Evening star., 1895-06-18
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Grand Opera House-"American Assur-
ance" is catchy title, and those who went
to the Grand Opera House last highland
there was a good-sized audience present
one of the largest of the comedy season
undoubtedly expected some such brilliant
comedy as London Assurance" but with
the scene laid in Washington. They found
| combination of several English plays, To-
Called as to their surroundings. but pre-
serving some of the distinctfvely English
text. Some of the characters were well
drawn, and many of the situations were
well arranged, but in order TO be thor
oughly successful the patchwork should be
more neatly put together. Miss Blanche
Walsh made a charming widow, and
completely captivated the audience by
her gracefulness and natural, lady-like
manner. Mrs. Findlay was a good witch
of Wall street, a sort of a cross between
Hetty Green and Mulberry Sellers, and Miss
James made a sprightly and comely ladies'
maid Mr. Frederic Bond, in the leading
character of young man who had come
comedy work, and Mr.. John Findlay made
the best of an English member of parlia-
ment, worked over into an American Con-
gresham. Mr.. Able had a character part
which showed possibilities, but which were
probably not developed lest he should
eclipse the leading role. The audience evil
IDENTIFY enjoyed the piece, for the applause
was liberal, and there was much hearty
laughter. The curtain raiser, 'Romeo's 8
First Love-" remains an attractive portion
of the program.
New National Theater.-A farcical comedy
in three acts, by Henry Hamilton, bearing
the title, Our Regiment" was the play at
the National last night, and large audience
enjoyed 1t, albeit it was SO long that for
the other nights of the week it is to be i'm
proved by judicious filing. 1t is a Ger
man production worked over into English,
not American, and the characters are
curate, two English officers and the in
habtants of a country house or two. Mr.
Wheelock was the curate, untitled for his
position, and the manner of his attempts
to fit very temporal young man to a very
spiritual condition was really funny, and
the audience did not withhold evidences of
Its appreciation. Another good character
was Mr.. Coote's Guy Warrener of our regi-
ment, and, as usual, Mr.. Coote was a fea-
ture. He may not always be original in
his interpretations, but he is always good
Mr.. Bowser, as Mr.. Ellaby, did an old man
of peppery enthusiasm very naturally, and
again Mr.. Hudson and Mrs Pitts. as an ell
derly couple, won new laurels. Three prettier
girls for a house party couldn't be found
than Misses Sanders. Lawrence and Ste
venS. and they We're as natural as If they
had lived in an English country town all
their lives. The situations are not over
complex, and while such situations would
scarcely be possible in real life, the play
does not seriously suffer, and the results of
the combination are successful.
Fireworks at the Ball Park.-There Is
every evidence that there will be a large
crowd to witness the fireworks at National
Base Ball Park on the evenings of Friday
and Saturday of this week. The spectacle
will be furnished entirely by Cinnamon,
and many varied and unique features are
promised. Cinnamon excel in this peculiar
branch of manufacturing, and the set
pieces which are promised are said to be
marvels of beauty and completely. The pro-
grams will be changed each night and a
band will be in attendance to furnish mu-
sic for the occasion.
Kernau's Iyceum Theater.-,Acting Man
ager Fisher at kernans presented 4 frs
class card of sparring to his patrons last
night. After two locals had punched each
other for six rounds. Saw. the young 1tal-
ian, met Chappie James, the jockey, for
ten rounds. 1t was n clever exhibition
throughout, although SAWS superior reach
and height gave him shade the best of
the encounter Chappie stood up gamely
and gave the Italian several vicious blows.
Saw was floored twice aud once came near
being knocked out. Both boys were fresh
when the tenth round closed, and Referee
Daily decided the contest draw.