Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-06
AMusEMENTS.


Nkw NATIONAL THEArER.--The amusement
season was unreservediy opened in Washington
4ast night Two theaters opened their doors
for the first time since a rsther protracted and
oppressive period OF repose. The New Ma
aonsl Theaeer presented an evening of negro
minis trelsy. The search for novelties IN this
line of entertainment is eager and difficult.
Primrose Vests organization has always bsen
conspicuously successful in obtaining that most
circles, something new" Their original
''Mikado" first part was a surprise. 1t was a
change from the hackneyed effects that have
been regarded as inevitable IN this class Of en-
tertainment. II was both picturesque and
grotesque. The overture was appropriately ar
ranged from selections from the ''Mikadc."
Among the other features Of the frss-part en-
tertainmeut were the singing Of 1.-The Post
Guards Daughter" by Joseph Natus, tenor and
J. N. Jssson, Hotel Bill Of Fare" William
Thompson, ]. Eieiding and f. W. Oakland also
sang in manner that was thoroughly appre-
ciated. Mr.. Primrose's ''Swenr song and dance
was simply intmitabls. The end men, were
funny, the Ohio was original and frequently
Startling in acroba tic and other feats. Billy
Van was the monologue artist, and he succeeded
in elictting laughter in liberal quantities. Nor
ris Crontn's Indian club performance surpasses
the ordinary effort Of that kind very materially
for novelty and beauty. An amusing after
piece entitled The Monkeys and the Farmer"
closes an entertainment that reflects decided
credit on the management
ALBAU6H's OPKRA HoUsK.--Miss Florence
Warden has had a success In literature which
is both conspicuous and deserved. Her popu
larity, however, has exceeded the bindings OF
her weirdly fascinating books and extended
itself to the wider circle that is reached by the
theater. One Of the most impressive of her
books is the "EOuse on the Marsh" drama
tization Of this story was presented to an
audience at AIbaugh's last night which. to use
the familiar term. made mp in enthusiasm what
IL lacked in number. The pleasure and inter-
est that was manifested last night augurs a big
business for the remainder OF the week as en-
phatically almost as crowded house could
have done. II is not . star play; il is depend
ent mainly on the intrinsic interest of the plot.
Mr.. Mervir Dallas in dramstizing the novel
has departed occasionally from the original
story. But as he has produced play in which
the action 10 rigorous and the situations thrill
ing without being too unnatural 1t Is assumed
that his changes were made with a knowledge
and consideration Of what was best for
dramatic effect, for dramatic effect he has un-
doubtedly secured. The cast is good one
throughout. Miss Olive L. Oliver is an actress
whose methods are effective without being la
bored Miss Estelle Sprague. Misses Flora and
Maud Cletherow as Mrs. Rogner and Lady
Nosher and Miss E. Byron as the house maid,
Jane, all did conmendable work. Mr.. Saul
dine Powell made An enjoyable comedy charac-
ter Of Sir Jonas Adshen, and j. Burley pre-
sented the traditional Texan m the part Of Sir
Acis Poker with an effective force which made
the exaggeratlon forgivable. The play has
much in common with the familiar melodrama,
but its ingredients are blended in a way that
gives it an interest entirely its own. The
scenery used Is very handsome. Again tonight.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Tbe Academy Of Music,
bright with iInprovemen ts, presented The PRIV
ate Secretary" last night. To say that IL was re-
celv ed vSf Of efa IOD "a "a
ous. The Private Secretary is invariably re-
ceiyed just that way. Its comedy h Of the kind
that appeals briskly 10 the sense Of the humorous
without at any time descending to the Level Of
ooarseness or the commonplace. 1t is seldom
that a success SO prompt and emphatic as The
Private Secretary's" was wears 30 well. Mr..
William Fairbanks plays the part OF the Rec.
R06t Spoulding. he succeeds in representing
the droll being who has in q sense typifed the
imprac tical and utterly unworldly booA worm in
a manner that does not differ conspicuously
from the Interpretation which has been given it
by his predecessors in the role. Edwin 1rayers
won friends at once for the Douglas Cdttermole
whom he impersopsted and W. J. Constantine
showed himself q capable actor rs well as an
aide comedian in the role Of Mr.. Cattermole.
The ladies In the osst we're oil good.
HARRIS BIJou TAEArER.-George ". Peek's
lsughsble story OF Peck Bad Boy has been
woven into . thres-act comedy and the patrons
of the Bijou had an opportunity of enjoying
hearty laugh over II last night. The prenks Of
the BAD Boy never seemed SO funny and Master
Frank Egan scored a hit in the trying role.
The much-abused groceryman as deiineated by
Fred Wenzel was very funny and his speciality
proved him character artist of no mean
ability. Numerous songs and dances are in
terspersed throughout the play, which is one of
enjoyment from the rise to the fall of the cur
tain. The company is evenly balanced and the
scenery appropriate. Manager Don Harris has
arranged TO have the returns from the great
fight received by special wire from New Orleans
and read from the stage tomorrow night by
rounds. Again tonight.
kKRSAS's LYcEUM TBEATEn.-This is the
banner week for variety at Kernans and the
entertainment presented Is one that cannot fail
to please. A crowded house welcomed Fields
and Hanson's Drawing Cards last night and
were repaid by witnessing thebest variety en-
tertainment Of the season. There are many
new faces and several old-time favorites re-
raine IN a comedy skit, The Bachelor and the
who is the acknowledged premier juggler of the
world. Madge Heath, a new face, sang some
clever songs with rich Irish brogue. Fields
and Hanson gave their old-time sketch with q
freshness that WAS enjoyable. Sharpe and Lang
contributed new sketch entitled, The Re
porter, that was ludicrous, and Jules Keller
fully sustained hi reputation of being the Pedo
Manual Phenomenon. Collins and WEIGH, 1.-The
Brutal Brothers" and Barron and Torres I were
also good. Mile Agnes Charcot closed the en-
tertainment with some experiments in hypno-
tism. Again tonight.