Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

eminently the favorite play of all who
speak and read English, Hamlet is the
classic Of classics in English literature.
Creston Clarke will be the next Shakes
pearean actor at Albaugh's, where he is
announced to appear on April as Hamlet.
He Is said to be an earnest, intellectual
actor, whose methods and talents are ad-
mirably suited to the titular character OF
Shakespeare's greatest tragedy. This is a
role In which he suggests, without initial
ing, his uncle. Edwin Booth: he has the
advantage of. youth-a characteristic that
goes to n AXE up the ideal Hamlet. But
Mr.. Clarke's impersonation of the melan-
choly prince by no means depends on such
realistic adjuncts as youthfulness and ro-
mantle mien. important as these may be-
On the contrary. he puts into the part a
dramatic power and an Evolutionary grace
far beyond any external requisites. MISS
Martha Ford who personates the heroines
Of Snakesp cares greatest tragedies, has
graceful and attractive personal appear
ance. She unites a force and power Of
dramatic expression that stamps her as
ma-ked with exceptional talents. She Will
appear in Washington for the first time,
her family history is so clearly associated
with this city, where her late father
name was at one time household word,
and which was benefited so largely by his
Cne pest interest OF the
Annie Ward Tifany-The Irish hero, with
his pretty songs, his flashing wit and his
hearty unhesitating way of getting friend
out of difficulty has become well known
to theater-goers- Next week at Harris
Bijou Theater Miss Annie Ward Tiffany
will give the Irish heroine her turn. The
play will be Lady Barney on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, and Peggy
Logan" for the rest of the week. Miss
Tiffany is a most delightful interpreter Of
characters Of the kind which she assumes
in these plays. and the dialogue is said to
be crisp and the plot strong. and possessed
of much originality. The company includes
people who are competent to make the
musical element prominent, and many
pretty dances will be appropriately in
troduced. The play deals with modern
times and modern people. Peggy Logan"
gives a strong picture of true Irish char
acter 1t is said. with a good deal of music
and an effervescing abundance Of repartee
Miss Tiffany has had remarkable success
In pleasing both the public and the critics.
and the supporting company has enjoyed
liberal share OF the praises bestowed on
the performance
Billy Plimmer and His Commandment
week at the Lyceum Billy Piimmer, the
champion bantam-weight pugilist Of the
world, ana his own company will be the
attraction. Plimmer defeated George
Dixon at the Madison Square Garden, New
York, August %. 1893. before 5000 people
during MS successful tour of the west he
mas met and defeated all corners in his
class. among whom were Solly Smith. John
Van Heesh. Jim Barry, Jack Smith. Kid
thompson. Mike Norton and many others.
curing RUNNERS engagement next week
ne oHers SoO TO any one standing four
rounds This challenge is open TO ALI in
ms class In the company are such we'll
known artists as Rama and Arno. Murray
anu Aloen Quartrelli, Nellie Waters, Little
carrie. Collins and Collins, McNulty sisters
Edward Leslie eiiic'
Miss Kate Fields Lecture.-"America for
R Rn. cans, is the patriotic title of Miss
nate rleid lecture to be given tonight in
the banquet hall of the Shoreham Of lie ~
past O'Clock. Congressman Iockwood n,
Bunalo will preside. Immigration. ouaran.
tine' naturalization. suffrage, labor, capital,
&c, constitute the subjects of discussion
There should be a full attendance ~ Snna
tor ana Representatives, for those on whom
the burden of legislation falls NAV learn
much from the keen observation and fear
Miss Field oa4i line
Amphion Glee Ciub-The testimonial that
VIII be rendered the Amphion Glee Club at
,ne metropolitan A. NJ. E. Church this even
ing promises to be a very brilliant affair
Inc movement Is headed by leading citizans
OF ooth races, and is deserving of a gener-
Gus support. The Capital CITY Concert Rand
under the leadership of Mr.. Eliza Hoffman
VIII render several numbers. This hand Ia q
the reputation of being the hest concart
band among the colored race Among otbar
attractions there will be a connective a,.,tl
Tor gold medal. which will be presented TO
tne Desl-urllled non-commlssioned officer ar
private in the District of Columbia National
Guard or the High School cadets There
VIII also be selections rendered by the I'm,
phion Giee Club. Mr.. j. Henry Lewis df-
rector; the Presidents Glee Club of Howard
University. and a mandolin, guitar and
banjo club. anu
Metzerott Hall.-Tomorrow evening tbe
Giee. Ban)o and Mandolin Clubs of the
L oStyi.r
cert at Metzerott Hall. and as these organi-
cations come stronger this year in every
part, II is anticipated that an enioyabl
program Will be presented The affair IL
under the patronage of large number of
ladies' prominent in society, so that IL will
probably be an interesting social as well as
musical event.
Georgetown Amateur Orchestra.-Tbe con-
cert or the Georgetown Orchestra next Mon
day evening will afford an opportunity TO
hear program composed of short selections
from the great composers There will he
several bright, sparkling. orchestral pieces.
including the overture to Fra Diayolo"
Moskowskfs beautiful "Serenata" Schar-
wenka's famous Polish Dance" and Ruben
STEMS "Feramors Wedding March" Re-
sides, there will be an abundance of solo
Mrs Ortmann, Mr.. Rakemann and Miss
Burbage The latters Chopin polonaise
with orchestral accompaniment. promises 10
be fine number Mr.. Rakemann's bril-
liancy as a solo violinist is well known in
Washington, and the Mendelssohn concert
aria, which will be sung by Mrs. Ortmann,
will be heard for the first time in several
years, with orchestra, here.
Academy of Music.--Tonight will be the
last lecture in the series by John L. Stod-
dard at the Academy of Music. 1t will be
the same that was delivered Monday and
last night. There will be no lecture to-
morrow or Friday night, but at the matinee
Saturday Mr.. Stoddard will make his last
appearance here this season.
The Charity Concert.
All the proceeds Of the charity concert