Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

Albaugh's.-The large audience that as
sembled at Albaughs last night certainly
enjoyed the magnificent stage presentation
of the drama tization of Oliver Goldsmith's
"Vicar of Wakefield" under the title of
'Olivia," by the Irving-Terry company.
The complete manner in which all the plays
presented under Mr.. Irving's direction are
staged forms the chief attraction to the
audience, the impression of a perfect pic
ture with no detail or accessory omitted
being even stronger upon the mind than
the memory of individual excellence on the
part of any member of the cast. This is
said without intending to in any degree dis
parage the excellent work of the members
of Mr.. Irving's company, for the feeling Of
satisfaction that one enjoys at such perfect
stage work forms a strong foundation for
a pleasant reception of the efforts of the
performers. The story Of the Vicar of
Wakefield Is too well known to require
any rehearsal, and the incidents upon which
the drama of OLIVIA" Is founded COM
mence with the wedding anniversary OF
DR.. Primrose and then follow the romance
of Olivia from her love and betrayal by
Squire Thornhill to her return to her home
the announcement by Sir William that the
supposed mock marriage was performed
by a regular clergyman, and the repentance
of the protiigate squire.
The most satisfactory work of the cast
was the Squire Thornhill by Mr.. Terris, who
looked the character and who played 1t In
the most natural and effective manner. In
his scenes with Olivia he was tender and
heartless. careless and Thoughtful and final
ly serious and forceful as the situations
demanded, and he deserved the applause
that he received. Miss Terry's conception
Of Olivia was in full harmony with Cold
smiths drawing of that complex but low
able character. and in all her actions she
showed in an eminent degree her
thorough stage experience and her per-
feet knowledge OF her art In the third
and last acts her work was so earnest and
intense, SO true to nature, that one could
almost forget the failure of her personal
appearance to fulfill the requirements of
the heroine of the book. OF Mr.. Irving's
DR.. Primrose, it only need be said that he
betrayed the same care in the execution of
his conception that characterizes all his
representations. There can be no question
as to Mr.. Irving's intellectual powers nor
as to his artistic sense, and that he has
achieved the reputation of the first actor
Of England is a tribute to his industry.
perseverance and ability. overcoming man.
nerisms and physical defects that would
have doomed most men. That he is great
is shown by his willingness tc subordina te
himself in the acquisition of complete
company and in the perfect setting that he
gives all his plays. Tonight there will be
a double bill, Nance Oiifeld," with Miss
Terry in the title role. and The Bellies"
with Mr.. Irving as Matthias.
Harp Recitals.-Aptommas. the harpist
Will give his last nights recital tonight at
Masonic Temple, and tomorrow afte noon
there Will be a matinee at y. m. The s.. i'll
of this gentleman upon that most difficult in
strument is well known, and his work is
that of artist. His repertoire Is very
eXtensive,and he selects his program to sat
isfy every shade of musical taste lie
should be greeted with crowded houses for
he Is superior to any performer uncn the
harp who has visited this city IN yeas
Miss WelchS Lecture.-At her first talk
tomorrow morning at IL o'clock I'm the
Builders Exchange Hail. Miss Jane Meade
WEIGH will tell all about the great world of
the -cd men of North America before its
discovery by the Europeans. Where the red
man came from. how long he had been here
when Columbus found him. what degree of
civilization he had reached will all be DIS
cuSSed.