Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-26
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAueH's.-'THE GoNDoLrEns" -Gilbert
and Sullivan's comic opera in two acts, 1.-The
Gondoliers. which u quite as bright and
pretty as the others Of that illustrious combine
ton, but not nearly SO popular, was presented
last night at Albaugh's for the first time in its
history at summer prices and it was as well
done as that presented at the fanciest winter
rates. OF course there were little lapses OF
memory as to lines and little bitches, as must
invariably appear in Q first performance, but
they were defty handled and no especial en-
barrassment followed. Miss Lilly Post in her
original character of Gidnsettd, was welcomed
warmly, and she sang with spirit and
in good voice. Miss Vincent as Tessa was
equally happy and they received several en-
cores. MIR. Fitzgerald and Miss Winston as the
two Gondoliers did remarkably well usual
floral tribute to the fair Jeannie) and MT.
Biselow was an unusual type of a cruel Inquisi-
tor. Mr. Murray is always good and his rich,
strong voice never fails him. Mr.. Huntley
made a handsome LUZ and sang it well. Miss
Wisdom and Miss Langdon as the Duchess and
daughter with little to do did it well enough to
get an encore. The chorus and the dancing
won encores also. In fact encores were numer-
ous and everybody in the big audience felt
hilarious and wanted more. When the curtain
had gone down the rain had come up and was
coming down with wetness that rejoiced the
hearts of the cabmen and 80 it was that every
body enjoyed the evening. Again tonight.
NATIONAL THEATER.-The summer opera
season opened last night at the National
Theater and the Lamont Opera Company, un-
der the management of Mr.. Sam Fort was
greeted with an audience that completely
filled the theater. 1t was an enthusiastic
audience, too, and all the favorites were given
warm reception and nearly all the solo num-
bers we're encored. The company which Miss
Lamont heads includes some excellent people,
among them being Miss Lizzie Annandale,
Miss Marion Weller, Miss Dora Wilson, Messrs.
VIM. Pruette, Walter Allen, j. Y. Glesson and
Frank Rolleston. The chorus is full and
strong and the performance Of the White
Hussar" last night indicated that the
season will be complete success.
Miss Lamont, pretty and graceful as
solos and was the recipient of numerous floral
tributes. In fact. nearly every member Of the
cast had to come to the front and take big
pieces of floral architecture that were the gifts
OF admiring friends. Miss Annandale has but
a small part. but she makes the most OF it.
She introduced charming waltz song comi
posed by Mrs. Katherine Wells Reddington of
this city, which she sang exquisitely and which
was heartily spplauded. Messrs. Pruette and
Allen in the roles Of Ralph Rodney and Sir
Ntd,teser M0shem were all that could be de-
sired. MIR. Pruettes voice is by far the most
musical and powerful OF any baritone now be
fore the public, and Mr.. Allen, besides being
good singer, is an excellent actor. Mr.. ROLES
ton made an effective Corporal Bundy. and Mr.
Blossoms tenor, though not OF great volume
rs VI Soou Qudllty. LIE chorus Is attractive
and acted and sung we'll. The manner in which
the White Hussar' was put upon the stage at
tested the care of Mr.. Kirkland Calhoun. tho
stage manager, and the excellence of the sing
ing showed that the musical director, Mr. Vim.
Robson had his entire force under the control
of his baton.
The CHORAL SOCIETY BENEFIT-There are
several reasons why the Academy of Music
should be crowded tomorrow night on the oc-
casion of the Choral Society benefit. In the
first place, no other opportunity has ever been
the same concert. Again, the program ar
ranged Is full of interest and a delightful even
ing will be the result. The proceeds go to paw
of debts which the Choral Society has incurred
In the endeavor to support i'll Washington a
society the equal of any in the country. Show
that you appreciate the endeavor by attending
the concert tomorrow night. Reserved seats
70 cents and 30 cents each. Tickets at Metze-
rott's.
BIsCHoFF SoREE MUsIcALE-The pupils of
DIR. ]. W. Bschoff will give a soiree musicale at
the First Congregational Chdrch next Friday
evening at o'clock. An interesting instru-
mental and vocal program will be given by Mr..
Sherman b. Fowler, Mrs. II. &. Browning. Miss
Z. V. Wilson. Miss Boyd, Miss Thompson, Mrs.
Mute, Miss Grace Fox, Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir
cliff, Miss Bertha Lincoln, Mrs. w. X. Carr,
Mrs. Luce, Miss Rosafy and Miss Fox.
HARRIS THE Border King''-'Ihe BK.,"
hooked to annear fons sysal
the Bijou last night, failed to materialize in
time to give the performance and there was
none. nor will the BORDER King" appear.
"Blue Grass next week.
DIR. NEwMAN's LECIURE.-Rev. DIR. Newman
of the First Congregational will lecture ut the
Tabernacle Wednesday of this week on Books
and Heading" Tickets at Droop's.