The Washington times., 1895-01-15
As THE CROWDS CONE OFT.

Sowing the Wind the New York success,
proved a monumental Washington success
last night at the National
The audience was so large that the weeks
audiences can scarcely become larger.
The book is sociological in character; not
indeed of that sociology vogue in "The Sec
ond Mrs. Taanquery' and her thousand proto-
types. but of the delicate "Trilby'' order The
erring woman is there but she is not the new
woman who has already begun to pail on
playgoers. She Is sweet, womanly, winsome,
and her story is the story of a intensely in
terestIng play; and as matter of fact the
error is not hers. but her parents.
OF the cast nothing need be said. The
names of these finished Frohmanites speak
for themselves. They are j. II. Gimour,
Thomas Whiffen. Frank Mills. S. Z. Springer,
Guy Standing, Frederic Strong, Harry Phil
lips. Harold Howard, Mary Hampton, Minnie
Bowen. Carrie Keeler, and Emily Dodd.
Mr. J. II. Gilmour, as Brabazou, gives
portrayal that is study in art-yes, a study
in art-one that every student of the drama
will rejoice in. His hand is strong. His
method is perfection. He is one of those fin
ished artists that compel the auditor to con-
trovert the accusation that the glory OF the
American stage is in its decaderce.
Too much can scarcely be said OF the char
acter OF Rosamund as interpreted by Mary
Hampton. The character itself is one of sgd
ney Grundy's masterpieces. and it could not
be in better hands. Mr.. Frank Mills. as Ned
Annesley, also made deep impression.
In Sowing the Wind Charles Frohman,
that Napoleon of theatrical managers, has a
pIayWriters fabric sure to outlast dozen of
the popular plays dealing with the same dra-
matte material. and interpreted by artists
equal TO those who will continue to give
genuine enjoyment at the National the rest of
this week.
There were very few in the large audience
al the Academy last night who did not get
everything they had anticipated from Tho
Hustler. 1t has an abundance of pretty
girls who wear all sorts OF fetching costumes
and dance, sing. and act with an enthusiasm
that is contagious even across the footlights.
There are also several dialect comedians
who give the very latest gags" aud intro
duce speciaities that are novel and pleasing.
The Hustler is described as mot a play
bu: an institution" and, therefore. it defies
such criticism as one expects in this column.
The action occurs in New York and New
port. and the Interruptions consist of a March
by the Imperial Hussars," The Summer
Girls Jubilee" "Linger Longer Loo" and
eccentrcities by the comedians.
The company includes John T. Tierney.
Harry Watson, Ed. Heffernan, Alice Hutch
ings, and Irene Hernandez. They are well
known and pleasing in their parts.
Mrs. Langtry was greeted quite enthusi-
sstically by large house last night at Al
baugh's.
Esther Sandray' was the play for her
initial appearance, but the interest aroused
by its performance last night was largely due
to the personality and dramatic capabilities
of Mrs. Langtry.
AS psychological study perhaps Esther
Sandray' would interest a student. 1t is
e. vii "a fSaln iva nd IC fol
without even the stock eioquence or rhetoric
OF the stage. The limitations of Esther San
dray ATE 10 be found in the first act in which
she plays the inamorata with great grace and
sweetness and at the close of the act she rises
TO the dramatic height of the character when
she storms at the lover who discards her and
heroically returns him his jewels with We
hement disdain and flashing eye. The rest
of the motive is revenge, and Esther Sandray
dies before it materaliZes.
Irwin Brothers big show opened at Ker-
mans last night and received deserved re-
ception. the house was crowded. Those
who like really refined Vaudeville perform
ance will appreciate the truly artistic pro-
gramme presented this week. The company
includes Carr and Jordan, John w. World. a
very eccentric comique; the National Trio,
Bennetto and Cannon, wonderful contortion-
lists; the American Two Macs, Sam and Kitty
1hOilOn, Luigi uei OIO, muSlcat l1dTFel. ana
Prof. John Whites trick mules and ponies.
A large and thoroughly satisfied audience
witnessed the presentation of the rollcking.
picturesque comedy. Two Irish Hearts, at
Buffers Bijou last night. The scene of the
play is laid in Ireland among the romantic
song-ioving, n.mble-footed Hibernians. and
the principal features are singing, dancing,
and extravagant loye-making.
The play is interpreted by company of
unusual strength, and the scenery is new and
beautiful. Another feature of this sterling
attraction is the appearance at every per-
formance of Prince Tinymite, who is said to
be the smallest man in the world and who
last night held quite a reception after the
show and pleased ali alike.