Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
A ADJUSTMENTS.

The New National Theater.-Nat c. Good
wins performance Of David Garrick is one
OF the most substantial assurances he has
given his admirers of his capabilities as a
legitimate star. Few actors have been so
successful In running the gamut from buff
foonery to pathos. While Mr.. Goodwin has
a steady grasp on that element In the public
that demands laughter and nothing more,
he has also the respect and admiration of
people who appreciate delicacy of inter-
probation and beauty of sentiment. His pre-
sentation Of this celebrated role was justly
approved by the audience at the National
Iheater last night. and presented Mr.. Good
wins company, as well as the star himself.
In very favorable light. The evening was
devoted to comedy in it's more refined
forms. Lend Me Five Shillings' being
given In conjunction with David Garrick."
Inc audience demanded speech, and Mr..
Goodwin was genial and apropos, as ne
nearly always is under such circumstances.
Academy of Music.-Verdis melodous
opera, I'm Ballo in Maschera," was excel
IeEtly given by the Hinrichs Company at
the Academy of Music last night. The au-
dience was of good size and enthusiastical-
ly appreciative in its applause. To those
VINO had seen this opera presented on other
stages, with all the elaborate scenic and
spectacular effects of which it is capable,
there was much lacking in the stage set
ting, but so far as the singing and acting
were concerned there was nothing want
ing, while the work of the orchestra was
all that could be desired. Sig. Del Papa
as Warwick sang in excellent FORM and
received deserved recognition from the
audience. Nine. Kronold brought the part
OF Amalia into prominence by her artis-
tic singing and dramatic acting, and Miss
Myrta French gave new evidence of her
ability in the part of the page. She made
a comedy figure to look upon, and she sang
with spirit and discretion. Sig. Campanari's
voice was heard with splendid effect in the
part of Renato, and In the aria in the
fourth act he aroused such enthusiasm
that he was compelled to repeat it. No
man ever became such a favorite in this
ei.y IN and 50 b short has time has as
by sterling merit alone. Nature gave
him a magnificent vocal organ, care
full cultivation has enabled him to employ
it to its best effect. and his artistic and
dramatic power enables him to dominate
every scene in which he is present.
The orchestration of the Masked Ball.
is written in Verdis most pleasing vein,
and Mr.. Heinrichs' force brought out it's
full beauty. In the baritone aria in the
fourth act there Is a flute obligato, which
was given with fine effect, and this is the
only instance recalled where Verdi en-
Tonight Ambrose Thomas "Mignon" will
be given. with Miss French in the title
role, Nine. Van Cauteren as Felina, Miss
Fleming as Frederic and Michelena as Will
helm.
Georgetown Orchestra.-Tomorrow night
the Georgetown Orchestra will give its
forty-ninth concert at MetZerott Music
Hall. This organization has a firm hold on
the regard of the Washington public for
the excellent work it has done and its high
musical aim. Its Improvement has been
steady and constant, and it is now capable
of better work than ever before. Under
Conductor Rakemann the members have
exhibited new interest and it is expected
that at this coming concert they will play
better than ever before. The piece de re-
sstance OF the program will be Hay
dn's Second Symphony. which will be given
entire and will afford the classicists an
opportunity to judge of the ability. of the
orchestra to do the highest class of work.
To satisfy other tastes there will be Nico-
lai's overture, Merry Wives of Windsor,
Wagrer's "Albumblatt.' and other num-
bers The soloists will be Miss Anita CluSS,
harp virtuoso, and Miss Mary Helen Howe.
soprano. Seats may be secured at Metz
erotts music store.