Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-06
AMUSEMENTS.

baugh's Grand Opera House, commencing
Monday evening, with matinees Wednes-
day and Saturday. Mr.. Mansfield's present
engagement will be marked by an original
and superb production of Shakespeare
great comedy, THE Merchant fof Venice. "
In addition he will offer a number of plays
from his well-known repertoire. The earn
eStness and artistic care that governs all
Mr.. Mansfield's work and fine expression
in his productions have won for him the
esteem and prestige that makes the public
expectant Of good results in his new de-
parture into Shakespearean roles, or any
play he might offer. For years Mr.. Mans
field has shelved Shakespeare, but no one
can forget in what a lavish manner he : re-
scented some time ago Richard Ill" II We
may credit the reports which come from
New York. Boston, Chicago and Philadel-
phia, the ambitious actor has achieved a
wonderful success in the role of Shylock.
Mr.. Mansfield retains the fifth act of the
comedy, and the production Is plentifully
supplied with music of high order. During
this engagement Mr.. Mansfield will show
what great versatility he possesses, and
will present many divers and complex char
acters in the narrow limits of one week, as
follows: Monday and Thursday evenings
and Saturday matinee Beau Brummell;' -
Tuesday evening. THE Merchant of Ven
ice;" Wednesday evening, "A Partisan
Romance; Saturday evening, DR. Jekyil
and Mr.. Hyde" There is an excellent ad-
vance sale for the Mansfield engagement.
The company includes, in addition to Miss
Beatrice Cameron, Alberta Gallatin, Cath
arine Lester. Rolinda cambridge, Sydney
Worth. Alice Leigh, Maud Venner. Maud
Hollins, Mable Rollins, ID. H. Harkins, w.
Nj. Griffith, Norman Forbes A. G. Andrews,
Arthur Forrest, David Terrence, T. F. era
ham. w. E. Bonney and C. F. Butler.
New National Theater.-The American
drama by Franklin Fyles and David Helas-
co, The Girl left Behind Me- which had
its initial presentation in this city, will re-
turn to the New National Theater next
week.
Academy Of Music-Edward vroom in
"Ruy Bias will hold the boards at the
Academy of Music next week.
Harris Bijou Theater-Walter Sanford 8
scenic melodranla, The Power of Cold"
VIII be presented at Harris Bijou Theater
next week by a carefully selected COM
pany OF players. the story Is one of cur
rent London life, with elaborate and beau
tiful stage pictures of famous landmarks
IN the worlds capital. The localities chos-
en- by the author are those made famous
by Dickens, Thackeray and WillSle Collins
while the types of human character de-
plcted are varied, yet easily recognized as
lifelike. Among the stage representation
are an exterior of st. Hilda's orphan asyl-
UNI, where Dickens and Collins placed the
real Walter Wildman in mo Thorough
through Tunbridge Wells on its way to
Hampton court and quaint section Of
the unenviably famous Whitechapel. This
production is spoken of as the best of the
many excellent attractions that Mr.. San
ford has placed before the public.
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Fred wald-
mann's Own Specially Company will be
the attraction at the Lyceum next week.
Although being its initial tour, this organ
ization has received a distinction which
places 1t at the head Of high class and re-
fined vaudevilles II is composed of Euro
pean and American artists, each a star and
standing pre-eminent in their line. In the
company are the famous Eddy trio, aero
bats and gymnasts. consisting Of two
gentlemen and one lady; the Jewell Bros,
In scientific and startling sensation, en-
titled Mystery Charles Wayne The
comedian, Richard Pitrot, the living panop-
ucon Richmond and Gienroy comedy duo:
Boyart and OBrien, musical artists; Ro-
betto and Doreto. Chinese impersonators;
Adrienne Ancion, accomplished gymnast
and Forbes and Quinn buck dancers There
VIII be matinees Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday.
Boston symphony Orchestra-The Boston
symphony Orchestra, whose artistic per-
formances are always a source OF delight to
the musical, will give It's third concert at
Metzerott Hall next Monday evening. The
organization will be accompanied by Mime
Materna, the great dramatic soprano, who
Will be heard in selections well calculated
" uiSpidy marvellous VOCAL aCCOmDtisl-
ments. The orchestral numbers viii be
Brahms symphony in G minor, Won Web
ers overture, "Euryanthe," and Liszt's
Hungarian Rhapsody, No. z Nine Mater
ma VIII be heard in an aria from ducks
"Alceste," and in the great aria from
'Oberon."
The Lehigh Glee Club.-Nothing has been
left undone to have the concert to be given
at Metzerott Hall tonight by the Lehigh
University Banjo and Giee Clubs a highly
successful affair. The members of the
Clubs numbering thirty-five arrived
mere this afternoon, having had splendid
receptions and very complimentary notices
where they have previously appeared on
this trip special program has been ar
ranged for this evening, as the clubs are
very DESTROYS of scoring a success In this
city. The local members OF Lehigh are en-
thusiastic over the prospects and claim that
Washington will always receive the I.ehigh
musical organizations hereafter with pleas
ure.
The Country Circus.-Commencing Nom
day evening January 10. G. b. Jefferson,
klaw and Erlanger's unique production OF
the country Circus will be seen again in
this city at Aibaughs Opera House Play
goers Will remember its success here last
year. Its return will be welcomed as If
offers refined entertainment, with the best
features OF the arena combined with a COM
edy of New England life ana interpreted by
carefully selected company, among whom
may be mentioned such favorites as Walter
Gibson. Fannie Gonzalez, Ella Sothern and
Mrs. Chester. The various acts in the arenic
portion OF the program are said to be bet
ter than ever, so that an enjoyable time IL
assured those who may again witness the
production.
Walter Pelham.-Mr. Walter Pelham. the
monologuist and character
mimic, gave an entertainment at the Y NJ
{. A. last night that kept the audience in
continuous laughter for fully two hours
The gymnasium hall was crowded and sell
dom, If ever. has an audience been more
highly entertained. The acting of Mr. Pei
ham in his "Reminiscences of Rare Read
ers" brought forth storms of applause and
laughter. but the climax was reached when
he impersonated Artemus Ward Though
the change was made before the audience,
1t was hard to realize that the same person
was speaking.
The &C. c." Course.-The combination
entertainment given by the world-renowned
humorist, Bin Nye, and Americas favorIte
VIM. Hawley Smith. is nrtving
a record breaker financially as we'll rs ar
tistically, which clearly shows what kind
of entertainment the people want during
hard times. Bill Nye's humor is as in
imitable as Ii is irresistible, and MIR
smiths clever representations and pretty
bits of rhetorical pathos are charming in
the extreme. Altogether it affords one of
the most delightful evenings Imaginable
and one which is sure to leave plea SAINT
memories behind, not soon to be forgotten.
Washingtonians will have an opportunity
OF seeing and hearing this happiest of
on January Is. Seats are
now selling at Metzerott's music store