Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08
AMUsEMENrA

| ALBAuaH's.-Mr. Stuart Robson, an actor
always popular in this city, commenced an en-
gagement at Mbaugh's last night appearing as
| Tony Lu,plin in Goldsmith's charming COM
edy. ''She Stoops to Conquer" He has been
| seen here in that character before. but last
nigh: his work seemed to have gained an unc-
| ton and finish that it formerly lacked. The
| play belongs to the class OF old English come
! dies that are too rarely seen now, and 1t re-
| quires people of superior merit to properly
| interpret the several characters. In coli
lecting his company Mr.. Robson has
been peculiarly fortunate, for all seem to
be especially adapted to the roles for which
| they have been cast. Mrs. Robson makes a
charming Mss Ha,yioastSe. giving to the part
all the vivscity that it demands and yet never
stepping beyond the boundso of maiden natural
ness Mr. Aubrey Boucicault has evidently in
herited his fathers talent, though in different
line, for his Young Morto'oe was an artistic
piece of work. Miss Amy Busby was effective
as Mss NeciLLe and the remainder of the cast
were satisfactory. Mr.. Robson's Tony was, of
course, the central figure in the play, and the
careful study that he had bestowed
upon the part was manifest In
art has become mellowed and rounded by time
and one who saw his complete and finished per-
Torrance last night could hardly recognize the
man who first claimed recognition in the bur-
lesque Of 'Blackeyed SUSAN" and who sang
Capt. Crosstree is My Name" Mr.. Robson.
in the revival of Goidsmiths comedy, lie not
only adding to his fame as an actor, but is do
ing q good work for the stage and the younger
generations in presenting picture Of former
times historically correct rs to costume and
manners and handsomely framed as to stage
setting. Again tonight.
NATIONAL THEATER.-Evans and Hoey, two Of
the most successful fuumakers, made their re-
appearance at the New National Theater last
night in their old standby, "The Parlor Match. "
By interpolatirg new songs, new dances and
q dissertations thew
have from season to season given an effect OF
genuine novelty to a skit that has proved itself
one of the best before the public. VIM. Hoey
as Oh Hoss has quaintness OF humor that
makes all he says and does irresistible. He
presents several new songs. Chas. T. Evans as
L. McCorle1, a literary man. and Minnie French
as Innocent ktdo, are both entertaining. In
the way of speciaities there are medeys by the
company. instrumental solos by HOey, dancing
by Miss French, tie Sisters Levy in musical Sc
lections and numerous other bright things.
There is very good quartet with the company
and its contributions to last nights perform
ance were greatly appreciated.
ACADEMY OF Music There was a big crowd
of people at the Academy of Music last night,
when Pitou and Jessop's six-act American
drama, The Power of the Press" was pro-
duced. MIR. ]. Z. Wilson,.as Seren Carson,
albeit stacy, was hero right along, and Miss
Waterman as his wife won genuine praise for
her work. Miss Lavinia shannon as Julia Se.t-
nao,r, he PT-amd Donna. dressed the part hand
somely looked it pret:ily and played it artistic
ally. Mr. Edwin, Mr.. Riegel, Mr.. Pattee, Mr.
kidder and Mr.. Mason met their requirements
well and MIR. Martin and Miss Sackett, as Mr..
and Mrs. u Cdudgtan, made fine Irish couple.
which caught the house. Probably the strong
est feature in the play is the scenery. by WELL
known artists. and it is worthy OF the highest
praise for its beauty and appropriateness.
Another thing worthy Of notice is the boom
that the newspapers get, and it is a boom with
a II Gna 0f n q
dramatic writers, SO to speak, occurs when
Sece Carson lights an electric burner with a
match. All around the play is one to please,
and that it does please is amply testified to by
the genuine applause it gets.
HARRIS BIJOU THEATER.-''Two Jacks" is
the name of q farce-comedy which opened a
weeks engagement at the Bijou last night I'M
der suspicious circumstances. The play itself
is of that rollickiDg. get there order. with
Just enough plot to bring out some very good
specialties and keep the audience thirstiug for
more. And they get it, for the musical inter-
ruptions are numerous and new and the dane
ing above the usual. The company is COM
plete in all respects and contains some we'll
known and popular variety stars. The ladies
are numerous and quite pretty. Mr.. Louis
Wesley, late Of the Wesley Brothers, who will
be pleasantly remembered as the short of it,
is in the cast and his new venture has proved
success. The famous Patrice as Zettd is a
soubrette of considerable ability and capti-
KERNAS's LYCEUM THEArER.-Kernans Thea
ter was packed to the doors last night. 1t was
the opening performance of o weeks engage
ment OF that popular Irish comedian, Harry
Kernel, who is at the head of first-class vau-
deville show. Gallagher and Griffin, those
well-known opponents of Irish comedy opened
the performance with a rollicking sketch, as
sisted by Miss Devere, whose singing and
dancing was greatly admired. Miss Blanche
Andrews impersonated Caspar. the Yodler. and
a 1n Iii Ii
standard Of excellence and his side talk of the
Irishman you meet every day provoked consid-
cradle laughter. Unlike most of the after
pieces, the one-act skit which closed the per-
Torrance possessed considerable merit The
feature of this act is the sparring of the Ali
brothers, two youngsters aged respectively ten
and twelve years. The three-round set-to was
spirited and proved that the little fellows were
proficient with the use of the gloves. Again to-
night