Evening star., 1894-03-27
AMUSEMENTS.

impression that the Comedy Of Errors"
which formed conspicuous feature of
their repertoire, would be lost to the modern
stage. One of the strong points in that pro-
duction was the close manner in which Mr..
Crane initiated the unique individuality of
Mr.. Robson. copying him in voice and ges-
ture so faithfully that it was impossible at
times to tell which was which. The dupli-
cation of such skill seemed to be an un-
reasonable expectation, and yet Washing
ton man has stepped in and made the two
Dromios as deliciously droll and satisfying
as they ever were. There is no doubt that
the Comedy of Errors would have been
sadly missed. When the almost offensive
absurdities Of Hoyt creation are accepted
and enjoyed by the public there is certainly
not merely rational place for but posi-
tive need Of farce OF the kind that amuses
without involving a certain mental degra-
dation which always resists when We laugh
at the purely inane. The Comedy of Er-
rors Is farce of the most pronounced sort.
The probabilities are not closely consulted
and the situations are obviously designed to
leave mirthful impression. Mr.. Stuart
Robson is. OF course, the leading spirit Of
the humor. and his finished acting as we'll
as his comical personality was doubly en-
joylble since 1t was reflected again in Mr.
Giles Shine. Miss May Waldron was a hand
some Adriana-one whose woes inspired
sympathy In the bosoms of the on-looking
public, just as the woes of a good-looking
woman always do. The cast was one of
merit generally and the scenery was re-
markably elaborate and beautiful.
Boston symphony Orchestra.-The series
or concerts of the Boston symphony Or
chestra this season in this city was brought
to a close at Metzerott's Hall last night The
audience filled the hall, Is always the
case when this admirable organization ap-
pears. and the program was enjoyable both
as TO the character OF the compositions Sc
lected and the excellence Of the interpreta-
tion. Mr.. Emil Paur, the new conductor,
may we'll be satisfied with the work of his
first season so far as the public appreciation
Is concerned. He has proved himself
worthy successor to those who have CON-
tributed TO make the orchestra what 1t now
Is. and Its development has been in regular
progression from the time Georg Henschel
hrst brought the members together as
body, until now II Is probably the finest or
chestra OF its character and numbers in the
world Last evening the program opened
with Beethovens fourth symphony in fiat
major, and each movement was played with
a precision and care and delicacy Of
phrasing that left nothing to be desired,
either SO far as technique was concerned or
as to true Interpretation OF the authors
meaning. Two movements of Berlioz's Fan
tasttc symphony afforded fine contrast of
the modern with the classic school and gave
this composer at his best in grace of treat
ment. vivid imagination and richness of
coloring, all Of which were faithfully in
terpreted by the force under Mr.. Paur s
baton.
There were two soloists, Mr.. .Alboni Schroe-
der. violoncellist and Mr.. Ferruccio Busoni.
pianist. The former played fantastic con-
certo. composed by Mr.. c. NJ. Loeftier, the
leader Of the first violins of the orchestra.
1t was unique composition and the work
OF both soloist and orchestra was so heartily
applauded that both Mr.. Schroeder and Mr.
Loeffier were compelled to bow their ac-
acknowledgements Mr.. Busoni gave an ar
rangement by himself Of Liszt's Spanish
rhapsody" for piano and orchestra. Mr..
Busoni has been heard in Washington be-
fore. and his ability as a pianist is well
known. yet he surprised and gratified mis-
friends last night by the excellence Of his
work. His adaptation. too. Is to be COM
mended, for the solo instrument was always
given its due prominence. Wagner's pre-
lude to THE Meistersngers' closed pro-
gram that every one regretted was the last
of the symphony concerts this season
National.-There was a house full Of peo
pie at the National Theater last night to
see for the very manyth time THE Texas
Steer" 1t affords few new impressions at
this advanced stage of its career, but con-
sidered in conjunction with some of Mr..
Hoyts recent work, il serves to emphasize
old ones. 1t is interesting to note the pc
culiarities Of a mans style, and one of
the most striking characteristics this emf
nent originator of abSurdities is his devo-
ton to two themes-the graveyard and the
distllery. With scarcely an exception either
a corpse or a bottle Of whisky has a star
part. Frequently both are industriously
wright and the players these themes are so
treated as to be not merely tolerable, but
divertng. Changes have occurred in the
cast, but of course Tim Murphy is always
there, and Hamlet" with Hamlet left out
| would be beautiful conference compared
with THE Texas Steer" with Tim left out.
a character close to Tins in interest Is
Bossy Brander, and new one in that role
is Miss Alice Evans, sweet and pretty and
soft of voice, but lacking yet that wild
western. not to say Texan, flavor which the
part demands Another part of interest is
BraSsy Gall. done now by Mr.. Chisnell, the
originator: and he presents 1t with an un-
consciousness that Is as natural as the liv-
ing character from which this stage Gall
was taken. Mat Snyder succeeds Chas.
Stanley as Major Yell, the visiting states
man from Texas. and he brings his voice
with him. OF all the others only pleasant
things may be said.
Acadeniy.-"The Glorles of India" was the
subject Of Mr.. Stoddards lecture at the
Academy last night. being a continuation
of last weeks series, and 1t was not only
beautifully worded, but beautifully pictured.
Beginning in Calcutta the lecturer carried
the audience by interesting and attractive
stages through that city, with its politics.
Its commerce. its gardens, its shipping, its
natives, Its hideousness and its Hooghly, on
to Delhi, Lucknow and Cawnpore, with
their awful stories of blood and rapine and
revenge, and closed at Agra with a descrip-
ton of the Tai Mahal, almost as gorgeous
in its oriental ornateness Of diction as that
the splendor OF its architecture and decora-
ton. More beautiful buildings do not exist
than those in India, where the poetry of
architecture seems to have come to its full
est fruition under the master touch Of the
Saracens, and from these scenes such pic
lures may be had as will impress the most
careless beholder. Added to this Is the ire
mendous and terrible history surrounding
all as a mist, and the listener forgets him
self. and for the time is lost in the glories
of India.
Metzerott Hall-Tonight the Yale Glee
and Banjo Clubs will give a concert at
Metzerott Hall, and 1t is expected that all
the alumni Of that famous old college in
this city, and there are many Of them win
be in attendance with their families and
friends. These clubs are said to be in bet
ter form now than for several years and
1t may be expected that the program will
be not only an attractive one, but will be
excellently performed The concert will
undoubtedly be society event, for il is
under the patronage Of Mrs. Adlai E Ste
venson, Mrs. David J. Brewer MIS- James
McMiiian, Mrs John Dalzell Mrs L l.
Gallaudet Mrs. G. W. McLanahan Mrs
W. q. Whittemore, Mrs. Wilson j. BisseI
MRS Henry B. Brown, Mrs. h. o. Walcott
Mrs. w. p. Boardman, Mrs Parker Mann
MIS- e. H. Sheriff. and Mrs. c. W. Slack,
harris Bijou Theater.-The performance
at the Bijou last night struck the popular
chord II was that sterling comedy of AL
Vln Joslln, and the entertainment was all
that could be desired. The funny incidents
with the pathetic shading that has made
the play one Of the best now before the peo
pie were brought out by company of mer-