Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

edy Company opened its third week last
night at the Grand in 1.-The Guv'nor,"
which older play-goers remember with Les
ter Wallack and BILLY" Florence as it's
shining lights. However, not very many Of
them were in the audience last night, al
though 1t was large audience and 1t
drew no invidious lines of comparison. In
deed, the company redeemed itself and pre-
sented the play in an eminently satisfac-
tory manner. The play is much superior
to its predecessors Of the past two weeks,
and with that to go on as basis of opera
tons the players eNerted themselves, and
the result was success, an uproariously
laughable success. Mr.. Bond quite lost
himself in the character of Macclesfeld,
ST.. and he played the part to perfection.
Mr.. Fondlay, as Butterscotch, ST., an
other variety of old man, more than Sus-
tanned his reputation in such impersona-
tons, be they as they may. The character
which best took the audience was Butter
scotch, jr., as done by Mr.. Shirley, an all
round good fellow, with a Stutter in his
articulation that was Irresistible. And as
foil to him was Miss James, his sweetheart,
VINO was the daintiest type Of that intangi-
Bile unreal creation, of course. Mrs. Find
lay, as Mrs. Macclesfield, ST., was excellent.
She couldn't be otherwise. Mr.. Boag was a
genuine Yorkshireman, and performed his
work in an excellent manner, and Miss
Koran. new figure in the company, did
Miss Curry, the young wife of Butterscotch
ST., was handsome enough to account for
his Jealousy, which made the theme of the
play. All the other parts were well sus-
tanned, and, as before stated, In effect
The Guv'nor" was elected by an over
whelming majority amidst great enthusi-
asm. Tonight again. and all week.
New National Theater.-"An Ideal Hus-
band Is a scintillant comedy whose merits
as literary and dramatic production fully
III a q
the National Theater last night by the
Frohman Company. The cast Is one of the
best 1t would be possible to conceive for
the play ard the organization has all the
advantages of the much-lamented 'old-
time stock company without the him
ORANGES that surround the task of getting
new performances ready on comparatively
short notice. The piece has distinct merit
of its own, and deserves to be, as it I'M
doubtedly is, considered apart from any
aversion which may surround the person
atty of its author. The charm of dialogue
"a feature in which many successful
comedies are strangely deficient-is strong
in AN Ideal Husband" and the characters
AFFORD happy opportunities for Herbert
Kelley, Isabel Irving, w. J. LIE Moyne and
the rest of the thoroughly competent peo-
pie who are included in the company
Academy of Music.-That there is an,un-
fading charm about Verdi's melodious
opera, II Trovatore,' was proved by the
good-SiZed audience that assembled at
the Academy of Music last night to listen
to its Interpretation by the Hinrich's Opera
Company. This performance inaugurated
the last week of the company's engage
ment, and that 1t was satisfactory was
evidenced by abundant applause Nine
Van Cauteren sang Leonora, Miss kath-
crime Fleming, Azucena; Mr.. Michelena
Manr!co and Sig. Campanari. the Count di
Luna. All acquitted themselves in excel
lent style. Michelenas artistic singing of
the different numbers assigned to the trou-
badour was tender and spirited, as the
occasion demanded, and Campanarrs rich
baritone voice gave full effect to the score
OF the count and aroused positive enthu-
siasm in his audience. Miss Fleming was
dramatically effective the gypsy, and
sang the parts intelligently, and Nine.
Van Cauteren did justice to the florid music
of Leonora
The orchestra was always, enjoyable,
ana the chorus was generally effective To-
n II The Huguenots' will be given. with
the brilliant French tenor A. NJ. Guile as
Raoul, part that will enable him to be
seen to excellent advantage. This will be
Guiiie's first appearance with the COM
pany. and his admirers will undoubtedly
assemble in force to do him honor. Nine.
kronold will sing Valentine Miss Myota
French the Queen and Sig. Viviani Marcel
Buffers Bijou Theater.-Few Irish come
dy-dramas appeal more to the popular
taste than True Irish Hearts," The play
Is simple, yet interesting, throughout 1t
has plot easy to follow, which is unravel-
ed In three acts, with the assistance of
heroine, a hero, several villains and other
necessary adjuncts. While the play has
been seen here before. the trials and tribu-
lations Of Lanty Lan:gan and his sweet
heart, Kitty, proved fully as entertaining
as ever. This season the company has been
s sirens ne and the play in part
As result a good performance is given.
There are numerous specialt;es introduced
and the comedians are all clever Again
trnight.
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The London
Gaiety Girls, variety entertainment, open
ed at kernans last night, and presented
one of the best shows seen there this sea-
son. A novel first part, entitled 1.-The Re-
ception of the Clans" introduced several
clever comedians and score of pretty wo-
NEIL attlred IN Highland costume. Misses
Seymour and Bernard, the modest little
school girls, sang and danced cleverly. Dot
Lathrop proved herself an excellent clog
dancer, and the doll dance by Ella Ray
and the Misses Bernard was well done
Tot Guichard sang a French song and
looked like Fougere. Little Annie OBrien
caught the house with her simple songs
and clever acting, and the Fergusons con-
tributed an original Celtic sketch that was
enjoyable. William DAILY sang several
parodies of popular songs to the satisfac-
ton Of the audience, and Jennings and
O'Brien wound up a clever sketch with a
boxing bout that was good. The feature of
the entertainment was the appearance of
Mile. Dika and Mons. Paulo, the sensa-
tonal French singers and dancers. An
original burlesque, King Ko 10 No."
closed the performance. Again tonight.
Mrs. Peary's Lecture-The illustrated
lecture by Mrs. Robert E. Peary at Metz
croft Music Hall next Thursday evening,
under the auspices of the National Geo
graphic Society, promises to be of unusual
interest Mrs. Peary has been farther
north than any other white woman, and
has many vivid recollections of her expe-
riences in the land of ice and snow. The
lecture will be on arctic life and scenery,
and will be illustrated by seventy-hve Ian
tern slide views, making one of the most
instructive and entertaining lectures that
has been given here this winter.
A Trip Across the Continent-Mr. B. P.
Murray will give an Illustrated lecture at
st. Johns Parish Hall, corner of and
Potomac streets northwest tomorrow
evening, under the auspices of the Boys
Chapter, Brotherhood of ST. Andrew. The
subject of the lecture will be "A Trip
Across the Continent" and 1t will be Illus
trated by over one hundred and twenty-five
pictures.
Miss Freeman's May Ball.-The second
annual May ball of the dancing pupils Of
Miss Helen Christiana Freeman will be
given at the Carroll Institute Hall tomor-
row evening. Both the members Of the
Nor and junior classes will be on the floor,
and an interesting program will be carried