Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-30
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ALBAUGHs OPERA HoUsE.-The occasion at
Albaugh's last night was one of strong con-
trast. The stage offered spectacular pro-
duction which was metropolitan in tone. while
the gallery behaved as If it were witnessing a
minstrel company in the throes of a one-night
stand at Scraggleville. It seemed as if the new
fire-escape arrangements had impressed the
hoodiums with deplorable sense of immunity
from retributive wrath. 1t was a most loud
and boisterous assemblage, and should suggest
rigid measures for the preservation of good
order in the gallery. Notwithstanding the OBJ
trusiveness of thc gods the audience was an
excellent one, both numerically and as to its
personnel. The performance is an enjoyable
one, and has points of exceptional merit. 1t
presents in five acts series of incidents and
scenic effects which are wonderful exhibitions
of the possibilities of stage mechanism. The
title gives n good idea Of its purpose and
general character. The theme is Ineiodramatic
ana there is much that is true and long tried as
a means of awakening the enthusiasm of the
audience. But the enthusiasm arrived per
schedule last night. Indeed if there was any
thing to be regretted twas its superabundance
There are a number of good specialties inter-
spersed. George 7. Webster was the recipient
of the heartest expressions of approval. He
is a capable actor. Felix Haney achieved good
results with comedy role. and Mrs. Camille
Cleveland made a handsome and effective
heroine. Burt Grants dancing was one of the
The theater in its new ire-escape embellish-
ments Is a monumental reminder that it is
wrong to judge by appearances. 1t is not
pretty. but it is immensely reassuring. The
front balconies and stairways, though they look
like the entrance to an elevated railway station,
are a great source of comfort, and will make
the house favored one during the warmer
weather. The interior is handsome and in
wiling ever.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER.-Bartley Camp
bells fve-act play, a Heroine in Rags" is the
attraction at the Bijou this week. The initial
performance last night was satisfactory in every
respect and drew crowded house. The play,
which is an adaptation from the French, is sup
Piled with an intelligent plot well and carefully
drawn and readily followed. There is also a
strong vein of comedy running throughout the
five acts which serves the double purpose of en-
livening matters and increasing the interest in
the plot The scenery is appropriate and the
climax in the fourth where the heroine res
cues the hero from burning building is real
istic. AS Gabrielle Miss Katherine Rober
scored a decided success. Her rendition of the
difficult role WAS refreshing and she handled
the dialogue in a most acceptable manner. Mr..
Charles y. Patterson as Redne La WGitre the
village oracle and poet, furnished high article
of comedy, and Miss Amelia Neville as Lizptte
made considerable out of a small part The re-
mainder of the company was commendable.
Again tonight.
kERSAEs LYcEuM THEATER.-Turners En-
glish Gaietv Girls are at the Lyceum this week.
Last night the boys turned out in force to well
come them. The entertainment opened Oh a
one-act burletta entitled "A Parlor Rehearsal
which proved AZ acceptable means of display
ing score of pretty girls, the prettiest seen
here this season, as well "a several high-class
spccialties. Then came The SeTpentine Dance
by Misses Russell, Gill and Flemin. The dance
wa graceful and well executed. Fred Barth.
who poses as a leg mania comedian, is certainly
entitled to the designation, for what he cannot
do with his pedal eXtremities is not worth try
ing. Laylor and Gill contributed a laughable
sketch Astounding with witty dialogue and
Mauvel and Lorraine elastic mid-air
grotesque that put the audience in a roar OF
laughter Clark and Razziians on the triple
trapeze executed some new and astonishing
tricks, and the performance terminated with a
burlesque. Again tonight.