Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAuGH's OPERA HousE.-'1eah, the For.
saken, has been frequently seen in this city,
although it is some years since the play has
been presented here. The same piece has also
been seen under the title Of Deborah, in
which version Janauschek appeared as the hero
inc. The title role has also been assumed by
Lucille Western, Margaret Mather and others
OF lesser note. but those who saw Nine. Bern
hsrdt last night felt that her performance was
revelation of the possibilities in the
character of the Hebrew maiden. This ID
true, however. of every character that Bern
hardt assumes. Her genius illumlnates every
part and overshadows every other actress who
has attempted it. Her versatility Is marvellous,
embracing every phase OF histrionic art She
runs the whole gamut of human emotions and
in each she makes one forget that she Is the
actress and appears TO really feel the passions
she portrays and live in the scenes and incl
dents Of the play. In Leah Bernhardt has
character which affords an excellent opportu-
nifty for some Of her best work. The character
il so widely different from the most OF those in
which she has been seen that many who had raved
over her La Toscd, Cleopatra, Theodore and
Marie Gduttier we're wholly unprepared for the
marvellous impersonation that she gave Of the
betrayed and prosecuted maiden, bounded on
account Of religious prejudice and hungry for
love and human sympathy. In her tenderness
she wonderfully womanly, and in the curse
the audience up to the highest pitch
Of intense interest. The applause that fol-
lowed was but Just tribute to the
actress genius. Nine. Bernhardt repeated last
night the instantaneous triumph she secured in
this character when she first produced 1t In
Boston last week and the unanimous verdict OF
the cultured and critical audience that wit
messed Leah" at Albaugh's last night was that
this will be one OF the most effective plays in
her repertoire. Mime. Bernhardt was well sup
ported and tho piece was handsomely staged
Tonight she will be seen in ''Frou-Frou."
RnS-rO< o.
gram rendered by the Boston symphony Or
chestra at the Congregational Church last night
was received with the approval which goes as
matter OF course with any event with which
the name Of Arthur Nikisch is connected. The
program included Goldmark's symphony,
Rustic Wedding;' LISTS ..Mignon," prelu-
dunn. adagio and gavotte, by Bach, for string
orchestra, arranged by Bachrich, Wagners
prelude to 'Parsifal," Weber's overture
.'Euryanthe" and the songs "Amore Luce,
and ''Fruchlingsnacht," by Schumann. The
evening was Characteristic of Mr.. Nikisch
In the standard of selection as well as OF exc
cutiou. The audience is carried not only among
the familiar phases of musical beauty, but also
into the domain of comparative novelty and
the desideratum of diversity is attained without
at any time relapsing from high plane of
style Mrs. Arthur Nikisch as the soloist OF the
evening was greatly appreciated. The enjoy
Inent of her efforts was greatly enhanced by
the artistic performance OF Mr.. Nikisch as her
accompanist.
PEoF. DE NOTE ON ELEcTRIcITY.-Prof. Dc
Motto lectured on Electricity last Saturday
night in Baltimore to an audience Of over 1900
people, many standing throughout the even
ing. The lecture is novel and full OF interest.
The full subject is 1.-THE Possibilities Of Elec-
tricity." and gives the latest discoveries Of the
Investigators, showing the direction in which
they are working and the possible results of
their efforts. Every point is fully illustrated
ers of this subtle force are made plain. The
audience at Baltimore was made up chiefly of
the teachers and advanced pupils Of the city.
This lecture will be given in the Universalist
Church and present an opportunity for an
evening Of entertainment and instruction at
low cost