Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

WILLARD HALL--There is a dearth in the
tragic field III this country. The great PLAYS OF
English literature are as much loved and en-
joyed as ever. but the actors who can present
classic characters are few. Those who can as
sumo the great roles of the Shakespearean
drama and even those who are likely to become
worthy opponents of them can be told in n
breath. For this reason, if for no other. the
talents of Mr.. George Buckler and Miss Eliza
Warren deserve attention and encouragement
Mr.. Buckler is ambitious. energetic and pains
taking. All this was shown by his presentation
Of Hamlet" at Willard Hall last night. He
steps fearlessy into The portrayal of a role that
has been regarded by veteran actors as n tre-
mendous test of ability and carries his under
taking with a success that is surprising. Miss
Eliza Warren appeared as Ophelid. She showed
every evidence of careful and conscientious
study and gave 10 the character a grace of per-
sonality that added much to its enjovability.
The company includes d. ". Scesin, Angelo
Eelati, Leonard Greene. Franz Hillman. Miss
Lucy Schuldt and Miss Bessie Florence These
gentlemen and ladies constituted a very credit
able support. Mr.. Buckler and Miss Warren
have set their ideals high and they enjoy one
immense advantage over some of the older
actors who essay tragic roles. Their careers
are before, not behind them. Tonight Mr.
Buckler will appear as Richelieu part which
won him much commentator ut former pre-.
sensations here.
H.
| candescent lights and looking like a new pin
the doors of Harris coy Bijou Theater were
| thrown open to the play-going public last night
1t was the reopening Of this well-known resort
after several weeks. and the large audience
present testified to the popularity of the house
The mechanics have made quite a change in the
interior of the house during the summer The
auditorium is lighted by electricity, the aisles
have been widened and everything has been
treated to liberal coat of paint. The uphol-
sterers have been busy and the seats have all been
upholstered. a well as the private boxes. The
new manager. Mr.. Gordon Don Harris son OF
the late P. Harris, on hand and promises
to become a favorite with the patrons. His
mother, Mrs. p. Harris, and Mr.. r. L. Brittor
came over from Baltimore to witness the per-
Torrance and occupied a private box. The
| laughable musical comedy, 'Grimes' Cellar
Door," with the inimitable James B. Mackie in
the role of Grimsey Me Boy, was the attraction
and it received cordial reception. The plot
hangs upon the animation Of a statue of Pan.
dora, and there is any amount of fun all the
time. The company is good and the perform
ance presents the exceptional and very praise
| worthy feature Of being right up to date with
| its music, both in point of selection and execu-
| ton. Miss Louise Sanford has a host of adj
mirers here. but she proved even a greater
| fayorite than usual last night. Again tonight.
KERNAN's LYCErM THEArER.-The old adage
Of the early bird catching the worm should be
changed to calder 4 WaldrOn Early Birds
| catches the crowd" for the audience this ag-
gregation drew to Kernan's last night was more
than sufficient to fill the house. A musical
comedy burletta, entitled "Our Monte Carlo, ~
proved good opener for an extensive program.
The Barrett brothers contributed q high-class
Irish sketch as well as some new songs, dances
| and witticisms. Miss Nina Bertolini proved
herself finished terpsichoreana artist. and lynch
and Lovely set the gallery gods yelling with q
break-neck speciality. Sigfried impersonated
some celebrities and won hearty applause.
Shaffer and Blakely are too well known to need
comment. The st. Delmo's gave O stirring
trapeze performance. The wonderful leap
through the hoop of daggers to the stage was q
clever bit Of realism and brought forth great
applause. A burlesque entitled ''Sinbad the
Whaler" closed the performance. Again to-
night.