Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
AslUsEMENTS

ALBAUoHs-"THE SEA KIyG."-When several
OF the recent comic operas met with failure
| tho remark was heard that the stage would not
again sec such successes as those of Gilbert and
Sullivau's first productions. These predictions
were destined. however, to be negatived by the
wonderful popularity achieved by Stahrs ''Sea
King, which opens at Albaugh's Monday even
| ing. The company who win introduce the
work here is the William J. Gilmore Comic
Opera Company aud includes q host OF comic
opern favorites. among whom are Mark Smith,
Robert Graham, Ada Glasca. Augusta Roche.
| Katie Gilbert, Rose Dana. Frank A. Howard
| aud Chaa b. Church. The costuming and
stage surroundings are exceedingly brilliant.
The locality Of tho opera being in Spain during
the latter part Of the thirteenth century, sd-
| mts Of beautiful and picturesque acconpani-
ments. large and excellent chorus win sup
port, with the assistance OF increased Or
chestra under the direction Of the composer,
Richard Stahl.
Hams BIJou-"A PEn1Lous voYAaE"-we
nave had military dramas to an extent that
| amounts almost to profusion, but a naval
drama such as IL announced as the attraction at
Harris Bijou Theater next week will be some
thing Of \ novelty. "A Perilous Voyage" pro-
serves all the interest and intensity OF the
melodrama and places its action almost
tirely on the ocean. The scenery il something
wonderfully fine, the maritime effects being
worked out with elaborate skill The company
includes names that insure competent imper-
| sonations and the play Is said to afford them
every opportunity for effective work. The
usual trices will prevail Matinees Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
kERSAN's-LEsIKR l. ALLES.-Lester d Al
lens picked stars and Arnold Kiralfy's Partisan
next week, and it will be great one. In the
ono are Annie Hart. the popular favoiite; the
great Hilton, Americas wonder; Nine Alder
tina, prismatic fantasma; Daily and Devere,
irisl sketch team; Adolph: the enchanter; Mile.
Marie. queen Of the air; Sipc. Lester h Aliens
| In aA N
this are Arnold kiralfy, the famous grotesque
dancer, and his troupe II Partisan character
dancers introducing Mile. Josephine de Rosa,
the American premiere, and Jeahnetta. the
great character danseuse. These Partisan
dancers are most artistic and beautiful and
among their dances is the famous sleigh bell
geiCp, wonder of the shltatGrial art. Prices
Will remain at tLs popular standard.
FANS LAST DAYS, OF POMrEH.-This we'll
known spectacular production will commence
brief season here on Saturday, September
~, at the Atlantic Park, at the corner of 18th
and stlsets and representations will be
given each Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
evenings following On the opposite side Of
lake 300 feet long and LOG feet WIDE represent
Ing tho Bay VI Naples, a number Of buildings
and ingOhiOusly arranged scenery will be
erected correctly representing the ancient city
OF Pompeii Three hundred PERSONS properly
eostuIned, represent the Pompeiians in their
eveiy day life and On this particular day, the
city being ''sn fete," there are gladiatorial
games. acrobats gymnasts. rope walkers e.,
all busy amusing the populacO and their guests.
story Is then enacted upon the liner of
Lytton's immortal romance, and then comes tho
dreadful eruption of Mount Vesuvius (Which
towers high above the back Of the city,. COM
pletoly destroying the city. At the conclusion
OF each performance IN exhibition OF Pains
we'll Unknown fireworks will be given and the
Marine Band will discourse the necessary
music during the exhibition. The exhibition
Is exceedingly effective and is everywhere
enormously popular.
grand tournament and ball will be given
at the Palo Alto Road House, Bladensburg,
next Monday. Riding will begin at pm.
Prizes Of s25. SIS, $40 and SIS.
Capt Paul Boyton, tie famous swimmer
will give grand free exhibition in the water
at River View tomorrow. He will also have
with him number OF other aquatic experts,
and the exhibition will be unique and interest
ing: Boats leave at 1880 and IL am. and 2:30
and pm.
Tho officers Of the steamer Jane Mosely give
select family oyster roast at Lower Cedar
Point tomorrow. Tickets 50 cents Boat leaves
at $50 am.
The Manchester. with music on board, makes
her Saturday evening trip to Indian Head,
stopping at Marshall Hall.
The Woman's Press Association.
The Womans National Press Association held
IT'S regular meeting at Wizards Hotel last
night. Mrs. Leila Roby and Mrs. Anna White of
Chicago were elected to membership. A letter
was read from Mrs. E. D. E. n. Southworth ex.
pressing her pleasure at having been made an
honorary member Of the association. Mrs.
Roby WAS elected vice president for Illinois and
Mrs. Linda " Slaughter vice president for
North Dakota
Mrs. Lucy A. Liggett read a report Of the
recent trip OF members Of the association to
Boston.
Resolutions were adopted thanking Mrs.
Salie Jay White. president; Mrs. Kate Iannatt
Woods and members Of the New England
Woman's Press Association for Inequalities
shown members Of the Woman's National Press
Association in Boston and at Salem.
letter was read from Mrs. L. NJ. Marble
Offering free scholarship III the school of
physical culture to the Woman's National Press
Association, 20 be bestowed by tho association
upon some worthy woman or child. The offer
was accepted.
An incendiary FIRE swept away the business
portion of Whitehall, Mich, yesterday. Thirty