The Washington times., 1894-08-30
THE THEATERS NEXT WEEK.

Considering that most one-haf of Washing
tons population was on the avenue last night,
the attendance at the theaters was very good,
especially so at the New National where Robert
Downing produced "Damon and Pythias" There
WAS q liberal sprinkliRg of knights accompa-
MED by their ladies, and several of the lower
boxes were filled with them who by their pres
ence acknowledged the compliment paid their
order by Mr. Downing in the presentation OF
this play.
Mr. Downing is the semi-legendary character
OF Damon, most effective embodiment, and in
his c. aracterizatiOn brought out all the courage
and tenderness and self-sacrifcing spirit with
which poets aud ancient historians have in
vested the hero Of Syracuse. His defamation
was dignlhed, yet torcetul and in thorough har-
mony with the essence of his character. He was
frequently and warmly applauded,
Eugenio Blair was a charming Calanthe, her
Einsome and gracious presence adding greatly
TO the effectiveness of her representation.
Edward Hayes as Pythias gave an admirable
companion picture TO Mr.. Dowuings Damon,
and Alex. Mckenzie proved most effective as
DionysiUs- The remainder Of the cast Was en-
tirely creditable and the stage setting highly
appropriate The play viii be repeated to-
Managers Canary and Lederer will bring their
production Of The Passing Show" direct from its
long run at the New York Casino 10 Albaugh's
opera House next week, beginning Monday
September 3 MIR. Sydney Rosenfeld is the au-
thor Of this play, and in the building of this
musical s8ltatorial, picturesque, and comical
mosaic, he evidently endeavored 20 please the
eye, charm the ear, and tickle the risbilities
That he succeeded fully IN his object has been
made plain by the long and prosperous run that
his work enjoyed in the metropolis, where the
audiences have been forced despite themselves
TO laugh heartily at the absurdities which
plentfully dot the entertainment There are
many new lyrics which are said 70 be clever in
satire and point and go with pleasing swing.
The ballot of the Pierrots and Phrynettes is a
revelation IN lhis style OF terpsichorean art and
NrH.sHr fAnHr -.
and the Passing Show" pickaninny band are in
themselves feature well worth seeing. Prof
Ludwig Highlander, the composer of the original
music and the director OF the orchestra, has
written some very clever lyrics which are also
very valuable adiuncts 10 the success Of the per-
formance
Preparations for the production Of the great
historical musical spectacle War and Peace"
by lnnes Famous Band at National Baseball
fark are progressing very satisfactorily. The
band viii be assisted by an eminent vocal quar-
tette, grand chorus of 500 voices, military
companies, g. A r Posts, Confederate Camps,
bicycle couriers, and electric firing artillery. Mr.
lnnes spent some months in the preparation Of
the work, which yiydly recalls the trials and tr-
umphs of the American civil war He has sue
ceeded in working out in regular order the story
OF the war in strains of music which tell the tale
as plainly as words, and with vastly more thrill
ing effect
A welcome announcement is that Of the ap-
ptGItHCes DtElnulng next Monday. September
3, OF Mr.. Charles Dickson, at the Academy of
Music. Mr.. Dickson viii upon this visit produce
for the first time here. Mr. Stanslaus STANCES
new comedy Of high life entitled "A Jolly Good
Fellow On Saturday hight he will present
"lncog' for one farewell performance. Mr..
DicksOns engagement should be a prosperous
one, for he Is one of the best liked, as he GER
tainly is one OF the best comedians on the Ameri-
can stage.
Manager Kernans attraction for next week
viii be the City Club Big Burlesque and Speci-
alfv MaDaUar baa
secured number OF European and American
artists OF exceptional merit The burlesque is
new, novel and catchy, it abounds in witty say
ings, new music and dances, and has been en-
titled the Old Homestead Living pictures have
become craze throughout the country, and the
CITY Club Company next week will astOnish the
patrons OF the Lyceum by presenting a new and
original series of pictures, which, 10 say the
least viii be decidedly sensational
The specially portion Of the programme
VIII be IN line with the originality displayed
in the remainder of the performance Among
the members Of this big organization are such
well-known people as Fannie Everett, the queen
Of burlesque Carrie Fulton, Ruby Marion, Nell
lie Hanley, Lillian Nelson, Allie Atherton, Edith
Worth, Annie Peters Lille Wilson, May John
son, Marie Davis, Harry Bryant, James Lowry,
Tom Nolan, Charles Bryant, Gus Saville, AL
Mansfield, arthur Wilson, and Edward Cook.
The "new" version of that old anu always pop
ular play, paul Kauvar," will be the very
strong attraction at Buffers New Biiou Theater
next week, and Manager Eugene Robinson
promises the handsomest production of the
play ever in this city Superb
scenic effects and new mechanical ef-
fects of an intricate and startling
nature viii be introduced and the piece will be
presented by an unusually strong company. In
addition TO the legitimate features of the per-
formance the French Grenadier Quartette VIII
be heat in popular selections.
Darkest Russia" the attraction at the Bijou
this week is deiightlng very large audiences
There will be matinee to-day and Saturday
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FORD'S THEATER CLAIMS.