Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25
AMUsEMENTs,


bargh's on Monday night for a preliminary
season Of one waak. He does this. of course,
because Of the large gathering that is ex-
pected here in connection with the Pythian
encampment. and in view Of that fact he
vaudeville performers. The chief attraction
will be Alcide Capitaine. who has been
styled "tae perfect woman" and who is a
gymnast Of remarkable power. To face
and figure Of great beauty she adds grace
of movement sLd a strength which has in
duced some to call her the fer ,ale Sandow
Wood Shepherd. the well-known team,
who have become quite popular here, will
also be introduced at this performance, as
well as Baggesen, the human corkscrew;
Ford & Francis. dancers Of exceptional
merit; Sapphire, Carl Newton and the Column
bia Quintet Club. The performance will con-
clrde with the original living pictures,
which will introduce some of the most beau
tifully formed women ever seen upon this
stage.
Convention Hall.-Two concerts are now
set for Convention Hall, on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings of next week, by the
United States Marine Band. While Wash
ingtonians have abundant opportunity to
hear this band. they are never tired Of sing
Ing Its praises and are always anxious to
ians will have an opportunity in these con-
certs Of hearing this celebrated band at its
best, and will no doubt crowd even Conven-
ton Hall. The band will be assisted by
Liberati, the celebrated cornetist. who is.
perhaps, the greatest performer on that in
strument now living.
New National Theater-The fall season
at the New National Theater will formally
open on Monday night with Mr.. Robert
Downing. the well-known tragedian, as the
attraction. Mr.. Downing will present dur
Ing the week "Virginius," 1.-The Gladiator"
Damon and Pythias,'' "Ingomar' and
Richard the Lion Hearted" ...s
The Battle Of Gettysburg.-The panorama
OF the battle Of Gettysburg will be opened
for the inspection Of visitors tomorrow and
will continue on exhibition every day there
provements made in this panorama, the
foreground having been retouched so that
II Is now even more realistic than ever. 1t
Will be opened daily from am. to 10 pm.
at the building on 18th street, south Of
Pennsylvania avenue.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The Big Four
Speciality Company will be the attraction
at the Lyceum next week. This organiza-
ton Is composed only of high-class vaude-
Vile artists. especially selected by Manager
Herman for their eminent positions in their
respective lines. Each of. the ten big acts Is
composed Of comedy and novelty. A
stronger aggregation of stellar stars COM
prising one company, would be hard to
imagine. Smith. Martin. Haley and Sparks,
the National Trio. Frank Bryan. Nellie For
roster and Gilbert Moulton, authors and
origlnators Fake and Semons in a comedy
musical act. introducing many unique and
original musical Instruments; johnson,
Riano and Bentley in their own conception,
The Monkeys and the Farmer" Masaud
and Marba. the acrobatic wonders; Senator
Frank Frank Moran; who will deliver a few per.
ttnent remarks on the tariff and principal
topics Of the day: the Fonte-Boni Brothers,
Italian duettsts; Whitman and Davis, the
travesty stars. in their laughable farce,
Blue jeans" Miss Kitty Nelson, Champion
buck and wing dancer; concluding with the
Zig Four's funny afterpiece, entitled, "A
Horrible Night" During the above engage
ment there will be matinees every day
Miss Clara Beckwith. the charming water
nymph. will continue her exhibitions in the
summer garden.
The Passing Show.-On Monday, Septem-
production Of THE Passing Show will be-
gin weeks engagement. 1t will come
directly from the New York Casino, where
1t has been running for several months in
topical extravaganza" and is a strong
admixture of comedy, farce, opera and bur-
lesque. The presentation here will be made
with the same cast and all the magnificent
accessories The style and general construc-
ton of this entertainment is an innovation
In the amusement line and should prove an
excellent vehicle for the delectation OF
composed of over 100 people. and includes
Paul Arthur, Jefferson De Angels John E.
Henshaw, Charles ]. Ross. Seymour Hess,
George A. Schiller; William Cameron. Lucy
DAILY, Jessie Carlisle. Mabel Stephenson,
Grace Fflkins and Sydney Worth.
Buffers Bitou Theater.-"Darkest Russia"
comes to Buffers New Bijou Theater
next Monday night. August %. for a weeks
engagement. The play is a most attractive
and interesting one, and has met with de-
served success on its tour. 1t Is free from
all lurid and melodramatic effects and
never offends by gruesome or narrowing
scenes. Every characteristic of the land is
Illustrated and clever skill Is shown in the
handling OF the various types Of charac-
tiers. The police. nihilists, peasants and ex-
lies are intermingled with pleasing inven-
ton. AMI the whole is frightened by cheer
holds the audience in a happy humor The
groupings. pictures and tableaux are realis-
tic and wildly illustrate the Russia of to-
day. Reserved seats. %. 80 and 70 cents. |
Matinees. Tuesday. Thursday and Satur-