Evening star., 1896-10-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lafayette Square Opera Houso.-An ar.
tistic production Of "Riohelieu'' II q treat
now seldom enjoyed by the theater goers Of
Washington, for the demands Of Lord Lyt.
tons great play are. as rule. too severe
on the average tragedian and his support
Mr. Keene. however, filled all the exactine
requirements last night, and his imperson.
alton was more than acceptable to the au-
dience. 1t is . part that calls for high
degree OF subtlety and consistent character
drawing, and Mr.. Keene more than met the
necessities. The indomitable will, the fad
Ing physical faculties, the shrewd insight
into mems nature undimmed by age-all
were indicated by touches so strong, yet
nght and unobtrusive, that the great car
d1nal. q power in France and in the world
second to none, stood forth as the living
man OF the time. 1t was no perfunctory
impersonation relying upon lines, make uI
and costumes to tell the tale, but a COM
plete absorption of the player by the part
In every detail from the first entrance to
the final fall Of the curtain.
Mr.. Hanford as Adrien de Mauprat was
so acceptable to the audience as to be prac-
tically co-star, and at the close Of the
third act, when the young soldier lover
turns from his murderous purpose to save
the life OF the cardinal, the audience re.
CURED four reappearances and called voci-
ferousiy for both performers. The cast was
smooth and well balanced. Carl Ahrendt
as the Monk Joseph was favored by nature
to mt the part, and Lawrence Lowell gave
additional promise of future excellence as
Francois. John Miltons Baradas was q
good bit of work. Miss Hopkins made a
very acceptable Julie. a role that is not
easily filled to general satisfaction. The
rest of the support was well placed This
afternoon "1ngomar'' is being performed
with Mr.. Hanford in the title role and to-
night Hamlet" is the bill.
Ada Rehan and Daly's Company.-Miss
Ada Rehan. accompanied by Mr. Dalys
company. will be at Lafayette Square
stands alone today, first as an exponent OF
Shakespeare's heroines, then again in her
portrayal of the many parts allotted her.
She has made remarkable successes in this
country and abroad. The repertoire at the
Lafayette next week will be as follows
Monday and Saturday evenings, The Tam
Ing Of the Shrew;" Tuesday, a revival of
London Assurance" with Miss Rehan as
Lady Gay Spanker; Wednesday evening
and Saturday matinee. School for Scan
dali" Thursday. Love on Crutches," and
Friday night, LAS You Like It." Seats NAV
now be secured.
'The White Slave."-Bartley Campbelrs
great drama of slavery days, "The White
slave, Will be given a detailed production
next Monday evening at the Grand Opera
House. under the direction of Robert and
John B. Campbell The play has always
been favorite with the better class of the
IAedtei-SOiHS pubic, ana ltS return after
many years absence. will doubtless serve
to attract large audiences. There will be a
large chorus of southern darkies introduced
IN act three. many of whom lived in the
far south during the period in which the
story OF the play transpires.
The Howard Athenaeum Company.-Man-
ager Kernans attraction at the Lyceum
next week will be the Boston Howard Athe-
naeum Star Specially Company, which is
too well known for lengthy comment.
Every name on the program is of equal
prominence. and every act is of equal merit.
Among the names appearing are Fake and
Semon, musical artists; Dolph and Susie
Levino, in their original creation. entitled,
THE Rival Arts Kaye and Henry, up
to-date sketch artists; Collins and Collins,
character and parody singers; Sam and
Kitty Morton. vocalists and dancing ex-
perts: Eddie O'Dell, the acrobatic tramp;
Morton and Mack, eccentric Irish COM
edians; Grovini and Murray, lady acrobatic
novelty dancers. and Ben r. Harney in q
very unique speciality, introducing real
southern buck dancing.
To enable his patrons to get the full and
concise returns from the election next
Tuesday. Manager Herman will give an
extra midnight matinee, the performance
beginning at II o'clock midnight. spe-
cial wire has been placed on the stage and
the election returns will be read to the au-
QieQCe as quickly az raceivad