Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House.-Marie
Wainwright is deservedly one of the most
popular Of our legitimate actresses, and
her appearance at Albaugh's last night in
her new play, Daughters of Eve" by A.
Z. Lancaster and Julian Magnus. was an
event of many-sided interest 1t is a
cleverly- conceived and well-constructed
play, possessing the distinct advantage of
giving Miss Wainwright an opportunity to
set forth in the best light the emotional
powers which have contributed more than
anything else in her work to make her the
favorite that she undoubtedly is. Indeed,
the interest of the drama is focused upon
her representations with an intensity that
make them stand out in exceptionally
strong relief. Not only power but ver-
satilty is required in the portrayal of the
dual role which falls to her as the prin-
cipal of the cast. The story does not spare
the heartstrings of the auditor, and while
1t plays upon the emotions with viSor, the
touch Is deft and discriminating. The COM
pany includes people of ability, and gives
them opportunity for the best that they
can do in most cases. The size of the audi
ence gave earnest of the esteem in which
Miss Wainwright is held professionally, and
the enthusiasm manifested was such as to
leave no doubt as to the acceptability of her
new play.
The Academy of Music-The Ensign
has been produced with excellent results in
this city before, and it's coming to the
Academy of Music last night was an occa-
sion for which liberal consideration at the
hands of the public was assured. The play
combines melodramatiC strength with his
I, ric interest. 1t gives opportunity for
strong emotional work. and while its heroics
are emphatic, they are not pressed to the
dangerous point, where the sublime Is
liable to a collapse into the ridiculous
The title role was assumed in a very credit
able manner by Mr.. James Brophy. The re-
mainder of the cast is made up of people
who are amply equipped for all that falls to
their share.
The New National Theater-Donnelly and
Girard and their farce comedy are too well
known to require description. The COM
pany, the music and the various episodes
which go to make up the "Ranmakers"
aroused the hilarity at the National Theater
last night which customarily attends the
efforts of these comedians to amuse. Some
very clever people are introduced, with
specialties of more than ordinary interest.
The 'Rainmakers," strictly analysed, ac-
cording to artistic standards, is not likely
to prove highly gratifying, but to this, as to
many other farce-comedy productions, the
old quotation applies: For anybody who
likes that sort of thing, it is just about the
sort of thing he likes"
The Bijou.-That thrilling melodrama
THE Still Alarm" is the attraction at the
Bijou this week. Last night 1t opened to
excellent business. and there is every In
dication that 1t will prove the best attrac-
ton Of the season. Although the play has
been seen here before it was never pre-
sented by so strong a company. and this
fact of itself adds to the performance
Edwin F. Mayo as Jack Manley, the fire.
man hero, was excellent. and made a de-
cided hit. Miss Mayo shared the honors
of the evening, and gave strong portrayal
of the heroine. The engine house scene in
the third act was startling and realistic
There was genuine turnout of the COM
pany to a fire In this act, and the handsome
Arabian horses took their places in front of
the engine like real fire horses.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Weber and
Fields Own Company. which is filling
weeks engagement at Kernan's Theater
this week, opened last night to a crowded
house. And the organization deserved the
applause of the audience for without doubt
the performance is one of the strongest
variety entertainments on the road, and
certainly the best show seen at Kernan's
this season. Miss Lottie Gilson the bright
little soubrette, completely captured the
audience, and received an ovation Her
repertoire includes several new songs LIE
Clair and Leslie contributed n new act, in
which Mr. Leslie won new laurels for him
self. Weber and Fields as the German
Senators were better than ever. Fake and
Semons did n clever musical turn and Jas
F. Hoey, brother of "Old Hoss" set every
one roaring with laughter. A funny bur-
lesque ends the performance.