Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
ANfUSEMENTS.

Albaugh's.-In 1.-The Professors Love
Story" which Mr. E. s. Willard and his
admirable company presented at Albaugh's
Monday and last night, a most satisfying
transfer of ]. NJ. Barrie's quiet humor ard
delicate pathos from the book covers to the
stage has been made. 1t is a tale Of pure hu-
man nature. There is none of the impossible
villainy or abnormal virtue that the less
skillful delineator of man and his doings
finds necessary in order to make his char
acters interesting. The soft but delicious
harmony OF the performance is interpreted
by a company which is fully capable Of
doing justice to It. Mr.. Wizards perform
ance is marked by the discreet repose which
is characteristic of him. II is a portraiture
so totally different from Cyrus Blenkham
in which this actor was first seen -here that
it proves his versatility. AS the absent
minded professor. as in the old potter. Mr.
Willard completely sinks his own PERSONAL
ty and with the art that conceals art makes
one forget that he is playing a part and
think only of the living, moving character
Each part that Mr. Willard plays gives
fresh evidence of his great ability and in
ish an artist. His company is practi-
cally the same as was seen here last sea-
son. Miss Marie Burroughs is as fresh and
freshly charming as a wild rose, and there
-
failed to please. Much credit for the
smoothness which constitutes one of the
chief elements Of attraction in this produc-
ton is due to the stage manager. ar. Percy
Winter.
New National Theater.-There is probably
no actor on the stage who has a larger per-
sonal following than De Wolf Hopper 1t
doesn't make any difference what piece he
drum 1t is Hopper that the people 20 to
see. True. he has surrounded himself with
an excellent company, including Grace Col
den, Della Fox, Alfred Klein and Sam Reed
but Hopper is the central figure and he is
the one who creates the enthusiasm He
has all the elements of success, a splendid
presence. natural wit, good comic power an
agility that is remarkable in one of his Size
and the best baritone voice that was ever
possessed by a comedian. Whether IL is a
fact or not, he seems to have as much fun
as the audience and to thoroughly enjoy his
work the stage "Panjandrum" which
the National Monday night is simply a
vehicle for the exploitation of Mr. dvpper
and he uses his opportunity to the fullest
extent. 1t is gorgeously staged and cos
TUNED and the masses Of color, both as 10
performers and scenery are very attractive
There is much that is bright and even witty
in the book and two or three pretty things
in the musical score and of course the
whole performance went with that vim that
has characterized the work of Mr. Hopper
and his company since he first started as
a star. Inc Dig comedian was at his best
last night and the house was packet TO
the doors and the audience was very en-
thusiastc.
Academy Of Music.-"The Land Of the
Midnight SUM-" which, in Mr.. Pearson's
play at the Academy last night. includes
that part of the hemisphere from Iceland
to North Carolina, is a play which appeals
most to the highly emotional and enthusiasts
tic nature of the gallery and there is much
in it to stir the blood and make the welkin
ring, so to speak. 1t is play of long cast
and many intricate situations, with a cruel
father, a penitent daughter, an erring hus
band, two brothers in love with the same
girl and other complications which unravel
to happy end, and the Land of the Mid
night Sun" closes in a blaze of glory and
rose color. There are several strong situa-
lions, one in the sulphur pits, where a pris
oner is released from crucifxion, which is
very realistic indeed. The scenery is a feat
ure The playing of Miss Mary Wheeler,
Miss Kate Gilbert and Messrs. Harcourt,
Humphrey, Barbour. Campbell and Palmoni
was good. The closing scene, in which
the stars and stripes are called for to pro-