Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-23
AMI SEMENTS.


AMUsEMENTs.
Abaugh's.-t was q remarkable and
jolly combination of forces, this perform
ance Of the Juvenile "Pirates of Penzance''
In conjunction with the more experienced
players of the Strakosch company at AL
baugh's last night. The performance was
for the benefit of the Homeopathic Hospital,
and, as usual. the little folk did themselves
proud The test Of comparison was a
rather severe one. but 1t was met with the
utmost ease The cast of the Juveniles was
as follows: Pirate King, Arthur Clifton:
Samuel, Louis Fiske; Frederic, Edward
Eynon; Ma5or-General, George Welsh: Ser
geant of Police, Frank Shipe Mabel Emma
Reinrfchs: Ruth, Louise Chflds; Kate, Flea
nor Adams: Edith, Marie Howe: Isabel,
Jewel Hay. This was the original cast.
took the part of Edith at short notice, on
account of the illness of Miss Sutton. All
the little ones did well, and the principals
were rewarded with encores and flowers.
In the regular company the spirited act
ing and good singing of Fred. Huntey as
Frederick, George Broderick as the Pirate
King, and the excellent work of Miss Laura
Willard as Mabel and Miss Alice Hosmer
as Ruth. deserve especial mention. The
performance will be repeated on Saturday
afternoon, the big people singing the first
act, and the youngsters the second. Miss
Mamie Giroy, who has been confined to
her room in the Hotel Randall by illness
since Sunday, has entirely recovered, and
will positively appear in the Pirates of
Penance" at Albaugh's Grand Opera House
tonight. Among other features, Miss Gill
roy. who plays the part of Kate. will in
troduce her famous song. Wouldn't You
Like to Fondle Little Baby?'
Academy Of Music.-Another fine per-
Torrance Of a great opera rewarded those
who visited the Academy Of Music last
night. "Traviata" was performed with the
spirit and musical finish which characterize
the work of the Hinrichs Company as a
habitual matter. 1t is a melancholy theme
but 1t is even more beautiful as a musical
theme than 1t is as a purely literary one.
The performance of Guile once more
brought the audience to a pitch OF admira-
ton that amounted to enthusiasm, and
Madame Van Cantereo was artistic and
graceful. as usual The other members sus-
tanned the brilliant records which they have
made for themselves during this remarkable
engagement.
New National Theater-Miss Marlowe's
Rosalind. in las You Like It," has been SO
extensively commented upon In these col
umns during her former engagements here
that there Is no need Of special reference
to her performance of that character at
the New National Theater last night And
yet there was. perhaps. a more kindly feel
ing Tor the graceful actress among the
audience. for 1t had been announced that
she was to marry Mr.. Robert Taber her
former leading man, at the conclusion Of
her seasons work, and an engaged girl
Is always an object of interest. She played
the part with the same skill that she always
does and her support was very good Mr..
Hale made manly and effective Orlando
Henry Jewett was good as Jacques as were
also H. A. Weaver ST., as Adam, j. r.
Armory as Touchstone and VIM Boag as
William. Miss Eugenia Woodward made a
graceful Celia and Kitty Wilson was
sprightly Audrey. The audience was en-
thusiastic in it's applause
Georgetown Students Concert.-The Glee
Banjo and Mandolin Clubs of Georgetown
University gave signally successful. con-
cert last night at Metzerott Hail. The
merit Of the music the popularity of the
boys and the prestige of the patronage un-
der which the concert was given insured a
large audience. and this was realized. The
nall was decorated with the college coiors
and the friends of the boys found in their
work much to applaud. The program was a
combination Of blue and gray colors and
was replete with selections Of the college
type. Owing to the fact that a good many
tickets were bought which were not used
because Of the inclement night and also
for the reason of the success of the enter
tonight in CASTOR Memorial Hall at the
university.
''Pfnafore" Next Week.-The fourth week
or the summer opera season commences at
Aibaugh's Grand Opera House next Mon
day night, with a grand production of the
tuneful, melodfous "Pinafore" from the
pen OF Gilbert and Sullivan. During pre-
vious summer seasons In Washington many
requests were received by the management
for revival Of this composition bur Mr.
Strakosch Is the first to give any attention
to these. and in consequence, large houses
during the coming week should result in
return for his prompt and ready recogni-
ton or these numerous requests. A large
amount OF money has been expended in
the way OF new and beautiful scenery and
costumes. The scenery Is of nautical
character, and the scenic artists were Law
tsh In the artistic use of paint and canvas
The costumes have been especially ordered
from New York. In fact, expense has rot
been considered In presenting this meiodf-
Gus opera, as Mr.. Strakosch intends to
make this production as magnificent a
one as "PinafOre" ever received in the
increased orchestrs. and chorus will be a
noticeable feature. An interesting novelty
will be a cutlass drill by sailors from the
United states navy. The cast will be a
particularly strong one a new member
having been especially engaged, in the per-
son of Mr. Wfllett Semon. Mr. Semon will
sing the role Of Capt. Corcoran, and his
f f baritone voice is peculiarly adapted to
that part. Miss Laura Willard will sp-
pear as Josephine; Miss Mamie GiIroy,
Washington's favorite. as Hebe; Charles
A. Bigelow. as Sir Joseph. and George H.
Broderick. as Dick Deadeye The Boat
swain and Boatswain's Mate will be taken
by ]. X. Adams and Mr.. Grimke Miss
Alice Hosmer will sing the role of Butter
cup. and Fred. Huntley that Of Ralph
Well-flled houses may be predicted by he
already large sale of seats. Seats are now
on sale at the box Office
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The London
Theater Specially Company will be the at
traction at the Lyceum next week. The
organization is composed Of a number of
weli-known variety artists, among whom
are Lew Hawkins, Johnny Carroll, the Belle
Sisters, Ballinger and Lyman, the Acme
-Four, Garnela Brothers and DR.. and Eva
Eddy, Spiritualistic mediums
Manager Eugene Kernan's benefit which
Is announced for Monday evening, June 4
promises to be one of the prominent events
Of the season. An extravagant program is
now being arranged. which will embrace a
number of Washingtons most talented
amateurs, as we'll as many professional
artists. The sale of reserved seats will open
Monday at the Lyceum box office.
Business High School Entertainment,
The entertainment by the pupils of the
Business High School at the hall of the
Central School last evening, the complete
program of which appeared in yesterdays
Star. proved 4 most artistic success. The
debate between 1o5