Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

NEW NATIONAL THEATER-The audi
ence that assembled at the New National
Theater last night was a distinct compli-
ment to Viola Allen who has risen step by
step to unquestionable rank as one of the
most popular actresses of her time. The
character of Julia in The Hunchback' ex-
hibits diversity of moods well calculated
to display an actress at her best The spe-
cial productions which have hitherto as
stunned to go blazing cometike from Chica-
go to Boston while intermediate cities
gaped in superstitious awe, have in most
instances gone to Shakespeare or to Sheri-
dan for their material. J. Sheridan
knowles does not compare to either of
theSe ana there was not present in the COM
pany last night sufficient art and mag
netlSm to completely invest the mechanical
~ devised scenes, and the POLITICALLY bar
rem sentences with the charm of personali-
ty by which actors so often succeed in re-
deemng an authors deficiencies. Miss AL
len brought to the role of Julia the vigor
OF emphasis and the amplitude of voice
which have made her a notable figure in
modern melodramatic and romantic plays
Her work in some of the scenes of emo
uonal stress arose to tragic dignity; the
Hghter scenes were less convincing. The
charming little love episode between Mo-
aus and Helen was interpreted by Jameson
Lee Finney and Adelaide Prince with spirit
and in a manner which the audience dis
tlnctively approved. Aubrey Boucicault
was not so good as he sometimes is-and
GOOD In spite of that fact Eben Plymp-
ton 8 Master Walter" was severely tradf-
tlonal; scholarly, but not sympathetic. The
production was made a liberal, though
not lavish scale. and the audience dis
played courteous appreciation through
out.
COLUMBIA THEATER A military
comedy, dashing and full of action and
spirit, was selected by Harry Corson Clarke
for presentation dnripR the farewell week
OF the engagement of his company at the
Columbia Theater. 1t is perhaps the most
pleasing play of the spring season, and was
thoroughly enjoyed last evening by an au-
dience that was large in numbers, consider
ing the weather. The appearance Of Mr..
Clarke In front of the curtain just prior to
the beginning of the third act was unique
feature of the entertainment. In the midst
of brief speech. in which he expressed re-
greet that this is the last week of his en-
gagement here, the comedian interrupted
himself, so to speak, by remarking that the
weather was very warm and quickly re-
moved his wig, side whiskers and spec
tacles. This action caused much amuse-
ment. Continuing, Mr.. Clarke announced
that the usual reception on the stage would
occur at the matinee Thursday, and that a
special goodbye reception had been ar
ranged for Saturday matinee. Mr.. Clarke
concluded by saying Thanking You one and
all for coming out on such a beastly night
and all that sort of thing" and then glided
from view.
Our Regiment is the title of the play
1t has to do with the pronounced dislike Of
MI Bobbinson, played by Henry G. Hook
ey, Tor the military, and the popularity of
the soldiery with the female members of
his family and with his friend, Mr. Ellaby,
the latter part being handled by Mr.. Clarke.
TWO officers of the Sth Lancers are invited
by Mrs. Dickinson to visit at her home to
the horror of Dickinson and the delight of
the girls. There are many complications
based on the officers making love to the
VI pnf ir1c
ing in love with young curate. when Ella
by had made up his mind that she should
wed an army officer The production is pro-
Vlded with appropriate stage settings and
several musical numbers are fifty intro \
duced.
CHASE'S THEATER.-The rain which
came down with a discoura cling continuity
at theater time last night did not prevent
the usual large attendance at Chase's Mon
day night. Many might have thought that
age had withered the attractions of that
popular old drama of slavery DAYS Uncle
Toms Cabin but they would have recog-
nized their error had they seen Chase's
Theater rapidly filing up last night The
lovers of Uncle Tom are not confined to
any class color or age. So many human
emotions are SO sharply and faithfully
drawn that the play appeals to a never
lessening audience. The meekness of old
Tom, the brutality of Legree, the crawling
subserviency of Marks the comicalitv of
Topsy and the sweet precociousness of lit
tie Eva-all combine to make an entertain
nent that has held many hearts for many
years In the name and for the sake of
Uncle Tom many things will be suffered
Last nights entertainment was strength
ened by the appearance of the grotesuue
and amusing Madison Square cake walk
ers and the Lincoln Quartet who were
received with manifestations of hearty ap-
prevail Inc cast of characters was evenly
balanced and the efforts of the performers
won frequent applause. j. Hurley person.
ated Uncle Tom; Marie Standish, Eliza
Harris; Grace Elwood, Aunt Ophelia: Eu
genia Fursman, Mrs ST Clair; Ann Man
nering, Aunt Chloe; Little Alma Eva St.
CAR; Gussie Hart, Topsy; j. Armstrong.
Phineas Fletcher; c. f. Brunnel Simon
Legree; j. Booth. George Harris: Harr,,
Weber, Marks; w. w. Law. Mr.. St. clair.
}. Taylor, George Shelby, and J. Williams
Haley. The custom introduced with the
opening OF the summer season of passing
around cooling refreshments to the patrons
oil the theater was observed.
KERNANs LYCEUM.-The Rentz-sant-
ley Buriesque Company opened a return
engagement at kernans Lvceum yester
day before two large audiences The show
is headed by Lottie Elliott and Charles
Robinson. the former being a clever hnr
lesGuer, while the latter is a comedian of
originality and seems to suit the Herman
patrons very much. The show Is richly,
dressed, well drilled in marches and dances
ana every one goes through the different
parts with more than the usual display of
energy The Leonards, James and Sadie
are still with the company the latter heinz
suIlclently coarse to satisfy the most ex