for the
honest and conscientious manner in which she
has hlied every role that has been assigned her.
she is an earnest and painstaking singer and
has developed into an excellent actress. Her
acting in Zerlind was all that could be desired
and In the chamber scene she was piquant and
at the same time maidenly modest Some OF
her vocal work was really artistic, notably the
well-known song. ''On Yonder Rock Reclining"
which fully justified the encore it received.
1t was an ambitious attempt in MIR. Carleton
to assume the title role. for the score is written
Tor tenor, but there is no one else In the COM
pany who could come anywhere near singing
the part. With some transpositons MIR. Garlic
ton was satisfactory and his interpolated song
In the second act was artistically given. The
cavatina with which the last act commences Of
course had to be cut. Mr. Carleton looked and
acted the part perfectly and his death scene
was very dramatic.
Messrs. j. h. Murray and Bigelow furnished
great deal of fun as the two robbers and the
former gentleman sang Let All Obey as it
has not been heard here since the late S. G.
Campbell He richly deserved the double en-
core that followed. Mr. Fitzgerald was &C.
ceptable Lord AUcdsb, though one bit Of bust
ness was positively shocking" and Miss Alice
Vincent as Lady AHcdsh was up to her usual
standard. Mr.. Huntley was ferce-loOking
brigadier and sang the part 50 well that there
seemed to be no excuse for his cutting the song
Il Loved Hef So" in the last act. The chorus
did excellently. Tonight the company will
close its season with THE Gondoliers."
PEOF. BRIsToL's EDUCATED HoRsEs.-Next
weeks attraction at Albaugh's will be Prof.
ID. NJ. Bristols school of thirty educated horses,
mules and ponies, all having been trained by
himself. A novel feature OF the entertainment
will be military drill, which ID something
near human intelligence that one can hardly
dispOssess himself of the idea that the horses
are not reasoning beings, the discipline is so
perfect. Another 10 the mathematical act Of
sultan. who, after telling the time by watch
or clock, the month and day of the month
gives correct answers to sums IL addition, sub
traction, multiplication and division given to
him by the professor and the audience. 1t is
stated that this horse was taught this difficult
feat it little more than two weeks. The matt
nees which will be given on Wednesday, Fri
day and Saturday, will possess special attrac-
lions for the little ones, as the horses will hold
n reception at the close of the entertainment,
when all the children who desire will be given
HARRIS BIJoU.-On next Monday night Mr..
James Reilly, the young dialect comedian, will
introduce his bright melodies and pretty
dances at Harris Bjou Theater In "The Broom
maker" Reilly is regarded by many as the
only man who can fill the place on the Ameri-
can stage that the death OF J. 4. Emmett leaves
vacant. He will introduce the songs that have
been favorites with his audiences heretofore
and number of new ones besides The cast
is competent one and includes two very
clever children. with whom Yohann (Mr.
Reilly has some very pretty scenes. 1.-The
Broommaker" will be the attraction for the
week with matinees on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. The Witmark Brothers, in their
sketch, "Reilly's Cellar Door" form one of
the special attractions of the performance.
VRGINIUs.-On Monday night the perform
ance of ''yirginius," with which Mr.. Robert
Downing will begin his engagement at the Ma
tional Iheater. will be given for the benefit of
Columbia Division. No. g. U. r., K. of p. Mr..
Downing is a member of the Pythian order and
is held in high esteem by his associates, who
always give him n warm reception In this his
native city. 1t is understood that large num-
Der of seats have already been secured by the
knights, who will be present in uniform and
add to the interest of the occasion. FUgtnits
is considered one of Mr. Downing's best parts,
and his friends here will be glad to witness the
marked improvement which he has made in
his work since he last played in Washington
Miss Eugenie Blair's VUJ;nid is well known as
a delicate yet foreeful piece of acting. The
supporting company is said to be good and the
play will be well placed upon the stage. Tickets
may be obtained Of members of Columbia
Division or at the box office of the theater.
SPANISH DASCERs-Ei Rio Rev and her Spe-
cialty Paragons, Spanish Dancers and Man
dolinists will be the attraction at Kernan's
Lyceum Theater next week. This lady who is
acknowledged the only rival Of Carmencits,
has been greatly admired in Europe, and is
fresh from her triumph in New York. which
recognized in her the greatest danseuse of the
age She is beautiful woman, a matchless
dancer, possesses wonderful contralto
voice, and has remarkable taste in arranging
her costumes. She is a typical senorita, with
brilliant dark eyes. long. black silky hair white
complexion, perfect teeth and with shapely
figure. Among the dances that she will intro
duce here are la Espanda." ia Santiago
La Toreador," The Fandango," '.El Bita,''
La Jota," La Bo,ero" and La Cachuca"
the last named being her favorite and her mi
tial dance on the occasion of her debut at Mad
rid. Senorita Rey is accompanied by her own
Spanish orchestra. Among the other talent are
Lottie ellison, the Adonis -Four, the Julians
the Salambos, Lord and Rowe, Theo, Fred
Roberts and Dolan and Lenharr.
MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT.
There will be musical and literary entertain
Ment by Lafayette Lodge No. Is, /. o. NJ, in
commemoration Of its eleventh anniversary at
National Rifles Armory on Wednesday even
ing next fine program by the best local
talent will be presented, there will be refresh
meuts and then there will be dancing. The
committee of arrangements consists of Messrs
Il. ID. Wilson, c. II. Scott, III. b. Denham, ]. H.
Cathell, Geo. T. Jacobs, J. F. Skidmore, Frank
Monroe, j. X. Pagan, d. j. Struble. b. f.
Taylor. W. L. Aisop, C. +. Miller and N. Pruitt
CASsTATrER VOLKsFEsT.-The eighth annual
Canstatter Solksfest will be held at the Schuet-
zen Park on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
OF next week. There will be opening addresses
by prominent speakers, the dedication of the
fruit column, al kinds of games for the young
and old. excellent music, dancing and . grand
illumination in the evening.
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