Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-23
AMUsENENTS.

last night. Great care had been taken in the
preliminary preparations and tine piece was put
upon the stage with an opulence OF scenery and
costume that Is rarely witnessed. Historical
accuracy is adhered to In the attire of every
member Of the cast and they make series Of
tableaux vivants framed in the most artistic
stage setting. The play as q literary produc-
ton deserves warm commentator. for its Ian
guage Is bright, witty. philosophical, in har-
mony with the conversation and thought of the
time In which the scene is laid. The charsc-
ters are well drawn, because they are made to
move and act and talk naturally, and they are
veil played, because both men and women
comprehend that they must be natural and not
theatric. Miss Sadie Martinez seemed to COM
prehend the spirit Of that brilliant Nine de
Pompddour who held such sway over the
french court and was received with great
favor. She has q winning personality, Is
possessed Of keen intelligence and fully
understands the art Of dressing well.
Her costumes were such as to set the feminine
heart wild with admiration, and they were
worn with grace that added to their attrac-
nveness. She has one song in the third act
which is excellently given, and the dance In
the same scene Is delightfully."- graceful. Mr..
Wilton Lackaye makes an effective King,
speaking his lines with real-not stage-dig-
nifty. and being easy and graceful in all his
movements. Messrs. Robert billiard as lie
None, Mr. West as Richetieu, Mr.. Craven as
Mdu,epdS and MIR. Wilkes as DR.. Guesndy were
all good in their respective parts The ladies
i'll the cast we're competent and ably sustained
the star. These were Miss Sitgreaves, Miss
Holt and Miss Whitstane. The play Is differ
ent from the style most affected at present 1t
appeals more TO the intellect than to the
senses. 1t lacks action. There are no start
ling situations ana the complications that do
arise are worked up gradually and their sou-
ton comes III the most expected way. Pom
padour Is a play we'll worth seeing. 1t Will
continue during the week and at the matinees
OIL Wednesday and Saturday.
NATIONAL THEATER.-1hat genial and low
able stage parsonage, Lord Chimney. made his
appearance at the New National Iheater last
night, anu found welcome that guarantees
HIM popularity for long time to come. Mr..
Sothern does well not to drOpi it from his roper
toire. 1t is one of the most refreshing plays
before the public and can be seen more than
once with enjoyment. Not only is his own por-
ton vi the performance given in an artistic
manner, but the play, AS a whole. Is cast SO as
to bring out every point to the best advantage.
Miss Kate PattisoI- oeiten Was admirable, and
MIR Frank Leiden and Mr.. Morton Selton guve
smooth, but striking Impcrsonutions. There is
no doubt as to Mr.. Sothern's versatility. He
cannot be classed as all actor with tut one part.
But Lord Chunky Is The most pleasing role that
he has yet Undertaken. 10 shelve it would
have been an unwarrantable sacrifice. There
Is always desire for something new, but it
does not apply to the place in the drama that
Lord Chu'aey occupies.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC-The performance of
''Dr. Bill at the Academy Of Music yesterday
proved most. njoyablc. The play lis immensely
amusing aud is good effort III the line OF le
g.Gi,nate comedy. Its complications are log
lcai though ill probable, alb they are numer-
Gus and rapid. combination OF quick action
and bright conversation keeps the flow Of
humor brisk ana the audience laughs and en-
joys ltsel without puusIng to consider the i'm
probabilities In the plot. The fun frequently
gets rather close to the risky i'll its suggestions
but it never descends to the plano OF coarse
ness. The company Is one OF capablhty, the
cast being noteworthy for its uniformity Of
merit. William Wilson as Is iutdDi Brolrn. ". d.,
Familiarity known as Dr. BIZ, gave a very gra-
ful though animated comedy Impersonation.
Miss Emily maynard as Mrs. LOrt0n was IN
every way admirable and the remainder Of the
cast equal 20 every requirement. A curtain
raiser, entitled Bubbles" was rendered in a
very salts. actOry manner by William Wilson.
Walter G. Horton, Daniel Jarrett. Leighton
lakcr. Ida Bell, Stella Lawman and Miss Mary
Brefer. he kangaroo dance, as performs by
Miss Belle Stokes alone, and also with assist
ance, WIS an extremely popular feature OF the
entertainment.
HAIRS LIJoU THEATER.-The story Of that
famous old Indian fighter, Daniel Boone, WAS
told last night at the Bijou i'll u thrilling melo-
drama OF that name. The house was packed.
ana long before the curtain rose there was not
dreds were turned away. The play Is OF
the sensational order, yet the situations are
not overdrawn. A band OF genuine Indians
lend a realism to the play, which is in itself
startiins. ana The performance of Daniel
Boones horse in releasing her master. who is
tied to the stake, Called 10. Tia the LOUD ap-
proyal Of the audience. There is a deal OK
comedy throughout the play, anu the special
ties introduced are new aud entertaining
Again tonight.
KEKNAN's LYCEUM THEATER. - There is a
strong variety show at Kernan's this
week. and last night large and ap-
preciative audience witnessed the per-
torrance. Leslie and Collins began the
fun with Il neat and original specially and La
tona followed with musical act OF consider
allie merit The marvellous Japs, Tachibana
and Dune never fail to delight. and their act
presented last night was bewildering. Press
Eldridge is show in himself and was first class
Favor and Sinclair. i'll their own creation OF
The MaguIres," were never better and the
lnman sisters proved themselves clever dancers.
Harry Watson and Alice Hutchings reappeared
for the first time IN two years anu carried the
house by storm. Gallagher and West as The
Colonel and T. added new laurels, and the two
herculean giants, CyclOps and SandOwe, con-
trlbuted some marvellous feats OF strength.
Again tonight.
1HE MARINE BAND. The concert last even
ing at the Congregational Church, under the
auspices oil the Newman Loyal Temperance
Legion, was fitting finale to Washington's
natal day. The edltce was crowded with a
brilliant and enthusiastic audience which gave
every manifestation OF being well pleased with
the evenings entertainment The Marine
Band was, of course. the star attraction. and
seldom, If ever, has this organization appeared
to better advantage. The selections on the
program were in exceedingly good taste and
the encores struck the popular chord and were
rapturously apIL. uded. ''Sherdans Ride
was the gem OF The evening. the score calling
for the most delicate shading and descriptive
technicalities known to the master OF brass and
reed Instrumentation. 1t took no great strain
of the Imagination to picture in the minds eve
the battle before and the coming of Little
Phil from Winchester down to save the day.
The audience was worked up to high pitch of
excite ment over the mastery presentation and
at its conclusion vociferousiy applauded the
bands fine work. The sOlost of the evening
was Mrs. Nellie Wilson SLir-Cnff. Her first
number was soprano aria, 'Per.e du Brezil,"
which was generously .applauded. and as an
encore she gave The Last Rose of Summer"
The other number was Spring" Prot. Bisch-
off organ SOLO, "Ibe Fri Hing was very en-
joyable and fully up to the high grade Of music
usually furnished by him upon occasions of
this kind.
FLlRTs AND MATRoNs.-Miss Jennie O'Neil
Potter gave an entertainment at Lakewood
n. j., last night, producing "Flirts and
Matrons' with great success before q large
audience Of visitors at that popular winter
resort. The matinee on Friday afternoon at
Albaugh's will begin at 4 o'clock and fash
ionable audience 10 already assured. Mrs
Russell Harrison, Mrs. Wanamaker, Mrs.