Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10
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AMUSEMENrS.
undoubtedly ons Of the best parts in his re-
pertoire and, notwithstanding the fact that his
portrayal Of it met with communication from
the first, his work in it shows the steady i'm
provemen: that marx his entire range of char
acters he was received with every mark of
appreciation at Albaughs last night. Not only
did Mr.. Keene himself applause but his
company mot with MANY manifestations OF APP
proval. Miss Henrietta Vaders and Mr.. Fred
erick Parlding arc people whom the public has
already recognized rs artists worthy OF con-
spicuous places In their profession. Frank
Hennipg is thorough actor and played the
part of Richmond with admirable spirit.
The minor roles are acceptably taken. Tragedy
Is getting to be dramatic luxury and Mr..
heene Is evidently receiving substantial en-
enlargement from the public in his efforts to
present IT on a high plane. Tonight Mr.. keene
will appear "Richelieu."
NEW NATIoSAL THEArER.-"The Lion
Tanner" as presented last night by Francis
Wilson and his company, was received with the
interest and enthusiasm which was to he ex-
pected for production with which Mr.. Will
sons name is associated. The performance
combines novelty of idea with Grea. gorgeous
ness as 70 scenery and is in many respects a
happy means of presenting the qualities which
the public learned to like in Mr.. Wilson in
"Ermiuie" and ''Tho Merry Monarch" The
scenery which the production employs and the
untlagging animation which Mr.. Wilson brings
into the part of CGsin,ir are the main features
of the production. The circus procession. in
spite of the elaborate care that has been de-
voted to comic opera productions, is a reyela-
ton of the possibilities of stage splendor. The
scene in the dressing tent of the circus is also
novel and handsome. The plot OF the opera il
well defined and is developed with a degree of
consistency that is not usually 10 be found in
comic opera Miss Lulu CHASER is attractive
young woman and she sparkles effectively in
the role OF angelina, the equestrienne, wife of
Cdsin,ir. Vim. Pruette adds to the admiration
that is felt for him in Washington at every ap-
pearance. His big, rich voice has lost none of
its charm. The work of Miss Laura Moore and
VIM. Plunkett met with approval. There was
an enthusiastic curtain recall at tine close Of the
first act. Ono of the most enjoyable musical
hits of the evening tho singing by Miss
Chaser of the song, "lf You Love Me- Tell Ne
With Your Eyes" which was written by Hub
bard 7. Smith.
ACADEHY.-1he play ut the Academy for this
week is Tit For Tat, and it opened last night
to fair audience for snowy night. Its lead
ing interpreter. the interpreter OF its leading
part. is Mr.. Wiitred Clarke. for the first time
IN Washington "a star, and, by the way, the
only member of the Booth family who PLAYS in
Washington. Mr.. Clarke is a son of John s.
Clarke, who married Edwin Booths sister. In
this play. which is from the French with most
OF the French left out, and which IL by no
means powerful play, Mr.. Clarke is given an
opportunity to show that with good start he
would be successful. He acts with consider
able ease and natura!ness, but with room for
Improvement. Tit For Tat is q complication
of married couple a pair OF lovers, n baby
and a bachelor uncle, and ii is at times anus
ingly complex. The cast is fair. A pretty
song, The Lady and the Mulberries." very
prettily sung by Miss Knowles, won recall for
her. The members of the company are Mr.
Clarke, Messrs Bokee, Gisiko, Scisni and Misses
Kcnney Gisiko and Knowles.
HAEE!s BIJoU THEATER.-Another strong
melodrama was presented at Harris Bijou
Theater last evening in The Waits Of New
York. The play abouIds in startling situa-
tons and strong dialogue, coupled with u lavish
display of scenery that adds greatly to the sue
cessful presentation of the play fire scene
with real engine and horses and realistic rail-
way counterfeit presentment were of moro than
ordinary merit. The cast was capable one
and brought out the effective clmaxes in a
conscientious manner. Miss Lizzie Mulvey as
the bootblack, Miss Emily Stowe as the Irish
servant. little lmcgene Washburne Gertie
and Andy Aman. the comedian, were most
prominent for meritorious work. A number OF
songs and dances were introduced and the large
audience present placed the stamp of approval
on both play and company. Again tonight.
kERSAS's LYCEUMs THEATER.-The lovers
OF iirst-class straight variety found it last
night at Kernan's Thcater in Gus Hills
Vaudeville Stars. The COMPANY is u strong
one, every act being interpreted by actors that
stand high in the variety business. Among
those appearing were Lavender and Tomson,
character artists: Maude Beverly, the we'll
known serio-comic; Swift and Chase, musical
mokes Prince Sn.suma, the clever juggler
John Z. Drew, the pleasing Irish vocalist;
Dixon and Lang. in character sketches Hard
ing and All sid. in their funny Chinese act
and Emerson and Cook black face comedians
Fred J. Hubers comedy, "A Hot Pickle ~
closed the evenings entertainment in "a whirl
OF laughter and proved to be Of more than
ordinary merit. Again tonight.
The BosToS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA will give
its third concert in this city this season tonight
at Metzerotts Music Hall. The program is one
of the bes. that Mr.. Nikisch has announced
here. and the soost is Nine. Basta Tavary, a
singer of unusual excellence, who has already
been heard here with great satisfaction.
A WAGNER EVENING. Mr.. Seidl was so well
pleased with his first reception here that he has
announced another concert 10 take place al
Metzerot: Music Hall on the Goth instant when
lis orchestra will be assisted by many excellent
vocclists IN interpreting Wagnerian music
The singers will be Emma Juch. Nina Ra.h-
bone. Amanda Fabris. Nine. Keppler Riegg,
Minnie Dilthey, Helon Metz and Elizabeth
Northrop. soprari; Gertrude Nay Stein. Mime.
Adele Baldwin and Marie Maurer contralti
Chas Kaiser and Vim. Williams. tcnori and
Emil Sanger bass. The instrumental soloista
will be Victor Herbert. cello, and John
Cheshire. harp. Mr.. Clifford Schmidt will be
concert master. Ihis will probably be the
most elaborate representation OF Wagner music
ever given in this city. and those who are fol-
lowers of the great German composer will look
forward to the concert with pleasurable sntici-
patton.