The Washington times., 1894-08-05
GALLERY. PIT, AND GREENRooN.

Shaw had to face the ordeal OF bowing his
Acknowledgements.
There has been many magnificent audi
ence in the National, but none that could have
! surpassed the one Of last night, either In num-
| bers or brightness Of appearance. The build
ing was literally packed from pit to dome;
standing room even was at 4 premium. The
varied colors OF the ladies' light summer toi-
! lets, the hundreds of waving fans, the flow
ers. lights, lau. .,hter, everything combined to
make the closing night Of the Nationals sum-
mer season memorable to manager, actors,
/ and all others present.
/ "Ours" went OF the boards in blaze OF
glory that made happy omen for its reap
pearance a. BONE future opportune time.
The Barlow. Dolson, and Powers negro
minstrels VIII appear at the New Bijou Thea
| ter in this city next week on Thursday, Fri
day, and Saturday evenings, and at the Sat-
! urday matinee.
The theater las been made one Of the most
comfortable in the city, having been thor
oughly overhauled, repainted, and redec-
GRATED. i.ilt. G. Barlow, formerly Of the
| Barlow, Wilson, Primrose, and West orgnni-
zation, is at the head Of the company, which
numbers thirty-five celebrated artists.
The programme prepared Tor presentati on
at the four performances 10 be given here are
specially attractive embracing ali the attract
i've features OF minstrelsy. Many OF the
names on the programme are those OF old
fayorites with the amusement-loving people
Of this city. Frank Cushman, one of the best
opponents OF the negro character. is in the
company. Tom Mack ,'the only original and
unique" is another of the favorites. Other
members of the company are: Mr.. Howard
Powers. Clayton and jenkins, and their trick
mule Jasper; the Musical Ravens, from Moore
and Burgess Minstrels, London. England;
ZeiIa, the grotesque marvel; Mons. Bello. in
an entirely new novelty. the Demons Frolic;
Higgins Brothers. James Davis, A. NJ.
Thatcher William Fuller, John Moulten, the
celebrated Broadway Quartet, four great
singers. with repertoire OF entirely new
vocal gems.
The twenty-second anniversary Of the birth
of Carmencita occurred Monday last. On the
evening OF that day she gave an elaborate
dinner to twenty-five invited guests at Basso's
Hotel Espanola Philadelphia. where she has
beeen making her home during her engage
ment with the spectacular exhibition, "Fall
of Herculaneum' The menu was composed
of dishes prepared in true Spanish style, with
French, Italian. and Spanish wines. The
walters were young women clad IN bewitch-
ing Spanish gowns. Carmencita herself was
the life Of the evening, and was in her happi-
est mood. entertaining her guests with dane
ing and singing, accompanying herself with
the guitar. She wore magnificent dress of
azure satin with corsage ablaze with dia-
monds. Congratu atory addresses were made
by S.gnor Perotta In italian, Sicnor Echepare
in Spanish, and Edward Rushton in English.
Valuable mementoes in honor OF the day and
Carnencita were sent by friends in Boston,
New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
The strikes in the far West did lot have
such disastrous effect - was expected in
the mater of tying up theatrical companies,
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about all thar was left in the way OF patron
age OF amusements. In Chicago the business
of the theaters was practically killed outright
by the labor disturbances. Houses which
hal been doing n fine business up to the mO-
ment OF the outbreak found that their receipts
'ell of 10 20 little rs to be worse than moth
ing. while some places of amusement which
had been doing fair TO middhng business
were very w!sely closed altogether. 1t is
comforting to know that. even in the center
of the row no permanent i'll effects have been
ma de evident. for since rioting ceased the re-
ceipts of the theaters have picked up very
rapidly But it is pretty rough on managers
and the profession in general that the only
really good summer town in America should
be the scene OF such disastrous turbulence.
The English court has concluded to take
evidence in the suit of John X. Rogers against
his wife. Minnie Palmer, for divorce. The
contention raised by the lawyers for the de-
fense that the suit was not within the iuris-
diction of the British tribunal by reason of
the fact that both parties to 1t were citizens OF
the United States, has not been upheld. On
Monday. both Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers gave testi-
mony, she to the effect that she had left
Rogers on account of cruel treatment, and
that she was merely sojouruing temporarily
in London: while Mr.. Rogers on the other
hand testified that he was a permanent resi-
iap of nd Tha - ods nod wit h.
out taking evidence on the main issue. On
the result OF this suit hangs an action by Mr..
Rogers against the wealthy Sir Edward Rose
for damages for alienation of Mrs. Rogers
affections.
For the coming tour of Robert Downing the
repertoire will include 1.-The Gladiator" I'm
gomar." Damon and PythiGs." !" ''virginius."
and "Richard the Lion Hearted" No happier
selection of plays could be made for Mr..
Downing. whose special equipment is in the
line of heroic parts. He is representative
American actor, whose aim is high and whose
success has been continuous during the years
of his career as star. Mr.. Downing will be
ably assisted by his charming and talented
wife. Eugene Blair. and an excellent COM
pany. among whom may be mentioned ]. r.
Amory, Edmund Hayes. and Rose Osborne.
Mr.. Downing also intends giving careful at
tention to the scenic department OF his pro-
ductlons, and to that end now has under way
at L. W. Seavey's studio. in New York, hand
some sets in analine dyes. The actors affairs
are now under the management of W. D.
Loudoun. who has enjoyed much valuable
experience in handling the tours of important
stars. and concerning whose ability, integrity.
ana untiring industry there can be no doubt.
Tony Pastors company for the travelling
season will include J. W. Kelly. Russell
Brothers, Will II. Fox, McAvoy and May,
William and Kitty Harbeck. Annie Hart Mu-
steal Dale. Huth and Clifford. the Hengler
Sisters, Rogers Brothers, the Nawns, and Mr..
Pastor himself The season will open Au-
gust 6. at West End. Long Branch. The sea-
son of Mr.. Pastors theater will open the same
night.
Charles b. Hoyt last week presented to the
from his country place at Char1estown, n. Fl.
1t seems to have been lucky gift for the
Bostonians, who proceeded Immediately to
wallop their old-time rivals, the New Yorks.
1t is noted incidentally that Mr.. Hoyt's next |
play is to be called "a Black Sheep"
James K. Hackett, rising young actor,
has been engaged to play Mr.. Barnes In the |
forthcoming production Of Barnes, Of New |
York"
George Clarke, Of Augustin Daly's COM
pany, will open bicycle track and pleasure |
park at his home in Norwalk August 2. The |
principal events Of that day will be an out |
door performance of ''As You Like It." In |