Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-21

NATIONAL THKArKR.-The appearance Of An
ME Lewis in "a Nutmeg Match at the New
National Theater last night Vas, in all respects,
success. Miss Lewis is one Of the jolliest lit
tie soubrettes that the stage has seen, and in
this play she finds work that il thoroughly con-
genial. The play is melodraraa Of much in
terest. Its great scenic feature is practical
pile driver, which is made to perform service in
the plot by furnishing means Of placing the
heros life in jeopardy. Improves a most ef-
fective piece Of realism and is introduced in a
way that is natural well as thrilling.
Miss Lewis takes the role of Cinders, a young
woman whose lack of polite accomplishments is
made up by her wit, vivacity and goodness OF
heart. Washington has reason to feel proud Of
this young woman, as her first stellar venture
Is crowned with entire success and is filled with
promise for the future. The supporting COM
pany Is competent one, and the performance
rs whole cannot fail to excite popular interest.
ALBAUaHs OPERA HoUsE.-Charles Dickson 8
clever comedy "Incog" mas repeated the favor
able impression it has already made in this city.
Mr.. Dickson gives pleasing impersonation o:
the central character and the other roles are
well sustained The humorous combinations
OF the play cannot fail to command lively
appreciation. and "Ipcog" NAV be expected to
furnish amusement for q large number Of
people during the week.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.--The performances Of
Eight Bells at the Academy of Music have
the production is extraordinary and the panto-
mimic effects are both startling and humorous
The Bros. Byrne are artists in this line and
the other performers arc entirely competent to
fulfill the demands upon them. The musical
features Of the entertainment have proved
especially enjoyable.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATEn.-The popular actor.
n g. Wood. drew q standing-room house last
Monday night with bis play. 'Out in the Streets"
1t is a melodrama Of strong interest and it is
mounted in most elaborate manner large
number Of the famous places in New York are
depicted in manner that combines accuracy
with beauty. Mr.. Woods impersonation of the
hero's role was well received and the support
ing cast proved entirely efficient.
kERNAN's LYcEUM THEATER.-The popular
athlete, William Muldoon, is appearing with sue
cess at kernan's Lyceum Theater in coniunc-
ton with the Henry Burlesque Company. The
program is a comprehensive one, presenting
pugilistic contests, well as exhibitions in
wrestling. The specially features are Of a high
class and include some genuine novelties The
program as q whole combines diversity Of style
with uniform merit
beautiful play, "Siberia," will be given at Har-
Ills Bljou Theater. 1t Ia one Of the famous pro-
auctions In the dramatic literature and one in
which the most ambitious efforts, both as to
acting ability and scenery, can find fitting
means Of manifestation. The coming produc-
tlon Is said to be one Of the most careful and
beautiful that the play has ever received.
BY PRoxY-At Albaugh's on Monday evening
next "By Proxy" comedy by Charles Klein,
Will have its first presentation in this city, II
is pretty, harmless little comedy, happily free
from coarseness and from horse play Its story
is that Of young American e1iled from his
country by the malevolence of n stepfather
who fastens on him a crime Of which he is inno-
cent. and his endeavor to free himself from this
unjust imputation makes the incidents Of the
play. The dialogue is apt and crisp and-rare
praise.-entirely free from shady suggestion
and double entendre, its droleries being alto
gether honest ones. 1t is admirably acted,
especial praise being due Mr.. Lipman's manly
Winters, Mr.. Browns John Bennett-an unc-
tuous and finished bit Of character acting-and
Miss Florence's girlish and gentle Josephine.