Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-07
AMUSEMENTS,

have arrived here. 1t is hardly necessary
| to speak of the standing ability and accom-
plishments of the two famous artists, whom
| Messrs. Abbey, Schoeffel g. Grau brought
| to this country for this tour. The names of
| Coquelin and Hading are famous through
| out the world. They have appeared in
| theaters in almost every quarter of the
| globe and always with that unvarying sue
cess which the public invariably recognizes
| acknowledged talent
| the appearance here this season of Coque-
| lin and Hading is of more than ordinary in
terest from the fact that the company as
| ISOLATED with them is possibly the pest that
has ever been brought here from France.
| To adequately act the plays of Nictorien
Sardou, Paul Delair, Augier Molere, Scribe
| and LegOuve, Meilhac and Halvey, TIL. de
! Banville. Sandeau, Bisson, Nine. de Gifhrdin,
| Ohnet and Dumas fills it is absolutely nee
essary to have people understand the art
of acting and how to execute it. Special
| fitness is required in number of cases to
secure the best results. The stage setting
is of the most simple description, and moth
| ing that is not absolutely necessary for the
| action or development of the stage story
| is introduced. AS a consequence the play
/ ers are expected not to speak the words as
| 50 many players do, but to speak and act
out inteligently the characters they are
/ supposed to represent. In plays like
| "L'Aventuriere." La Maitre de FORCES"
Les Precieuses Ridicules' and several
I "a
| dramatists their proper Interpretation de-
ponds upon the ability not only OF the prin-
cipals, but the players associated with them.
1t Is this ensemble which makes the per-
Torrance of the French people so charm
! ing Their pantomime is so marked and so
intelligent that the auditor with the most
superficial knowledge of the play can fol-
low the stage story without knowledge
Of French.
1t is to be regretted that such excellent
artists and such generally good company
were not greeted with a crowded house on
their nrst appearance in this city, but the
audience at Albaughs last night, while not
large in numbers, was thoroughly appreci-
alive and prodigal in it's applause. 81 Aven-
turiere' was the play. Mime. Hading sus-
tanning the role of the adventures in such a
manner as to fully justify the high encomi-
ums that have been paid to her artistic abil-
ity both in Europe and in this country In
the lighter scenes she was a charming COM
edienne while there were times when she
displayed strong emotional power. Coquelin,
as Hannibal was simply inimitabe. His
comedy was rich. unctuous. artistic. At the
table he went through all the various phases
OF inebriety from the mildly hilarious to alb
soiute stupor with such perfect fidelity that
II was difficult to believe he was only act
ing. There was no exaggera ton, no straining
for effect, but action. play of features tones
OF voice. all were all so natural that one al
most believed he was absolutely affected by
the wine he had been drinking. This bit of
work is selected simply as a sample of what
ne did do. but all throughout the piece he
was perfect In his Interpolation. fully justi-
lying MS title to the first comedian of the
oaS: The supporting company was thor
oughly efficient. Tonight Sardou's comedy
Nos lntimes," will be presented
flnnegans BALI is the rollicking title
OF the attraction which will make merry at
Harris Bi1ou Theater next week. 1t has
sutflcient thread of plot to weave a consist
ent fabric of fun, music, dances and char
acter creations. The company includes
some OF the most successful performers in
llI-tO-GAtp linpQ nj niolt
In F1nnegan's Ball they have ample oppor-
tunity for the display Of their respectiye ac-
compartments. The organization is led in
Its .nirthful endeavors by those Two we'll
known artists, Murray and Mack
The Edge of Society."-At AIbaugh's
Grand Opera House, commencing on Mon
day evening. and continuing through the
week, Miss Carrie Turner, supported by
what Is announced to be an excellent dra-
matte company, will appear in play which
mas caused quite sensation through the
country. 1t is an adaptation of Dumas
play. La Demt Monde and is called .',rhe
Edge of Society" Miss Carrie Turner may
be said to have made the leading part of
this play particularly her own. she infuses
into 1t gorgeous color of romance The
costumes which she wears are said TO he
models of the modstes art. some of them
truly wonderful. Miss Turner is well sup |
ported in her part by Mr. Harry Saint
Maur, who plays Olivier De JOHN a man
OF the world, and thoroughly efficient
company.
English Folly Company.-Rose Hills
English Folly Company will be the attrac- |
ton at Kernan's Lyceum next week. This
organization is described as a sensational
whirlwind of female loneliness Those !
comprising 1t are said to be the highest sal |
AIRED and most noted artists of the vaude- |
Vile world. They appear in beautiful ga
VOTES, drills picturesque dances and mag
nif1cent tableaux. The Nedder Sisters !
famous French quadrille dancers, are de-
scribed as eclipsing in brilliancy anything
known in the line of dazzling display. and |
the comedy contingent is exceedingly clever !
and mirthful. feature of the performance |
Is musical comedy burletta. entitled THE |
Fakir's Daughter" which will serve to in
troduce the full strength of the company
Boston symphony OrcheStra.-The next /
concert of the Boston symphony Orchestra
will take place at Metzerott Hall next Mon
day evening. when Conductor Paur will pre-
sent program that will crafty every
lover of music. Mr.. Franz Knesel will be
the soloist. A few seats may be obtained
at MetZerotts music store.
Queen Esther."-Last night at Metzerott |
Hall the beautiful cantata of "Oueen |
Esther was given by efficient soloists
and a large chorus, the whole number
participating being a hundred. Miss Flora
Holden sang the role of queen. Es-
Their; Miss Florence McNelly, Zeresh;
Miss Ida O'Neal. the Prophecies: Mr..
James Watson, the King; Mr. Harry Will
MOrdecai. The whole was under the d.
rection of Mr.. Clarence Doyle musical
director, with Mr.. w. II. Daniel as stage
and Mrs. Clara I. Bell. pianist.
There was a large attendance, and the per-
Torrance was greatlv enioved.
The German Military Bands.-Notwith-
standing it was anything but a pleasant .
night there was a good audience at Conven-
ton Hall Tuesday ni"ht to listen 10 the first
concert given in this city by the German
military bands that so delighted the visitors
to the German village at the worlds fair.
Those who had heard them there did not
need any urging to go to their concert, and .
those who went out Of curiosity were well
repaid Both bands made splendid APP
pearance on the stage, the dark blue uni
forms Of the infantry force contrasting
finely with the white coats of the cavalry
contingent. They were a solderly-lOoiling
lot. and their martial appearance was
heightened by the decorations of the Ameri-
can and German cOlors that ornament ted
the wall back of the stage. Both organi2a-
lions are essentially military bands al
though the infantry force produces orches-
trail effects by the liberal employment of
reeds. The cavalry band uses brass irstr1I-
ments altogether, and it's stirring work in
a fantasia from Der FreiSchutZ" Die
Wacht am Rhein," the Salute to the EN-
peror' and in its waltzes was thoroughly
appreciated. The 'Tannhaeuser'' overture
was artistically played by the infantry
band, as was also the intermezzio from the
'Cavalleria RustiCana," and in fact it's en-
tire work deserved only the highest praise
Several novelties were presented on the pro-
gram, notably a musical burlesque which was
attractive. The closing number
MIN h,-h hot (