Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

AMUSEMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-The performance Of
"Cymbeline" at the Academy OF Music last
night was In harmony with the elevated artistic
spirit thas has characterized the engagement
OF Miss iarlowe. She was suffering from q bad
cold, which caused much of her natural sweet
ness OF voice aud clearness Of articulation to be
iost- But her IDao9en was not the less graceful,
iovabie and womaniy because she seemed to
nave touch of the grip. Robert Taber played
the part or LeoHatus with force and intelli-
gence. Charles b. Hauford's impersona-
ton OF ldchin'o was throughout interest
Ing. large measure of attention has
been attracted to him at his each appearance,
not merely because he is Washington man, but
because of the virie power and intelligent
perception which all Of his impersonations
SNOW. His popularity in this city has out
grown the limits of mere local pride. He SIM
ply nnds the admiration which excellence
claims wherever it appears. His characters
are invariably manly. and it is possible that he
gave Idchtnto more Of this quality than his
career justities. J. NJ. Francoeur acquitted
himself creaitably as PiSdniO and Thomas l..
Coleman was satisfactory as Cymbeline.
RHEA--Mlle. Rhea will appear next Monday
evening at Albaugh's. Rhea, during her ten
years OF endeavor before the American public
mas steadily sustained the popularity which
she achieved at the outset of her cis-Atlantic
career. The women of this land are her
friends and loyal adherents. They make no
mistakes In their stage favorites, and for this
reason Rheas fortune and position arc assured.
her newest venture is historical play
founded on the lives of''Catharine l Of Rus
STA and OF that remarkable ruler, Peter the
Great: 1t is translation of Eugene Scribes,
who before his death, the 'Sardou" OF
france 1t has pretty love story, and
at the same time it is powerful in
Its construction and is thoroughly inter-
esting. The part of Cdttdrine the En-
press gives Rhea exceptional opportuni-
ties for the display of her heroic and emotional
powers. In the part of The Car Mr. Harris
has character similar to his Napoleon in
fhea play OF Josephine" and is said to be
demonstrating Peter the Greats disposition.
anger and cruelty, in mastery manner. The
company is composed of splendid material,
each enjoying parts Of equal strength. The
play Is the one which Rachel made famous just
previous to her demise. Rhea is the first En-
gllsh speaking player to interpret this strong
version, which is complete drawing of the
original play. containing strong pathos and
legitimate comedy.
HARRIS BJoU THEArER. That favorite
singer, dancer and comedian, Dan Mccarthy,
Will be at Harris Bijou TLeater next week in
his latest success The Cruiskeen Lawn" The
play gives vivid picture of the romantic side
OF Irish life, the plot being replete with start
ling climaXes and thrilling situations. The
cast Is said to be an exeelleu: one aud some of
the charming scenes that peculiar to Erin
are reproduced with great fidelity to nature
During the engagement Mr.. Mccarthy will
sing Hands Across the Sea, Mccarthy s
Ball. and ''Tbe Picture of My Mother in Ire
land Far Away" The mounting is very beau
tiful, some of the scenes for which Ireland is
famous being given IN complete and most
attractive manner. The mill scene is uni
versally regarded as q remarkable piece of
work.
kERNAN's LYCEUM THEATER.-Sam Devere's
Own Company. which will be the attraction at
kernan's Lyceum Theater next week, Is said to
be composed of the best variety artists in the
profession. Mr.. Dcvere has had long expert
ence in variety entertainment and has an ac-
knOwiedged reputation as a banjolst He ID orig
inal. possesses an eXhaustless fund OF humor
and is noted for his fresh songs and jokes. Mr..
Devere is the author of many of the most sue
cessful songs OF the day, among which may be
mentioned the "Whistling Coon" Harry L..
Claire, the celebrated female impersonator,
and Eddie Leslie, the wonderful mimic. are on
the bill and will present their latest success,
Anthony and Cleopatra" introducing their
popular limitations. In addition to these cards
there are Lord and Rowe, burlesque aerial art
lists; Guyer and Goodwin, in new act; Chip,
the wonderful boy actor; Wanda, the Mexican
eauilibrist; Ryan and Rlchtield. the comedy
duo; NJ lie Carrie, the renowned Instrumental
ist from Friedrich Wilhelmstadtisch iheater,
Berlin; Nelson Sisters, late of Lydia Thomp-
sons company, and Prof Burke and his fight
ing dogs, sullivan and kiiraln
The WASHINGTON MUSICAL CLUB gave its sec
ond concert this season at the Universalist
Church last night, and the audience present
and its enthusiasm indicated the strong hold
this organization has upon the community.
The instrumentalists, Messrs. Aander, Rake
mann and Miersch, are all artists, and their
individual merit has long been recognized
In the three seasons that they have played
together they have aimed to present the
best trios and duets and their concerted
WORK. is worthy the highest commenda-
ton. Mr.. Morselfs reputation as singer
is well known and his popularity
was well proved last night. The club had the
assistance Of the Franz Abt Club, an organiza-
ton Of male singers whose voices harmonize
well and who sing with expression and feeling.
Miss Alice Williams, vocalist OF good reputa-
ton. created very favorable impression, par.
tcuarly i'll her song from the 'Hugucnots
Altogether the concert was extremely enjoyable.
Nh. JOHANNES MIERsCH, violin vlrtuosO OF
Boston, will give q concert at the Unlversalist
Church on February l5 He is said to be a
complete master Of the king OF instruments
and he comes with the prestige OF a high Euro
pean reputation. Mr.. Miersch Will be assisted
by Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry, soprano; Mr..
Henry Xander, pianist, and by his brother, Mr..
Paul Miersch, 'cellist
SIR EDWIN ARNOLD has Cancelled his lecture
for tonight, his physician having decided that
it would be imprudent for him to travel at
able to visit Washington ut all, although it is
hoped that he can be secured for a later date.
The SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF New York
Mr.. Walter Damrosch and his band will give a
concert in the Luther Place Memorial Church
on Wednesday, February 8. A program of un-
usual interest will be presented. Paderewski,
who makes his first appearance in Washington
at this concert, is to play Rubenstein's great
concerto No. in D minor. and group OF solo
numbers Tickets ut Metzerotts.
PApEREwsKL--On Friday and Saturday after
moons, February and 6. at $50 o'clock, there
will be two piano recitals at the Universalist
Church by that most eminent Of all artists,
Ignace Jan Paderewski. Although young
man, he has already won laurels and distinc-
ton and reputation which is world-spread
and equal to that Of Rubenstein himself. The
press Of all the great cities Of the world which
Paderewski has visited is unanimous in declar-
ing him the greatest and mos: polished Of all
pianists To enable students and other lovers
of music to attend these concerts the manage
ment has decided to nix the price Of seats at g.
THE COURTS.
EQUITY CoURr-Judge EcgneT.
Today-Fitch agt. Meyers; hearing of motion
postponed. Simmons agt. Simmons; testimony
or3ar.a <aLan NV A II Gamhrell Aoac,a<;.