Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lafayette Square opera HouSe.-1ne au-
dience that greeted the famous English ac-
tor H. Beerbohm Tree. at the Lafayette
Square Opera House last night was excep-
tionally large. and included many distin-
guished people The performance of THE
Dancing Girl 2 play which for intensity
of heart interest rivals Camille" without
falling into the old-time ruts of the emo
tional drama, was admirable for its even
ness Mr.. Tree commanded appreciation
rather more for the completeness with
which he presented the work in hand than
for his personal eDdeavors. With a clear
perception of the value Of force, tempered
10y the true artists aversion to OVERRIDING,
Mr.. Tree was enabled to give the produc-
ton that smoothness of expression which
betokens the domination Of dramatic in
telligence and refinement. Individually,
Mr.. Trees qualities were not such as to
command Superative &C mmendatIon. In
that important factor In an actors equip
men, clean enunciation, Mr.. Tree seems to
be one of the many successful people who
have triumphed over obstacles that would
be insurmountable for men of weaker ma
lures. The cast includes Mr.. Gerold Du
Maurier, a son of the deceased novelist.
He Is very clever character actor, and
his presence on the stage relieved the in
tensity of the play without marring its
symmetry. Miss Kate Rorke played the
title role with discretion and skill, and Mr..
Lionel Brough was conscientious in the in
very
Miss Edith Ostlere was charming as the
lame girl. whose gentle ministrations at
last win the thoughtless Duke Of Guise-
bury to his better self.
Columbia Tleater.-The pleasant impress
sion made by Frank Daniels in The Wiz
ard of the Nile last season was confirmed
by the excellent performance at the Column
bia Tneater last night. Mr.. Daniels is a
comedian of many resources, and Victor
Herbert and Harry Smith have provided
h yHytf hat rrtx Ill
for all his humorous lowers. The part of
kibosch is one exactly suited to Mr.. Dan
iels' peculiar abilities. and the tricks Of
iegerdemain he introduces seem to amply
Justify his constant interrogatory, Am d
Nizard?" The book furnished by Mr.. Smith
Is exceedingly bright and the idea of the
travelling wizard and his series of adven-
lures in the land of the Ptolemies is very
clever. The story affords opportunity for
some rich and elaborate scenic effects and
for unique costumes that is fully improved,
and the stage presents some very pleasing
pictures. The music of Mr. Herbert is
tuneful and catchy and many of the num-
hers were obliged to be repeated. The COM
pt ny has been somewhat changed from
last year, but the best of the former cast
have been retained. Walter Allen gives a
good and funny interI1 rotation of the royal
Ptolemy Miss Edna Thornton is q hand
some Cleopatra, and she sang the numbers
allotted her with ease and effect. The
same may be said Of Miss Greta Rtsley. the
second wife of Ptolemy; Miss Louisa Royce.
as Abydos. the assistant of Kfbosch. and
Leo1 ard Walker, the music teacher The
cnorus IS large and effective, and the whole
performance is one of the most enjoyable
that has been here this season. The ponu
larity OF star and opera was demonstrated
by the size of the audience. that was the
largest that has assembled in the Columbia
Theater since Its opening night
New. National Theater.-"The Great D;a.
mond Robbery" which was seen at the
academy last season, paid its second visit
to this city last night. occupying the stage
of the National Theater The audience
that witnessed 1t was large and enthu-
slastic. There have been several changes in
the cast. some for the better and others
that do not equal those who assumed the
parts parts last year. Miss Rose Eytinge takes
Nine Janauschek's place as Madame
Rosenbaum, and the old keeper of the
fence loses nothing by the change Miss
Selene Johnson is beautiful woman. but
she does not play the part of the adyen-
turess with the same artistic finish given
1t by Miss Lillian Lawrence. Mr. Ere leric
Bond was missed as Dick Brumage. but
Mr.: W. A. Whitecar was an able exponent
Whiting and Mr.. Geo. c. Boniface filled
their old parts and were In every respect
satisfactory. The play itself ia one of the
most thrilling melodramas Of modern times
and the interest does not flag from the
opening to the closing.
Academy OF Music-John ". Isbam's
Oriental America played its return en-
gagement at the Academy Of Music last
evening to large and sppreciative audi
ence In the first part a novelty is intro
duced in the shape of Ii Hung Chang, his
secretary and interpreter. Tom Brown,
Billy Eldridge and ]. A. Shipp, who make
plenty Of fun. Miss Matte Wilkes song.
In which the chorus joins without orches-
trail accompaniment, Is quite effective The
parts are balanced in a manner that ia
seldom heard and the different voices blend
admirably. In the second part Miss Mar
garet Scott gave several musical numbers
that were appreciated and Jessie Shipp
and Edward Winn pleased as descriptive
vocahsts. Tom Brown in a clever mono
logue is followed by the Manhattan Sports
and the Goth Century Bicycle Maids In
songs and dances, and then Billy and Jen-
ME Eldridge hold the boards with some
amusing songs and dances and some clever
comedy work. This part Is ended with
the original flower ballet. The third part
Is Forty Minutes of OPERA" and the whole
strength of the company appears Selec-
lions are given from nearly all of the
standard works. but especial mention is
due to the quartet from "Rigoletto." A