The Washington times., 1894-05-02
AS THE CROWDS CONE OUT.

Tho Grimm Athletic and Specially Company is
ct the Lyceum this week, with Ike Weir as the
star boxer, and q number Of clover comedians
in the vaudeville part Of the show. Ike Weir Of
fers 80 to any ono Of his weight 11s pounds,
whom he cannot best in four rounds Monday
night Ike Brown succumbed to him after three
hot rounds, but was unsatisfed, and will try his
clever colored boxer, although clearly not a
match for Weir. He fought three rounds with a
man at the matinee yesterday, and easily
bested him. Three other contests between local
boxers occur at every performance this week.
There has been good run Of above the average
talent 30 far this week.
Prof Oscar r Gleason and his corps of horse
trainers made their final appearance last night
in Convention hall with the usual crowd in at
tendance. number Of vicious horses were sub
dusd after having their mean habits extensively
exhibited to the audience. The most trouble
some animal was q large stubborn white mule,
that had not been touched with the currycomb
for two years, and possessed remarkable pro
nciency in hitting what ever he aimed at with
his hind feet An attempt was mad TO drive
him around the enclosure, but his tackass-ship
obstinately refused TO go in any direction except
the stable. But his characteristic stubbornness
was soon overcome and he was made to stand
and be curried This was the farewell perform
ance OF Prof. Gleason in this city, and has been
very successfully both financially and in point Of
attraction
Costumes like the flowers Of May, and pretty
faces, prettier than the costumes, filed the Ma
tional Rides armory last night Electric lights
shone. smiles sparkled, and dainty feet twinkled.
Miss Starkeys May ball was the reason Of 1t all.
Miss Starkey's pupils executed the delightful
drills that she has taught them this Winter.
They were varied and novel, and showed the
care that she has taken with them Among the
prettiest features were the gypsy drill and
dance executed by twelve young people under
the leadership Of Miss Faris; the flower dance,
given by twelve girls representing yari-colored
flowers three as butterflies, and Miss Anna
Eacritt as queen, and the Mother Goose lanciers.
hornpipes, skirt and shadow dances, and a
dozen Others. Piquant. beautiful, sweet-faced
Miss Alice Wynne was Queen OF May
The dramatic and musical olio given yesterday
afternoon at Albaughs theater for the benefit OF
the Hermitage home Of sx-President Andrew
Jackson was fairly attended by a representative
audience Of local society. As the opening of the
programme Gen. Patterson paid high tribute
to Gen. Jackson's character and devotion, his
loyalty and sympathy for his friends and the
country
An old-time ball scene was represented in COS
tune by sixteen young ladies and gentlemen,
during which the minuet was danced, The
comic song '.Snce Katie Got Struck on the Stage
was sung by Mr. William H. Conley in his char
acteristic humorous way
Miss Mae Rogers received, and deserved, great
applause for her excellent rendition Of the solo
.lo, Hear the Gentle Lark"
Two farces, the Limb O. the Law" cast with
the following: Miss Julia kienhard, Miss Bon
ME Winchester, Miss Edith II. Lay, Miss Jane
Murdoch. Mr.. William H. Conley. Mr.. Robert n.
Smiley, Mr.. J. Travis Coker, Mr.. Joe Cullen, and
I'll Jacobi." played by Mr. William u. Con-
ley, Miss Bertha Graham, and Miss karifa Hol-
comb, were played by local amateurs for the
delectation OF the audience. The exceilen; dis
play Of scenery and bouquets would have done
credit to a professional company, hut the acting
except in the case OF Miss Murdock, Mr.. Coney,
and mir. Cullen, clearly indicated lack OF
previous rehersal
A feature Of the programme was the fancy
dancing of Master John G. Carlisle, tr the Kisses
Nellie Hunt, Laura Carlisle. Edna hurst, Jane
Carlisle, Annie Evans, and Baby Edna Danforth.
Miss Annie Poindexter played violin solo.
Fifth air al yarie," which was enthusiastic
ally received
A number OF selections by the Marine Band
were played during the entertainment. adding
considerably 20 the pleasure OF the exercises
To Mrs. Adel!ne DuvGi Mack Is dr;e lie great
est credit for the successful arrangements and
to Prot. Sheldon Tor the stage and direction oi
the dancing