Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-10
ADJUSTMENTS.

AMUsEMENTs.
Atbaugh's.-It is safe to say that there
has been no more interesting theatrical
event in this city than the coming of Mr..
Henry Irving, Miss Ellen Terry and their
supporting company at Albaugh's next
week. The advance sale already gives evil
dence that this great ensemble will attract
audiences worthy of its best work, and
those who will thoroughly appreciate it.
The repertoire is an attractive one. Several
of the plays presented are entirely new
here. and the others are as attractive as
possible Alfred, Lord Tennyson's, great
tragedy of Beckett" will be the opening
play. and this will be followed by the ''Mer-
chant of Venice" with Mr. Irving as Shy
lock and Miss Terry as Portia, whose per-
Torrance is an ideal one in every respect.
Mr.. Irving brings his Lyceum Theater COM
pany complete, including Mr.. William Ter
ris, the best leading man in England, to-
gether with Miss Milwood, Miss Kate Phil
lips, Miss Milton, Miss Coleridge, the
Messrs. Harvey. Howe. Bishop. johnson,
Tyars, Quincy, Lacey, Archer and others,
making nearly 100 in all. an organization
the like of which has never been seen here
before. and more than likely never Will be
again. The repertoire, in addition to the
above, includes several other plays that
have long been popular with Mr.. irving
and have never failed to attract the best
class of playgoers, viz: Merchant OF
matinee; OLIVIA" on Thursday; Nance
Oldfeld" and THE Bells" on Friday, and
Louis XI." on Saturday night.
New National Theater.-Oscar Wilde's
play, Lady Windermere's Fam" will be
seen for the first time in this city at the
New National Theater next week.
Academy of Music.-Evans and Hoey In
the latest edition of "A Parlor Match" will
be the attraction at the Academy OF Music
next week.
harris Bijou Theate-.-Manager Harris
presents as the attraction next week at the
Bijou "Oh, What Night!' with Charles A.
Loder as the principal exponent OF merrf-
ment. Mr.. Loder is one of the most sue
cessful stage humorists and dialecticiahs
before the public He Is quietly natural.
but has gift of appealing to the sense OF
the ludicrous in every movement that he
makes The piece is filled with new and
startling witticisms, catchy songs and orig
maj dances. The company includes not
only pretty girls and fun makers, but per-
formers who interpret exceptably music of
the higher order. Among the entertainers
are Harry c. Ahunk, negro impersonator;
Harry eastman, Irish comedian, and Miss
Nina Gennell. the dancing soubrette. The
greatest novelty in the way of stage dane
ing is offered in the "Delusion Dance" the
cieverest idea that has ever been used In
this art. The famous English sisters, who
are twins perform this interesting feat in
n
special attraction will be offered next Tues
day matinee, when every lady in attendance
VIII receive a beautiful souvenir paper
weight. with worlds fair decorations.
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Sam T. Jacks
Creole Company, comprising q large num-
Der of beautiful female artists who are rep
resentative of the sex in the sunny tropics
ana the radiant orient. will open at Ker-
nan Lyceum Theater next Monday for one
week only This combination of creole
Deiles anu Egyptian beauties, travelling in
thel- own $4,000 palace car, direct from
sam I. Jacks Opera House Chicago IN
aHoros novel entertainment, including
strange, sweet southern songs, delightful
dancing diversions, fanciful festivities and
picturesque pastimes. Sensational scenes
depict the favorite pleasures Of the orient
with faithful accuracy. There is a number
OF mastery tableaux. introducing perfect
living models, representing treasured scenes
OF mythology. history. the classics and the
scriptures. Two magnificent ballots are in
roouced presenting the only Creole COR
yphees before the public and the fairest
daughters of the Nile. In thorough eouin
ment, as well as talent, costume, scenery
and scenic effects Mr. Jack sustains he
reputation. Added to the many features is
Mile Fatima. the Egyptian dancing beauty
petteE known as the original Cairo street
girl VINO viii be remembered in Connection
with the dance des ventre or muscle danca
on Midway Plaisance during the recent
worlds fair.
The {. c. Course-On Wednesday nex,
Ihe Iourth evening of the c. c. course will
introduce Mr.. George Riddle the noted pos
ton Reader. This gentleman il one Of tha
lew VINO nave the power to hold the at
tention or an audience during an entire
evening by the excellence of his own work.
he is an educated man, a Harvard gradu
ate, and came into prominence first When
Greek play was produced by the students
during his college course. His rema rk a HE
Evolutionary ability was then manifest and
MS advent upon the stage was looked for
however. he
reader, and at once made a pronounced
success. he is thorough Shakespearean
student and is most intelligent Interpreter
OF the works OF the great dramatist Mr.
Riddle will be heard in a miscellaneous nro-
gram. and will undoubtedly be greeted by
a crowded house.
Harp Recital.-Aptommas. the world re-
nowned harpst, will be heard every even
ing next week at Masonic Hall corner of
9TH ana + streets northwest. This artist
needs no Introduction to music lovers in
this city, for his reputation is world wide
and his skill is unquestioned His reper-
toire is extensive embracing every school
OF composition, and his interpreta tons are
always intelligent. He proves that the harm
has greater capabilities than even the
average musician has an idea of and his
work is always of the most satisfactory
character.
Fair and Cycle Show.-Commencinp on
Monday there will be held in the Wash
ington Light Infantry Armory a fair ana
cycle show for the benefit of the cycle
track fund, under the auspices of the
Georgetown Cycle Club. 1t will be a COM
bination of social enjoyment and an exhi-
bition of mechanical skill.
There will be exhibits of all leading cycle
dealers in Washington, and the merits of
the different machines judged. There will
be dancing every evening, and no doubt,
the attendance will be very large
Art Lectures.-The next lecture in the Sc
ries. under the auspices OF the Art Students
League. will be given tonight at hall of the
Builders Exchange, when Mr.. VIM A
Coffin will speak upon Landscape Work"
The reputation of the lecturer and the in
teresting subject upon which he will speak
should induce a crowded hall.
Mr.. George Grossmith.-The famous En-
glish entertainer, Mr.. George Grossmith.
who will appear at Metzerott's Hall next
Tuesday evening. will present an entirely
new program and present many novelties
that will prove highly attractive MrGros-
smiths entertainment Is unique and inter-
esttng. He has wonderful facial expression.
is complete mimic and can portray nearly
every phase Of character, and is besides, a
musician Of more than ordinary ability
Seats may now be obtained at Metzerott's
and the number already reserved indicates
that the attendance will be large
Church of Our Father-"Lights and Shad-
ows of Real Life is the theme which will