The Washington times., 1895-05-21
AS THE CROWDS CONE OUT.

The fourth and closing week OF the en-
Eagcment OF the Hinrichs Grand Opera
Company al the Academy OF Music opeued
last night with the everIDopular ''H Tro-
VatOre." The cast was the same as be-
fore, viz Nine Name Won Cautereu as Leo
nora. Miss Katherine Fleming as Azuoena,
Signor AieheeBa as Manrico, ard Signor
Campanan as Luna.
Nine. Van Cauteren sang the part ad-
miTaby, her work IN tie first aud fourth
act being especially commendabe Mlss
Fleming, though her voice is not ia rtiCzI-
larry strong. was very effective in the prison
scene and in the scene in the second act.
signOr Micheiena sang the pau OF Manrco
with accustomed correctness and did has
best to use the ''ut de poitrine" in the
Die queila fra, but was only partly sue
cesstul In the sereuade and the prison
scene, however, his mellow voice was heard
10 fullest advantage. SignorCampanari was
excellent as Luna and his rendering of
The Tempest OF the Heart" called forth
prolonged applause. Orchestra and chorus
were ably handled. Tonight The Hugue
nots"
Frederick Bond and his popular asso-
ciates last night entered upon their fourth
week OF the comedy season at the Grand
Opera House. A large and friendly au-
oience witnessed the three act farcial
Nallack Theater, New York. successes
8 decade ago. 1t is a rather amusing
affair and was capitaIly played by the
comedians. Mr.. Bond as Theodore Mac
clesfield, ST., a boat builder at Putney,
was the ''Guv'nor" 10 the life and brought
out the full comic value Of the part as only
Bond is capable OF doing. Mr. Able was
thoroughly en- rapport with Freddy, and the
dlleInmas into which the bashfui Young
man gets himself were inexpressibly Inirth-
ful. Miss HOran was more than pleasing
IN fact charming as Kate. Mrs Findley
gave clear-cut presentation OF Mrs Mac
clesfield, and Misses Curry, James, John
son and Moore were acceptable in their
efforts TO please.
Daniel Fnohman's Lyceum Theater Com
edy Company appeared before a crowded
house at the National Theater last even
Ing, producing for the first time in Wash
3Ugton the English comedy, AN Ideal
Husband"
AS usual with the performances Of the
Lyceum Company, not a hitch occurred to
mar the production, and the frequent encones
OF the audience in q great measure showed
their hearty appreciation of the merits of
the comedy.
The role OF the ideal husband, Sir Rob
ert cbiltern, was assumed by Mr. Stephen
8Eatban, who proved exceptionally clever
The Interest of the audience centered in the
work of Mr.. Herbert Kelcey. as Lord
Gorngs friend Of Sir Robert, and of Mr..
W. j. LeMoyne. as the Earl of Caversham.
Miss Annie Irish as Mrs. Cheveley, the ad-
ventures, carried off the honors of the
evening and was well supported by Miss
Isabel Irving as Lady Chiltern, Miss Kath-
crime Florence as Mabel Chiltern, and a
company OF competent players.
Tho attraction az Tstffarsc hi sar T,to,
ter this week is that old fayor1te OF the
Washington public, the picturesque Irish
comedy-drama, True IRISH Hearts"
The well-known and popular actor, r.
W. Rowland, takes the leading characterin
the play, that Of Lanty flanagan, and car
ries IL with wonderful tact aud skill He
is true Irish comedian, and the part suits
him 10 every particular Edgar Murray,
w. j. Cole and Ed Brennan are particu-
larry clever 10 their parts Miss Lillian
keene, In the character OF Kitty Brady,
Lanty' s sweetheart, is as bright as of old.
The London Gaiety Girls have come to
town and Kernan's Lycenm Theater last
night was crowded TO the doors TO welcome
them.
Several new acts have been added TO the
show, which abouDds IN bright, original
variety turns. The performance opens with
one act musical comedjetta entitled
The Reception or The Clans" The best
drawing cards OF the show are Annie
Mabel O'Brien and Mons. Paulo and Mile.
Dika. The former is little girl Of tender
age who can dance with the best Of them.
Alice Jennings and Edward O'Brien,
Nergie Seymour and Cassie Bernard, Dot
Lathrop, Tot Guichard, Bertha Bernard
and the Fergusons all furnished speciality
acts which helped TO make up a extra
good entertainment