Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-28
ASSESSMENTS.

Albaugh' s-The jolly "Prodigal Father
appeared at Albaughs last night and prov
ed entertaining as usual. The play is purely
for purposes of laughter. and the audience
responded to the clever points which are
so numerous in 1t with ready enthusiasm.
1t is a comic play presented by people who
know how to be comical. Harry Hotto
made himself thoroughly liked by his good
work. Hattie Earles Is vivacious and clever
In the role of the variety actress. George
c. Boniface is the capable comedian that
he always is. and in the "Prodigal Father"
develops a fund of effervescence that is
apparently inexhaustible. The company
is a carefully organized one. and there is
no one in IL who does not claim admiring
atten ton for one reason or another. Geo.
CASTOR is especially smooth and entertain
ing in the part of the broken-down actor,
and his bit of speciality work with the piano
embellishments proved one of the best hits
that have been recently made. Irene Frank
lin Is bright youngster, who arouses as
much amusement by her pranks on the
stage as her prototype does indignation by
her mischief in real life. The 'Prodigal
Father" is not clamorouS in Its claim to
recognition as an educator in the lofty
branches. but 1t is beyond question one of
the most effective pieces Of diversion that
the stage can offer.
America. One of the most remarkable
features among the numerous points Of
exceptional interest made known in the
great production of America" which is
to be seen in Washington for the first time
next week. Is afforded by the Schaefer fam
lily of acrobats, jugglers and all-around
entertainers. who have for years occupied
the foremost position in their line in all
Europe. The elder Schaefer not alone &C
composites unparalleled feats in the line
or athletics, Jugslery and legerdemain, but
has recently developed peculiarly effective
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Carver's greatest exhibitions to the blush.
The Schasfers were prevented In New York
from giving their entire entertainment.
which Is. however, apparently harmless
enough to the participants and which has
been received with great enthusiasm wher
ever 1t has been seen. The show, Of which
the Schaefers form a part, is an immense
institution In the amusement line. Fully
800 people are employed, together with
horses and other animals, and entire
special train is required for the transporta-
ton Of the show from place to place: Re
ports from Chicago, New York and Phila-
delphia, where America" has hitherto been
seen, indicate that 1t is dazZlingly presented
as 10 scenery, costumes and properties. 1t
Is undoubtedly the biggest thing in the
spectacular line ever put upon the stage
of regular theaters. This attraction will
commence on Monday. March s., for six
nights and Wednesday and Saturday matt
nees, at Albaugh's Grand Opera House.
Uncle Toms Cabin. Peter Jackson will
appear at Harris Theater next week in
Uncle Toms Cabin" The colored fighter
Is one OF the most successful of the dra-
matte graduates from pugilism. number
or other fistic lights appear in conjun ction
with him. Parson Davies has a prominent
place in the cast, and Joe Choynski is Jack
sons opponent in the sparring exhibition
which Is given. Choynski is a man with
weil-known record. and was selected for
the work because he is one Of the few men
VINO could stand 1t. The bout Is very
lively one. and gives one of the best ideas
OF an actual encounter that 1t is possible
to obtain. 1t has been many years since
Uncle Toms Cabin" was presented in
this city. and care has been taken to have
the production a complete one. Not only
are the characters taken by competent
actors, but the people who impersonate the
slaves give entertainments In the line Of
singing and dancing which are said to be
unsurpassed by the best variety organiza-
tons. The immense success that the at
traction has had throughout the season
may be considered as conclusive evidence
as to 1t being a drawing card. 1t has been a
standing room attraction all the way
through.
Star Speciality Company.-Hopkins' Trans
Oceanic Star Specially Company will be the
attraction at the Lyceum next week This
organization comprises a galaxy of Ameri-
can and European artists among the most
famous of which is the Lars Laisen family
direct importation from Copenhagen, con-
sisting OF one man and four young ladies,
who perform double somersaults and other
grace that 1t is hard to believe any feat
impossible to them. Then there is Kara
the wonderful juggler; Melville and Stet-
son, topical duetists; the Dixon Brothers.
musical clowns; Fulgora, the great trans
hgurator; Win H. Fox as Paddewhiski. the
great impressario; Ada Melrose, the dis
tinguished vocalist; Prof. De Bisselt, the
lightning calculator In clay; Eddie and
Josie Evans and Clayton and Jenkins.
Mary Howe's Concert.-Miss Mary Howe.
the brilliant soprano, accompanied by her
husband. MIR. VIM. LAWN, arrived in this
city today, and is at the Normandie. Her
concert at Metzerott Hall on Friday cven-
ing will be the musical event of the sea-
son, as she comes to Washington fresh from
her triumphs in Europe, and with a voice
even fuller. rounder and more melodious in
tone than when she last sung here. There
is no woman upon the concert stage who
has so many elements of success. To a
richly endowed vocal equipment she adds a
beauty of face and figure rarely met with.
and a winning grace of manner that COM
pletely captivates her audiences. Miss
Howe will be assisted at her concert by
Mr.. LAWN, Miss Leonora Won Stosch, the
charming violinist, and others, and the pro-
gram will be an unusually attractive one.
The seats, which are on sale at Metzerott's.
are going rapidly, and there is every indi-
cat ton of a crowded house.
The &C. c." Course.-Tomorrow evening.
at Metzerott Hail, will take place the next
authors readings, when the Hoosier poet,
Mr.. James Whitcomb Riley, and Mr.. Doug
las Sherley will read from their own works.
No author Is more popular in this city than
Mr.. Riley, and he has been here so fire.
quently that he is always welcomed as a
personal friend. and not as mere public
entertainer. Mr.. Sherley is a Southern au-
thor, who has made an excellent reputati
for wit and humor. and is said TO be an ex-
cellent mate for Mr.. Riley. Seats are SELL
ing rapidly at Metzerotts.
Put Out Your Gas.