Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-27
ADJUSTMENTS.


opera put on last night at Albaugh's for the
eighth and last week of the Dickson Opera
Company, and its tuneful old songs brought
back memories Of other days. and though some
hearts were bowed down by weight Of woe,
still there was a unanimous sentiment among
the auditors that they would remember her.
The cast somewhat changed. two or three
new names appearing in the list, without
materially improving it. however. Miss Post as
Airline carried the play and never looked
prettier in her life. Mr.. Holcombe as the
Coun, was a shade light and Mr.. Temple was a
good-looking Thdddeus. The interpolated
dances by the little Misses Isabelle and Genevieve
Whitlock, Annie Evans, Katie Luckett. Nellie
Bennett, Nelouise Stevens. and the tots, Edith
Emerson and Edna Hurst. were received with
flowers and applause. the solo by Miss Isabelle
Whitlock being unusually graceful. The
Bohemian Girl" will be continued throughout
the week
NATIONAL THEArER-There is no doubt that
my Awful Dad is one Of the funniest plays
ever written. This would certainly be the YER
dict of the audience at the New National
Theater last night if applause were translated
into words. 1t is not play which aims at any
lofty intellectual or moral purpose; it does not
even have . strict regard for the probabilities
of human event. and must be content to pass
as a bit of comic literature that is largely fan
tastic and altogether frivolous. But it amuses
thoroughly and wholesomely. Its situations
and climaxes have the consistency Of idea and
action that make possible appeal to the dis
eliminating as well as to the careless amuse-
ment seeker. With a clever company, such as
the National now presents, the result ia a roll
licking flow of fun that cannot fail to please,
regardless Of the weather. The principal fea-
ture OF the performance was, as usual,
the work of Mt. Frederick Bond. who
invested the title role with all the airy
freedom of manner, the agreeableness
of personality. the flow of spirits, though
m haf fha
play would seem to demand. Charles Mackay
was sufficiently austere and Jos. Wheelock. IT,,
confirmed the impression that he is an excep-
nonally able young actor, both by his imper-
sonation of the fierce Russian, Prince Kortcho-
koT and BY his acting In the curtain raiser,
"Ruth's Romance" Miss Agnes Findlay gave
an excellent picture of the robust domestic,
Mrs. Biggs "Ruth's Romance" presented
Charles Coote. Miss Mary Sanders and Jos.
Wheelock. jr., in a very acceptable manner.
The appreciation with which its prettily devised
situations met shows distinctly the advisability
of presenting curtain raisers, if they are 70 be
given at all. which contain something more
than words.
KERSAN's LYcEUM THEArER-This is cham
pionship week at Kernan's, and all Of the fore
most lady pedestrians in the country are COM
peting for the laurel wreath. which means the
champion of them all. Promptly at four
o clock yesterday afternoon the walkers who
had been competing al Of last week toed the
mark, together with those who were here the
week before. The word was given, and away
they went with Aggie Harvey in the lead. The
score made by the walkers in Baltimore last
week was kept. This put Aggie Harvey in the
lead by several miles. yet notwithstanding that,
she gained several miles on the leaders Of the
last weeks walking here and promises this week
to beat all previous records. Messrs Hoagland
and Messier. the managers Of the respective
teams, gave an exhibition walk during the even
ing, which was greatly enjoyed. Hoagland
claims the championship, and it may be that
these two famous walkers will be brought to-
gether in a grand match before the season IL
over. Pretty Minnie Arnett dropped out Satur-
day night, owing to a sprained ankle, did
Miss Hamilton.
This is the last week Of the famous Clara
Beckwlth. who continues to charm with her
graceful and difficult swimming exhibition.
The CASINO VAUDEVILLE COMPANY that is
being managed at River View by Mr.. Grant
Parish has made decided hit Two perform
ances daily are given, one at and the other at
p. m. The troupe includes Fleurette, the
highest kicker in the world, who has created
veritabie sensation by her remarkable dancing;
Miss Mabel Arnold, in cornet. mandolin and
bell solos; kamochi, the wonderful lady ma
yician. who is seen here for the first time; Miss
Myrtle Trcssider, in topical songs; Miss Leila
VI. Tremble. the well-known vocalist from the
New York Casino, and Prof. Bixler, musical
artist of varied accomplishments. The program
Is an attractive one, ana the pretty little place
of amusement is crowded at each performance
FIIZsIMMoNs' AUDITORIUM THEArER.-The
continuous performance from 1 to and $50 to
1870 p. m. at Fitzsimmons' Auditorium Theater
presents new stars and new bill this afternoon
and night Beautiful and varied illuminated
views illustrate a series of entertaining and in
structive subjects and are presented by the re-
nowned traveller and lecturer, Prof. John W.
Hart. Pretty Miss Ada Boulder in banjo and
song and dance specialties is also hit. Little
Sol Hoppe, with clubs, some Of them as large
as himself, is wonder. The new selections by
the musical Bates. instrumentalists and vocal
lists. introduce hand bells, banjos, guitars. man.
dolins, sleighbells, xylophone, bottles, Whistles
Chinese fiddle, &C.. in budget Of new airs.
The roaring farce Of The Doctors Studio is
cast with Mr.. and Mrs. Harris, Theodore, the
yentriloquist, and Mr.. Bates.