Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

AlDdugn S.-MlSS N6tHeTSOle, the E4uSHSh
actress, under the management of Marcus
r. Mayer, will make her first appearance
on Monday evening, December 8. She is
certainly one Of the greatest artists who
has ever appeared in America. Taken al
together. this actress has caused more dis
cussion than is usually accorded an artist
and the fact remains the same that as
beautiful woman who has youth, culture
and the finest artistic perception. Miss
Nethersole stands by herself. OF course. 1T
goes without saying that Miss Nethersole.
who is young and of 1.-THE and exquisite
figure, shows of the dressmaker's art to
perfection; at any rate, she presents her
characters artistically dressed, both from
an intellectual and sartorial point OF
view. The repertoire Of the week will be:
Monday and Tuesday. Camille" Wednes-
day and Thursday, Romeo and Juliet"
Friday and Saturday 1.-The Transgressor;"
Saturday matinee, Camille Miss Neither
sole essayed the role of Juliet for the first
time on any stage last week, In Philadel-
phia, and created great enthusiasm in that
character.
lack the Giant Killer."-The production
of Jack the Giant Killer at AlnauSh's
yesterday Afternoon was 4 most delightful
occasion, serving to exploit one of Wash
ington's talented young men, and to dis
play the abilities of a numoer of clever lit
tie people. 1t is a children's opera in the
sense of it's being adapted to the capacities
of little folk, but that does not prevent the
display of originality and skill by the ali-
thors. The audience found the entertain
ment eminently enjoyable. and expressed
titled every one of the youthful performers
to congratulations. The opera is by Mr..
Harry Wheaton Howard, and the produce
ton was under the auspices Of the Legion
of Loyal Women Some of the little play
ers have been seen before In operate per-
formances, and Jack the Giant Killer"
went with the smoothness which was note
worthy In their previous efforts. Numeri-
Cally the company is one which might do
for grand opera, and the pleasing rhythms
OF the score were interpreted with spirit
and enthusiasm which delighted the dis
interested beholder, and which sent thrill
Of just pride through the bosoms OF the
friends of the miniature Adelina PATHS and
De Reskes who filled the stage. Not only
were the singing and acting acceptable, but
the dancing and the Amazon drill were
graceful and ingenious. The old fairy story
takes musical setting Very prettily, Mr.
Towards work, as given with complete ac-
cessories, fully realizing the promise which
IT gave as tried without them some time
since. The cast included Burton Garrett as
Jack the Giant Killer; Henry Tallmadge as
the King, Marie Howe as the Queen, Miss
cara Moran as the youngest princess. The
march of the Amazons was led by Miss
Edith Stowell. Miss Miriam Stoddart gave
an Amazon dance. A ballet advertisement
by Daisy Gibbs, Pauline Bliss, Helen Dur
min, Mabel Owen and Lizzie Rudd was
a charming special feature. The part of
II.
who has contributed much to the success
OF these entertainments by his acting and
stage management. Mr. II. p. Hoover was
an efficient pianist Mr.. Sheridan Ferree
Is entitled to credit for drilling the ANA
IONS Prof Vermilya arranged the dances
and the entire stage direction was under
the charge of Mr.. Percy Winter.
New National Theater.-Miss Della Fox
ana her comic opera company will appear
at the New National Theater in THE LIT
tie Trooper next week.
Academy of Music.-The attraction at the
Academy of Music next week will be Lew
Dcckstaders MINISTRIES.
Buffers Bijou Theater.-Monday even
ing next at Buffers New Bijou Theater
Will witness the first production in this
city of The Life Guard" a new Ameri-
can melodrama, in four acts, by r. A.
Locke, auther of "Nobody's Claim" &c
The occasion will not only be interesting
from the point that it is the first perform
ance of this piece in this city, but will also
introduce Joseph j. bowling and Miss
Myra l.. Davis in entirely new roles. The
scenery Is new and magnificent and COM
prises fishing village on Long Island,
the reception room of the fashionable
Apollo Club of New York city, Nicolin's
dive on the Bowery and the Robins Reef
light house. number of new and original
specialties will be introduced during the
action of the piece.
Kernans Lyceum Theater.-Reilly and
Woods Big Show will be the attraction at
Kernans Theater next week. This season,
III duultlOn TO mammoth OllO, manager
Pat Reilly introduces the satirical spectac-
uIar extravaganza, entitled "Hades Up-to-
Date" The olo is a bright partic ular fea-
ture and includes many prominent artists,
among whom are Allen and West. the
musical eccentrics; the Fergusons, singers
and punsters; the SaVans, champion man
and woman equilibrists of the world; Perry
and Tenbrook, dialect comedians; Misses
Laurel and Harvey, vocalistS and dancers;
Her. Buck and Randall, the acrobatic
peers; Miles. Perry and Devere. the IA
nous fin de steele dancers; Miles. Arm
strong and Delmorein. sensational French
and Mile. LIE Petite Egypt, in
her marvellous Algerian dance, which is
said to rival the famous Midway dances.
There will be matinees Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra.-No
organization coming to Washington en-
joys the same popularity as the Boston
symphony Orchestra. Its firm hold upon
the affections of the Washington musical
public is the result of years of pleasant
periodic association and the gradual i'm
provement of the orchestra has been the
cause of its increasing popularity. The
orchestra has improved until now Ii is
probably as nearly perfect as it can be.
At any rate it is the testimony of those
most competent to judge that 1T is the
best body Of musicians in the world, no
similar organize ton in Europe being at
all equal to it. The second concert this
season will take place at Metzerotts Music
Hall, and In addition to the splendid work
that may be expected or the orchestra
there will be an opportunity to hear for
the first time in this city Mr.. Caesar Thorn
son. the great Belgian violinist, who has
been so highly praised for his work in
New York. A few seats may still be had
at Metzerotts.
Divide Musin Concert Company.-Ovide
Musin, the famous violinist, who comes
here with his concert company on the 18th
of December, was the pioneer of the Bel
gian violinists in America. Ysaye and
Thomson, who have been creating such a
stir in New York musical circles in the
last two weeks, are Belgians. They visit
this country for the first and possibly for
the last time. But Mr.. Musin is to all in
tents and purposes now an American, hav-
ing made this country his home for many
years. He has host of friends, and he is
especially popular in the south. In his sup
port this year are the people who We're
with bin last season, and who were so
received then. They are Annie
Louise Musin, soprano of remarkable
range (from G. below the staff to G. above
high CO; Bessie Bonsall, an operate con-
tralto, who has a pretty face as well as a
sweet, rich voice; Frederic w. Elliott, a
sweet-y DICED tenor. and Eduard Scharf, the
musical director of the company, who is
pianist of more than ordinary merit. Mr..
Musins programs are always we'll selected
and invariably well rendered. There have
been many inquiries for the seats, which
go on sale next Monday at MetZerOttS.