Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-23
AMUsEMEN rs.

CYRIL TYLER's CoScERr.-An appreciative
audience assembled In Metzerott Hall last even
ing 10 listen to the wonderful singing of Cyril
Tyler. the boy soprano. He is the most phe-
nomenal boy singer that has ever visited this
city. Not only has his voice a remarkable
range, but its tones even and true, and it
has fexibility that comes only with the most
careful cultivation. He also sings with an in
telligence and expression that is truly wonder
full. The audience last night promptly recog-
nized the great ability of the boy and showered
applause upon him after every number. The
bird song from The Pearl Of Brazil" which
was his first selection, was sung with a delicacy
OF phrasing and ease of execution, even in
the difficult cadenza, that was truly surprising
The Gounod-Bach Ave Maria was sung with
true devotional spirit and was a fitting termi-
nation TO a concert that was in every way enjoy
able. Master Tyler was assisted By Miss Marie
Wichmann. who displayed u contralto voice of
exceptional power and compass. and sang an aria
from - Ia Gioconda'' and Dessauer's song ITO
Sevilla,' in exceedingly artistic manner
Mile. Flavia van den Hende played the cello
satisfactorily. and the same may be said of Miss
Rae Miers. pianist. Mr.. Herbert van Fleet was
accompanist for Master Tyler and Mr. Charles
E. Pratt faithfully and intelligently performed
that task for the others the program.
ALBAUGH's.-A Washington audience at Al
baugh's last night for the first time in Wash
ington saw Mr.. Richard Mansfield and his COM
pany In Mr.. Joseph Hstton's dramatization of
Havthorne's story ''The Scarlet Letter. and
there is division of opinion to the exact
position IL should occupy in the dramatic cate
cory. Almost all who have read the original
story were disappointed. and those who had not
are vet in doubt. That il interested there is no
question, nor is there that it had a most de-
pressing effect. Indeed The Scarlet 4etter'
should not be put upon the stage. The par
ticular sin which is the motive Is not one an
audience cares to have thrust upon it at every
turn and in the most painful fashion. There
may be intense feeling and absorbing interest
in such play. but its effects not good. Mr.
Mansfield as the Rec. Arthur Dip,n,esdale
not give new character. 1t il rather
combination Mr.. Mansfield and "Mr. HYDE"
wearing the costume Of a minister of the
period, and having the words of Hawthorne in
his mouth Mr.. Mansfield is built upon lines
too robust to interpret such a character as
Dimmesddle. Just as he is to successfully por-
tray Hamlet in its finer essences. Dimmesddle
was a coward and hypocrite, and Mr.. Mans
fields voice and physique not fashioned to
properly interpret such a character. Miss
Cameron's Hester Prynne was delicately and
alphabetically presented. although her per-
sonalty is not that described by the author
Little Pearl, by Miss de Grignan, was, cute and
pretty. Mr.. Griffiths Bracket was rather
funny in places. Mr.. Ferguson's Chiliingt1orM
was most excellent and something entirely new
for him, and the brightest, cheeriest CLEAN of
sunshine in il all was Miss Markillies Mdru
Willis. The house was full and the audience a
representative one for this season of the year.
Mr.. Mansfield was called on for a speech at the
close of the third act and responded to the
effect that at the close Of the play he would
make his speech If called for, and he was called
for. This time he made quite a little t.lb.
rambling rather, but still with witty touches
here and there that made the standing crowd
laugh and applaud. Tonight "A Partisan Ro-
nance"
TIE PRopIeAL FATHER will be the attraction
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plav full OF interesting situations, of finely
drawn characters and of bright. crisp. witty
dialogue that at once attracts and holds the
attention of the audience. The company will
be one that has been carefully selected by
Messrs. Jefferson. Klaw and Erlanger and in
cludes two Washington favorites-George Den
ham and Mrs. Blanche Ford, besides other COM
petent people.
The FAIRIES wELL.-George H. Timmins in
The FAIRIES Well, will appear at Harris Bijou
next week. This Is romantic Irish drama
that has already been well received in Washing
ton. The star is supported by an excellent
company and the scenery Is new and attractive.
Some novel features in the way Of mirth and
music are promised
REILLY AND woop's Bio Snow, the attraction
at Kernan's next week. will introduce the latest
European sensation. the Bros. Barani, who are
said to be marvellous athletes, performing an
endless variety Of feats of contraction, aero
battles and gymnastics Pat Reilly will present
his success. "Hades and the 100, newly
mounted. appearing in his inimitabe creation
of Mephisto Mick and introducing the young
and promising queen. Vita Among the artists
are the Nelson sisters, Grace Faust, John J.
Burke. Lilly Laurel, Sparrow and Vim. ].
o Brien.
NATIONAL RIFLES HALL.-There viii be a
grand concert and hop tonight at the National
Rifles Hall by the Washington Concert Com
pany, assisted by the best local talent, under
the patronage of the officers Of the fourth bat
talon. Maryland National Guard. A carefully
selected program will be presented.
JUBILEE SIS0ERs.-The sale Of reserved seats
at Metzerotts still continues and the indica-
tions that the singers will be greeted by a
large audience, much larger than the one that
heard them last year. There is q peculiar fas-
cinstion about their singing. From the wild,
piaintive melodies Of the south to the more
popular melodies Of the day they show the
same excellence.