Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-27
ADJUSTMENTS.


night by a company which, with Joe Girls
rner and Phoebe Davis as the leading men,
bers, is competent to do justice to play
which treats a modern theme in force
full and pleasing manner. The way in
which 1t was received last night indicates
an even more favorable consideration at
the hands of the theater-going public than
1t received at its previous presentation
here. The central idea, that Of the COM
plications arising during the late war, which
in some cases divided not merely friend
ship, but families, is treated with skill and
discretion, and the company gave an ade-
cuate Interpretation of the work. The
audience manifested an enthusiasm which
left no doubt as to the acceptability of the
play, and of the manner in which it was
performed. Mr.. Grismer possessed the ef-
fectiveness as an actor. which only ex-
perience combined with natural adapta-
bility can develop, and Miss Davis at once
enlists the interest of the audience in the
character that she portrays.
New National Theater.-"A Temperance
Town" appeared again in this city last
night, opening a weeks engagement
at the New National Theater. The comedy
Is decidedly financial success, as may be
said of anything that its author, Charles
ance last night was especially interesting,
because of the fact that 1t was for the
benefit of the Elks. The members Of the
organization were in evidence in a man.
ner that beftted the occasion. and the
fact that Richards and Garfield are no
longer in the cast did not prevent tho skit
from being favorably received. The senti-
ment Of "A Temperance Town" Is. luckily
enough, the least important thing about 1t,
as is the case with all of the Hoyt produc-
lions.
Academy of Music.-That the Passing
Show Is pleasantly remembered from its
first visit here was abundantly shown at
the Academy Of Music last night. The
audience was large and enthusiastic and
all the catchy songs and dances were en-
cored. There have been some changes In
the cast we'll as in the text but the
piece is one of those nondescripts that can
stand any amount of change provided 1t Is
good. In this instance the changes are
good, notably so the burlesque on Cleopa-
march. In this Miss Vernona Jarbeau is
seen to excellent advantage, as Is also
Charlie Ross John Henshaw's new song,
Girl Wanted" made a hit, and the dane
ing Of La Petite Adelaide was remarkable
Metzerott's Music Hall.-The entertain
ment at Metzerott's Music Hall last night
by Prof. and Mrs. Baldwin and their COM
pany was an extremely interesting one and
was witnessed by good-sized audience
The cabinet seance Of Mr.. Baldwin Is as
clever as anything ever seen in this city
and Mrs. Baldwin's second sight is equally
remarkable. The company does some good
work. Prof. Manuel showing himself a
skillful performer on large eight-stringed
guitar. skit, called "A Pair of Plotters,"
caused considerable amusement, and, in
fact, all the numbers on the program were
very well received.
Buffers Bijou Theater.-A crowded house
witnessed the performance of THE Span
of Life last night. and every one
was well pleased. The play is from the
pen of Sutton Vane. and is interpreted by
William Calder's excellent company. There
are four acts of great interest, with STIR
ring situations and thrilling tableaux. The
scenery is the feature, and the light house
scene In the second act bit of realism
seldom equaled on the stage. But IT was
in the third act that the height of stage
effect was reached. when the human bridge
threw itself over the kings chasm and
formed THE Span of Life" over which the
heroine escaped. Again tonight.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Fred VALID
mann's Speciality Company is always a
drawing card in Washington, and last
coined it at Kernans. Magee and Grim
Minis were laughable in their eccentric
boxing act Mile. Ottilie proved a dainty
and pleasing dancer the Patterson broth
class, and James II. Cullen made hit with
his clever performance. The Olympia
Quartet contributed a military comedy
sketch that was fresh and entertaining.
strongest man in the world did chal-
lenge act. There is no doubt Of his
strength, but he tries to further impress
the audience by willfully falling Ameri-
cans don't like taking in any form, and
Sampson Is too great an artist to indulge
In it, 1t was announced that he would
challenge the winner of the SandowMont-
gomery match for purse of $4,000. Binns
and Binns did a novel musical act, and a
roaring afterpiece, After the Ball" con-
cluded the entertainment. Again tonight.
Olga Nethersole.--Miss Olga Nethersole,
the English actress, under the manage
ment of Marcus II. Mayer, will make her
first appearance in this city on Monday
next. December 3, at Albaugh's. She has
everything in her favor. say the critics.
Face. figure and voice alike captivat-
ing. She Is not tall. and yet does not strike
you as lacking height. Her features are
regular, and yet have none Of the cold,
statuesque character one usually associates
with the word. Miss Nethersole's acting is
departure from the old methods, and her
PRESERVATION bears the impress of her own
potent individuality. When on the stage
she compels one to watch her every move
ment. She dominates the scene without
seeming to realize 1t. This is one secret Of
her great success. In the technicalities Of
her art she is thoroughly accomplished,
but she Is never artificial, because she pos
sesses the invaluable power of artistic self
control. She has a splendid voice, vibrant,
strong, sympathetic, perfectly modulated
and capable of adapting itself with partic-
Of emotional eloquence. She shows an ex-
quisite taste in dress, and her costumes
are not only beautiful, but appropriate and
effective.
Bob Burdette.-At the E Street Baptist
Church tonight Robt. ]. Burdette, the pop
ular humorist, will lecture upon Good
Medicine" a subject which in his hands is
said to be treated In the most entertaining
manner. Those who have heard Burdette
lecture will need no urging to attend to-
night, while those who have never heard
him should certainly embrace the present
opportunity.
Dean Hole.-"Socicty In England" will
be the subject of the deans lecture on
Monday next. He is fully competent to
speak upon a subject so interesting to
Americans. The dean has seen all the
phases of life in England. The great
cathedral In which he speaks is thronged
at times with the wealthy and high born
and again with the honest yeomanry. He
Is at home with all classes. His wit and
eloQuence have made him one of the most
attractive Of speakers, and his kindness
OF heart has endeared him to his people.