Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
AMUSEMENTs.

ALBAuoHs-THE LILIPUrIANs.-Next Monday
evening the Liiiputians. the wonderful midget
actors. will appear At Albangh's in their grand
ssPectscuiar production The Pupil in Magic"
and funny little Franz Ebert. who is only %
inches tall. are the two stars OF the company,
although all the other Liliputians do credit to
players three or four times their size. This
company viii doubtless be the most pleasing
novelty Washington has seen in years They
viii present their spectacular play. The Pupil
in Magic" assisted BY 200 artists. The costumes
are rich. the scenery magnificent and the music
catchy, and there will be two grand ballots.
The company has created sensation wherever
they have played on account OF the talent
shown by them and the magniicence Of their
production. They never fail to entertain their
audience. There will be matinces on Wednes-
day and Saturday and there will be no change
In prices for their performances.
There will be change of bill tonight at Al
bauSh's. II is the final appearance Of Stuart
Robson and he viii present on this occasion
Oliver Goldsmith's aelightful comedy. ''She
Stoops to Conquer" Mr. Robson appearing as
Tony Lunpkin.
HAREIs BIyoU-"FABro RoMANr."- Benedict's
dramatization of ''The Vendetta will be pre-
sented at the Rjou next week with an excellent
company and with a wealth of scenery that in
snres the most startling and realistic effects.
The name Pablo Romani" has been given to
the production. 1t Is dve-act melodrama, full
OF plot and passion. The story is that Of hus-
band, who is supposed to be dead. bu. returns
TO lind his wife reciprocsting the love OF his
best friend. Then revenge becomes the object
OF bis life. Miss Frances Field plays the part
OF colo, treac herous woman in n praiseworthy
manner and Walter Lawrence assumes the title
role and has been warmly commended. 1t il .
play of unusual interest.
KERSAS's--THE HENRY BURLEsouE CoMpANY.-
Next week at kernan's the Henry Burlesque
Company will present collection of attrac-
lions N trsS nm, no
Is the reception at the art gallery. dream Of
fair women, scenic splendor and gorgeous
drapings; next an olio of American and
European artists engaged for individual eX-
ceilence: great burlesque of The Gondoliers,"
called the Gon-do-liars, which, according to
the bills, is delicious connection of comical-
tiles. musicalities whimsicalites and jovish.ies,
constructed from the original Monaghan manu-
script and interpreted by . corps of brilliant
burlesque artists aided and sbetted by McIn-
tyre and Heath. champion black-face beauties.
A complimentary testimonial will be given to
Mr. j. o. Russell. the guitarist. 4: the Univer-
saint Church next Tuesday evening. There
will be banjos, guitars and msndolins among
the Instruments and the performers viii be the
best local talent This concert is not only q
testimonial to Mr. Russell artistically. but in
recognition of his willing and frequent services
at entertainments Of a charitable nature. Tick
cts at Ellis. Droop's and Motzerotts.
From an artistic standpoint An Original
Evening WIN len Hur as arranged and con-
Quoted by Mrs. 4. 4. Bradford at Music Hall
last night was a success. but it was witnessed
by an audience of only fair proportions The
grouping and dressing of the figures we're his
torica!ly correct and the story of Ben Hur WAS
unfolded to the audience by Mrs. W. L. Davis,
who occupied the trying roll of reader and re-
otter. The cast was, Ben H,y. George French;
MeSsotG, Horace Horton; He1'od. Henry Copp;
EdEtasar, E. Morrison: N,ichior. Rev. Brad
ford; Gaspar. J. S. Ashburne: Sin,onicies. W. q.
Perry; Ih.y'im, Prof Fava: Romdn Soldiers. W.
]. Fay and E. J. Pond: Nauuch. W. r. Moore;
Mo1ter Of Ben Hur, Miss Ellen Rugg: Esther,
Miss Rina Givesi; Iras, Miss Levy; AnTdh, Mrs.
Gift; TirzdI, Miss Bennett.
The grand minstrel performance at Irving
Hall, Linden, last night under the manage
ment of Mr.. John J. Horgan was an unauali fed
success. The leading feature of the evening
was the Irish comedy work OF Messrs. Lyme b
and Walsh of Washington, which was loudly
applauded. The musical sketch by Messrs.
Cullen and Adrian and the jig dancing by Mr..
Harry Hey were very fine. Those taking part
were John J. Horgan, Julian Gartrell, NJ. J.
Claggett, Joe Cullen, Walter Wright, ]. Jay
Marsh, J. A. Epping. Harry Keys E. A. Van
Week, George Z. Wright and John Wilson.