Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-29
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAuaH's.-"The Prodigal Father" an I'M
spectacular tbespic extravaganza, without any
noticeable evidence of the presence Of the ira
ditional fatted calf or calves, given its first
production In Washington last night at Al
baughs, and there we're no husks on it. 1t was
a clear case of riotous living, and the rioters
mnde much merriment for the big audience
which had come to have fun with the Prod.
Glen Marlborough wrote the piece and Jeffer-
SON. klaw and Erlanger have put it on in the
hands OF good people. Il il one Of those plot
less plays which don't mean anything, but
which make people laugh in spite of themselves,
and 1t Is therefore tonic and good to be taken,
externally or internally. You don't have to
shake tit will shake you. Neutrality-suspicious.
were especially interested in Blanche Chapman
Ford, who, as DOllie Bonde. had no difficulty
In winning her way strsigh. to their lasting ad-
mi-ation. George Denham and George Boni-
face. IT,, no less made things wildly and up
roariously funny and caught the house from
roof TO cellar. All the girls and all the other
people and the things they do to make 1.-THE
Prodignl Father glad he is a prodigal are first
class Again tonight.
NATioNAL.-.A Alabama" one of the best
OF American war plays, was the attraction at
the National last night. and comfortably
nDed house greeted its temperance. Wash
ington has welcomed and enjoyed and praised
Alabama on a previous occasion, and its sem
timents in the past are not to be changed now.
The company presenting the play is MIR. Pal
mer y home stock, and most OF the cast are seen
here for the first time In Alabama" Mr..
Stoddart, almost as interesting a study and de-
lightful character ns anv ne interprets, gives in
Col Preston one of the strongest pictures Of
age the stage knows. while Mr.. Holland, Mr..
Williams and Mr.. SGville give US types of
southern men very nearly to the life, while
Hr Ramsay ne northerner and Marbury as
an old darkey were good. Miss Eustace az Mrs.
Page and Miss Wolstan as Carey Preston were
graceful and N
OF southern women by whomsoever presented.
AcADTMY.-Lsst night fairly good audience
assembled at the Academy to meet Mr.. Harry
Lacy and Miss Emily Eigl and company i'll Mr..
Lacy's revival of that me-honored aud popu-
lar play The Planters Wife 1t is hardly
necessary to so into any description or crit
icism Of this play 1t is we'll known and ad-
mired from one end OF the country TO the
other, and smiles have been mingled with tears
over its situations from Maine 20 California.
Az cast at present the play il perhaps stronger
than 1t ever was. Mr. Lacy is Q handsome
Col. Graham. Miss Rigl is powerful in the
role Of Edith Grays the planters wife, while
Miss Kate Hawthorne Argie Gordon is re-
freshingiy effervescent. MIR. Bagar's Simeon
Stn,oo is volatile and catchy and Mr.. Hassells
villain Is Of the truly viNainous variety. ''rhe
Planters Wife has tendency to appeal to tho
upper circles OF theater goers and they GER
tainlv do not hesitate to express their apprecia-
ton i'll the warmest and heartiest manner
Hams B1JoU THEATEB.-'"ihe Fairies
Well, as produced at Harris Thealer last night
by MIR. George II. Timmons. is one Of the most
attractive pieces of true Irish drama which
Washington has been treated to this season.
The play lie OF that romantic ordGr which affords
al excellent opportunity tor pretty situations
on life de- seen III the old country aad the scenic
effects with which they displayed is Inost
realistic. Mr. Timmons winning personality
carried bis enthusiastic audience with him
throughout the evening His rendition of the
Irish ballads was pleasing and ELECTIVE, and
these, with the Characteristic dancing formed
the nucleus of most enjoyable entertainment.
he soGbrettc part was artistically Interpreted
by jIiss Leah Harr Her chic ways made quite
a hit. The remainder Of the roles were equally
as well received. The singing Of the Silver
Bell Quartet WIS one Of the pleasant parts of
the performance
kBKSAss LYcEUM When you
hear thar Pat Reilly liz in town with show 1t il
all the recommendation necessary. This sea-
son le has outdone himself, and the entertain
ment presented is by long odds the best seen
this season. He opened at Kernan's last night,
and fully half an hour before the curtain went
up There was standing room only. large
number were turned away. Nelsonia seems to
have reached the zenith Of jugglery, and his
exhibition was wonderful. Burke and Forest
added new eaureis in roaring comedy sketch.
Fred Leslie with his remarkable CANNES pleased
every one. The Brothers Borani. as the disap-
pearlng demons, gave finished exhibition.
and stamped themselves gymnasts of the
first caiiber. The Nelson Sisters and Ford and
Lewis completed the clio. The afterpiece
''Hades and the 100 has been rewritten and
goes with a rush. Pat Reilly as his Satanic
Majesty was very funny. Lily Laurels I.ottie
Collins dance made hit, and she was fire.
quently recalled. Again tonight.
FISK JUBILEE SIsGERs.-Tomorrow evening
the singers will give one of their enjoyable
concerts at Metserott Hall. Their singing of
the Wild plaintive melodies of the south is
revelation. The power and scope of their
voices is remarkable and they have keen Guilt
waited to a fine finish of tone. They will doubt
less be greeted by a large audience. Seats at
Metzerott's.