The critic., 1891-02-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
"lbc Merry Monarch" at the National.


A return engagement by Francis Wilson
means more in the way of big house
than the most eagerly anticipated first
night of almost any other attraction.
Last nights large audience at the National
was not long in discovering that the
"MCrry Monarch" has lost not lot or
title of his merrimcnt in his wanderings,
and that his suite is still the brilliant ag-
gregation of bright and beautiful beings
as when last among us. The play is the
same protractcd solo of fun and quaint
ness by Mr.. Wilson, with occasional brief
musical or humorous Interruptions by
members of his competent though not
oyertaxcd support. King AnSo ~:
pirouettes and ambles or cackles and
warbles with all of his familiar melo-
diousncss and grace, and Miss Marie
Jansen, Laura Moore, Nettie Lyford
and the rest form the same lovely setting
for the broad masterpiece of his humor.
IL also goes, with or without saying, that
the Misiste5 Of Police (Hub SMITH was re-
ccived in force by his admiring associates
of the Columbia Athletic Club, who
| formed rival attraction with the visiting
Sioux Indians. The noble red man is an
apt pupil in the minor accomplishments
| OF the pale-face. Last night, to the amuse-
ment Of the audience he proved himself
already clever connoisseur of the pretty
chorus girl and an enthusiastic devotee of
| the entro-dctc Glove of civilization. The
"Merry Monarch" will continue to prance
the boards and intone his plaintive little
madrigals in q minor every evening and
matinee throughout the week.
"The Dead Heart" at AIbaugh's.
A large audience was attracted to the
Grand 0pera.H House last night by the
recollection of Mr.. James O'Neill's long
continued trumphs in the Count of
| Monte Chrsto," and the desire to see the
| fayorito actor in new play, enjoying the
| pnaige of successful production by Mr..
| Henry Irving. Although turning upon
the pivotal motive of q cherished revenge,
not unlike that of the great Dumas
drama, for all time associated with the
| memory of Charles Fechter 1t cannot be
said to very seriously rival it either in
plot or execution. The storming of the
Bastile, the struggles of the aristocrats
| and sGRs-cutottos, sensational stage duel,
the realistic operation of the guillotine are
all elements Of sufficiently CORY and en-
gaging interest to employ the best efforts
of the gallery gods. But, with the excep-
| tion of one or two climaXes, the oppor-
tunities of the playwright would appear
to have been comparatively unimproved,
and the action of the drama often un-
necessarily retarded or weakened. The
scene Of L0ndrey's return to memory after
his eighteen years incarceration in the
foul dungeons of the Bastle was very
artistioally done, and his final reckoning
with the scheming La Tour brought Mr..
O'Neill the warm plaudits of his au-
dience. Miss Grace Raven gave an origi-
nal Interpretation of the leading female
role, Catherine Duydt, and Mr.. Joseph
Whiting was paradoxically good rs the
very bad Baron. The dead Heart" will
be given at every performance during the
week until Saturday evening, when
Monte Christo' will be presented by re-
quest.
Pete Baker at Harris.
The ever welcome favorite, Pete Baker,
with his company of comedians, appeared
at Harris Bijou Theatre last night. Mr..
Paker is widely known as a German dia-
lCCt comedian, and the reputation he has
gained was well sustained in his presenta-
ton of the musical comedy, 'rhe Emf
grant" In the dual character of Voi
VinkelstoinhdusenUauser and 1ut LucU,
Mr.. Baker introduced many new and
catchy songs. Miss Josie Slisson, a
sprghtly little lady, accompanied the
comedian, and her musical efforts never
failed to meet the approval of the audi
ence. Little Irene Franklin, although the
smallest of the company, won the hearts
of the audience ut once, and shared the
honors with the star.
| ihS NOihBuhy suPlolphB Ahis DehSi 30
an excellent one, and in every way full
filled the requirement of the parts.
"The Emigrant," with its bright new
melodies and laughable situations, can
not fail to draw crowded houses for the
short time that it will be presented.
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday d
change of bill will be made and Mr.. Baker
will present his new comedy, Bismarck
in which the original Bismarck Quartette
will appear.
Hyde's Speciality Company at Kernan's
1t would be difficult to find finer list
of stars than Hyde's Star Specially Com
pany contains. The opening performance:
yesterday afternoon and last night at Ker
mans popular theatre were witnessed by
crowded houses, and the vaudeville stag,
has seldom produced better attractions
Each member of the company is an artist
and drawing card. Beginning with Pro
fessor Don Latto and his troupe of trained
South African monkeys, the audience II
: kept in roar of laughter until the curtain
} drops. The antics of the monkeys ar,
. mails show remarkable degree of intelli
gence. Cazman, the renowned shadowist
, Is show within himself, and the songs o.
Miss Mora are us fresh and captivating a
ever. Her rich barytOne voice never fail!
, to charm. The phenomenal child, l.,
Petit Freddie, is the wonder of the stage
and he has lost none of his popularity
] 1t appears impossible to excel his wonder
full dancing and musical powers. South
ern darkeys could not find better imper
senators than in Mcintyre and Heath
!, who are unsurpassed, and who have los
none of their deserved popularity. A
, comedians In songs and parodies Lesli
: and Hardman cannot be excelled. Amer
: ica's musical phenomenon, Lille West
| na1a frianda The
tire company is tirst-class and will play t
: good houses during the week.
Yank Hoe and Omene.
Yank Hoe and Omene charmed ant
mystified an excellent audience at Wilar,
Hall last night. Washington Lodge o
. Elks attended en- masse, and the interes
7 of the audience was held well in hand b,
I the pair until the close of the entertain
ment. Probably the most prominen
Q feature of the performance was the eX
4 emplification of historical and scriptura
!. miracles. A japanese fantasia opens tn
Q first part, and the second includes be
Q wildeiing number of amazing feats.
, Omene, with her graceful figure and cas-
I carriage and attractive face, proved capa
BILE and interesting assistant to Yank Hoe
z Again and again the pair performe
4 with dexterons fingers and ingenuity tina
n defied the detection of the closest and mos
@ critical observer, great number of tricks
10 All of these proved to be of absorbing in
terest, and the audience did not tire at an
q time of the entertainment.
@ As matter of course the dangerou
n feat of cutting potato placed on Omene'
3 throat with sharp swish of Yank Hoe
n sword, proved the feature of the evening
n Yank Hoe and Omene will appear ever
d night this week, with a matinee Saturday
ma. q H.
q From The Nel0 York Tribune, February /.
a Miss Flayin gave an interesting lectlu