Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Emmett Guards Benefit.-There will,
undoubtedly. be large attendance at AL
baugh's tonight on the occasion Of the ben
eft to the Emmett Guards. The program Is
an attractive one. and there are host OF
volunteers, both professional and amateur.
The sale has been quite large and there
will be a big representation of National
Guardsmen in uniform. The Strakosch OPP
erd Company will give the second act Of the
"Gpsy Baron" and among the other at
fractions will be scene from the School
for Scandal" by Miss Lavinia Shannon and
MIR. Giles Shine Other participants in the
program will be Misses Bertha Lincoln,
Carrie Pryor, Helen Prentiss Donohue Mrs,
Pearl Van Week, Messrs. Geo. d. Scott and
j. j. Sheehan. The Emmett Guards will give
an exhibition drill. which will prove of the
grea test interest.
Albaugh Sat an enormous cost Mr.. Ed
Sar Strakosch will present for the flrst
time In the history OF Washington the IA
nous living pictures at Albaugh's Mon
day night next and during the week. These
living pictures" have been .he sensation
of the day. They are now being presented
in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chica-
go, and, In fact, In all the leading cities OF
the country. From an artistic standpoint
these pictures leave nothing to be desired.
They are direct reproductions OF the fa-
nous works of great artists With stage
and house darkened, two curtains e-e sud
denly drawn aside by two pages, and the
greatest works of modern artists are re-
vealed to the public with human subjects
posing in attitudes portrayed by the art
lists brush. The subjects for the living
pictures were engaged I'm New York TO.
this production by MIR. Strakosch. They
are models who pose for artists. and each
one is selected for her adaptabflity for each
particular painting. Not only in the lead
ing subjects does the interest cente-, but
upon the accessories and surroundings.
1,.al tod
that of the picture which is shown. These
pictures are shown in huge gilt frame
and are as near as possible to the original
painting. They will be shown during the
inte mission between the second and third
acts of the Bohemian Girl" The Little
Duke" and "Olivette.'
Fifteen will be exhibited each night and
the subjects will be changed during the
week. Some of the paintings to be repro
Angel Of Peace" ..rhe Lorelie." .-rhe
stSrm Nyd.s The Twin stars r., ns
Tale "Ariadne," Cupid and Psyche" LA
CIgaie." "Tannhauser," Venus" Psyche
at the Well" Venus de Medici." Venus of
Milo" "Aphrodite" and q number of others
Of equal prominence. The three operas
which will be presented this week are
"Olivette" on Monday and Thursday nights.
Bohemian Girl" Tuesday and Friday
Little Duke on Wednesday and Saturday
nights. This week will also mark the re-
appearance of Miss Avery Strakosch as
airline in the Bohemian Girl and the Lit
tie Duke in the opera of that name. The
cast will be very strong one for each
OPERA. The only member of the company
who will take part in the pictures win be
Miss Mamie Gilroy, who has kindly con-
scented TO appear as the Queen OF Flow
ers."
New National Theater.-Next week the
Summer Comedy Company at the New Ma
| tional Theater will present H. ]. Byron's
ed NV n,
land"
kernan's Summer Garden.-The seventy
two hours female walking match which is
now In progress at Kernan's Summer Gar
den promises to be the most exciting con-
test ever seen here The pedestrians are in
excellent form. and are working hard TO
lower all past records. Miss Aggie Harvey
champion OF the world, whose record is ar
miles, is exercising every effort 10 retain
the title. while the Little Wonder Is a close
second. Clara Bell Is pushing the leaders
Tor first place, and the others are all well
up. The records to date are the best ever
made on any track by female pedestrians
and there is every assurance that when the
finish draws near II will be very Interesting
and decidedly exciting. The walkers are on
the track six hours daily, from to @ and 8
to IL pm w. A. Hoagland, champion heel
and toe walker Of the world. will give daily
exhibitions. and is open to walk any man in
ihe world one mile, or more, and win forfeit
So to any one he fails to beat.
YOUR Bril-, or the Evil Eye"-The Stra-
kosch Opera Company 10 in daily rehearsal
Of the new opera .'vuur Bril-. or the Evil
Eye ana mas made progress that indi-
production. The cast presents Nj IoEn Bell
In the unique role of Derrick De Hoogh the
young New York swell. who goes to Holland
to claim bride. only to be mistaken for a
demon by the primitive people Of the isle of
Marken. Maurice Hagaman takes the part
OF the burSomaster, Father Heemskerk. one
which his personality fits with the most
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have the leading tenor role. dividing the
more substantial lyric gems with Miss
Moore, who sang Girofe-Grofa with so
much success earlier In the engagement.
Alice Hosmer will, as Sophie. have a cha--
acter part a competent portrayal Of which
Is assured by her familiar performance of
Barbara In the Black Hussar." Miss Mad
gle Deane, a soubrette. whose vivacity has
made her one of the favorites Of "A Trip to
Chinatown" will assume the role of Marie
the young woman whose proclivities for
much anxiety. Mr.. ]. X. Adams will have
the part of Frants The dashing captain
who leads the soldlery will be imperson ted
by Miss Belle Travers Mr.. Shaw has been
busily occupied in Assisting Director Ma
Ghetto In rehearsing the principals and
chorus. and the numerous conferences be-
tween Mr.. Johnson and Stage Manager Bell
have resulted in getting the business of the
entire opera into definite and compact
shape.
Bethesda Park-There will be a sacred
concert at Bethesda Park tomorrow, when
an excellent program will be presented and
those who attend viii. fin addition to enjoy
ing the music. have the pleasure Of roaming
about the beautiful grounds.
McCauleys Haff.-A dramatic and musical
entertainment will be given at MoCaul.y'e
Hall. 300 Pennsylvania avenue southeast
on Monday evening next at 8 O'Clock, by the
Martyr College pupils, class of "a. the OBJ
ject being to raise funds TO be used In an
attempt to :ecure the Bradbury Piano Com
pany European prize, which Is to be pre.
scented, should Ii be won, to Miss a. L.
Grant, popular school teacher Of Capitol
Hill.