Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAUGH's.-To many The Old Homestead
is like breath of sweet fresh air waited back
from by-gone years. Its beyondquestion one of
the best well one of the earliest of the sue
been given here by several Number two" COM
panies and given well. but it is only to be ex-
pected that the original is superior to the
others. and so it proved. Mr.. Thompson re-
ceived welcome the heartiness of which
showed that his personality we'll as his play
is held in high esteem among theater goers
here. The company Is good one and the
scenery Is elaborate. The degree of care that
has evidently been expended on the perform
ance won that very tangible form of approval
a big audience. very pleasant and appro-
PIRATE touch is given by the introduction of =
choir which sings selections from church music.
NATIoSAL--''A Gilded Fool" was seen last
night at the National for the first time in Wash
ington-that is TO say this particular one
which Mr.. Nat Goodwin portrays-and 1t was q
go from the first. Strongly reminiscent of
The Henrietta" there Is yet in it very much
that is attractive as a novelty, and the Dialogue
is especially sparkling. albeit slightly Boweryish
As story it is that of a rich young man. idle
but susceptible. who has fallen in love, and who
on the strength of ii wants to make a man of
himself. This he does by putting up a large
wad of wealth to save the firm in which the
girls father is the partner of large and ele-
gane villain. Mr.. Goodwin is this young man
Chduncey Short-and he jollies along in way
to keep an audience interested and amused
most of the time. Mr.. G GOODWIN is not great
artist. but he is great laugh producer. The
entire company is an excellent one, and it would
be difficult to say wherein they might improve
and impossible to say they needed it. The
house was crowded. large representation of
the Press Club attending in recognition ofeMr.
Goodwin's services on the occasion Of the
clubs benefit some time ago
ACADEMIA good audience came to the
Academy of Music last night to Miss Julia
Marlowe in Twelfth Night" This play gives
to Miss MarlOwe wider range for the dra-
matte possibilities within her, and the sunshine
and shadow of her genius have broader play
ground than IN some of the monotones in
which she has appeared She is a dainty
actress. with pure womanly touch I'm every
thing che does. and the heavier roles Of
tragedy which she has assumed have taught her
that it is best for her to be a Shakesperian
eomedienne. and in the great dramatist's
comedies she has no superior. As Viola she is
at all times delightful. The company about
her is in the main very good, and one OF the
best parts in the play was the Aguechuk of Mr..
Giles Shine. very pretty Maria was Miss
Kittie Wilson. and noticeably good were Mr..
Weaver as Sir Toby, Mr.. Taber as Mdlcolio
and MIR. Coleman as OrsinO. Applause was
frequent and general. and curtain calls lacked
in number only what the play lacked in acts.
The SCHARwENKA CoSCERT.-The perform
Aaver Seharwenka, at Metzerott Hall last night
commanded the warmest manifestations of ap-
prevail Scharwenka is artist who is dis
tinctly entitled to the esteem of American
music lovers. He came to this country with an
established reputation a composer ands per-
former. and has pursued career of honest
work. He has disdained spectacular methods
and has won his position by merit purely The
audience last night found his playing distin-
guished by warmth of feeling more than by
studied finish in execution. The selections
warranted the description in the bills, "a ro-
mantle program and sir. Scharwenka fully
maintained his right to be classified among the
few piano poets" that generation produces.
HARRIS BIIoU THEArER.-This il melo-
drama week at the Bij ou and the performance
presented is that masterpiece of startling stu
atioEs, thrilling tableaux and brisk dialogue
known as master and Man." The cast is a
good one in all respects and contains Wash
ington boy. Mr.. James A. Mahoney. who is the
star In his part of Jack WALTON, a civil
engineer. Mr.. Mahoney is excellent. His in
depreciation of the difficult role shows careful
study coupled with great dramatic ability Miss
Charlotte Ray is the leading lady. and as the
heroine. Helen ThOrnbUry. completely cap
tured the audience. The scenery is all that can
be desired, and the play is one which will not
fail to attract the theater goers of Washington.
Again tonight.
kERNANs LYCEUM THEATER-Field and
Hanson's drawing cards opened a weeks en-
gagement at Kernans last night to a large au-
dience. The program is a long and varied one
and includes number of irst-cass artists.
Gules Keller. the pedro manual phenomenon.
excited the wonder and admiration Of all by
his marvellous exhibition of strength and the
ease and grace of his performance. Mitchell
and Lorraine contributed comedy sketch.
Madse Heath in songs and dances, Moran and
Murphy in an assault at arms. Eldora, the ia
M rIst. no Triu y,
delineators, and Sablon. the Partisan mimic,
are some of the specialties that attracted more
than ordinary notice. Again tonight.