Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-13
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omission Of singing. dancing and specalties
modifes this impression to "a great extent. Mr..
| Powers is unquestionably u clever performer.
and so is his right-hand man in this production.
| Mr.. Peter +. DAILY. The play presents large
number OF situations which are intensely abb
normal. but very ludicrous, and the audi
ence last night gave ,every manifesto
ton of enjoyment The authors have not
consulted the dictates Of prudery in the story,
/ but they succeeded in not giving positive
offense. A very novel idea in the way of a
satirical representation of New York fiat is
very happily introduced The entire interior
of the fiat is shown, and the Inconvenience
inciuent to that style of domicile are wildly
and laughably portrayed. Mr.. Powers is the
same vivscious actor with an erratic voice that
the public has known well and liked thoroughly
this long time. He not only amused in the
role of arthur Jones. but he showed an admir-
able appreciation of the cousistencies. Rose
Cooke as Camilla McTdq'te, the robust servant.
was lifelike and entertaining, and Della Stacy
looks pretty. acts well and wears with all the
grace possible the abbreviated costume which
Is rather unnecessarily, it strikes the casual be-
holder, prescribed for, her. Louise sylvester
as the lady whose aggravated sentime ntaity is
constantly embarrassing carried the role in
praiseworthy manner. The other members of
the cast all CONNIE ndable, and the perform
auce progresses with brisk sparkle that keeps
the audience at all times good natured and in
terested. Again tonight.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.-Both Louis James
and Frederick Warde have heretofore been
fully competent to hold their own'as individual
stars and their joint appearance was naturally
expected to produce results of extraordinary
brilliancy. The production of Julius Caesar"
last night en- tirely fulfilled these expectations
These gentlemen deserve the heartiest approval
for being willing to fOrsake independent stellar
careers and to cooperate in the production of a
play. The public is too often compelled to wait
drearily through the worse than stupid rantings
of an unintelEgent supporting cast fol- the sake
of enjoying the isolated refulgence of the one
good actor of the evening. Representation Of
"Julius Cesar" last night offered a marked con-
trast to this condition. With Louis James as
Brutts. Frederick Warde Marc Antony, as
well as men Of more than mediocre ability in
the other roles of Importance ii was seldom if
at all that the display of dramatic ability was
not such as to command the close and
admiring interest of the audience.
As Brutus Mr.. James was NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
unnecessarily fierce at times in the expression
about the mouth but never hstless, ungrace-
full or unscholarly. Mr. Wardes representa-
ton of Marc AntOny was easy, agreeable and
when the occasion arose powerful Charles ID.
Herman AS t0ttss fGSsius greeted with
hearty approval. and B. c. Turner's Casca
showed many points of merit. did also
Mr.. Howard kyles CGsdr. Miss Fanny Bow
man made distinct hit in her one speech as
Antonys servant The appearance of Mr..
Wardes youngest son under the name of Ernest
creditable stage The scenery was very
handsome and under other conditions might
have been Conspicuous. In this case ii was
purely the accessory that ii should be.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-'East Lynne was the
pioneer of the emotional drama and in the
hands of the late Lucille Western the characters
of Lady Isabel and .HdddDs Vine were por-
trayed with delicate grace and thrilling inten-
fity. 1t is play that has ALWAYS attracted the
ladies, and even when the cast was not good
one ii was for years one of the most popular at
fractions. 1t has been some time since East
Lynne was worthily seen in this city, but last
night at the Academy of Music il was presented
in excellent style and with good east. Some
innovations i'll the original dramatization have
been made. but they proved acceptable to the
large audience present. Misc Eva Mountford. |
in the dual character, is a beautiful woman and
a capable actress. She was well supported and
the whole play WAS well received.
Mr.. HANFORDs SUCC Ess AS A STAR-Nr. |
Chas. Hanford made his first appearance as a
star last night at the Walnut Street Theater |
Philadelphia. The critics of that city write in
praise not only of his individual performance
but OF the work OF the entire company. He was
greeted with a good house and was called before
the curtain twelve times during the evening.
The Press says: Mr. Hanford acts with more
spirit and fire and after more natural fashion
than when repressed by Mr.. Barrett's school
ing. Nor did he claim overmuch the center of
the stage. The Inquirer: Charles Hanford
made his first appearance as star at the Wal
nut Street Theater last night i'll the familiar
role of Mare iHtOny. He has no reason to re-
member the event with any regret. The first
two acts afforded him 10 opportunity. but in
the third. where he appears before the murder
ers of Caesar. he speedily gave evidence of hav-
ing done some hard work since his last appear
ance here in the same role The famous ora
ton over Caesars body III the presence Of the
mob has rarely been delivered with better
effect. and at its conclusion the star escaped a
speech only by persistent refusals. His elocu-
ton was almost perfect"
The Times is even mole emphatic. After
complimenting the work of Messrs. Matlock
and Spencer il gays: ''As to Mr. Charles
Hanford as Marc intOny his is a performance
not To be missed and long to be remembered.
His dominating passion in the control of the
mob and the skill with which he played upon
the passions of the Roman multitude in the fun
eral scene were something that has not been
equsled i'll this generation. Even Mr.. Hanfrod's
own previous performances of the part were
only promise of what he achieves now that he
Is free to make IntOny dominate the play. He
starts his career as a star with brilliant pros
poets. which were emphasized last night by a
hearty recall. consequent upon his grief over
the death OF CRsar AZ well az after the funeral
scene. The scenery consisted of the superb
sets used by the Booth and Barrett Company"
Mr.. Hanfords friends here will be graft
fed that his season has opened SO auspiciously
city
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER.-The patrons of
Harris Bijou Theater had play last evening
entirely to their liking and filled the house to
the doors. II was The Cannon Ball Express"
interpreted by the August Melville Company,
and scored popular success. The play
abOunds in thrilling situations. startling eli
makes, enjoyable spec!alties, conscientious
acting and is set in frame work Of realistic
scenery and intricate mechanical effects. From
the rise 10 the fall of the final curtain loud and
hearty applause almost continuous. Mr..
Neuville. a. the star. performed his part in u
conscientious manner and gave an exhibition Of
character acting that deserves praise. His sup
port WAS very good from the most conspicuous
to the minor characters. Again tonight.
kERSAS's LycEUM THEATER.-Gus Hills
vaudeville stars was the attraction at kernans
Lyceum Tneater last night. The house was
crowded. as usual. and every act went with dash
and vim. George Lavender and Ada Tomson
scored heavily the opening specially. Sew
eral pretty songs were sung with good effect by
Maud Beverly. Swift and Chase were given an
ovation by old friends and were applauded to
the echo for their taking act. Prince Satsuma.
the juggler, was as expert and neat us usual in
his line. John f. Drew, the dancer character
actor. was favorably received Dixon and
Langs act caught the house. McAvoy and May
were literally applauded. Emerson and Cook
the well known comedians. made big hit by
their funnyisms Patterson Brothers on the
bars wound uD the Ohio with an ENJOYABLE act