Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAUGH's OPERA HOUSE will open its reg
ular season on Monday night next. 1t has been
extensively repaired and oil the requirements
demanded by the inspector of buildings to
additional exits have been met. The repairs
have beeninspected and pronounced satisfactory
and the license has been issued. While the
management did not think that some Of the
exits we're necessary and were supported in this
opinion by architects OF high reputation yet it
was decided 10 comply with all the request Of
the authorities SO that there could be no pos
sible ground of complaint. The list Of attrac-
lions for this season embraces many Of the
strongest organizations now before the public
and Abaughs will continue in the future as in
the past to enter to the highest taste of the
amusement-loving public.
TwO-thirds OF the earths surface Is covered
with water, the far depths Of which, miles and
miles below the waves have never been ap-
preached by the human explorer. with the
probable exception of the West India vicinity
which Is notable exception to the Atlantic
ocean. During the laying of the West India
cable by the French government 1t a COM
mon occurrence for the submarine divers to
descend to the bottom OF the ocean to repair
some break in the caLlc, and salving expedi-
tons were also much practiced. 1t occurred to
Comtanbert, the great French dramatist, who
will he remembered az being the author Of "Le
Fond de Ia Mer." to enibody his story into the
atrIcal form, and IL was presented at the Porte
St Martin some fifteen years ago with much
success. Many attempts were made by mana
gers and producers of plays in this country 10
reproduce this submarine spectacle, but the IN
dertaking was of such gigantic nature and Of
such expensive dimensions that the several I'M
deriaEings fell through. However 1t remained
for the enterprise of Mr. William A. Brady to
bring the spectacle before the American public,
and the present elaborate scenic production of
this piece comes to Albaughs next Monday
evening under the title Of The Bottom of the
Sea-"
HARRIs' BIJoU THEATER.-The attraction at
Harris Biiou Theater next Monday night will
be BARLEY Campbells great play, "A Heroine
in Rags, with Katherine Rober as the star. 1t
Ii drama that gives scope for n most brilliant
display in many directions The power Of its
situations, the thrilling intensity of its climaxes
and the beauty OF Its language combine to make
it representative of the best that the dra-
matte literature has to offer. 1t presents ample
opportunity for scenic display, and some Of the
efforts in this line are said to be remarkable
achievements. Its great snow scene is one of
the most beautiful effects that the modern stage
has to offer. and the fire scene is startling
piece of realism. Miss Rober is an actress of
sterling qualities. She has had wide exper-
fence on the stage. her first success having
been achieved when she was but fifteen years of
age Her manners are graceful. and her con-
ception OF dramatic requirements keenly intel
Egent. The scene of the play is laid in France
period Of Louis XVIII. SO that exceptional OPP
portunitles are presented in the way Of fine
costuming. The wardrobes used even for the
minor roles will be Of the richest material
The company is said to be one Of much more
than ordinary ability throughout
WILLARD HALL--The performance Of the
Buckler-Warren combination at Willard Hall
tonight will be one of unique interest. Miss
Warren has made a study Of 'Hamet, mot only
rs TO the part of Opleto, but Of the title role
itself. she will appear this afternoon and even
ing as the melancholy Dane and there il eyery