Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
ADJUSTMENTS,

| A NEW PLAY.-"My Friend From In
| dia," was sidetracked at the Columbia
Theater Saturday night, and in it's place
was presented a new three-act comedy by
Lieutenant w. H. Allderdice. entitled, The
Old Coat 1t may be said in the begin
ming that the audience, which was a large
| one, in no wise regretted the change in
the bill, but, on the contrary, assisted in
the success of the new theatrical venture
by hearty applause at many stages of the
evenings entertainment. The story hinges
on an old office coat which has been made
the receptacle of sundry articles such as
love letters and the like, as well as money.
which is lost and which, of course, falls
into hands that never were intended to
touch it. The situations that are woven
around the incident are at times ludicrous
In the extreme, and 1t really is wonder
that the action is finally turned into a
quiet and peaceful chanel 1t is entirely
comedy of character and complex situa-
lions and as such will prove a most fitting
successor to My Friend" The action Is
at all times spirited and there are few mo-
ments that lag or appear to be slightly
out of keeping with the rest of the pot
pourri of fun and humor. The work of
the company was worthy of cOmmenda-
ton. 1.-The Old Coat" had but few re-
hearsals and considering this fact the per-
formance was extremely smooth. The
cast proved to be very well selected Fred
eric EOIu, as the naval O1nCer, was de-
cidedly the strongest character in the lot,
and his work did much to carry the pro-
duct1on out to successful conclusion.
Miss May Vokes. as an Irish janitress, was
equally as good in the part she was
as the German servant in MY Friend
while Miss Helen Reimer, as the 'Presi-
dent of the Wood Family does part that
seems to fit her like a glove. John r.
Ward, as the huband who finally asserts
his rights, and Misses Nita Allen and Clara
Hathaway, the Wood sisters, were fully
in keeping with the foregoing in their work
while the rest of the cast, including John
Adelman, Louis Bishop Hail. John Finn
and Frank G. Barry, were entirely accept
able.
MR.. MANSFIELDS NEW PRESS
AGENT.-Mr. Paul W.ilstach who has
done some excellent work the dramatic
critic of the Times. and who is the author
of several successful plays, has gone with
Mr.. Richard Mansfield as press agent. Mr..
Wilstach is thoroughly equipped, both By
natural inclination and by careful study,
for his new position, and will prove a valu-
able assistant to Americas greatest char
acter actor
FIRST HENSCHEL RECITAL To-
NIGHTTIME. and Mrs. Georg Henschel
will give their first song recital tonight at
the Universalist Church, corner of 18th
and l. streets. The prominence of these ar
lists and their acquaintance among must
Grams ana students beSpeak Tor them
hearty welcome on this occasion, as the
Hens2helS have not visited Washington
for several seasons. The rectals that they
gave when last here Iinger as a pleasant
memory with those who then heard them
This tact and the reputation that they bear
as artists of the first rank in the art of
song inter probation should test the CAPACITY
of the house. The second and farewell re-
cital, and it may be said here that these
are said to be the only appearances of the
Henschels here this season, will be given
at the Columbia Theater Wednesday af
ternoon at 4:15. An entire change of pro-
gram Will be made for this recital Seats
on sale at E. F. Droop & Sons