Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-02
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Opera House next week in her new production
of Egyptian" dramatized from Victor Hugo's
| famous novel, The Hunchback OF Notre Dame
The play will be presented with entirely new
and elaborate scenery, picturesque costumes,
special music and a large auxiliary force,
/ comprising gipsies, dancers, soldiers. monks,
&c. The play will be presented in five
acts, the principal scenes Of which are the
gypsy haunt at the banks Of the river Seine.
| cell in the black turret tower and the interior
of Notre Dame. The company consists of about
thirty people. among whom are Otis skinner,
Joseph E. Whiting, the original Jim the Pen
man; White Whittlesey Stephen Wright James
Cooper, II. A. Langdon. Josephine Eytinge,
Mather will play the character of Esmer-
s sIGd ae a' of ''ns, Tss Egyptian Mise ins
! Mather is said to surpass the tragic work she
did in Leah" and Romeo and Juliet" This
scene, the strongest In the play, stands out by
| itself, and has gone with such public approval
that Miss Mather has been summoned before
the curtain at the conclusion Of the act ever
| since the tragedy was first produced. Her
terrible denunciation and hatred Of the monk
form the foil for his soul-consuming love and
combine with it to make the scene memorable.
HARRIS BIJoU THEArER.-At Harris Bijou
Theater next week the young Indian actress,
Won-Go Mohawk, will make her appear
ance IN her new drama, entitled the "Indian
Mail Carrier" depicting scenes from frontier
life. The play was produced here last season
and scored a big success 1t is not overdrawn,
but natural in plot and FREQ from many of the
improbable climaxes of most dramas of this
kind. Miss Mohawk, who is the only Indian
actress on the stage, is q graduate of the
Painsville, Ohio, Young Ladies Seminary.
speaking five languages, accomplished
musician and great horsewoman. The char
acter of the Mail Carrier receives an intelli-
gent and conscientious impersonation. The
young lady has studied hard to perfect herself
In her profession, and she has succeeded.
Several refined specialties are introduced, and
the supporting company comprises such we'll
known actors as Charlie Charles, Geo. De Le-
claire, Clarence Sanders, Miss Marie Leah,
Sallie Wells and others.
kERNAN's LYcEUM THEATER-Turner's En-
glish Gaiety Girls will make their initial bow
before the patrons of kernans Lyceum Thea
ter next Monday night. Besides a number of
noted English burlesquers, the company in
cludes several talented European artists and
ten original London Gaiety girls. None of the
artists has ever appeared In this country before.
Miss Letta Meredith, the star of the company, is
said to be charming actress. She was for
merly one OF Engiands pet burlesquers and the
reigning queen OF the London Gaiety Theater.
She has scored decided success as Ieddy D0ntes,
a swell character in the spicy burlesque entitled
Arrival OF the English Girls" which will be
produced with that careful attention to de-
tail which marks all English productions.
Miss Meredith is surrounded by q host of
There Is an elaborate first part introducing
many bright artists, and in the olio are Bunell
and Adams, the English musical comedians
Miss Ida Clark, the charming English vocalist
Hurley and Jarvis the eccentric comedians;
Miss Nina Bertolini. the fascinating Italian
danseuse, and Geo. Barlow, the renowned dia-
lect comedian.
WASHINGTON MUSICAL CLUB.-The third con-
cert of the Washington Musical Club will take
place at the Uniyersalist Church on Wednesday
evening next The entertainments Of this Or
ganiZation are always ENJOYABLE from the fact
that each member is an artist and eminent as a
soloist, while the concerted work of the instru-
mentaiists Is performed with a precision and
finish that leaves nothing to be desired Mr..
Aander as pianist, Mr.. Rakemann as a vio-
hnist and MIR. Miersch a 'cellist are masters
In their respective lines and they have played
together so long that their trios are always
highly enjoyed. Mr. Morsell, the vocal men,
Der of the club, is too well known to need any
special reference. At the coming concert
the club Will be assisted by the Philharmonic
Quartet, consisting of Misses Meads, Law,
Shepherd and Stedham and Messrs. Fischer,
viola; Crandall, violin, and Droop, organ. The
program will include a Haydn string quartet.
trio by Gade, solos by each member of the
club and two numbers by the Philharmonic
Quartet. one being an arrangement of Sulli-
vans Lost Chord by Mr.. Rakemann for vio-
lin and organ obligato. Mr.. Edward Droop,
jr-, will play the organ. The concert promises
TO De superior to any that the club has given
and the church will undoubtedly be crowded
BUHMEIsTER's REcITAL--The piano recital of
Richard Burmeister at the Universalist Church
last night was greatly enjoyed by a cultured
and appreciative audience. His selections
we're severely classical and his work dis
played an intelligence and conscientious
ness that demonstrated his earnestness and
ability. Prof. Burmester last night
emphasized the good impression he had for
m m m la ty
for cOmprehe nding the works of the best COM
posers. He will be always welcomed as q bril-
liant player and a musician whose ain is
LOFTY and who values his art higher than the
catchy applause of an average audience.
NATIONAL RIFLES ARMo2Y.-The Johns Hop
kins Banjo Glee and Mandolin Clubs gave
very enjoyable concert at the National Rifles
hall last evening The audience was large and
demonstrated its satisfaction by liberal ap-
plause and frequent encores. The pro-
gram was OF a higher order than that
usually given by college clubs and the excel
lent manner in which each number was per-
formed proved the careful rehearsals that had
taken place. All the solos were well given, and
the concerted work was also thoroughly salts
factory.
THos. W. KEENE, the eminent tragedian, will
end the most successful season ne has had for
years with an engagement at AlbauSh s Grand
Opera House this month. He will be sup
ported by a strong company and will appear as
Mis- JARLEY's WAX WoRKs--One of the lead
ing society events OF Easter week will be an ex-
hibition of Mrs. Jarleys works and
illustrated songs, to be given at Willard Hall
Tuesday evening, April 10, Tor the benefit of
st. john Chapel Services OF the Third Artil-
lery Band have been procured, and many young
LADIES prominent In Washington society will
take part The Georgetown Banjo Club and
the Excelsior Quartet have kindly offered to
assist. The tickets are selling well and can be
procured from any Of the young ladies, or at
72l 18th street.
LECTURE RECITALs.-Already there is con-
siderable interest manifested in the three lee
ture recitals announced by Madame Constance
Howard upon Wagner's comedy opera die
Meisterslpger Won Nuremburg." The enter
tainment Is of novel character and will be in
strucuve as well as entertaining. Nine. Howard
is q cultured lady as well as an accomplished
musician, and she illustrates her lectures by
piano performances Of the most notable num-
beers OF the opera of which she treats She is
said TO have the happy faculty of impartng
her knowledge of the story Of the works
| of the great German composer In clear. terse
language. and she is brilliant performer
her work IN the direction of illustration is nota
| bly, successful These recltals will be given at
| the studio of Mr.. Harvey L. Page on April 8, IL
and IA. Tickets may be obtained at Droop's
and knabe music stores
Music AND RECITATIoN.-On Monday evening
| next there VIII be an entertainment Of music
and recitation at the L Street Baptist Church.
when the following will participate in the pro-
gram: Miss c. V. kidwell, Mrs. A. L. Powell
| DIR. A j. Brown Mr. T. II Riley Mrs. Graca