Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-02
ADJUSTMENTS,

NATIoNAL.-There wasn't vacant seat in the
National Theater last night, a result. partially,
Of the fact that it the only one Of the lead
ing houses open and more because Mr.. John
Drew and his company OF players were billed
to do The Masked Ball. and people wanted
! to see 1.-The Masked Ball" Some of our best
| folks were there. including Mrs Cleveland in
one box. the Brices in another and a lot more
scattered about in graceful and reserved pro-
fusion. Mr.. Drew and his players appreciated
this and played fully up to the standard. At
the close Of the first act he was called before
the curtain two or three times and the curtain
at the close of each act had a way of bouncing
up and down. which was especially gratifying
to those behind it. 1.-The Masked Ball.
| Is from the French. adapted by Mr.
Clyde Fitch and Americanized and NOR
allied by public sentiment. so that it
is perfectly proper for the dedication, if not
the high moral elevation, of the young of both
sexes. All the players-Mr. John Drew. Mr..
Harry Harwood. Mr.. Harold Russell, Mr. Leslie
Allen Mr. Frank Lamb. Miss Maude Adams.
Miss Virginia Buchanan. Miss Annie Adams and
Miss Lillian Florence-are exceptionally good.
Mr.. Drew is by far the best light comedian now
on the American stage. He has ease and grace
of manner, a mobile face capable of every
shade of expression. is thoroughly natural and
wins the good opinion OF his audience by that
artistic finish that conceals the perfect mechan-
ism by which the effect is produced. Mr.. Drew
is ably supported. and an extremely delicate
and artistic piece of work that done
by Miss Maude Adams in an imitation of tipsy
woman. 1t is so artistically done almost to
be plea for intemperance. The dramatic
qualities of the play of the superactive sort.
which if done by less skillful players would be-
come equine, SO to speak. As they are. they
are uproariously funny. The entire action Of
the play moves about a harmless visit to a
masked ball by the young wife Miss Maude
Adams of DR.. BlOadet (Mr. Drew, with the
old husband (Mr. Harewood) of Nine. Poulard
Miss Buchanan). There is no tragedy or sen.
tlmentalism or naughtiness in it and for that
reason every woman in the audience can laugh
as much as she pleases and look at the man
next to her without blushing, which is really
delightful nowadays.
The MEssIAH.-'The Messiah " by the Cho-
raj Society, will be presented ut Metzerott
Hall this evening with trained chorus of 200
voices. The solosts are Mrs. Shr-C Cliff Mrs.
True, Mr.. W. ID. Mcfarland and DR.. B. NJ. Hop
kinson. The oratorio will be produced at pop
uar prices and affords an opportunity for all
lovers of good music to crafty their taste.
Seats at Metzerotts and from members of the
society.
A GRAND CoSCERr.-The choir of st. An
drew's Church, assisted by Miss Anita Cluss,
harp soloist. and Messrs. Alex. Mosher, J. H.
Kaiser and Henry Xander, will give a grand
concert at the Universaist Church this evening
at 3 O'Clock. This announcement. with the
known fact that Mr.. Herndon Morsell is the
leader OF the choir. Is sufficient guaranty of
the excellence Of the music to be given.
FIrZsIMMoNs' AUDIToRIUM.-An new program
pleased large audiences at the continuous per-
Torrance" at Fitzsimmons' Auditorium yes
terday. 1t contained many novelties that made
hits among which were Celeste. who did a
thrilling wire walking act with descent from
tight wire to slack; Colby, a clever ventrilo-
qulst; the Cottrells in an amusing comedy
sketch; Lottie West Symonds in Irish songs and
Harry James, who did novel dancing act.
Charles Carter. the boy magician. made such a
hit last week that he was re engaged and he dad
many new tricks. Harry Weaver played the
banjo and Henry T. Wait performed on "A violin
with combs, shoes. flags. &c. Harry Budworth.
Kittie Randolph, Charles Walker and Dale Arm
strong were seen in farce-comedy entitled
Confusion" The new bill made hit and
will be continued all week.
A MUSICAL TEA.-There will be a musical
tea at the Church of the Reformation, at the
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and % streets
southeast, tomorrow evening under the auspices
of the Ladies' Aid Society. Those who will
participate i'll the program are Mrs. Rheene,
Mrs. Parson, Mrs. Cross, Mrs Bodfish. Mrs.
Kuhns. Miss Schott. Miss Hartenstein, Messrs.
W. d. Mcfarland. c. F. Crosby, E. p Reside,
Bernard Ryan and E. B. Hay.
Mr.. BUCKINGHAM's BENEFIT. The benefit
to be given to Mr.. John Z. Buckingham. the
veteran doorkeepeI at Abaughs, next Friday
evening is exciting considerable interest and
the sale of seats already indicates large attend
anct. Shakespeare's tragedy Julius Caesar"
will be presented by a company of players in
every way competent, many Of them being
Washingtonians. Mr.. Richard Tappan will be
the Marc Antony, Mr.. Edwin Terry Brutus,
and Mr.. John J. Collins Cdssius, and the entire
program will be under the personal direction of
Mr.. Harry Buckingham.
HARRIS BrJoU THEArER.-Florence Bindlev
a soubrette who combines personal graces with
the ability to act and accomplishments Us a
musician appeared with marked success IN 1.-The
Pay Train" at Harris Bijou Theater last night
The play is one of strong melodramatic interest
and 1t possesses number of striking scenic
features. among them the railway scene,
with Illuminated coaches and I'M
coupled while going at full speed, the
boiler explosion, and the picturesque
coal mine scene. 4 number of clever
specialties are introduced, among them being
the new and original topical song Il Never
Will Do 1t Again. Miss Bindlev's performance
on the xylophone, autoharp and musical glasses
and the specialtics by W. j. Sully and Miss
Maggie Fielding. The audience was a large
one and the applause was frequent and enthus-
iastic.
KERNANs LYcEUM THEArER.-Athletics and
specially are combined. in the entertainment
offered at Kernan's Lyceum Theater this week.
Tom McInerney, who bears the title of Irish
champion catch-as-catch- wrestler OF the
world. last night gave interesting exhibition
IN connection WIN an onO program. Among
the variety artists are Connie Leslie and Lizzie
Darling in character songs and dances, Mile
ZIteila and Maize Flynn in comedy act, Phil
and Chlissie Sheridan in songs and dances
Heating and Ardell in unique musical turn
and number of other favorites The bur-
lesque. The Merry Buccaneers; or Love and
Duty" with Mile Zitella in the leading role
made an after-piece that found favor. James
Carr. who won the prize of S25 at Kernan's
last night will meet Tom McInerney again
tonight. The Irish champion. who was keenly
disappointed in his effort to worst the Young
man in fifteen minutes. has bet a25 of his own
money that he can throw Carr in ten minutes
Carr has posted a forfeit in case of his non-ap-
pearance.
LIQUOR CASES.