The evening times., 1895-12-03
AS THE CROWDS CONE OUT.

As n picture OF political life i'm WIsh;r,y-
ton, Ambition" a comedy written by Mr..
Henry Guy Carleton, would probably be
better appreciated where the political !ife
in Washington is not SO we'll known and un-
derstood. As it was presented last even
ing, with the ininiiiable Goodwin In the
character OF Senator Beck. il could not be
appreciated elsewhere in the universe more
highly than it was by the immense audience
which heard and applaudcd to the echo al
the New National Tneater.
Brilliant a S the wit is in passages, clever
rs many OF the epigrammatic dialogues GER
tainty are, the construction of the play is
very faulty. Impossible characters and ni-
possible situations abound, when the work
is viewed either as a reflection OF or a satire
upon the politics and legislative atnios-
pnere OF the National Capital.
Mr.. Goodwin struggled with charac-
ter which is less suited to his genius Than
almost anything he mas yet attempted, and
conquered most OF the difficulties IN 81 ad-
nlir;,bie a uiaIner that one must nave even
a higher appreciation or MS AFFINITY than
one would have II the some what inconiprc-
hensibie being named Senator BECK mad
been exactly in touch with his own men-
tally.
Tnere were passages where the character
was exactly III sympathy win HIM. and
these were rendered with feeling which
mingled tears with laughter IN the auoience.
But tue barnstortnlug between senator
Marion a nd himself in two or toree OH breaks
connected with The candidacy OF the latter
for the Presidency, While II was iearfuily
serious representing a woful crisis, was
really one of tue most comic tblDRS III the
whole comedy. But tue WORDS demanded lie
action.
Altogether, the play as presented certainly
should be beard by every Washingtonian
and every dvisitor at this especial moment
1t touches defily many OF the questions
which soon must vex the statesmen on The
Hill" and large number OF those who were
present last evening were among the most
Interested and amused spectators.
Miss Russell was charming as Ruth Max
well. and MIR. George Fawcett was espe-
cially good as the trcacberous and offensive
Senator Marion.
One of the largest and Must fashionable
audiences that have assembled in Lafay-
ette Square Opera House since Its opening
gathered last night to see Mr.. Willard
Sponsors Operetta, princess B,,nnie:
prettier catcher opera cnuld not be
found in a days journey from Washington,
and, what il more for 1t than for one
out uf every ten comic opera companies,
there is a whole stageful NJ comeiy, sweet
voiced girls.
The two far separated scenes uf the
play, New England rocky c,as ana SPANS
luxurious palaces, form fertile 1leius AROUND
which the popular opera Is woven.
The sweetest singer in the company is GER
tainIy Bonnie herself, Miss Hi!da Clark.
whose petite grace and pleasing race we
with her voice for the admiration OF the
oudiemp. Miss Jennie Goldth waite makes
n very clever Kitty Clover, with q happy
assistant In her lover, Shrimps, MT. fred
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superb ability IN the two characters OF
the spinster aunt, Susan Crabpe laipaunii'
and Donno POmposo, the admirars |ne.
MI. George O'Donnell and Mr.. Will II. Arm
strong are among those who have good
voices nd know how 10 use them.
Washington playGoers had treat last
night when they were permitted once again
to set. that queen of emotional actresses.
Clara Morris, at Hens Grand Opera House
Miss Morris last evening played the part OF
Cora In Adolph Belot's famous ARTICLE
At"
it would be but needless repetition to
dwell upon the ability OF Miss Morris to
portray one Of the hardest characters known
in the English drama. SUFFICE IL is 10 say
that the passage OF four years since she
the dirficult role Instead Of detracting
She was ossiste,d last evening by one of
the best companies it Is the good fortune
of a stellar performer to have. ]. N. Col
vile enacted with cliaracter,stic ap,lhy lilly
Layiuil Shannon, assisted by her attract
i've beauty, played the pity-inspiring part
of Marcele.
Among Othermembers ofthe company who
deserve favorable mention are Mr.. Howard
Covenay. as Dir. Coombes: Mrs. Charles
Gaylor, as Nine. Duhamel: Misses Matte
Williams, Kate Weston, Cherry. Celia Clay.
Marion BallOu, Aessr5. Walter walker.
George Pauncefort, F. c. Harriet and
William Young.
The Academy of Music was we'll filed
last night, the attraction being THE White
S0uadron" BY James W. HarkinS, jr. The
story of the play 10 founded on the congress-