Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

Albaugh's.-Thomas w. Keene gave a most
acceptable performance of Richard III at
Albaugh's Grand Opera House last night.
His portrayal Of the sinister and sardonic
monarch has merited and received much at
tention, and the interest manifested in it
last night was a distinct compliment to the
star and his company. One of the most
pleasing things about the performance was
the conscientious as well as elaborate man
ner in which the play was mounted. 1t was
evident that great care had been taken to
have the costuming correct as well as CRATE
full to the eye, and the scenery in its rich
ness approached the spectacular. Thos r.
Eagleson as King Henry vi and Robert
Haines as Catesby were praiseworthy; Miss
Henrietta Vaders as Elizabeth was good and
Miss Florence Rockwell acquitted herself
with credit in the trying role of Lady Anne
Tonight, "Othello."
''The Bottom of the Sea."-The attraction
at Aibaugh's, commencing with Christmas
matinee, will be VIM. A. Brady's spectacle,
The Bottom of the Sea-" The scenic grand
eur OF this great production is unusually
excellent, and introduces several weird and
thrilling effects. Jules Verne's story in the
stage presentation tells of the seeking Of a
hidden treasure; journeys by ocean steamer
Snd the perils of the sea follow in rapid sue
cession. Even the dangers of the bed of the
oSCdh dEc plCtuTSu, tue ulVeTS, searching
for the ends Of a parted cable, are attacked
by the dread devil fish, and fearful battle
ensues. In which the man masters the oc-
topus. A beautiful scene represents the lay
ing OF the Atlantic cable. There are ten
transformations Of the oceans depths, with
sea monsters realistically represented. The
drama was seen at the Porte st. Martin,
Paris, since which 1t has been successfully
principal cities throughout the United States
and Canada.
"An American Hero."-One Of the most in
teresting and exciting plays of the day is
promised In AN American Hero" which
will be presented as the Christmas week at
traction at Harris Bijou Theater In addi-
tion to the thrilling episodes upon which 1t
Is found, An American Hero" has a vein
Of patriotic interest which gives it a pecu-
liar importance and furnishes some subjects
for dramatic consideration which have not
hitherto been dwelt on. A strong company
has been organized and the success which
has attended the attraction is exceptional
Fine scenery Is a special feature.
Christmas Week at Kernan's.-"Wallace"
the terrible untamable lion; Dixon, the ia
nous boxing Kangaroo and Matthews and
Bulger's company Of artists will make up
Manager kernan's extraordinary attraction
for Xmas week. Wallace is said to be the
most ferocious beast in captivity. During
a recent engagement in New York city he
escaped from his keepers and was at large
twenty-four hours, during which time he
killed a valuable horse and placed the city
In state Of intense excitement. He was
finally recaptured by Broncho Boccacio the
man of iron nerve, who enters his cage at
each performance, adorned in full armor of
Steel and illustrates his wonderful power
over the beast. Dixon, the boxing kanga-
roo, will meet all corners. He is a brother
to Big Frank, who created a sensation at
the Lyceum few weeks since Matthews
and Bulgers company, ncluding the Water
bury Brothers, Prince kokin, Dolen and
Lenharr, Miss Lille Larkell, the Allen Sis
tiers and Musical Dale. There will be matt
ices every day.