Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-02
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| DSueVed In. ana Wnen young Emmett unuersook
| to play the pieces that had served as a setting
for his fathers talents there was a great deal
| Of doubt expressed as to the outcome. The
| success which lie has scored sets these doubts
at rest and makes J. X. Emmett, jr. one Of the
| recognized figures on the American stage. He
has not challenged comparison with his father,
| and il would therefore be useless and uncalled
| for to measure him by his distinguished prede-
cessor. He has preserved the simple. dainty
\ melodies. the pretty touches OF humor and the
delicate appeals to pathos that have always con-
stituted so great charm with a performance
/ with which the name Of Fritz is connected.
This week il is Fritz in Ireland. and the young
German found a graceful impersonator in
| the young actor MIR. Emmett has a great
| deal in his favor. He is prepossessing in ap-
| pesrance, the resemblance to his father off as
well the stage being something wonder
| ful, he is easy in his movements and has pro-
| nounced musical talents. The size of the aU-
dience showed confidence on the part of the
public and there was no sign of disappoint-
ment. The audience was greatly pleased with
Baby Spencer and Master Charles Halvorseu.
The supporting company was found equal to
all requirements. Some novel musical features
have been introduced with excellent effect
national THEArRE.-Tbat popular organiza-
ton, the Duff Opera Company, appeared in the
New National last night with the very
best results. The opera, The Queens Mate"
was given in a tuneful and satisfact tory manner,
showing the effects OF intelligent leadership in
rehearsal and of individual merits in the parts
of the performers. LeCoq's opera is not q
familiar work to most theatre-goers. and the
adaptation by Harry Paulton was not
only sprigh'ly and entertaining, but
Several members of the cast are peo-
pie in whom Washington theater-go are es-
pecially interested. Miss Helen Dertram is
always warmly welcomed, and her recognition
Is due to artistic excellence i'll her work rather
than TO personal popularity, great as the latter
he sEnwpd
ing improvement since her last appearance
here, and is rapidly fulfilling the predictions
that were matie for her when she went on the
stage Tho personnel OF the company Is
throughout good. W. III. Clark is a remarkable
basso, Richard Carroll a good comedian and
the rest capable in their respective roles. The
mounting of the opera is remarkably fine, the
scenery and costumes throughout very beauti-
full
ACADEMY OF MusIc.--The stars and stripes
and the Fourth of July were on top last night
at the Academy Of Music, and the salvation OF
the country effected about every fifteen
minutes amid such tumulruous applause as
has never been heard in that place of amuse-
nlent. 1t was the occasion OF the first appear
ance of Lift and Davis naval drama, III five
acts, The Ensign" by Vim. Haworth, and
surely no play ever received more vociierous
and popular introduction than The Ensign
did. The house was full from ceiling to or
chestra rail, and the very first act caught them
and never let so. The plot hinges on the
Mason and Slidell incident of our late war, and
there is love mixed with patriotism and treach-
cry and villainy IL stirring proportions Mr..
Maluhall as Ensign Baird, the lover, did most
excellent work throughout, and Miss Ruth Car
pen;er as Alice Greer his sweetheart, was
charming in face, figure and manner. MIR.
Fawcetts CorSicdln Dlidey was hne, strong
character, smiling at times and at times
roughly pathetic. Mr.. Wright as Middle
Watson and Miss Seymour Dot were ideal
lovers OF the adolescent age. The entire cast
is unusually strong. PRESIDENT Lincoln, Secre-
tarv Weiles, Admiral FarraGut and Capt. Wilkes
were made up to the life and were striking
features of the play. The scenery was realistic
and correct In detail, noticeably SO that of the
ships decks and the cabinet room at the White
House. Naturally IN first performance there
must be bitches, but there were fewer bitches
than might have been expected last night. The
appearance Of the President bringing reprleye
to the condemned ensign was the result of
cut in the play. which is to be remedied tonight,
when there will be complete harmony of detail.
The Ensign begins with a most remarkable
boom, and when it has been trimmed and
smoothed as experience will dictate it will be
four time winner and stir up more patriotism
than half dozen wars with Chile and a whole
string of political mass meetings.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATRE.-Ihat soul-thrilling
Irish drama. True Irish Hearts," opened a
weeks engagement at the Bijou hast night
under suspicious circumstances. The theater
was crowded and the frequent applause demon
strated more than words the success and popu-
larity of the play. Great attention has been
paid to the mounting of the play and the scenic
effects are all good The company is complete
and tells the story Of True Irish Hearts in q
most acceptable manner. As Larry flanagan.
a lad with true Irish heart. Mr. Ed Brennan
was thoroughly equal to the difficult role and
portrayed the character of the light-hearted
Irish boy, the friend of every one in distress.
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comedy in the play and it crops out all during
the performance. Catchy songs and dances
also contribute to the enjoyment Again to-
night.
KERNAN's LYcEUM THEArER.-Gus Hill. the
champion club swinger of the world at the
head Of q company of vaudeville artists of we'll
known ability was the attraction at Kernan's
Iheater last night. The program was a long
and varied one and the several acts were Sc
lected to suit the different tastes Fields and
Hanson repeated their side-splitting musical
turn; Mason and Ralston. the original one and
a half, convulsed every one; Estelle Wellington
did a song and dance of considerable merit and
Al Reeves did very funny banjo specially
Marion and keene sang sweetly as did Miss
Maud Beverly, and Huber and Allyne con-
tributed a novel sketch. Again tonight.
y. Y. SYMPHONY Observation-Disclosures
makes his first appearance in Washington to-
morrow night at the. second Damrosch concert.
The interest aroused by the advent of this
brilliant pianistic genius is some thing phe-
nomeuaL Crowds flock to hear him wherever
he appears. As performer Of Rubinstens
massive works he is without an equal and that
masters fourth concerto he will play tomor-
row night The group of solos will serve to
display his powers In different directions Mr.
Damrosch will play the romantic ..Lenore'
symphony of Raf:. string serenade by yolk-
mann and Wagner selection. Admission
tickets will be sold at the door at 81. so each
ROBT. J. BURDETTE.-The second lecture in
the course at the Street Baptist Church will
take place tonight and the lecturer will be the
humorist Robert j. Burdette, who has chosen
for his subject ''The kise and Fall of the Mus
tache-" Mr.. Burdette's reputation is we'll
known. he is great favorite in this city and
he will no doubt be greeted by a crowded audi
ence tonight
BOsToS SYMPHONY ORcHEsrRA-The next
concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra
will take place at the Congregational Church
on Wednesday evening, the 10th instant, and
the sale of seats will commence Thursday next
AT Ellis music store. The work OF the orchestra
is SO well known and its popularity is so great
in this city that no special comment is neces-
sary. Tho soioists VIII be Mrs. Julia Wyman, a
mezzo soprano who has been heard here before
with pleasure, and Miss Leonora Won Stosch, q
Washington girl, who will on that occasion
make her first appearance in this city since she
left some i've years ago to perfect herself
abroad as a violinist.
ST. PAUL's PARISH HALI--There will be
entertainments at st. Paurs Parish Hail. on 23d
street near Washington Circle, tonight and to-