Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lafayette Square Opera House.-Stuart
Robson, an actor whose acceptability
to this community Is SO great that he
he Is sure of his welcome, independently
of the merit of his play, was the star per-
former at the new theater last night. His
play, Government Acceptance" Is very
modern creation and somewhat deficient
in the substantial literary quality which
has been associated with Mr.. Robson's
work in the past. The story Of the pow
erty-strickan inventor who is in danger of
being robbed of the fruits of his genius is
so familiar that 1t no longer appeals to
the sympathies In its old form, and the
author of Government Acceptance" has
been successful in introducing very few i'm
portant variations. Mr.. Robson's vocal &c
ccntricities, which become him so well in
the ordinary line of comedy, scarcely har-
monize with the sentiment and pathos
which have evidently been intended in this
production. 1t is in the field of legitimate
fun that Mr.. Robson has been and will con-
tinue to be most acceptable. His melan-
choly flights could not be impressive, and
it was entirely to his credit that he de-
liberately neglected occasions which seemed
to call for something softer than a comic
mood. Mrs. Waldron Robson played the
role of very attractive woman in a wholly
natural manner There were some COM
The mechanical features of the piece were
highly attractive, and the scene showing
the Illuminated battle ship model COM
manded several curtain calls.
Grand Opera House-The Twentieth Cen
tury Girl a light and airy skit which
sweeps within the comprehensive circle of
it's attractions almost all the lighter meth
DDS of theatric diversion, was performed at
the Grand Opera House last night. The ar
ray of well-known favorites in the world Of
comedy Is a striking one, and the combina-
ton of forces offers results which a liberal
attendance last night found gratifying.
There is variety in the production without
an undue preponderance of any of the ele-
ments, and it must be, indeed, a jaded or
unsusceptible nature which does not in
some way respond to the Establishments
hfch the musician. scene painter, costumer
and to some degree the wit have combined
to exert in this production. Gus Williams
Molly Fuller and John T. Kelly are enter
tainers too well known to justify disqui-
sition on their respective accomplishments
New National.-Hoyt's BLACK Sheep"
reached town again last night, with a brand
new red ribbon on its neck in sleek condi-
ton and decided addition to the theatrical
flock of '95. The audience was a large one,
and this amusing farce was well received.
Most of the old favorites were in the cast,
with a new face here and there to freshen
up the combination little. Otis Harlan as
Hot Stuff" Is just as black sheep as
ever.
Academy of Music-William Haworth's
realistic drama, ION the Mississippi"
based on life in the south during the days
of the Ku Klux Khan, was the attraction
here last evening, and large audience
witnessed its production. While the play is
rudely constructed, interest Is maintained,
and effective scenery and very compe-
tent company make its production an at
tractive one. The audience was liberal in
its applause and seemed to enjoy the play.
Bijou Theater.-Frank Harvey's most
successful melodrama. Sins of the Night"
was the attraction at the Bijou last night,
and an enthusiastic and well-pleaSed au-
dience was in attendance. The scenery
was late arriving, and the curtain did not
go up on the first act until nearly O'Clock.
The large audience waited patiently, and
were we'll rewarded. "Sins of a Night"
proved to be one Of the strongest plays
PRESENTED In Washington for some time.
the dialogue being crisp and inspiring and
the action full of dramatic force and en-
thusiastic heroiSm The scenery Is pic
turesque and beautiful and the company Is
hero and Susie Wills as the heroine, of
course were the center Of attraction, as
the author intended them to be, but 1t was
a close race for honors between them and
the other members of the cast The COM
edy work was furnished by John Price and
Florence Marion. Again tonight
Kernan's Lyceum.-Sam Jacks Creoles
always do a big business in Washington.
Last night Kernan's was packed to the
doors by an enthusiastic audience to wit
ress the first of this weeks performances.
Sam Jacks Creoles are not Creoles in fact.
them have pleasing faces and shapely
ferns, and know thing or two about en-
PERTAINING the public. There are many
comedians in the company. good ones. too.
Then there are acrobats. song and dance
artists, and, as a wind up, real. genuine
cake walk that sends the gallery into par
oxysms of delight. Again tonight.
Markos the Hypnotist.-Markos opened