The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Rosina vokes at the National.

shortly. Snc anu ncr CnurmlnB uSSOClHtcS
will begin n weeks engagement at the
New National Theatre Monday evening
February 90 Several of the old time
favortes, which, like good wine, seem TO
improve by keeping, will be given, and
in addition to these. four plays, never be-
fore seen in Washington, will be pre-
sented.
From her extensive repertoire Miss
Nokes has made the following happy
selections, with which to delight her many
Washington friends and admirers, and, as
is her custom, will present three separate
and distinct plays at each performance:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights
and Saturday afternoon the performance
will begin with q one-act comedy taken
from II. J. Bryon's married in HASTE"
entitled Percy Pendragon" (drst time
hero; this will be followed by B. G. Ste
phenson's one-act comcdietta "a Double
Lesson and conclude with MY Lord IN
Livery (ilrst time here) farcial comedy
in one act by S. They're Smith.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
the bill will consist of "The Old Mu-
sician" (irst time here, a play in one act
adapted from the French by Felix Morris,
who will assume the title role; wig and
Gown" Oirst time here) n comedietta by
+. w. Sidney, and j. II. Buchstone's
charming comedietta, THE Rough Dia-
mond.n
This charming actress is at home any
where and everywhere. OF her many
homes there can be none more pleasing
| to her than Washington. When she is
in this city the theatre in which she is
| playing Is sure to be crowded at every
Performance, and she is always given a
| welcome and her work is always re-
warded by public approval.
There is d peculiar and great pleasure to
Manager Rapley attending the engage
ment of Miss Vokes at his theatre, this,
| too, arising not from any consideration of
the prosperity always assured by her pres
ence but rather from the entire agreement
| and sincere social relations which exist;
| while the knowledge that there is COM
| plete union of desire to give perfection to
all performances makes Miss Vokes' en-
gagement here one of the happiest of the
season, alike TO the star and her coterie of
ladies and gentlemen and to the theatres
| management.
Carleton Opera Company at Aibaugh's.
On Monday, March ., the Carleton
Opera Company will commence week 5
engagement in "Claude Duval." A Mon
treal exchange, speaking of the perform
ance, says: Claude Duval, the romantic
opera, was produced for the first time in
Montreal last night, and its reception was
such that it is destined to become at once
favorite. The role Of Claude Duvdl, so
full of dash and vigor, which was height
ened by his appearance on q splendid
charger, was taken in magnificent style by
Mr. Carleton and secured for him hearty
applause. In his rendering of the effec-
tive music of whether Widow or Maid'
there is good opportunity to display the
compass of his voice and he seized it, hav-
ing to repeat it before the audience was
satisfied. The second act Is one of the
most picturesque witnessed for some
time. introducing many graceful figures
and dainty costumes.
In the role of Constance, Miss Alice Vim
cent looked charming, and in the duet
with Mr. j. h. Murray she was loudly
encored. In the famous dance, which Is
made n condition for the release of the
fair Constance, an exquisite picture was
presented, and it had to be repeated The
chorus did excellent work, and the opera
is n decided success. AS Blood Red BIZ,
Mr.. Bigclow filled, the comedians part
with his usual ability, making a decided
song, II Would To-day Were Yesterday"
Mr.. Murray was loudly encored. In the
role of So IlhiBie IVh5,6io, Mr.. Fitzgerald
did some good character acting, and scored
q success. There is a swing about the
music that catches the attention of the
audience and gives vim to the perform
ance, which is unique. Mr.. Fred Huntly,
|
night, secured double encore for his
splendid rendition of his martial song in
the second act. Miss Jennie Winston vii
sing the part of Claude Dondl ON alternate
nights. The sale of seats will open at th,
box Office on Monday next.
"Grimes' Cellar Door" at Harris.
One of the strongest comedy hits of tht
season is Grimes Cellar Door" 1t i
built for fun, and the keynote of thu
piece is sounded in the refrain:
oh, would give my groonbacks
For those happy days OF yore
When Sally Brown and slid down
On Grimes cellar door.
James b. Mackie is we'll and favorabl,
remembered for his clever work a
Grimesoy, me 60y in "a Bunch of Keys
His present work as Billy Grimes is pro
nounced by all the best he has ever done
The comedy is from the pen of Thoma
Addison and is called a musical burlesque
with wealth of original sparkling fun
One of the many novel features Is tn
introduction Of "Mackies Salvation
specially accompaniments. Mackie has
song entitled "Thc Rats Have Got Hin
, Now" which is warranted to be 10
verses in length. II is said that it in
variably provokes enough enthusiasm t.
permit his singing all of them il he wer
so disposed and time would allowit it. Seat
are now on sale.
, Howard Burlesque Company at Ker
mans.
The Howard Big Burlesque Compan
will open at Kenan's Theatre next week
beginning with grand holiday matine
Monday. II embraces the most beautifu
queens of burlesque, the prettiest stars c
the ballet and the clevcrest comedians
; and will give an entertainment marked b
: new features and original ideas. II
;, models, are excellent while its first par
0 "The Isle Of Red" introducing twent
rcd-haired maidens, is the most origins
: ever presented. 1t will produce its gres
G hit, "The O'County Fair" burlesqne o
Q "The County Fair" in which prett
: bookmakers and shapely sports enlive
: the realistic race-course. Seats now o
Y sale.
!. Gus Hills "World of Novelties"
y drawing big houses this week. I'll
j. 1.-TWO Judges have proved decided SET
= sation, while Little Chip, the young in
personator and comedian, has become
great favorite.
boston symphony Concert.
The fourth concert of the Boston Syn
e phony Orchestra will take place at Lii
II coin Music Hall on Thursday evening
e next week. M. Vladimir de Pachmam
n the famous Russian pianist, will appea
IS A New Era for Lincoln Hall.
a Lincoln Music Hall has been lease
by Manager Rapley of the Nations
L Theatre, who has christened his ne
y acquisition the Academy of Musi
e Manager Rapley will open the Acadenl
= September next, and the same admiral
!. management that has characterized all
n his enterprises, will be used in the ne
e house. Nothing but first class attraction
y will be booked.
How doe Jefferson Wrote His Life.
y 81 have never kept diary said Jeife
ie son TO Frank Carpenter not long ago, "b