Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
ADJUSTMENTS.

Keene Is one which affords a conspicuous
and valuable lesson for the beginner in
dramatic art. At the outset Mr.. Keene was
criticised with some harshness, but year
by years the results of study and devotion to
the highest ideals have mellowed the rugged
portions of his work until criticism cannot
do otherwise than recognize him as dis
tinguished and able exponent of what is
best in the drama. Last night at Albaughs
he appeared in Bulwer Lytton's somber but
intense tragedy, "Richeleu." In the scenes
which demand subtlety, rather than force
of expression. Mr.. Keene shows in a marked
degree the gain that he has made in his
endeavors to correct and control a certain
superhuity Of that dramatic vigor without
which good acting is impossible. and whose
excess may almost invariably be overcome
with care. Miss Florence Rockwell, in the
role of Julie de Mortimer. made good i'm
preston, and gave promise OF ability of a
high order in the future. There were many
things which deserve commendation in the
work of the remainder of the supporting
company. Tonight Mr.. Keene will be seen
in what has long been regarded as his
greatest role "Richard ILL.,
New National Theater.-That very ex-
traordinary company of entertainers. the
Liliputians, made merry in "A Trip to
Mars at the National Theater last night.
The piece is a spectacular whimsicality.
which admits of the most lavish display or
scenery. The idea of putting dwarfs into
performance is one which presents numer-
GUS difficulties. but they are overcome In
the present instance in a manner which
would Indicate that the world has been
ransacked to find people who combined with
diminutive stature symmetrical physlcal
proportions and the ability to act. The
beauty OF the scenery and the perfection of
the mechanical effects make the perform
ance like visit to fairyland. In the story
fancy scars unfettered, and stretches Of
Ia m q a w
possible under ordinary conditions are
easily effected through the assistance Of
these mites of comedians, who are of them
selves quite sufficient to prepare the mind
for things not found in the ordinary course
of mundane events. Franz Ebert and
Adolph link sustained their regulations as
fun makers, and the other members Of the
large cast without exception. made pleas
ant impressions. The costumes. the music
and the dancing are all up to the highest
standard.
at the Tabernacle Church. 9th and b streets
southwest. the Rev. H. NJ. Wharton, DID,,
of Baltimore will deliver one of his interest
ing lectures. ''Rambies Through Europe"
for the benefit Of the Young Mems Christian
Society connected with Marvin NJ. e.
Church South. Mr.. Wharton will give a
description of his visits to places in Europe
years ago. and as he is an entertaining
ticipated.
Fisk Jubilee Singers.-Tonight Londin's
original Fisk jubilee singers will give a con-
cert at Wesley Church, corner 9Th and F
streets northwest, at which one of their
attractive programs will be presented.
Martyr College Hall.-An enjoyable con-
cert was given at Martyr College Hall last
night for the benefit Of the poor Of st. An
drew's parish. The program was participant
ed in by Mr.. Leo Wheat who gave several
excellent plano solos: Miss Bertha Lincoln,
who sang in her usual acceptable manner;
Miss Bertha Lucas, whose ability as
violinist is well known. and others. Mr.. E.
II. Droop was an efficient acoompanist
ACADEMIA full house full of enthusiasm
met Walker. London at the Academy
last night in the person and presence OF
Mr.. James II. Powers and company and
showed its appreciation OF Mr.. Powers, II
not altogether of the play, which Is a bit
too English In local color to be thoroughly
appreciated by an American audience. The
play was written by j. NJ. Barrie whose
Professors Love Story we have recently
seen here, and the comparison Is one entire
ly Of contrasts. for the first is a roaring
farce and the latter a genre picture of most
delicate touch. In walker, London" MIR.
Powers Is Jasper Phipps. VINO masquerades
as an African explorer, and with an engage
ment already on his hands, proposes to
young woman he has saved from watery
grave and Is accepted. much to his discom-
future, and this discontinue and its ap-
proaches are the source OF the fun. 1t Is
not necessary to say that Mr. Powers is
greater than his play and twice as funny,
and his singing is encorious in its character,
especially his Hero" topical song. Another
musical feature OF merit is the MINISTRIES OF
the Thames. A typical Thames boatman
was Mr.. Ellis Ryse; a piquant, pert and
pretty Nanny o. Brien is Miss Rachel Booth;
a transcendental young soul Is Miss
Dreux as Miss Goiightiy, and a good
piece of character work Is Miss May Tyr
relrs Sarah. the deserted fance of Mr..
Phipps. AS before stated, the play is rather
too English for this side, but Mr.. Powers
has great ability as an Americanizer and
he succeeds in shaking out an Engishman
that his audiences win have much fun with.
Gov. Bob Taylor's Lecture.-Gov Bob"
Taylor Of Tennessee, Our Bob" as he Is
affectionately called in his own state, ap-
peared in a new lecture at MetZerotts Hall
last night, and won a new pair of spurs.
He was gracefully presented to the large
audience in attendance by Representative
Richardson. and on the stage as a modest
sentatives Enioe. Washington and "Aif"
Taylor the governors brother, whom he
defeated for the governorship. The subject
of the lecture was THE Paradise of Fools"
the spirit being what fools We mortals be,
and the flesh being an hours talk of the
most entertaining description At one time
philosophic, at another anecdotal and hila-
rious. at another theatric and mimetic.
and at all times interesting. Scatter
ed through the lecture as illustrations were
songs of various kinds, which the governor
sings with fine feeling and excellent effect.
He is a magnetic and sympathetic talker
start to finish. The peroration of the lee
ture is beautiful tribute to the Christian
religion and closes with the scripturai quo
tation: ''The fool hath said in his heart
there is no God" A large contingent of
Congressman were in the audience and the
Vice President and his party occupied one
of the boxes.
Harris Bijou.-Dr. w. F. Carver, the cell
ebrated marksman, appeared at the Bijou
last night in the title role in melo-drama
of the plains. entitled 1.-THE Scout" and was
unqualifiedly successful Throughout the
two hours and a half of the play the in
terest never tagged and at times the large
audience rose to its feet and cheered in it's
enthusiasm. 1.-The Scout" Is a strong melo-
drama and deals with the wild western
spirit that has made such success on the
stage. A company of considerable merit in
teprets the play and counts among il real
Indians, cowboys. Mexican vaaueros and
seven weIl-trained horses. Western scenery
enters largely into the stage effects and it
is unusually good. DIR. Carver gives an ex-
hibition of his wonderful shooting. Again
tonight.
Kernan's Lyceum. The performance
given by the Rentz-Santley Novelty and
Burlesque Company at Kernsn's last night
was satisfactory in every way. Incidental
TO a good olio a new burlesque. entitled
THE Landing of Columbus" Is presented
with a score of pretty girls and p wealth
and Morrissey were very funny in bur
character sketches was excellent and Lot
tie Elliott proved an expert with skipping
rope The O'Brien Sisters gave start
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