Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-14
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As an artistic she has reached the topmos
round Of the ladder, o woman she is mos
charming Men find no trace of masculinit,
IN her and her own sex admire her greatly
Her repertoire includes several PLAYS in wbicl
she has never before appeared in Washington
| ana u Is needless to say they are perfect pro
auctions In fact there is no living actress
who gives such close attention to detail anc
historical accuracy as Modjeska Her costumes
are all taken either from celebrated painting
or are especially designed from data obtained
! from the best authorities upon the subject Ii
all OF her work she is most conscientious, anC
| she Is one OF the few women upon the stage
| who neglect nothing; even the properties shs
uses are, as a rule, veritable antiques and have
been obtained by her ut large expense. Hel
| own personal costumes are marvels of the dress
makers art The company which supports he,
ID said to contain none but players Of ability
| and reputation.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER.-The popular young
| actor, N. s. Wood, will be at Harris Bijou
lheater next week, opening an engagement OF
| SIX nights and three matinees Monday night.
The play will be his latest success '!The
| Orphans of New York" 1t is strong in plot.
telling OF the fortunes Of New York boot
| black In manner that is full of incident. The
| leading character is Percy -Al,cood and is as
| stunned by Mr.. Wood in manner that has won
| MIN many compliments The scenery is on q
more elaborate scale than anything that Mr..
wood has yet presented in that line. The draw
bridge scene in which the workings Oft swinging
bridge are reproduced in completeness, is per-
haps the greatest scenic feature of the PERFORM
ance. The burning Of the New York Orphan
Asylum is also a vivid and exciting stage pic
ture, whose interest is intensified by the rescue
from the burning tower. The sunset view of
the Battery Park is described as a genuine work
of art.
AcADEMY.-To write the American comedy
drama has engaged the brightest of American
playwrights for decades. The history of the
| American lcarcplv fr1r nisha
ample Of a production which has received such
unanimous commentator from the press of the
country in regard to every detail as Augustus
Thomas great American play Alabama"
which Mr.. A. n. Palmer's company will present
at the Academy on Monday night
NArIoNAL--Arrangement have been finally
concluded for the engagement Of Arthur and
hosenquests great production Of "Blue jeans"
and the ponderous scenery, stage effects, saw
mill, engines, &c, will all be in place BY Mon
day noon, when trial will be had to see that
everything is in working order for the nights
performance. The advance sale has already
assumed large proportions.
SUNDAY LEcTUREs.-Dr. s. NJ. Lands will
tomorrow night deliver the first of q series of
lectures at kernans Lyceum Theater. He will
be remembered as the Philadelphia tragediar
who appeared here several years ago as Hamlet,
Richard III and Duck Shdtc and asked for a
comparison between Shakespeare and himself,
claiming for his own play, "Dick Shaw, the
perance story, superiority in action, con-
structivenes and moral DR.. lands is doctor
lawyer and preacher and has written many
medical, scientific and dramatic works. and
iectured before various scientific bodies.
Among his subjects will be: why Many Men
Don't Marry. ""How to Strengthen Crooked
Heads and "A Word to the Front Rows-What
Makes Men Baldheadsd." DR.. Lands will be
assisted by Miss Lillian Landis the soprano,
and Prof Te Nevo, the tragic burlesquer. Miss
- nH9A -. ls-ll- IA
formerly member Of the McCaull Opera Com
pany.
kkRsAN's LYcEUM THEArER-WhaIlen A.
Martell's mammoth combination, which will be
the attraction at Kernan's Lyceum Theater
next week, is composed OF clever and we'll
known variety performers, whose specialties
are pronounced original and refreshing. Many
Of these artists, who represent the best talent
on the variety stage, were engaged in Europe
at high salaries and viii make their first ap-
Pearance in Washington. The Martells, Harry,
William, Henry, Lewis, Lena and La Petite
Lottie. have an established reputation as aero
bats, and their feats on bicycles and unicycles
are instructive and astonishing. Billy Golden,
who VIII appear in happy sketch with Miss
May Golden, 10 Washington boy, who has
made reputation in his realistic impersona-
tons OF the typical darky girl. Among the
sensations is Cradoc, the king Of axmen, who
1uggles huge, keen-edged Roman battle axes
WIN surprising dexterity. Included in the
pui are Byron and Blanch, Tom Mcintosh,
Little Bonnie Thornton, Mcbride and Good
rich, Baseo and Roberts and the Earls
LIZ IN lTALH.-Miss Anna Seaton Schmidt
Will give course Of illustrated lectures on
Life In Italy, Her People and Her Art" at the
Oniversalist Church. the first being on next
thursday evening, when modern Rome will be
treated OF. The subsequent subjects will be:
Ancient Rome" November %; .'Stanze of
in the Vatican, November 80: Genoa.
Pisa, Sncca, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Amalf |
and capri, December 8; Florence, Oryieto. |
Siena, San Giminiano and Verona, December |
and IPerugia, Assisi, the Perdons aud |
Venice, December 10. The ground covered is |
extremely interesting and Miss Schmidt is said I
TO be happy and graphic in her description of /
both persons and localities Course tickets |
may be purchased 81 Metzerott'a
WILLARD HALL-fhe Woman's Auxiliary ex- |
Aid Society, Of which Mrs. Hugh |
j. Thompson 10 president will give series Of i
entertainments AZ Willard Hall for thu purpose
Of raising funds for destitute ex-coufederate
Veterans reading in the District commencing
on Tuesday next and lasting for three DAYS.
There will be luncheon each day from II %
literary and dramatic entertainments on
Wednesday night and on Thursday night
reading by Richard Malcolm johnson. MANY
'aAsntsd artists have offered their services and
ne programs viii be unusually attractive. The
.nsn "ni Dc under the patronage Of many we'll
the wives Of Justice Lamar, Ssna-
'ors PuSh, Hurst and Kenna and Rspresents-
ave n " Mia and Mrs. Linden Kent Nrs
Kendall, Mr.. Leo Knott, MIRA A. Y.
/, (; 1arness MIRA Fitxhush Coyie, MrA C. C,
Mcguire.
CATHOLIC CLuR-The Catholic Club Of 81
'eter Church announces Q course OF Sunday
'venins lectures In the lecture room Of M
nufea' commanding tomorrow, with h Rev. /