Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-19
ADJUSTMENTS.

Albaugh's.-An event Of much interest
occurred at Albaugh's Grand Opera House
last ntght-the Introduction to the Ameri-
can stage OF new star. The attention
Venice" in which Miss Katharine Glenn
mons appeared last night, is a powerful
token OF the high estimate Of her abilities
neld by those who have taken her destinies
IN hand. Miss ClemmonS Is the niece OF
w. +. Cody. better known as Buffalo Bill.
and 1t IL understood that he has given her
every opportunity to achieve In the short
est possible time the high position in dra-
matte art which he believes she is destin ed
to Ill., Miss Clemmons, although q debu-
tante. Is not novice in stage-work. Her
performance shows that she has had care
ful culture and that she has devoted herself
uonal advantages. The play is Of the
strongly romantic type. The Venetian sur
round1ngs allow scenic display that is
rch TO the degree Of lavishness. The spirit
OF the play Is intensely tragic; neither the
star nor the leading members of the sup
porting cast can complain of any absence
OF opportunity for emotional display. The
noeraiity shown in the mounting OF the
piece Is manifested in the company. Among
the good people in the cast are Clarence
Handyside. Francis Carlyle, Miss Helen
Russell and Miss Effie Germon The fact
mat SO expert an amusement caterer as
6uHalo Bill has manifested SO much con-
ndence In her Is of itself a pretty good as
surance that Miss Clemmons has a success
ful career before her. There were many
distinguished people In the audience last
Stevenson, Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle.
Mrs. Gen. Crook. Secretary and Mrs Hoke
Smith, Postmaster General and Mrs Bis
sell. and Senator Blackburn.
The Academy of Music.-Those who pre-
dicted that Lottie Collins star would fade
with the waning Of that piece Of exquisite
lnanity, TIA ra ra boom de ay" are clearly
put IN the wrong. There is more honest
hn NviN, a,s. 4
formance than there was In a whole sea-
son OF Tarara's." The beholder of her
performance at the Academy of Music La st
night became genially conscious Of the fact
that her stock-in-trade did not consist of a
single specimen Of hoydenish kick She
can DO what few dancers can do-she can
sing. And she can also do what few singers
SanIdance Combined with these is the
1urther consideration that Lottie is NOT
altogether without ability as a Coincidence
Inc audience last night expressed enthusi-
astlc appreciation, and invited a repetition
OF the song which has become a sort OF
Marguerite" and the rainbow dance?
were both good. The remainder of the pro-
gram Is OF the highest character. every
performer r1rr. deserving individual attention.
Mr.. Albert Christian is remarkable clever
not only as a ballad singer but as refined
comedian Arvillo in hiS musical imita-
lions and Terry with his shadow-graphs
are excellent-and so are all the rest.
a
town has got as near being a standard
lavorite as 1t is possible for a farce-comedv
TO become. 1t is one Of Hoyts best produc
tons, and 1t was welcomed warmly at the
New National last night Changes have
been made in the cast and in the specially
features. With Harry Cover, George
Beane, jr., Geraldine Mccain Interpreting
the comedy. Julius Whitmark in songs
BESSIE Clayton In dances and Harry GIL
foil IN his limitations there is no question
as to the "Trip to Chinat town" being ..irs,
as good as new this season and maybe n
little better 'e !"
harris Bijou Theater.-The usual large
audience was in attendance last eyeninp
at Harris Bijou Theater to witness the
presentation of the realistic play The Fire
fatroi AS the name indicates 1t was fun
OF fire and excitement, and the audienca
frequently broke forth into prolonged an
piause The interior Of a gold stamn min,
with the ponderous ore crushers in fujI
operation was an excellent bit of the stage
mechanism. The company is a good ono
ana fully up to the requirements of their
olIerent parts. In the dual character Of
JACK Dallas and Hon Mason Morgan ;,
Mr.. w. w. Bittner, appeared to good ad-
vantage. e'o0 "o-
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Tbere w.s :.
ia large audience present at kernan's Lyceum
lheater last evening to witness the afhletic
ana variety entertainment furnished nv
Miiilams Me and Jack" burlesuuers ana
william Muldoon's Athletic School. The Me
ana Jack" part Of the show is about the
same as last year and is very good NJ
Muldoon and Ernest Roeber gave an exbi.
Oiuen OF Graeco-Roman wrestling. Then
Mulooons unknown pupil wrestled with a
son OF Italy and threw him in six minutes
which were full of interest, excitement anS
run: II Is expected that Roeber will wrastla
Win Marks. pupil Of Cyclops the famous
German wrestler, tonight