Evening star., 1894-11-20
AMUSEMENTS.

Alhaugh's.-Prof. Hermann, the magician,
having been freed from the meshes of the
law in New York, will commence his ell
gagement at Albaughs Opera House to-
night.
New National Theater.-Whatever the de-
ficiencies that may present themselves to
survey Of the weeks dramatic array In
Washington, there is no ground for COM
plaint for the man who longs for the good
old times in the drama With joe Jefferson
Kate Claxton and Janauschek in the field
there is nothing lacking 20 make the at
mosphcre of antiquity complete and salts
factory to the taste which requires TINS
kind of nourishment. rip Van Wnkle,
while ney Ell Offering any claims TO recoSnl-
tiuu as d classic in dramatic literature, is
without doubt one of the standard plays,
and the character is the best thing
that Mr.. jefferson ever attempted, it is the
course of wisdom for him to retain II so
long as his endurance an actor and
that of the public as an audience holds out.
The attendance AT Mr.. JeffersOns perform
ance of Rip last night, at the New Ma
tionai Theater, was select and appreciative.
Academy of NluSic.-"The Two Orphans,
presented at the Academy of Music last
night, sustained its claim to superiority,
which is established at the outset. No
subsequent neoGrama has surpassed it,
and the revival of the old-time play, with
Kate ClaXton and JanauSchek in the cast,
cannot fail to interest many people. The
ladies whose names are featured in the
east are to be Congratula ted on having
been successful in SO extending their
careers as to gather iaurelS from two gem
CrationS of play goerS-they have had the
admring applause of our fathers and moth
ers, and they are now making strong bid
for the approval of those whose acqudint-
ance with the stage and its celebrities Is
still limited. The imperSonation of the phnd
girl, Louise, by Miss ClaNton was the same
feeling and competent bit of acting that
Won her recognition long ago, and Nine
Janauschek as the Countess de Linieres was
stately and impressive. The play, as a
whole, WIS credItably cast.
Buffers Bijou Thcater.-MelCdrama holds
full sway at Buffers J3ijou this week, and
last night the house was crowded with an
enthusiastic audience to see that thrilling
play, Wife for Wife" There are four
acts of startling realism, interpreted by
company of considerable merit. The plot
is consistent and easily followed, with just
enough mystery to make one long for the
next act. 1t is story of ante-bellum days
woven together with care. The arch vii
lain, the much-abused hero and the for
giving heroine are all depicted while the
comedian is given an ample opportunity
to run in a little sunshine when the clouds
get ominous. William Nichols, as the old
southern gentleman, was good, and Frank
Montgomery, Archie, brought good
many laughs. Virginia Bray, as Edith
Walton, gave a strong imperSonation of 4
difficult character. and Jennie Kay, as Mar
tha, shared the honoIs with the comedian.
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-There is one
thing that can be said about Hopkins Star
Specially Company, which is filling q weeks
engagement al Kernan's. 1t is always first
class and presents the best and newest
specialtes. Last night at the opening a
crowded house welcomed the artists, and
the unanimous verdict was that the show
was one of the best of the season. That |
clever sketch duo. Fisher and Crowell |
were first intr roduce ed and filled in their
time acceptably. Then came in success |
sion Master Willie Russell, the wonderful
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modeler; Mcbride and Flynn, in a laugh |
able Irish speciality; Fulgora who con-
tributed an interesting act, entitled, Trans |
hguratiOn. Melville ana Stetson whose
reputation is worldwide, came next and |
were the hit of the show This was es- |
Pecially so OF Miss Melville, whose rich |
Contraito voice won her many friends. |
bartlett and May did an eccentric turn:
George Graham, an old favorite In Wash |
1ngton, did monologue of funny propor- |
tions, and Smith and Fuller appeared in a |
musical novelty. The Donazetta Brothers
proved carable acrobats, and General |
clusters Last Ride" tearing farce COM
pieted tne entertainment. Again tonight.
Metzerott Hail.-Tonight Nina Bertini-
Humphreys will give a concert at Metz |
croft Hall. This lady is a singer of con- |
siderable ability. as she conclusively |
showed last spring, when she was here
with the Hinrich's Opera Company. She |
then made many warm friends, who will |
undoubtedly be present to greet her to- |
night. She will be assisted by Miss Hettie |
bradley, soprano; Mrs Minnie Bell Irving
contralto, Mr.. Charles Stuart Phillips, |
tenor; Mr. Frederick Reddall bass: Miss |
AVice Boxhail, harpist, and Mr. Emanuel
Wao, pianist All these people are of we'll
known ability, and an enjoyable program
may be anticipated.
The Maud Powell String Quartet.-Wash-
1ngton has always felt a pride in the sue
cess that Miss Maud Powell has attained |
as yfoliniSt, for this is her home She
has been well received whenever she has |
appeared in this city, and it is hoped that
a crowded house will greet her at Metz
erotts Hall tomorrow night, when she
brings string quartet, of whic h she Is |
the head. The other members are Josef
kovarik, second violin; Frank p Kalten-
born, violin, and Paul Mersch violonceIlo
The last-named gentleman resided here for
some years, and his excellent work Is well |
remembered. The program will be an ar |
tfstic one, and yet 1t will not be too classi-
cal. The quartet will be assisted by Mrs |
Katherine Wadsworth, soprano soloist
Seats are now on sale at Metzerott's
The philharmonic Club-The second con-
cert Of the Philharmonic Club will take |
place on Thursday evening at Metzerott |
Hall. The concerts given by this club are |
among the most enjoyable during the mu-
sical season, and the coming entertainment |
will present the members to excellent ad-
vantage, in both concerted and solo num-
Anton Schott, the famous Wagnerian |
tenor and ledersinger. whose popularity
here Is very great, and Miss Dora Valesca
Becker who will b, heard here for the
first time but who has already won the
approval of the best critics as a violin yir-
tuoso. The sale of reserved seats is now
in progress at MetZerott's.