Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-19
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size. considering the bad weather. greeted the
first representation in this city of Smith and De-
kovens opera, Robin Hood at Albaugh's
Opera House last night. 1t was a friendly au-
dience, and all the well-known members of that
excellent company, the Bostonians, were
heartily greeted as they made their appear
ance. The music Of "Robin Hood while it is
decidedly reminiscent at times, is bright and
| sparkling and affords opportunity for good
work, both for principals and chorus. That
this opportunity was fully improved was
evidenced by the frequency of the encores. The
audience refused to be satisfied and eighteen
numbers were obliged to be repeated. This
abundantly testified to the satisfaction Of the
listeners well to the generous compliance
of the singers. The book of the opera is filled
with witty lines and the whole dialogue is sharp
and crisp, much superior to the average
iibretto OF comic opera. The cast included
Tom Karl, Macdonald, Barnabee, rockingham.
Cowles, Lang, Camilla ID Arvile. Jessie bartlett
Davis, Josephine Bartlett and Isabella Timer,
and each WAS fully up to the requirements
both in singing and acting. Miss ID Arviile
as Mad Marion made an exceedingly
favorable impression, her voice being pure
and well trained, and she acted with grace and
vivacity. Jessie Bartlett Davis made a hand
some AUan-d-Lale and her glorious contralto
voice was heard to great advantage. especially
In the song 90 Promise Me" in the second
act. Tom Karl in the title role had a part
that fitted him and he added new laurels to his
well-earned reputation. Barnabee, as the
She''!t, got all the fun out of the part that was
possible, and also had opportunities for sing
ing well. which he improved There lis no COM
edian on the operate stage who combines the
and the emphatic approval he re-
ceived was but a just recognition of his
powers. Macdonald's fine baritone voice
and manly presence made prominent the part
OF Little John, and his singing of 1.-The song OF
Brown October Ale" was one of tie hits of the
IN 'nxS Ieap do y,aff.
Scarlet, and his powerful but musical bass voice
found good expression in tie Crow and Anvil
songs. The rest OF the cast was all that could
be desired. and the chorus was large and effi-
Client The orchestra, under the control of MIR.
Saml. L. Studley. rendered effec tive aid and tie
stage mounting deserves warm communication.
robin Hood certainly scored a decided sue
cess and good houses during its entire stay may
be safely predicted. Again tonight.
NATIONAL THEATER.-The famous stock CON-
pany formerly attached to the court theater of
the Duke Of Saxe-Meinningen. or a good pro-
portion OF 1t, appeared at the National Theater
last night in Schlegels translation of Shakes
peare's Julius Caesar" The feature OF the
performance was the splendid mounting of the
piece. the scenery. properties and costumes
being on more elaborate scale than has ever
before been this city. The cast was of even
excellence and the principals were earnest and
sincere in their efforts In instances the con-
ceptions were different from those that we
have been accustomed to. but each showed the
result OF careful study and conscientious effort.
The Cesar of Hilmar Know was invested with
a dignity and power that English speaking
actors who essay this part would do well to
study and which gave the character q promi-
nence that 1t seldom gets In fact it was
though Matthew Pfeil as Bruaus, Carl
Eckelmann as Cdssius. Richard Oeser
as Mare antony were effective in
their respective characters and received
much applause for their efforts. The mob,
which i'll the general representations of this
tragedy ID source Of amusement to the audi
ence, last night gave the most realistic and eff
fechve acting III the performance. 1t was we'll
trained and perfectly organized and showed
how effective large body could be made when
properly drilled and handled. In the forum
scene it was loudly applauded aud it richly de-
served the praise it received. 1t is a question
OF dramatic proprlety. however, if it be we'll to
allow this mob to completely surround antony
during the delivery Of his Grafton and to over
shadow his evolutionary effort. The play
whole was thoroughly satisfactory and fully
justified the high reputation which the COM
pany has acquired elsewhere.
The ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-Thoroughly grace
full and attractive Julia Marlowe Charmed the
audience at the Academy Of Music last night
She has native gilt of dramatic ability that
has young as she is in her stage career, made
her eminent. With delicate womanliness she
combines the faculty of subtle meditation,
both in tone and gesture. She gave her i'm
personation OF Beatrice in "As You Like It
charm that seemed full of nature itself. Her
methods are her own. and she gives the delight
fui character she assumes a certain renewed
interest. Robert Taber reflected the genial
qualities of Benedict in q capable manner.
Charles HRnfords undoubted qualifications as
an actor made his Don Pedro an appreciated
portion of the performance. He has made
rapid strides in his profession and invests
ha N,
gence that shows keen analysis and careful
study. He is already looked upon as one of
the most promising young actors and bright
future awaits him. Giles Shine as Fridr Fran
cas- met with merited approval, and H.
Weayers DOgberry was a pleasing presenta-
ton of Shakespeare's humor Miss Eugenia
Lindemann's Hero was conscientious and at
tractive. Tonight Miss Marlowe will pr esent
'Ingomar.'
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER.-While that realistic
comedy drama, Lost in New York." has been
seen In this city before, the audience it attracted
at the Bljou last night was none the less appre-
ciatlve. 1t was deiineated by company of
considerable merit, and the mounting of the
play shows Careful study and generous outlay
OF money. The height Of realism in stage
mechanism Was reached in the third act, show
ing the East river by moonlight and real
steamboat plying thereon. 70 bring about
this wonderful scene tank containing 60, COO
gallons of water is used.
As Jennie the Wdt Miss Louise Galloway
scored decided success Arthur Wilson made
a good villain. and Harry Todd as Horato C.es-
ter, sturdy lawyer who set things to rights, was
a favOrite. The comedy was furnished by Gus
flxley, who, in the dual role of the Gas Meter
Inspector and the Tramp. was excellent In
his last creation be was especially good. Again
tonight.
kERNANs LYcEUM THEArER.-Wm. Muldoon's
strong athletic and specially company at
tracted large audience at Kernan's Theafer