Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-24
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last night and met with a reception which
stamps both the play and the performers
as favorites here. The play is thoroughly
American in spirit and full of the human
nature which is necessary to keep a play
in which strong climaxes are employed
from degenerating into the merely sensa.
tional. The dialogue is we'll written, and
while some portions Of the piece thrill with
dramatic intensity, others are thoroughly
graceful and idyllic. Miss Phoebe Davies
gives a beautiful and womanly portrayal
of the role of the heroine. and Joseph Girls
mer gives an impersonation of the leading
male character which Is full OF animation
and yet always well considered. There
was hearty welcome ready for Miss Bebe
Vining, who has won numerous admirers
here. and she earned 1t thoroughly by her
piQuant presentation of the very pleasing
soubrette part for which she is cast. Mr..
George w. Leslie was good as DR.. Tom
Lincoln and the others in the cast were
competent.
New National Theater.-George Thatcher
applied for popular approval with a unique
attraction at the New National last night
and got 1t in abundance. Africa" is a
nondescript performance. but very enter
tanning. none the less 1t is a combina-
ton Of operetta, extravaganza. farce-com-
edy and spectacle, but the blending is har-
Eonious and the result satisfactory. The
scenery Is gorgeous and the company Is
not orly an exceptionally large one. but a
high standard Of individual excellence has
been secured in the cast. A strong tribute
to Mr.. Thatcher. both personally and as a
manager, is implied in the fact that he has
kept with him through successive seasons
people who are among the very best of
popular entertainers. Musically the per.
Torrance Is well equipped. with Raymond
Moore, r. ]. Jose, H. w. Frillman and
other people of decidedly superior ability
as vocalists. John A. Coleman's droll fun
and agile dancing is as delightful as ever.
and Otis Harlan is Drumming over in a most
entertaining fashion with what seems to
be steady spontaneous effervescence of
humor. George Thatcher Is quietly and
agreeably funny as usual. and the long list
Of people that goes to make up the re-
mainder Of the company includes a varied
array Of high-class talent. Apropos Of Mr..
Thatchers success 1t is not amiss to re-
mark that he is Washington man.
Academy Of Music.-Offenbach's jolly
opera, Madame Favart," and a good COM
pany with Fay Templeton at the head
entertained a large audience at the Acad-
envy of Music last night. Although Miss
Templeton has not been seen on the stage
for some time. she is still the bright, at
tractive woman that she once was. albeit
she has grown much stouter. She is a
graceful actress and singer and In the num-
Der of characters she assumed last night
she displayed her versatility and artistic
excellence. She received a double encore
for her song In the first act and the duo
between herself and Mr.. Brand in the last
act was obliged to be repeated again and
again. Miss Templeton Is ably supported
by Mr.. Richard F. Carroll. whose Favart
was given with an JUNCTION that Is rarely
found in comic opera. He Is comedian of
exceptional ability and in the part found
full scope for his talents. Miss Annie
MVor9 made excellent Suzanne both in
her acting and singing. nearly every one
of her solos being encored. Mr.. John Brand
as Hector. Mr.. william Blaisdell as the
Marquis and Mr.. w. G. Stuart as the Major
and efficient The opera Is very handsomely
staged and there is an augmented orchestra
under the direction of Mr.. s. Simonson.
Harris Bijou Theater.-Harris' Bijou
Theater held a large audience last night
drawn together to witness w. H. Powers
favorite Irish drama. THE Ivy Leay."
The play possesses many points that are
good and true to life. and while strong
scenes and climaxes are plentifully sprin-
killed. through the different acts there is
little that Is Of the highly sensational order.
In the role Of Merry Kerrigan' Smith
O'Brien was seen to good advantage and
frequent applause testified to his good work.
The remainder Of the company was above
the average and ably assisted the star
toward a successful presentation.
Kernen's Lyceum Theater.-Manager Ker-
ward straight variety show last night at
his house under the impressive title Of the
New York-Iondon Theater Speciality Com
pany and scored a substan tial success The
house was crowded. as usual, and the fire.
quent applause placed the stamp Of ap-
prevail upon the performance. Fisher and
Crowell in a comedy sketch opened the
show In good shape. Ed. Rogers. vocalist
and Harris. Paul Stanley. Gardner and st.
Maur. Filson and Enrol. Frank Riley. Harry
Hamilton and Thomas E. Glynn. Ayburd
and Vatican followed in the order named
and each was successfully received.
Wor derland.-Seventh street. in the vicin-
ity of Odd Fellows Hall, was crowded
last evening at an early hour with people
arxiously waiting for the doors to open
Wonderland Theater and Museum. The
program consisted Of the mysterious "Sato. u
the Bernard children, singers and dancers
Mile. Morrello and her beautiful spaniels
the Allilab brothers in a musical act and
Prof Schwigerling's marionettes. In the
museum could be seen the cat band, which
Is certainly strong card, the strong
woman Minerva, the pretty snake charmer
and a troupe Of Bohemian glass blowers
The Wonderland has made a decided nj,
with the amusement public. and as the at.
fractions will be changed each week q
Memory lecture.-Prof. A s. Boyd is meet.
ing with marked success in the forma ton
Of memory classes In this city. He came
here over two months ago with a view OF
remaining q few weeks only. but the inter.
est manifested by Washingtonians has in.
duced him to continue his work. His sys.
TEN for improving the memory Is said to
be exceedingly simple. He will give ar
explanatory lecture at Masonic Temple
tonight.
Lecture-There will, be humorous and
instructive lecture by the Rev. G. w
Hobbs at Grace NJ. E. Church, corner OF
9th and S streets. this evening.
Willard Hall-There will be an entertain.
ment at Willard Hall on Thursday evenins
by the Southern Relief Society CNoman's
Confederate Auxiliary when an attractive
program Of literary and musical selections
will be presented. There will also be q
luncheon served at the hall on Thursday
and Friday from II am. to pm.
Fisk Jubilee Singers.-There Is rare
treat in store for the people Of Washington
on Thursday evening next at MetzerOtt
Hail. The singers will give the old planta
ton songs, which are so acceptable. The
indications are that they will be greeted
by large audience. Seats at Metzerott's
| at popular prices.
The ladies' Of Mt Tabor Church will give
an oyster supper in the annex to the church
tomorrow evening.
Mr.. Washington Excnerated.
The quiet little game of poker in Lawyer
Charles E. BARRIERS Office which resulted