The Washington times., 1895-01-08
AS THE CROWDS CONE OUT.


Francis Wilson has in "The Devils
Deputy" which made its first bow TO a
Washington audience inst night at the Ma
tional Theater. poured u little new wine into
large number of old bottles. Thereis not
much popping when the fcorks are with
drawn. but the audience almost cracks its
sides at the mirthful way in which Francis,
of the laughing legs, does his work.
The Deputy is described as comic
OPERA the libretto by j. Cheeyer Goodwin,
music by L. Jakobowski, composer OF 'Er-
m.nie'' but there is very little music in II,
Just enough to take the curtains up and down
or bring the chorus on and off the stage and
the libretto-weil, Goodwin may be forgiven
but not forgotten foT so offending There Is
no gem in the music nothing that catches
one '.by the ear or sets tie feet tripping,
not even II faint echo of dear old ''Erminie.
which would be welcome.
The plot concerns the mistaken identity OF
Melissen, an innkeeper, played by Dir. Wilson,
and Lorenzo, "A singer from the grand opera.
admirably sung by Rhys Thomas, and the
adventures arc very commonplace, not 10 say
ancient. which beiail them rs a result of the
love which Princess Mudt.e bears the latter
whom she saw once upon the stage.
j. G.. Miron was strong voiced and sturdy
as Karamataff; Lulu CHASER is frolicsome,
dainty Eiverine; Josie" Knapp is prettier
than when last here as the Countess and
Amada Fabris is very much Princess.
The scenery is charming in its picturesque
ness. The costumes and stage setting are
superior 10 any thing seen here this season.
1.-The Devils Deputy" is, Notwithstanding its
faults and defects, very well worth seeing and
hearing.
After spending n week treading the stree Is
of Washington, '.0ld Hoss'' Hoey stalked
upon the stage last night at the Academy
and in his wake laughter rippied and gurg-
gled.
OF course there was standing room only
and when Hoey poked his saucy head 'from
behind the wings. there was u storm OF up
piause. and everything went with flash and
hurrah.
The MerriIees Sisters are particularly good
in songs and dances, but the blush is OIL
the grape. for it is whispered In New York
that all three are engaged to be married.
John c Rice is a good partner for Hoey,
and the new team will doubtless mine as
much gold as, for IA leng time, did Evans and
Hoey, now but memory.
That Washington did not see enough of
Nine. Sans Gene upon the occasion of her
first visit here some time ago. was attested
last night by the cultured and brilliant au-
dience, which filled Albaughs Opera House.
Although the play is by Sardou, the great
French dramatist, it contains no thrilling stu
atoms and merely presents Il series OF side
lights upon the character of Napoleon and
his life behind the court scenes. The work
OF theauthor never fails, however. to COM
nand-t the interested and Intelligent attention
of the audience and the c!ear-cut way in
which the character of Nine. Sans Gene is de-
linegted shows the hand fof the master.
Kathryn Eidder is long and lanky as the
maiame; nevertheless she is pleasing to eye
and ear. Augustus Cooks Napoleon is u
trifile hbeefy." but it will do. The mounting
is superb and the costumes rich in appear
ance and appropriate in style.
Judging from the packed condition o. ker-
mans Lyceum Theater last night the manage
meat have secured iii the RentZ-Sautlcy
Novelty and Buriesque Company Il bonanza
for itself and Il mine of enjoyment for its
patrons. The programme is long and pleas
incly varied. Two new ourie tas are intro
duccd. an,i both deserved the rounds OF APP
plause with which they were accepted. The
living pictures were good and some novelties
are presented.
large and enthusiastic audience wit
messed the performances OF Niliinm Haworth S
"A Flag of Truce at Buffers Bijou Theater
last night The play is a melodrama. the
story OF which deals with incidents OF the
late war, and WIS presented by strong com
pany. The scenic effects wera excellent.
Mr. Pierce kings.y. the intriguing villain. a
''friend Of the family. was Gecded success.
Miss Lillian Lothin and Mr. Percy Bowlcs
we're amusing rs eXubcrant young lovers,
while Mr.. George Harold as foreman of the
quarry and MIR. George Watson as Dad
Hewins Justly merited thegenerous applause
z they received.