Evening star., 1894-04-11
IAAECSEMENTS.

The Black Crooll-'Nothing left unless
you go way back" is the answer that the
ticket seller generally gives to the belated
theatergoer who has not secured his seats
in advance at Albaugh's, where NJ. Eugene
Tompkins' magnificent production of
The Black Crook is now nearing the end
of its first weeks run, and that will be the
regular answer next week, if one should
take the requests for seats for the second
week as any criterion. Of all the spectacu-
lar productions that have graced the capi-
taPs stage none in point of bewildering
magnificence has ever approached this gor-
geous production. The second and final
week will commence Monday next, when
Mr.. Tompkins' brilliant and imposing re-
Vival will reveal almost as complete change
in the SpecialtieS, sketches, songs, bdlletS,
costumes and music, and show to some
extent the wonderful resources of this
immense organization. This sumptuously
conceived spectacle has already been de-
sc-ibed in The Star, but it is on SO ambi-
tious a scale, and its picturesque features
have been the source of SO much enjoy
ment, that further reference to it is in
Crder Even in these days OF richly ap-
pointed productions the moderniZei BLACK
Crooi.' stands out as an admirable illus
tration of the beautiful effects obtainable
by scenic painters, cOstumers, stage me-
chanicS and mait-e-de-ballets. The most
impressive scene in the spectacle Is, with
out doubt, the golden terrace in the Castle
of Wolfenstein," with its hundreds Of
electric lights. and magnificent staircase
1t is here that the glitIering AmaZonian
pageant occurs, and the effect as the army
marches down from the imposing terrace
clad in dresses of gold and silver, is one
of urusual splendor The second matinee
Will occur Saturday.
New National Theater-"Ben My Chree"
with its rugged romance. both in the seem
cry and in the characters, was presented
by Wilson Barrett at the New National
Iheater last night with good artistic re-
suits. Mr.. Barrett has with him a good
company, and his stage equipments are al
ways first class. Owing no doubt to the
weather, the attendance was light, but
there was warm manifesto ton of appre-
ciation. Tonight Mr. Barrett will offer a
drama of the turf, Jack SaXton."
'Niobe. '-"Niobe," by Edward and Harry
Paulton, authors of "Erininie" which will
be the attraction at Harris Bijou Theater
for the week opening Monday night next
mas appealed to the popular sense of mirth
In conspicuously successful manner, and
has done it without the wholesale sacrifice
OF rational dignity that is SO frequently
seen in performances designed for the
amusement-lOving public. The fun hinges
on the complications which occur through
the revivihcation of a statue and the con-
fusion that results is of a kind that dis
plays the abilities of the cast to excellent
advantage. The lines are said to be as
SlieAppy dS iie electricity WhlCn warmed the
statue into life after its sleep of three thou
sand years. company of notable clever
ness has been engaged for the production
Ihe Peter Amos Dunn of Mr.. Harry Bell,
the Cornelius Griffin of Mr.. Fred Bowers
the Helen Griffin of Miss Lillian Dix and
the Niobe of Miss Marguerite Fealy are the
bright particular gems of the collection
The play Is beautifully mounted and cos
TUNED, and the coming of this well-known
attraction at popular prices is an event that
VIII no doubt call for an enthusiastic well
come. The distribution of building lots at
Egg CITY Harbor to holders Of reserved
seat coupons still goes merrily on
The Rentz-Santley Company-The attrac-
tlon at the Lyceum next week Will be the
kentZ-Santley Novelty and Burlesque Com
pany, an organization composed of eminent
vaudeville and burlesque artists, among
whom are Harry lie Clair the popular
comedian and female impersonator: John
+. Drew, the famous dancer; Goldie and ST
Clalr, IN their original conception, entitled
Ginger jane Wills and Marshall, comedy
aTsists up to date; the O'Brien Sisters from
the Empire, London; Fulton Brothers: Ed
WARREN; the Sisters Pascal, from the Fol-
lies Bergere. Paris, and Georgia Lameroux
the charming burlesque artist. The per-
formance Will conclude with the sparkling
burletta, entitled America or the Discov-
cry of Columbus" introducing clever come
dianS and pretty girls.
The White City BY the Lake "-Ton,or
row night Miss Janet Elizabeth Richards
VIII deliver her lecture, entitled The White
City by the Lake" for the benefit of Assem-
sion Church. This lecture has been deliy-
cred several times by Miss Richards. and
has always been favorably received. 1t is n
bright and graphic description of scenes
and incidents at the worlds fair and the
Illustrations are numerous and attractive
The lecture will be delivered in the Sunday
school room, the entrance to which is on
18th street There will be no reserved seats
and the indications point to a very large
attendance
Midway Plaisance.-Tomorrow at Conven-
ton Hal, there will commence a grand re-
produciCr OF the famous Midway Plaisance
that furnished entertainment to so many
thousands OF people who visited the Column
bian exposition at Chicago. Although COM
pressed in space, all the PRINCIPAL features
of which so much has been written and talk
ed viii be seen. There will be the German n
Irish, indian and Dahcmeyan villages. the
Turkish and Chinese theaters the street in
Cairo. the Moorish maze the Electric scenic
theater and Old Vienna, together with other
attractions that viii delight the visitor.
Those who did not have an opportunity TO
visit the worlds fair will find in this ex-
hibit some of the most unique and interest
ing features, while those who did 20 TO
chicago viii only be too glad to renev
their acquaintance with scenes that so
greatly pleased them. The hail will omen
afternoon and evening, and the price of ad-
mission will he only a quarter.
Netzerott Hall.-Tonight Rev. Sam Small
VIII lecture at MetZPrott Hall on Prom
Bar 10 Pulpit" In this he viii reply to
some Of The arguments used by Miss Kate
Field in her lecture last night on THE In
temperance of Prohibition" Mr. Small is
a powerful and attractive speaker and AL
attracts large audiences