Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
ANU SEMENTS,


at Albaugh's Grand Opera House. 1t is a
pretty and pleasing production. In
its serious pretensions it reaches no
sublime heights and in the comedy it is
seldom more than mildly humorous 1t is
PROFESSIONALLY work of art. In arrang-
ing his bouquet of melodies Mr. De Koven |
has culled with fine discrimination and
blended with clever appreciation of eff
feet Mr.. Smith also has displayed talents
for selection in the libretto. The produc-
ton has the advantage of an exceptional
cast. The title role is enacted most grace
fully by Laura Schirmer- Mapleson. The
music which falls to her portion of the per-
Torrance is rendered in a manner that is
only possible to one possessed both of deli
cate artistic sensibilities and musical Gull
ture. Mr.. Hubert Wilke and Miss Lily
Post sing WELL and Mr.. Fred Solomon is
funny. The opera is very handsomely
staged and costumed. A large audience
was present last night.
New National Theater-Rip Van Wrinkle
was once more reused from his slumbers
for the benefit of the Washington theater
goers last night And, as in the case of
Washington Irving's quaint and familiar
hero, the welcome was less enthusiastic
than was to be expected. But, to employ
the stereotyped phrase, the audience made
up in enthusiasm what il may have lacked
in numbers. Indeed, journey to the play
house in last nights storm was something
that could be prompted only by the untir-
ing devotion which many people show to-
ward player who has once succeeded in
really pleasing them, but which few actors
are fortunate as to win. Mr.. Jefferson is
to be felicitated on having character like
Rip in his repertoire. 1t enables him to
meet that often pathetic period. the twi-
light of a stage career, with dignity to him
self and with satisfaction to the admirers
which his efforts have won him. There is
required of him neither mimicry of the
effervescence of youth nor the quick spon-
taneity OF a polished and elastic personal
ity. The demands are almost entirely in
the direction of the quiet drollery and
quaint pathoS, which many years of pro-
fessional existence in connection with this
work have made almost second nature TO
Mr.. Jefferson. The company was. perhaps,
the least meritorious of any organized for
the support of reputable actor in a long
time. In some cases the efforts of the act
ors did not fall entirely below the plane Of
ordinary ability, but, with the exception OF
Mr. Varrey, there was no one who stood
in any likelihood of dimming the luster of
the star performer or of jeopardizing the
interests of the Jefferson contingent of
the company upon salary days.
At the Academy laughter loving, lively
crowd came out to see Bob billiard and
Paul Arthur for the first time here in The
Nominee" made known to Washington by
Nat. Goodwin. 1t calls for nerve to under
take this play after Goodwin, but the young
men have it, and the inimitable Nat. never
made an audience laugh more enthusiastic
ally and energetically than Robert and Paul
did last night. They are both funny, but
different, and where one doesn't make the
laugh the other does. The cast is in the
main good. 1t certainly is as to Miss Olive
May, who is not only plump, pquant and
pretty, but a charming actress, reminding
one always of Rosina Vokes. Miss Athels-
ton is a handsome young woman with not
r1oItc IN In m ha k.hprlp
a mother-in-law to give a married man
cold clammy chill down his back. Miss
Ferrll is tender ingenue, and Mr.. Perry,
who is her sweetheart Ton the Stage), is
skillful at it. The play is preceded by My
Lady Help" a bright bit, with Mr.. Perry,
Mr.. Woodall and Miss May in the cast.
The Imperial Austrian Band.-The enthu-
SaSm created by the first appearance of the
Imperial Austrian Infantry Band on Sun
day night was continued at its concert last
night. Although the weather was abomtla-
BILE there was a splendid audience at Con-
vention Hall, including nearly the entire
diplomatic corps The program was varied,
and the audience was enthusiastic that
nearly every number was encored and the
concert, as was the on Sunday night,
lasted until nearly IL o'clock. This band
should be heard by every one. Its work is
such to command admiration, and Con-
ductor Ziehrer imparts portion of his own
magnetism to his force and the result is
that the audiences are worked up to a high
pitch of enthusiasm. Herr Ziehrer is an &C
complished musician and composer, his
waltzes particularly having the sensuous
rhythmic swing that are so characteristic of
Strauss work. At the concert tonight the
program will be changed and an opportuni-
ty will be given to hear this excellent or
ganization in new selections.
Harris Bijou Theater.-The patrons of
Harris Bijou were called upon last night
to pass judgment on a new soubrette and
II was the unanimous verdict that Carrie
Sweeney was a success. She has the COM
bination of ability. good looks and a fine
voice and in each of the half dozen char
acters in which she was cast showed mark
ed ability The play was The Pulse of
New York." under the direction of C. N.
Bertram, a melo-drama of intense interest.
The scenery is good and the picture of the
Brooklyn bridge illuminated, in the third
act, is a choice piece of stage realism.
Again tonight.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Kernan's
Theater was not large enough last night to
accommodate the people who braved the
elements for glimpse at the South Be
fore the War" The play is known from
Maine to California as one of the best va
riety entertainments before the public.
The program is long one. full of good
things. a sketch of ante-bellum days opens
the performance, introducing those sterling
negro comedians, Billy Williams and Chas.
Howard. Then come Katie Carter, the
dancing wonder; the Reantown Quartette.
and prize buck and wing dancing by
score of the genuine article A beauty from
Hawaii Lo La Lauchmere, rendered some
popular selections and Ferry the Frog was
excellent. Billy Williams was entertaining.
The South's Premier 3 Quartettes were ex-
cellent and the cake walk was a laughable
finish to an enjoyable entertainment. Again
tonight.
Patti.-The sale of seats for the only ap-
pearance of Nine. Adalina Patti will begin
at DrOop's music store tomorrow morning.
The prices of seats are more advantageous
than at any of the previous concerts of this
great songstress, and the desire to hear her
will undoubtedly be correspondingly increas-
ed. Nine. Patti will be assisted by Mile
| Guerrina Fabbri contralto; Miss Louise
Engel, meZzo-soprano; Mr.. Durward Lely,
tenor; Sig. Antonio Galassi, baritone; Sig
Franco Novarra, basso. and a grand
chestra. with Sig. Luigi Arditi, conductor.
Sig Mascheroni will be accompanist and
stage director. The program will consist
of miscellaneous first part, in which all
will appear as soloists, Nine Patti having
one number, and then the third act Of
Faust" in costume, with Nine. Patti as
Margherita. Mile Fabbri Siebel, Mr..
Lely Faust. Sig. Novarra Mephistopheles
and Miss Engel Martha. Nine. Patti has
been fully successful on her present tour
as ever before, the critics in New York,
Boston and Philadelphia asserting that her
wonderful voice retains all its purity of tone
and remarkable 1exibility that has placed
her at the head of vocalists Of this genera
ton.
Day on the Midway.-Miss Janet Rich
ards gave her second lecture for the benefit
of the National Homeopathic Hospital at
Universalist Church last evening, her sub
ject being "A Day on the Midway" 1t was