Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-08
ADJUSTMENTS,

THE Manxman" as presented by Mr.. Will
son Barrett was more theatric than ar
tistic, that other portion, the great major
ity-was unanimous in its approval, and
many there were who freely confessed
they had never seen play Of more IN
tense feeling. Certainly one looking over
the audience during the more patheuc
scenes would not hesitate to say that II
tears were any indication of feeling the
play was full of it. The story of the Manx-
man is fairly familiar and the play follows
it as near as may be until the closing act
where necessary changes are made. MI.
Barrett as Pete Quilliam. the good-hearteo;
honest and loving sweetheart ana huspaio
of Kate Cregeen Miss Jeffries), was at ms
best in role which he should axe pest
for it comes most natural to him. MASS
Jeffries Kate Cregeen is much stronger
than her Mercia. and was done with an
intensity devoid of rant, which was no less
artistic than 1t was satisfactory. lndeeu'
one of the strongest points OF this ex-
tremely strong play is the low register IN
which it is presented. Mr.. Percyvai, as
Philip Christian, was forceful throughout
and Mr.. Mannings Caesar Cregeen was
gem in its way. Mr.. Hodges Ross Ch[is-
tian was a devil-may-care fellow, ana MS
two cronies, Prof. Hawley (Mr. Bolton) ana
Monty INSIST (Afr. Howard. were appro-
pirate companions. The stage settings were
especially fine.
"Telemach' Presented.-The first produc-
ton of "Telemach," the new opera comique
by Prof. Emile Mort. was given at Metzs-
rott Music Hall last evening. Botn words
and music were written by Mr.. Mort, and
several bits of tuneful melody are inter-
spersed throughout the work. The orches-
ira disappointed the management at the
last moment, and the small chorus seemed
trif1e thin without the proper lnstru-
mental support, but, notwithstanding tnis'
the rendition of the work was very enjoy
able, and quite a number Of the authors
friends were present to hear the results
of his efforts. The cast was as follows:
Ulysses, king of ithaca. In beggar's as
guise, Mr.. o. H. Young; Penelope, his grass
widow, Mrs. CHI Stone; Telemach their
only son, Miss Marie Brandes; Meiantho'
his sweetheart, Miss Clara Rosafy; The
oklymenos- prophet by trade. Mr.. George
v. Johnson; Eurynome, Penelope's house,
keeper, Miss Helen Westford; Eumaus,
the kings swineherder, Mr. Blair shaw;
Melanthius. the kings shepherd Mr.: Thos.
Barr; Philothius, the kings cattle herder,
Mr.. John Brandes; Antinous, sutton OF
Penelope, Mr.. ]. A. Venus; Eurymachus,
sutton Of Penelope, Mr.. ]. Harmon; keesip-
pus, sutton of Penelope, Mr.. Mills Rob-
erts; Agelaus a sutton of Penelope, Mr..
William Ernst; the herald, Miss Nellie Nc
Carly; dancer, Miss Nanon Gaisberg; a
statue of the Goddess Pallas Athene, Miss
Garcia White; a tramp, Mr.. William Edgar;
Greclan ladies and noblemen, peasants, &c.
Frederic Bond and Company.-"Monseig-
neur'' and the little curtain raiser, Peace
AT Any Price" which the comedy company
are presenting at the Grand Opera House
this week, is attracting large and appre-
ciative audiences at every performance.
For the third week, beginning next Mon
day, Managers Shaw & Bradford have
selected the two-act comedy. THE IRISH
Ambassador" This play is of a high-claSS
farcical order, with bright dialogue and
mirth-provoking situations, and contains a
number of characters of equal importance,
bringing out the entire strength of the
ladyr nv will he dol hxr
the one-act farce, Loves Alarm Seats
will be on sale tomorrow morning.
The Fay Foster Company.-The attraction
at the Lyceum next week, will be the Fay
Foster Novelty and Burlesque Company.
The organization is well-known to the pa
irons of Manager Kernan's theater, and it
is considered one of the best on the road.
The company will introduce to Washington
several novel features, the most important
of which will be the Trilhy dance. perform
ed by Mile. Omeaga, the dashing beauty.
Two new and original burlesques will be
presented and every act in the olio Is de-
scribed as exceptionally good
Manager Eugene Kernans Beneft.-The
committee in charge of the annual testi-
monial rendered to the manager of the
Lyceum have decided on Monday evening,
May p, for the. occasion. Manager ker-
mans benefit is always a source of pleas
ure to his friends, who take this oppor-
tunity of showing their appreciation Of his
efforts TO bring to Washington during the
regular season the highest class of variety
entertainments. That he has been success
full is evinced by the popularity of the
Lyceum, which today ranks at the head of
the best variety theaters of this country.
The performance will be made up of va
riety and burlesque and will include num-
Der of Washington artists who are home
for the summer season and who have al
ready volunteered their services. 1t is the
desire of Mr.. Kernan's friends to make this
the most successful testimonial ever ten
dered him, and present indications are that
this will be realized.
Mr.. Waggaman's Art Gallery-The Art
Gallery of Mr. Thos. E. Waggaman, $500
o street northwest, will be open for the
benefit of the Teachers Annuity and Aid
Association on Saturday next from IL am
to 10 pm. Those who have never had an
opportunity to examine this large collec-
ton of works of art should avail themselves
of this occasion, especially when the pro-
ceeds will be devoted to such a worthy OBJ
ject. 1t is hoped that the gallery will be
crowded during the entire time 1t is open.
The admission has been fixed at so cents.
Academy of Music.-The ponderous mag
nificence OF Aida makes it an opera whose
presentation by any but company with
the most extensive resources for scenery
some doubt. But the Hinrichs company
gave an Interpretation of it last night
which was both competent and effective.
One of the most striking performances of
the season was that of the role of Radames
by Del Papa, whose clearneSs of tone, pre-
cision of method and warmth of musical
sentiment awakened the enthusiastic ap-
probation of the audience. He is not only
capable, but a conscientious performer.
The admiration in which he Is held is all
the more noteworthy, because the public
was at the outset of the engagement dis
posed to regard him with Indifference.
Campauari was admirable, the one regret
being that the opera permitted him to oc-
cupy the stage so little of the time. Nine.
Van Cauteren sang with the skill and re-
pose which have, hitherto characterized
her performances Miss Katherine Fleming
was given the arduous role of Anneris, and
devoted herself to it with a sincerity and
energy which would have commanded es-
TEEN even had her voice shown less Of
foundation and culture. She will add much
to the promise of her future career If she
will study to avoid individual pecuiarities
of dramatic style. The mannerism is a
very uncertain factor in theatric art. In
some cases it is a staunch friend in win
ming approval for some comparatively I'M
deserving actor and in others it is the i'm
placable foe of genuine ability. A certain
eXtragance of delivery is not calculated to
add to the impressiveness of Miss Flem-
ing's really praiseworthy work. The cho-
rus has made marked improvement since
the opening of the season and the orches-
ira PLAYED last night with accuracy and
spirit If the peoplei whose duty it is to
set the scenes will make an effort to keep
pace with the high standard that Is being
attained in the otherhepartments and per-