Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
ADJUSTMENTS.


-''Tartuffe'' and Les Precieuses Ridicules."
In the former his hypocrisy was never
dropped, the character was consistent
throughout and in all the details of facial
expression. action and information NJ CO.
quelin was perfect. In this play NJ. Coque-
lin, jr., was seen to excellent advantage as
Orgon, and showed how carefully he had
studied the methods of his famous sire, and
how greatly he had profited by that study.
Nine Hading made charming Elmire. and
the other characters were efficient. In the
second piece CoQuelin, as the bogus Masca-
rette, gave full vent to his powers as a
comedian, and completely captivated his
audience by his excellent work. Although
this was the more pleasing character to the
audience. his ability as an artist was man
ifested perhaps, more by his mastery per-
Torrance Of Tartuffe. But in whatever
character he is seen he is the careful. con-
scientious player. losing his own identity IN
the part he assumes, and presenting to his
audience living, breathing part His aoli-
ity to successfully portray characters so
distinctly at variance shows the wide range
of his art, and justihes his title to pre-
eminence on the stage. Tonight Tine ram
ing of the Shrew," under the title or lie
Megere Apprivoissee," Will be glVen' anu
both NJ. Coquelin and Nine. Hading will be
seen to advantage. Last night both M:
Coquelin and Nine. Hading were presented
with handsome floral tributes from the
French club, Les Precieuses Ridicules,' OF
this city.
New National Theater.-Nat Goodwin will
be the attraction at the National Theater
next week in his new play I'm Mizzouri.
Academy of Music.-There Will be sea
son of English opera at the Academy next
week by the company, headed by Nine.
Tavary. The repertoire is as follows: Mon.
day. III Trovatore;" Tuesday. Il Pagliaeci"
and "Cavalleria Rusticana;" WEDNESDAY
matinee. Bohemian Girl" night. "Lohen-
grim Thursday, Garment" Friday,
Faust Saturday matinee, Il Pagliacci
and scenes from Martha" night. Car
men,"
Albaugh's Opera House.-Miss Carrie Tur-
ner will be the attraction at this theater
next week in repertoire of plays, the hrst
of which will be an adaptation of Dumas
famous work, which is called THE Edge
of Society,"" Miss Turner has been de-
scribed as woman whose rare talent as
an actress Is only surpassed by her cnarm-
ing and winsome personality, one VINO
brings to the impersonation of her power
full emotional roles an intellectual respon-
siveness and ready sympathy. which make
her acting all one could wish for. To a
voice of rare sweetness, fieXibility and power
she adds grace of movement, a handsome
face and an irresistible charm of manner
that never fail to win the admiration of her
audience and the unstinted praise of the
most discriminating critics. In the Edge
of Society" she has part which she has
made thoroughly her own. since she origi-
mated 1t in this country. Many have at
tempted to play the piece. but they have
invariably failed in the light and delicate
shades which Miss Turner has invested the
part of Suzanne.
Harris Bijou Theater-The attraction at
Harris Bijou Theater the coming week will
be that fun-making farce comedy, Fin
negans Ball" Murray and Mack are the
leading spirits of the occasion. Fnnegan
gives a ball and invites a company of peo-
pie, who pass the time in singing, dancing
and repartee. Private theatricals are pro-
posed by some. and while they are in pro-
gress. other visitors. who have not been
told that the love making and tragedy are
simulated, arrive upon the scene and pre-
cipitate some very ludicrous complications.
While "Finnegan's Ball. makes no preten-
sions beyond being fin de steele combina-
ton of what the people like in fun, melody.
dancing and specially performance, II really
has much ingenuity of plot Among the
people who appear are George H. limerick,
Walter Fredericks. Rich. +. Lynch. Herbert
Dillea, Fred Archer. Mark Davis. Stella
Deane. Pearle Hight, Lonnie Deane and
Ada Jewell. Both money and. care have
been freely expended in securing not only a
talented company, but artistic features in
scenery and costuming as well.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The Rose Hill
English Folly Company will be the attrac-
ton al the Lyceum next week. The organ
ization is said to be very extravaganza in
pretty girls, droll comedians, charming
dances, marches, drills tableaux and stat
ues. The French quadrille will be a feature
of the performance. The concluding feature
will be an original musical comedy burletta.
entitled THE Fakir's Daughter" which
serves to introduce the full strength of the
company. including chorus Of thirty
voices clever soubrettes and funny knock
about comiQues. In the company are: We'd
der sisters, French eccentriques: Morton
and Eckhof. musical artists; DAILY and Lee.
the Irish warbers; the Wa5hburn sisters.
the original comedy duo; 3. j. Holland.
king of the air. and Julia Kelly, the only
lady bone soloist in the world
Boston Symphony Orchestra.-The Boston
Symphony Orchestra will give the second
concert in it's series at Metzerott Hall next
Monday evening. Mr.. Franz Kneisel will
be the soloist. The program includes the
symphony IN F. G9etz n firs sot movement OF
phonic poem. "Omphale's Spinning Wheel"
Saint-Saens, and overture, "Lenore No. 3"
Beethoven.
musical and literary entertainment, by
VIM. c. Frissell. will be given at Hayden
Hall, corner 1-2 street and Pennsylvania
avenue, next Friday evening The program
will be carefully selected. and an enjoyable
evening Is promised. One of the principal
attractions will be the singing and fancy
dancing of Miss Magdaleen Turnburke.
Fisk Jubilee Singers.-The return of the
Loudin company of Original Fisk Jubilee
Singers to the city will be hailed with de-
light by those who remember the wonderful
jubilee voices. which delighted such large
audiences before their six years tour
around the world This company will APP
pear at Calvary Baptist Church on next
Wednesday evening, and. 1t is safe to say,
will be greeted by a full house Seats are
on sale at Whites music store, No. 935 +
street northwest, and can be had at the
church on the 18th.
Miss Richrds' Lecture.-On Wednesday
evening next Miss Richards will repeat her
interesting lecture on the white City by
the Lake at the Foundry NJ. l.. Church,
under the auspices of a band of the King
Daughters" the proceeds of the lecture to
be devoted to the heating apparatus fund Of
the Central Union Mission. Those who
have not heard Miss Richards lecture can
by attending, enjoy the double plea sure of
a visit to the vanishing city, unde- intelli-
gent guidance, together with the pleasant
consciousness of aiding q worthy charity.
The lecture will be profusely illustrated
with stereopticon views, and will include a
glance at the midway.
Reduced Pay.
Some of those who have employment will
ralx 10 ~ h. #