Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
A ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBACGH s.-After -FOUR years IN Parls, threo
years in London. two hundred nights in New
York and other nights in other cities to show
what a winner it is, "Little Hppett' made its
first appearance in Washington last night at
Albaugh's. Little Tippetf' when Bison wrote
It was LES Joies de la Paternite;' then the
Paultons anglicized it. and later Mr.. Duncan
Harrison probably Americanized it, and now it
has the intricate and amusing complications Of
the French plot with an overture of American
English that makes it very breezy indeed. and
long as the auditor keeps the facts in the
case well in his mind it does not become pre-
cariously risque. Little Tippen is baby with
two or three fathers and many
mothers, with one uncls and nurse and a
brother to add to the complexities, ard naturally
there is opportunity for much that is extremely
amazing. At least big house thought SO and
did not stint their applause and laughter. The
company. with Mr.. Charles Bowser, so well
known a robust comedian. is very well bal
anced, and does its work with precision and
most satisfactorily. Mr.. Harry Morgan. as Glib,
the butler. does some very good PLAYING indeed,
and with him is Mrs Harry Bloodgood, as
GerGaiuBl G5bb, the butler's wife. Where all
are so nearly equal it is quite impossible to
say which is better. The house was large and
the laugh began early and didn't stop for long
until the curtain made its last descent Again
tonight.
NATIONAL THEATER-A thoroughly Ameri-
can play.with sharply drawn characters. bright,
crisp dialogue and a distinct and sequental
plot was developed in the Girl l Left Behind
Me, presented for the first time on any stage
at the New National Theater last night. The
house was crowded and the large audience was
unusually danonstratve in its manifestations
of approval. There we're several curtain calls
at the close of each act, and after the third the
authors, Messrs. David Belasco and Franklin
Fyles, obliged to appear and
turn their thanks These gentlemen have
taken the incidents that might occur
at army post the western frontier
and have built drama that is of positive in
terest that increases with every act
The story is told directly and each act
closes with an effective climax. There are love
scenes and heroic situations: there are bright
bits of comedy and thrilling incidents that
border closely upon the melodramatic. The
drama is interpreted by company of Mr..
Charles Frohman' 5 players, who have been cast
with happy regard for their adaptabiity to
the parts they assume. Mr.. Frank Nor
whose daughter Kate, Miss Sidney Armstrong,
is the heroine of the story. VIM. H.
Thompsons Maj. Burleiqh gave another proof
of that sterling actor 6 versatility, and William
Morris was excellent as Lieut.. Ha,rks,rorh
Theodore Roberts Scar BrOU remarka-
bly, effective and fully deserved the applause
his work received. Nelson Wheatcroft as
Lieut.. Porlo,r, the villain of the play, sue
ceeded by his artistic acting in compelling
recognition of a part, which, Of course, could
attract no sympathy. Misses Odet,e Tyler,
Edna Wallace. Catherine Florence. Messrs.
Orrin johnson. James p. Barrows and little
Wsllie Eddinger all contributed to the sue
cess of the piece. which pronounced as
any first production that Mr.. FrOhman has
given here. The scenery superb and all
the stage appointments were of the highest
standard.
ACADEMIA play in which W. ]. Seaman
brought to himself the applause and the love of
th-ater goers everywhere is 'Mavourneen," a
charming Irish drama of hundred years ago,
and in this last night Mr.. Chauncey Olcott
undertook the very difficult part of coming in
direct comparison with Mr. Seaman, and we all
know what comparisons are a rule. In this
instance, however. the exception to the rule
obtains. and Mr.. Olcott need have no fear that
the public will draw lines between him and his
predecessor to his discredit. As Terence
D1ryer he is very nearly the equal of Mr..
Scanlan. and quite SO in the pretty Irish songs
of the piece, barring. perhaps, the abandon,
to say, that characterized Mr.. Seaman. Mr.
Olcott Is sweet singer and q magnetic actor,
and the large audience present showed its ap-
probation vigorously. The other members of
the cast were up to the average and the scenery
was of that sort which receives spontaneous
plaudt when the curtain goes up. pleasant
old friend who makes one feel easy and COM
Portable and refreshed is .Mavourneen." and
Olcott Is its profit
HARRIS BIJoU TEEATER.-A large and en-
thusiastic audience greeted 1.-The Fast Mall at
Harris Bijou last night The play is one Of in
tense interest and is interpreted by first-class
company. 1t Is a meiOdrama of the most APP
proved pattern, and that it was popular with
the patrons of the Bi jou was attested by the
vigorous applause with which it was received.
There is fund Of comedy furnished By high
class of comedians. Tho scenery is striking
The view of the Mississippi river, the engine
room of the large steamer Saint Louis. the ex-
plosion, the passage of the lightning express
and the suspension bridge at Niagara Falls are
all elaborate pictures true to nature. Again to-
night.
KEsNAS's L.CEUM THEArER.-Weber &
Fields Own Company opened at Kernans last
night and gave a treat in the shape of a variety
entertainment of considerable merit. In fact,
every act is interesting and the performance
goes with a rush. Unlike most shows the cur
tain raiser was one of the features of the per-
Torrance, and Whiting and Sheppard pleased
every one. Then came Johnnie Carroll, the
comic singer of America. who is by far the best
ever seen in this city. Clancy's. singing pro-
yoked roars of laughter. Weber and Fields,
the German senators, presented n new act that
was excellent DrummOnd and Stanley, as
musical blacksmiths Richmond and Glenroy
the Braatz Brothers in a marvellous acrobatlc
feat, Tidd.ewinks, the boy wonder; Haines and
Vidocq and Alburtus and Bertram, marvellous
Indian club jugglers, closed the performance.
The MARINE BAND CoNCERT.-The first con-
cert of the Marine Band. under the direction of
Prof. Fanciulli. its new leader, will be given
at Metzerott Hall Friday evening next. I'm
usual interest attaches to the event las the people
will not only have an opportunity of noting the
effect of the new leaders efforts with the
famous band. but the opportunity of hearing
some of the professors own compositions will
also be afforded. Among the numbers will be
Wagners ''RienZi' overture Won Weber
Chinese Caprice" Shumann's .Traumerei''
and ''Arabesque'' and the beautiful ballet mu-
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