Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-03
COMING ADJUSTMENTS.

ALpAuoH's OPERA HoUsE.-The Bostonians
in English opera will practically open the
light opera season in Washington on Monday
night The company has been greatly
strengthened since last season, both in vocal
lists and instrumentalists, and now numbers
about IS people. The repertory has also been
enlarged. this season including Harry Paul
toms amusing and tuneful work. Dorothy"
and that old favorite, Don Pasquale," in adj
dition to that best of true comic operas, Won
Suppe's .'Fatinitza," in which the old Boston
Ideals made some of their greatest triumphs;
the perennial Bohemian Curl, and "Mignon."
valuable addition to the vocalists of the
troupe is Jessie Bartlett Davis. who possesses a
beautiful contralto.. and is, moreover, an
actress of peculiar charm. Carlotta Maconda,
a light soprano, is also regarded q valuable
acquisition to the company. The engage
ment opens on Monday night with Dorothy"
in which Marie Stone. Jessie Bartlett Davis,
Miss Maconda, Tom Karl or Mr.. Hoff. Barna-
bee, Macdonald, and J. A. Montgomery will
appear. On Tuesday the opera will be 'Fati-
nitza."
NATIONAL THEATER.-I. is rare that young
actress comes before the public with such ell
thuBlastlc endorsements "a those which Miss
Julia Marlowe has received from the most
valued sources. The professional career OF
Miss Mariowe does not extend beyond few
weeks. but in that time, spent altogether in
New York, 1t is believed. she received from both
press and public the warmest praise for her
performances in several difficult roles. and
these encomiums bore all the evidence of be-
ing unbought and unsolicited. The simple
fact seems to be that Miss Marlowc, unlike so
many novices on the stage, has not dashed into
dramatic career with nothing bu: an ardent
enthusiasm for it as preparation. She seems
to have pursued her studies of hissrionic art
IN private, and ventures on the public stage
only after mastering the principles of it in
theory and acquiring certain case in their
practice. For this the public should be crate
IN hEr No. ln.y i. Il,
ington debut at the National Monday night in
Parthenia," supported by Il company of we'll
known players, mostly members of Modjeska's
company last season.
HE STAR COURSE of entertainments at the
congregational church this season has been an
nounced and offers some excellent attractions
The nrst entertainment will be given on
Wednesday, November IL, by the Skiddaw Rock
Band, from the Crystal Palace. London. The
entertainment of this company is said to be
unique and s.ngulariy pleasing On November
80. Mr.. Leland L. Powers. of Boston, vino cre-
ated decided furore here last year. will give
readings ana recitations. On December 7.
Daniel Dougherty. the famous Philadelphia
orator. will lecture, and on January the CO urse
will conclude with a concert by the Giulia
Salcd company. Tickets will go on sale AT
Ellis on November TO-
HARRIS BIJoU THEArER.-Jennie Calef. the
popular soubrette, and c. II. Smiths comedy
company commence n weeks engagement: at
the Bl]ou on Monday. opening in the comedy
drama, AN American Princess" Many new
songs, dances and specialities will be intro
ducel.
hERNAS's THEATER.-The bill at this house
for next week is Leavitt's folly and burlesqae
company in the English travesty, Monte
CrIsto. jr." the extravaganza, LA 3iaxicana,"
including Mexican dances and fandangoes. and
an extensive OHIO. in which Frank Wright. w.
". Walton. Mons. Kloss, Ella Dean. Marie Du
Lac, Iottie Mortimer. Emily Lyndale, Ruby
Stu rt, and the Eight Vienna Song Birds" will
appear.