Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-21
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Albaugh's.-The Widow Warren smirked
some schemed a good deal. danced little
Jig in the cutest manner imaginable and
made herself a most delightful parsonage
generally at Albaugh's Grand Opera House
last night, when the Road to Ruin was
presented. That accomplished actress, Mrs
John Drew, has no equal in the characters
which she is now presenting and while she
mas both the reputation and the ability,
which would enable her to shine indepen-
oently or her supporting company, there is
evidence Of desire to insure as nearly as
may De competent performance in every
part or the cast. Sidney Drew is an actor Of
merit. That he possesses the qualities which
framing can give goes without saying when
ms FAMILY and surroundings are considered.
anu ne mas the natural gifts which help TO
make comedian, as well. The part Of
Goldhnch gives him good opportunities in
this play. Charles Hanford again show ed
mat the esteem which he enjoys is not mis-
placed, and Mr.. Charles E. Werner Is the
aple conscientious actor that he was as Sir
Lucious O'Trigger in the Rivals The Road
70 Ruin will be given Thursday night and
Wife"
The Prodigal Father.-Messrs. c. B. JEFF
terson' klaw Erlanger. managers of
Delmonico at g. THE Country Circus"
&C, Will bring their powerful comedy COM
pany to Albaugh's Grand Opera House for
week, commencing next Tuesday night
The Prodigal Father" met with a hearty
reception here last year and has since then
been produced in almost every city in Amer
lea. The comedy has just completed two
York.
THE Police Patrol" NEVER in the annals
or melodramas has a greater success been
achieved than that scored by A. Y Pear
sons Police Patrol" under the manage
ment of Mr.. c. L. Walters. The play is far
superior in both plot, dramatic and scenic
enectS m
stage. and calls forth the deepest attention
from beginning to the end by the rapid sue
cession of incidents that either keep the
auditors in roar of laughter or a thrill of
excitement. From scenic point this pro-
duction Is elaborate in the extreme and
every locality represented Is faithfully por-
trayed, as the complete scenery for every
act Is carried intact The company is of
more than ordinary ability ana comprises
some or the best artists in the profession In
their respective parts, thus assuring a pres
entatlon seldom, If ever witnessed before
The Police Patrol" comes to Harris Biiou
Theater next week
The Night Owls.-Robert Manchester.s
famous Night Owls Beauty Show will be
, 1ne attraction at the Lyceum next week.
The organization includes a number of
pretty girls and clever comedians Rheme
Nelson. the prominent burlesque artist.and
who Is said to be one of the handsomest
women on the stage, assumes the prlnci-
pal roles in the burlesque The Peerless
French serio-comic-M'He. Ottillie-will. in
troduce her eccentric speciality and as a
special feature, Manager Herman has Sc
cured Nine Macart and her novel canine
hippodrome. introducing boxing dogs and
monkeys The closing burlesque, "Liberty's
reception to Uncle SAM" a satire on poll
tics, Is said to be decidedly humorous and
up to the times.
The Bischoff Concerts-The third Pie
chon concert, this season, will take place
on friday night next, at the CONGREGATIONAL
church The program will be one of the
pest yet presented at these concerts There
VIII be vocal solos by Miss Dorothy Byrd
Rogers. Mrs. II. c. Browning Miss Elsie
Bond. Miss Daisy Taylor Miss Laura Zey
and Mr. Gilbert Clark, and there will be
violin solos by Prof. Anton Kaspar; piano
solo by d. G. Pfeiffer. and organ solos bv
DR.: j, w. Bischor. Seats may be obtained
at Ellis.
MIR. Grossmith's Recital.-The last recital
OF Mr. George Grossmith will take place at
Metzerott Hall tonight. The program will
be varied, and In some respects different
from that of last week, although there will
be some of the same features that were
80 attractive on that occasion. Those who
nave not yet heard this accomplished en-
tertainer should certainly not miss the op-
portunity tonight. Seats may be obtained
at MetZerott's.
cert of the excellent organization of mn
sicians, known as tie Philharmonic Club
VIII be held tonight in the I-niyersalist
Shurch: Each member is an artist and in
iiVidually and collectively they have done
nuch TO increase the appreciation and love
of the highest class of music in this com
nunlty. The club will be assisted by Mr..
]. J. Costello. baritone
The &C. c." Course.-The next authors
readlng In the c. c. course will take place |
At Metzerott's Hall on March l. when Mr.
James Whitcomb Riley will be the chief
attraction, and will read. in his inimItable
way some of his choicest and most tonch-
Ing poems. Mr.. Riley is very popular in
W ashington. and his appearance here has
always brought out a large audience re
VIII be assisted by Mr. Sherley southern
writer of exceptional ability, who is said |
to be both eloquent and witty. Tickets are |
on sale at Metzerott's