Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-26
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ArBAuGH's.-A merry week will commence nc
Albaugh's Grand Opera House on Monday night.
when the lovers of bright plays will be treated
with performances of the successful and charm
ingly written comedy, The Prodigal Father"
from the pen of Glen MacDonough- The re-
ports that have come concerning ''Ihe Prodigal
Father are highly fiattering. The dialogue ID
said TO be bright, the plot original and the
situations of a whimsical description. The
company is exceptionally strong and includes
George Denham, George c. Boniface. jr.,
Walter Thomas. George Castor, Cecil King
stone. Walter Plough. Miss Blanche Chapman
Ford, Cora Macy. Hope Ross, Marguerite Frank
lin and little Irene Franklin. The comedy has
everywhere received generous praise from the
public and critics. Mr.. George Denham, who
for so long time was in Mr.. Joseph Jeffersons
company, appears the roiilcking Prodioat
Father, and his acting Is said TO bs q MASTER
piece. There viii be matinees Of The Prodi-
gal Father" on Wednesday and Saturday.
BEAU BRrNNEL--"Beau Brummels II an
attraction that is well adapted 20 the holiday
mood in which people sought the thester last
night IL glows with a good humor whose
genial warmth is heightened by the strong
touch OF pathos at the close. The precise and
Injurious Beau was, a. he always Is, popular
figure with the audience at Albaugh's last night.
He may be said to have perpetuated. through
Mr.. Mansfield. the wonderful sway which, ms an
actual social quantity. he gained over his fellow
man. Mr.. J. Ferguson as the Valet was tho
always find him, and the remainder Of the cast
excellent in all respects. Tonight Mr.. Mans
field closes his engagement with "Dr. Jekyli aud
Mr. HYDE"
The Augustus Thomas play Of
alabama" will be the attraction at the National
Theater next week.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-"The Planters Wife,
with Harry Lacy and Emily Rigl in the leading
roles will hold the boards at the Academy Of
Music next week.
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mons. comedian and songster. will be ut Harris
Bijou Theater next week IN a beautiful Irish
drama 1.-The Fairies Well" The piay 10
mounted with a degree of richness and finish
that entities il almost to rank a spectacular
production. The cast is an efficient one in all
respects. The drama was written by Con Il.
Murphy and was first presented at the Four
teenth Street Iheater in New York, under the
direction of Dion Boucicasllt. One of the most
realistic scenes represents cataract Of real
water.
kERSAx's IycEUM THEArER.- Reilly q
Woods Big Show. the attraction at kernRn's
Iyeeum next week. VIII be remembered here
for its attractive programs. The Bros. BOrani.
the principal European card and known as the
disappearing demons are remarkably versatile
athletes performing with care grace and pre-
cision many startling feats Of contortion. aero
hatics and gymnastics. Among others are the
Nelson Sisters. vocalis;s ana dancers: Nelsonia,
the new fantasiast; Ford and Leslie. 1.-The
Bowery Boys" Fred J. Leslie. with his dog cir
cue: Lilly Laurel. male impersonGtor. and
Grace Famet and John J. Burke in sketches
Pat Reilly will be sen in has ininiitable crea-
ton. Mephisto Mick. in 'Hades and the 900.
AUTHORS CaRNIyAI--Ibere VIII be n grand
authors carnival at the Builders Exchange
Hall commencing Monday for the benefit OF the
National Homeopathic Hospital IL will last
for a week and there win be a grand pageant
each evening at O'Clock. ineiuding eharac-
tiers from Shakespeare. Dickens and other great
authors There viii also b. a sale ol fancy arti-
oles and fine linen work. There will be lunch
cons daily. beginning Tuesday. from II to 2.
METzERorr's MUstc HALI--Ihere has been
great interest excited in musical circles by the
announcement of the coaoTt o. he given in
Metzerott Hall next Frilay nigh: by Anton
Seidl and his famous metropolitan orchestra
Mr.. seidl viii give al illustrative Wager pro-
gram. including selections from all OF Wagner's
works arranged in the order OF their compost
ton. The vocal illustrations will be inter-
preted BY Hiss Amanda fabris. soprano, and
Ar. Emil Fischer. basso. This concert viii
probably be the most noted Musical event "
the season. particularly to those who are ardent
admirers of Nagnerlan music. Ii VIII he the
first time that Mr.. Seldl and his orchestra have
visited Washington and a hearty welcome will
be accorded them. Seats are now on saie ut
Metzero.t's.
AurHoRs' REAprSes.-A series Of fne au-
thors' readings has been arranged for nc Metz
erott's Hall. the sale Of seats for which viii be-
gin on Monday a. Metzerotts music store.
Those who have been secured are Marshal p.
Wilder, Geo. W. Cable, VIII Carleton. Thomas
Mast. +. Hopkinsou Smith. Thomas Nelson
Page and James Nhitcomb Riley. All these
gentlemen are well known and their works have
delighted Thousands. The popularity Of their
Published efforts will induce those who have
never seen them 20 meet them and hear them
interpret their own works while those who have
once heard them read or lecture viii need no
inducemevt 10 go again
JUBILEE SiSGERs.-On Wednesday evening
this weli-knovn band Of singers viii give one
OF their unique and enjoyable concerts at Met
zerott Hall. On their last appearance here the
enthusiasm intense and the program was
doubled. Wherever they have snug whethcr
before the crowned heads Of Europe or the best
American audiences. the verdict has been tho
same-that tins organization n without rival.
The Dead Letter Sale.
Maj. Leibhard. and his corps OF assistants
are busiiy engaged in arranging the articles b