Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-09
AMUSEMENTS,


prevail that it always finds here. as pre-
scented at Albaugh's last night. Mr.. Mans
| field has been praised so unstintedly for
his performance Of this character that
there is nothing new to be said of it. 1t
Is one of the few cases where adverse criti-
cism Is impossible. even when the minute
details are taken into consideration. Mans
field illustrates In this creation how much
more his work depends upon art than upon
the Inspiration of genius. There Is not
movement or an infection that has not
been carefully studied and polished. A. G.
Andrews gave creditable impersonation
of the devoted valet, Mortimer. The re-
mainder OF the cast presents, for the most
part, the same excellent qualities that con-
tributed smoothness to former productions.
Tonight Mr.. Mansfield will present his re-
vised version of 1.-The Merchant Of Venice"
for the first time in this city, assuming
the role of Shylock.
New National Theater.-There is a fasci-
nation about brass buttons anu firearms
that Is Irresistible. This fact has been
shown by the success of the numerous
military. dramas produced within recent
times. In THE Girl l Left Behind Me-"
which is offered as the weeks attraction
at the New National Theater, the pomp
and trappings of modern warfare are made
to do particularly good service. The plot
Is redolent Of the good things in many
dramas, but the spirit of the action Is thor
oughly American. The field that was hith-
erto left almost exclusively to the sensa-
tional midwest actor has been invaded
with most pleasing results by authors who
possess good taste, well the dramatic
instinct. The play repeats the favorable
impression which 1t made at it's former
presentation in this city. The cast does
good work and is evenly balanced. Frank
Mordaunt as Gen. Kennion was again ap-
preciated and Miss Grace Atwell displayed
much ability In the part of the Indian girl.
In fact. there is scarcely member of the
company whose efforts did not merit in
dividual recognition.
Academy of Music.-A large audience at
the Academy last night, and a critical one
too, was given a renaissance of the roman
tic, in Mr.. Edward Vroom's reproduction of
the old play and opera of Don Caesar de
Bazan. "Ruy Bias" and "Maritani" in
this instance called ''Ruy Bias" with Mr..
vroom in the dual role of Ruy and Don
Caesar, two parts quite diverse in char
acter; the one, Ruy, dreamer and sent-
mentalist, who rises to power and position
by duplicity, weak yielding; the other. Don
Caesar, q roysterer, who makes everything
grist that comes to his mill. 1t Is hardly
necessary to repeat the story of the play.
Suffice It, in these two parts Mr.. Vroom
assumes the double character with a fair
degree Of success. Not great possibly. but
promising a degree of greatness, though
scarcely in this play. AS was shown in
the acting last night Mr.. Vroom pleases an
Caesar, the character itself assisting ma
terially. An able support was given Mr..
Vroom by Mr.. Edwin Ferry as Don Sal
luste who very conscientiously played
most disagreeable part; by Miss Ffolliot
Paget. as the Queen, who played the part to
its best advantage; by Miss Clifford whose
Casilda was as pretty as poem, and by
Miss Creech as the Duchess who acted the
punctilious duenna to the letter. The play,
as written, Is wordy, and the file might be
used upon 1t with good results. The scenery
and costumes are synchronous and hand
some. The first night bitches. nervousness
and forgetfuness of lines were apparent,
but these will be readily remedied and time
will show the opportunity Of the renais-
sance OF the romantic has come.
Harris Bijou Theater.-A large and en-
thusiastic audience witnessed the initial
production in this city last night at Har-
ris' Bijou Theater of THE Power of Gold"
The play Is melodrama Of more than or
binary interest interpreted by a company
that Is frst-class in every respect. The
situations are thrilling and the lines of the
play are full Of interest. There are several
tableaux that are effective bits Of stage
realism. and the scenery which Is all new,
Is consistent. Miss Mary Timberman made
an acceptable leading lady and threw
warmth Into her acting that promises
well. George Turner. as the hero, shared
the honors of the evening with Llsie Leigh,
the heroine, who was excellent. Again to-
night.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Fred Wald-
manns Specially Company presented to
the patrons of Kernan's last night one of
the best variety shows seen in this city
during the season. Adrienne Ancion gave
finished exhibition on the trapeze Magee
and Crimmins gave a roaring burlesque
and set the gallery wild with a boxing set
to, Richmond and Glenroy were very pleas
Ing. and Richard Pitrot proved a good MINI
ic Of noted men. Bogert and O'Brien proved
themselves an original musical duo full of
new tricks, and Robetta and Doreto, as
acrobatic Cinnamon. were ludlcrous. Chas.
70 VR0 YpntA
ing. and the Eddy trio have a marvellous
parlor exhibition of gymnastics. Forbes
and Quinn In trick dancing and harmonica
playing were new and satisfactory. The
Jewel Brothers closed the entertainment
with mystifying experiment of lock pick
Ing. Again tonight.
Boston Symphony Orchestra.-The usual
large and cultivated audience greeted the
Boston Symphony Orchestra at Metzerott
Hall last night on the occasion Of it's third
concert this season. The program was an
effective one and its execution in every
number betrayed that skill. precision and
finish that characteriZes all the work of
this admirable organization. The Brahms
symphony is composition that tests both
the intellectual capacity of the conductor
as well as the technical ability Of his force
and in his reading Conductor Paur prov
ed his thorough comprehension of the spirit
OF the author. while his ideas were fully
Interpreted by his excellent band of musi-
clans. The 'EUryahthe" overture by Weber
has been heard by this same orchestra be-
fore and in it's performance last night
there was left nothing to be desired Mr..
Schroeder'S ability as 'cellist Is well
known and his playing of the solo in Volk-
mas serenade for string orchestra was an
exquisite piece of work and fully justified
the emphatic applause it received. Nine
Maternas appearance was enthusiastically
received and her work in both numbers
showed the excellence of her method and
the good preservation of her massive
voice While she is hardly the singer she
was when she was last here she retains
the volume OF tone and the forcible delivery
that made her one of the greatest dramatic
sopranos.
Metropolitan A NJ. Z. Church-Tonieht
Mr.. Frederick Douglass will lecture at the
metropolitan A NJ. E. Church. taking for
his subject, The Issues of the Hour" Mr.
Douglass reputation as an orator of I'M
| usual eloQuence is well known and he will
! undoubtedly handle his subject in a mas
terly manner. He stands at the very top
OF his race as a thinker and speaker and
he will probably present much that will
excite thoughtful interest in the minds of
the distinguished men under whose patron
age the lecture is given.
| Rev. T. Dewitt TaImage.-The great
Brooklyn divine Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage
will lecture In Netzerott Hall on Thursday
night, speaking upon Russia and the
CZar," said to be his most eloquent and
interesting effort. Mr.. Talmaga is very
popular In this city and will undoubtedly
be greeted by n crowded house.
Tabieaux Sivants.-The Living Pictures
to be given at the Church Of Our Father