The Washington times., 1895-01-29
AS THE CROWDS COME OUT.

His Grace de Grammont' is a superior
play TO "Beau Brummel, both by the same
author. Clyde Fitch Mr.. Otis Skinner ap-
peared last night at the Grand Opera House
in the role OF His Grace. and. new as star,
he Is an accomplished fact. His role is that
OF the French courtier Of the era OF the Grand
Louis, the eXigencieS OF which are TO dress
we'll TO be very much in love. and to tell it in
the extravaganza of Gallo rhetoric with the
superb genulections and other stage tricks OF
the period.
All this Mr.. Skinner does extremely well.
and therefore is de Grammont to the life, as
he would be any other Grace" for that mat
ter.
Another comment that may be made is that
the intrigue is that OF the court of Charles
the Second, and that is sufficient on that
score.
The accessories of scenery, ETC., are excel
lent Thursday night. 'The Kings Jester. :"
and on Saturday night, The Merchant of
Venice" with Mr.. Skinner as Shylock.
1.-The Vale of Avoca" attracted n large
audience last night to the Academy OF Music.
1t is play with Irish characters in the lead
ing roles enacted on both sides of the water.
Mr.. Charles Ii. Hopper is the hero-an Irish
hero-troubadour and gallant.
He works in familiar field, but brightens
up the role by his personal qualities of dash
and devi-may-eare. He is quite good fell
low as DANNY Farrell, sings well, is ven-
turesome and gets married and lieutenancy
in the L. s. A.
Miss Annie Ward Tiffany was pleasant and
amusing as the grandmother. The Vale"
will no doubt have a good run throughout
the week.
The local quality of "a Texas Steer COM
bined with the clever and artistic contrasts
Ri.sh ha Of fAFo nlx
insares it a crowd wherever it goes. Maver-
lex Brander is so thoroughly associated with
Tim Murphy that its presentation last night
at the New National by George Woodward re-
minds one OF the antique joke about Hamlet"
eliminated from the Prince of Denmark. On
the other hand. Mr.. Woodward is his own
Maverick Brander. but the quality of his
humor is Got so quiet and dry or cleverIy in
sInuated as that of Tim Murphy. Mr.. Wood
ward is more robust and demonstra;ive. and
judged without comparison, which is not
criticism. his Texas Cattle King and Texas
Congressman elect are good enough for
theatrical digestion. Ali OF the hits and gags
of the play were roundly applauded.
Bossy was charmingly played by Miss Alice
Evans.
"The Side Show last night at Buffers
Bijou was presented TO a goodly-sized audi
enee, which evidently knew good thing to
judge from the liberal dispensation of ap-
plause. The Side Show is without doubt
the funniest of all the funny things that
James b. Mackie has ever handled. Mr.
Mackie, Grimesey. is hysterie. productive.
Waldo Whipple. as Weary Walker. is too
funny for anything, as is also w. H. True
heart, with half the side show and lot of
freaks on his hands. Miss Louise Sanford,
as Penelope, was splendid.
L. I,
of last evening at Kernans. but seldom more
enthusiasm. The attraction is 'Gus Hills"
world of novelties, which has been here be-
fore. but this fact has not robbed it of its at
tractiyeness. Several new features have
been added since its last visit, among them
Hacker and Lester. who are undoubtedly the
most extraordinary acrobats procurable,
the grotesque comedians. Swan and Bam-
bard, are very fine. That old-time favorite,
Billy Carter is as funny as ever