Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24
AMUsEMENTa

ALBAUGH'sL-Mr VIM. Gillette has furnished
the amusement public with many excellent
phases of life humorousiy and ingeniously de-
picted on the mimic stage. His Private Sec
retary," Professor '.wilkinson's Widows''
and other comedies have introduced many odd
Characters which have proved thoroughly ac-
ceptable and some OF which have held their
pace ior many years All tne Comforts OF
successful creations and though its title would
scarcely suggest anything of a humorous char
acter he has made a play full of artistic satire
and delicate and wholesome humor This will
be presented at Abaugh's next week and Ithe
company that will interpret it is said to be one
Of the strongest that Manager Charles Frohman
has ever sent out. The piece was thoroughly
successful here last season and its return will
be gladly welcomed.
HARRIS BIJoU THEArER.-Next week the
patrons Of Harris Bijou Theater will welcome
that popular comedian, Joseph ]. Sullivan. in
the musical comedy, "Black Thorn" The
performance gives a picture OF the romantic
and exciting phases of lite. with an freshman
as the central figure Especial pains have been
taken with the scenery. Among the more
prominent stage effects is the representation Of
a burning mill. The performance does not de-
pend on the scenery, however. for Mr.. Sulli-
vans abilities as comedian are Joined to dra-
matte and speciality talents Of a high order in
the subordinate members of his company.
Among the artists who are engaged for the pro-
ductlon are ex-members Of some OF the most
noted companies that have appeared. Miss Lea
Peasley has met with warm praise as a
prano singer, and Miss Belle Vivians skirt
dance has been commented on q unique and
meritorious effort Yankee Moore has made u
reputation az an impersonator Of rural char
acters. while the star is known as a songster
and specially artist of the strongest cal
iber. Little Helen Msrtel is regarded by
those who have seen her as one of the cutest
and cleverest of children.
kERNAN's LYCEUM THEATKR.-On Monday,
Tuesday afternoon and night and Wednesday,
at kernan's Lyceum Theater next week, Joe j.
Downing and Sadie Hasson, supported by
good dramatic company, will present their in
teresting drama. The Red Spider" which is
replete with exciting scenes OF the wild west and
enilvened with original specialties, including
new songs and dances. Mr.. Bowling will appear
rs Dakota. a strange character of the western
wilds. Miss Hasson will sustain the role OF
Beatrice WTthd, or ROsdy. lively little noun
tain Iandlady. This play will be followed by
'.Nobody's Claim, beautiful picture of the
west In nve acts. introducing Mr.. Downing in
his favorite character. Ward Deceeaur, and
Miss Hasson in her happiest creation, Mddge, a
mountain walf Many realistic scenes are pre-
sented In tins drama, including the snow scene
and the fire scene, and together with entertain
ing specialties, make the play highly interest
ing. Carlos, the thoroughbred Kentucky colt,
will appear in both plays.
GEORGETOWN AMATEUR ORCHESTRA. - An
the twelfth season Of the Georgetown Amateur
Orchestra has already been received, and
careful rehearsals are now in progress under
the efficient leadership of Prof. Josef Kaspar,
who is confident of even better musical results
than heretofore. Among the attractions for
the first concert is Miss Clementine De We're,
a worthy successor Of Gerster, whose iute-like
notes are recalled by Miss De Vere's flexible
voice and remarkable execution. She has met
with the most fattering success in New York
and Boston, some of the critics being SO en-
thusiastc as to style her a second Jenny Lind.
Prof. Anton Gloetzner will perform Henselt's
difficult piano concerto, and the orchestra,
strengthened by the Wilhelmj Club, will num-
Der eighty musicians. The principal numbers
on the program will be as follows: Overture,
Phedre. Massenet; piano concerto in F minor,
op. 16, Henselt, MIR. Anton Gloetzner; Nor
wegian rhapsodie No. 8, Svendsen; Intermezzo
Cavalleria Rusticana, Mascagni; Dream After
the Ball, Czibulka; Wilhelm Club and orches-
ira (string orchestra, eighty performers). The
growing favor with which the orchestra has
been received from year to year, the improved
character of the concerts of each season and
the earnest efforts Of the management to foster
musical life in this city appeal strongly to all
lovers Of music for generous patronage.