Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-19
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including Miss Beatrice Cameron. Mansfield is
always assured of a hearty welcome in Wash
lngton. but his present engagement has excited
more than usual interest on account of his pre-
sentlng new play. dramatization of Ma
thaniel HavthOrne's psychological study The
Scarlet Letter" Out of his repertoire the fol-
lowing plays viii be presented: prince Karl"
The Scarlet Letter" "A Partisan Romance"
Beau Brummell' and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr..
hyde In The Scarlet Letter Mr.. Mansfield
VIII depict the character Of Rer. Arthur
DtnDa"sddte. The play is of the deepest inter-
est; FULL of strong dialogue, touching situations
ana dramatic merit. Mr.. Mansfeld's per-
romance Is said to be remarkable in every
respect Ali of Mr.. Mansfeld's plays will be
mounted precisely as in New York.
NATIONAL THEATER-- Joseph Jefferson
will be seen at the National Theater next week
IN rip Van Wrinkle
ACADEMY OF NrsIC-"The County Fair"
that Neil Burgess has made sucn> remarkable
success. will be the attraction at the Academy
next week.
HARRIS BIIor THEATER.-Those two we'll
known interpreters Of the melOdrama, Dave
Davidson and Ramie Austen. will be at Harris
BljOu Theater next week In a new play, entitled
The Dangers Of a Great City" Mr.. Davidson
assumes three separate roles-a detective, an
Italian counterfeiter. and a Hebrew peddler.
Miss Austen also displays great versatility,
representing a girl in circumstances of ease,
Neg. tough I'm. and a Sister of Charity.
Some handsome scenery Is introduced. and the
cast is one which makes the performance go
smoothly from beginning to end. A special
Thanksgiving matinee will be given.
kERNAS's LYcEUM THEATER.-A new attrac-
ton, Harris Boston Novelty Company. will ap-
pear at kernan's next week. Its reception
elsewhere is said to have been most cordial.
European specially stars divide the honors with
American variety artists. The Zuna troupe.
consisting of Freddotte. Alexander Gsela and
Matilda, Is recognized II strong European
card. Each Is accomplished musician.
Among others are the Rogers Bros. German
comedians; Luciano. aerial serpent; Mcbride
and Goodrich. vocalists and dancers; Smith
and Campbell. eccentric comedians; Miss Mabel
Francis. the versatile artist; Bartlett and Nav
In Matching Out New Idea" Miss Ruby
Hart in songs of the day, and Fisher and
Crowell. character change artists. The after
piece. "A Bowl of Soup. is from the pen of
Scott Marble. esq. Holiday matinee Thanks
giving day.
RICuELlEU.-Mr. Lewis Morrison appeared
at the Academy Of Music last night in Bulwer's
play of ''Richelieu. appearing as the willy
fGrdHidL While there was evidence of care
and thoughtful study in his reading. Mr.. Nor
rlsOn performance naturally compared
with the Interpretation of the same character
by Edwin Booth and the late Lawrence Barrett.
still Mr. MUrrisons work creditable and
Justified the applause il received from the large
audience present.
cert IN the star course at MetZerott Hall last
night drew "A fairly good attendance and the
program furnished by the Lotus Glee Club and
Miss Minnie Marshall was highly enjoyed. The
club Is an excellent male quartet and both their
individual and concerted work mcrited and re-
ce1ved the heartlest applause. Miss Marshall is
a good reader. with considerable versatility,
and her efforts were promptly recognized
1HE Boy SOPRANo.-Naster Cyril Tyler. the
famous boy soprano. who is to make his first
appearance at Metzerotts Music Hall on Tues
day evening next. is described as having a
sweet cry voice. and it ranges from b below
10 Z above the staff. He is credited with
versatility and magnetic power of delineation,
as well as voice of the wonderful range referred
to. with fexibility and equality that have
placed him in the front rank of his pro-
fession. In addition to his remarkable abilities
a. a vocalist. Master Tyler has a personality of
rare purity and power and his memory is quite
IN keeping with his other artistic abilities. In
his concert here selection will be made from
his extensive repertoire, which includes oper-
attic music and ballads
ANTON SEIDI. the celebrated New York con-
ductor. will bring his famous orchestra here
and give an illustrated Wagner program at
Metzerott Hall December 2. He will be
assisted vOcally by Miss Amanda Fabris, who
has gained high reputation abroad. and
Emil Fischer. the great Wagnerian basso. This
will be The first appearance in Washington of
musical event of the season.
GEORGErOwS ORCHEsTRA.-The first concert
this season of the Georgetown Orchestra will
take place at Metzerott Hail on December l6
aud subscription seats are now to be hsd ut
Metzerott's. Prof. kaspar. the conductor, is
determined to show the Improvement that has
taken place in his force since last wear and will
present Lasseus Festival overture. Grieg
concerto for piano and orchestra. in
which Mr.. John r. Lawrence will make
his first public appearance as piano
solOist since his return from Europe, two selec-
items from De Beriot and numbers by Guiraud,
Saint Saens and Drorak. The orchestra
will also have the assistance of Miss Emma
Juch, who will sing two numbers The or
chestra Is now diligently rehearsing. and its
friends will have cause for great qualification
at the progress II has made.
Miss JENNIE ONEILL POTTER will give two
entertainments at Metzerott Hall on Thanks
giving day. one in the afternoon and the other
at night. when she will present her monologue
"Fhrts and Matrons- Miss Potter has many
friends in this city and her work is very at
tractive. There are few individuals who can
furnish an entire entertainment by themselves,
bUt Miss Potter IL one, and her success else
where has been pronounced. Seats may now
be secured at Metzerotts.
ORGAN RECITAL.-On Monday night the new
organ al the First Presbyterian Church will be
heard by the public in a recital that will be
given by David Wood. the blind organist of
Philadelphia Mr.. Wood is said to be a most
accomplished PLAYER and will SO arrange his
program to display the full beauty Of the ex-
cellent instrument that will be at his command
The male quartet choir of the church will assist
in the program.
BIsCHoFP CoNCERTs.-1he season ticket sale
for the five concerts of the Bischoff course be-
gan last Wednesday at Ellis 4 Co.'S and will
continue till December g. There are still a
plenty of desirable seats unsold and the popular
price OF the season tickets keeps up steady
demand for them. The five concerts will be
given at the Congregational Church on the sec
ord Friday of the months of December and
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