Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

Albaugh's.-The presentation Of 1.-THE
Passing Show" at Albaughs last night was
enjoyed by a good house. The entertain
me1t Is deliberately and professedly monde
script The absence of n plot calls for no
comment; nobody ever claimed for an in
slant that such q commodity existed to any
appreciable degree in the concoction. 1t
lacks even the mild respect for consecutive
narrative and situation that characterizes
ordinary burlesque. But the stage is full
Of people; the costumes are full Of color
and rich in material: the world Of wit and
the realms Of melody have been ransacked
with more or less discrimination for ma
terial which will please the fancy of the
amusement seeker. The gentleman who
stands in the nominal relationship of au-
thor to the piece has exerted himself with
eminent success to afford opportunities for
speciality talent of all sorts as well as mu-
steal ability Of the more substantial quail
ity. John Z. Henshaw is a graceful come
dian, and among the ladies Of tho cast both
good looks and accomplishments are ef-
features are the dancing of Lucy DAILY, who
Is wonder in her way, the grotesque terp-
sichorean act Of Gus PiXley, Richards in
his double inpersonation and the ballots
and marches. Miss Katherine b. Howe
sang with sweetness which pleased the
audience greatly. and her friends in this
city especially. Miss Jennie Carlisle, also
Washington girl, was effective in the
leading female role.
The Academy Of Music.-Charles Dickson's
comedy, "A jelly Good Fellow" received
an initial performance at the Academy of
Music last night with excellent results. 1t
Is four act comedy by Stanislaus STANCE
and abounds in witty touches in the dia-
logue and mirth-provoking incidents in the
action. Mr.. Dickson has a hearty, agree
able personality which equtps hir admir-
ably for the performance Of q role uch as
that which the title indicates. he bears
him self through ordeals calculated to test
mans moral courage with q breezy, off,
hand sort Of heroism which Is difficult 20
portray, but which Is most effective with
an intelligent audience when well done. The
sentiment which abounds was brought out
with strong feeling. and the central char
acter, as impersOnated by Mr.. Dickson, was
thoroughly amiable parsonage. OF the
company there is a great deal that Is COM
plimentary to be said. Miss Kathryn Kar-
man, as the adventures, gave an impress
sive Interpretation Of the role which the
playwright has drawn with powerful
strokes. The production was a satisfactory
one In all particulars. The audience was
large and appreciative to a complimentary
degree.
Buffers Bijou Theater-Manager Buffers
BiJou Theater was crowded last evening
with an enthusiastic audience, drawn hith-
er by that strong, realistic play, Paul
kauvar." The play is about the best piece
Of dramatic work done by the late Steele
Mackay, and its great success, season after
season. substantiates the good opinions ex-
pressed at the plays first presentation.
The company this season is exceptionally
strong, and the scenery accurate and elab-
crate. Miss Esther Lyons. the leading lady,
acted the part of Diane" with much earn
estness and feeling. and ably assisted Mr..
Cook, Paul Kauvar," in the strong scenes
OF the play. Mr.. Cooks assumption of the
title character was all that could be wished
Tor, his portrayal being conscientious,
strong and full Of suppressed feeling. The
remainder or the company Is an evenly bal
anced one, aud gave an all-round perform
ance that is worthy the highest praise
Several new effects have been introduced
this season. including French grenadier
quartet, thoroughbred Arabian steed and
fects
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-One of Man.
aser kernan's strongest attractions Is at
the Lyceum Theater this week in the shape
OF Miaco's City Club Burlesque Company
They gave a Labor day ma tinee yesterday
to big house. and last night appeared to
standing room only. Manager Miaco has
gathered together an exceptionally pretty
collection of fine-featured and well-shaped
TUNES they present burlesque that Is
worthy OF the name. Fanny Everett and
Ruby Marion are still with the company,
and assumed their roles in the "Old Home
instead" In dashing and picturesque
manner. The other ladies Of the company
also did meritorious work, and contributed
no small share toward the success Of the
piece. A strong variety bill filled in be-
tween the opening and closing burlesque,
and each number scored heavily. Inter
spersed between several acts were given a
series Of living pictures, which were un-
doubtdly the most artistic displayed at this
house since the craze began, "Cleopatra
Before Caesar being especially pleasing