Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

Mounet-Sully-The public of Washington
will next week have the opportunity Of see
ing the eminent French actor, whose per-
Torrance of classical roles has been the
talk Of both continents, Mounet-Su(ly. With
him will be Madame Segond-Weber, whose
eminence as a performer of the greatest
feminine roles has also been heralded by
the critics of all nationalities. He has not
only the fire Of temperament which marks
the true dramatic genius, but he is possess
ed Of what has been styled a princely per-
sonality; graceful in his bearing, six feet
of stature. and with the broad massive
shoulders of gladiator. All languages and
all periods have contributed to his roper
toire. 1t is hard to imagine a man of more
versatile ability. His engagement in Wash
ington will be brief one. although 1t has
been extended one night beyond that orig
inally announced. On Monday night he
will perform Hamlet" Tuesday. "Oedipe
Roi;" Wedne sday, 'Ruy Bias" and Thurs
day, Hermann" The performance of Shake
speare's masterpiece by the French TRACE
dian will be of peculiar interest. His first
performance of the play at the Coincide
Franchise In 1886 was regarded as a doubt
ful undertaking. His success in the play
was enormous. He says that Henry Irving
first suggested to him the fesh-and-blood
power that was to be found In the char
acter. although he does not in any way
initiate the great English tragedian. whom
he admires sincerely as a stage manager.
His Hamlet is an ardent. pulsing youth.
overwhelmed with grief and placed under
circumstances which call for Discrimination.
His favortte character, however, is Oedi-
pus, the king. He has studied 1t profoundly
and is absolutely certain of his effects in 1t.
1t Is an almost astounding thing to have
this work of Sophocles brought before the
eyes, living, moving being, throbbing with
human emotion, and its performance by
Mounet-Suly is not only a triumph for his
own art, but a classic achievement which
will unquestionably stand out brilliantly in
the history Of dramatic literature. The
present tour Of the noted actor and ira
gedienne Is not likely to recur. bis
gagement with the Theater Franchise does
not permit such conges frequently. The
admirins interest which both Mounet-Sully
and Madame Segond-Weber aroused in New
York is well known here and there Is every
reason to expect that the cultured theater
patronage of Washington will hall with
pleasure the opportunity of seeing two ex-
ponents Of what Is highest in the drama,
who are so emir ent In both hemispheres.
The sale OF seats begins tomorrow, Thurs
day, morning
traction for next week will be the City
Sports Big Show and the famous South
american beauties. the four Nelson sisters,
the greatest living female acrobats in the
world. These young ladies offer $40 900
challenge TO any four male acrobats to
complish their remarkable feats. Another
unique feature will be the celebrated FAM
| lily or Moorish dancers, including Babu FL
Ray, Mohammed Hassen and Hilda Halda.
This same family appeared on the famous
Cairo street during the worlds fair in their
In the company are Mile Zittella and Girls
| sic Sheridan, the queens of burlesQue;
Snyder and Buckley, Emma Rosa Lee,
Dolly Brooks Matt Flynn. Phil Sheridan
and Eddie Powers.
The Midnight Charge."-The National
Fifes Hall was crowded last evening to
hear The Midnight Charge" by the Sher-
| idan Dramatic Company. under the aus
| pieces of Lincoln Relief Corps, No. g. for
the benefit Of the charity fund. This COM
pany includes some very clever actors, and
the drama presented last evening is one of
the better class of the many plays which
have for their main feature the representa-
| ton of scenes from army life. Dancing fol-
lowed the play. and was continued to a late
hour.
Concert at Foundry Church.-A grand
concert will be given at Foundry Church
corner l4th and G streets, on Friday even
ing next at O'Clock, under the auspices of
the Epworth League. Prominent artists of
Washington have been engaged for the oc-
casion. among whom are Mr.. Anton Kas-
par, violinist; the Philharmonic Quartet,
the Alpine Trio and others. There will be
delightful numbers, both instrumental and
vocal. Tickets are on sale at Metzerott's,
and the proceeds are to be applied to church
purposes.
The Mask and Wig Club.-Tomorrow
| Thursday morning at o'clock the sale
of tickets will begin at Metzerott's. 11lO F
street. for the "Mikado,' to be given by the
Washington Mask and Wig Club Thursday
of next week, under the auspices of the Lee
gion of Loyal Women. This will be one of
| the most unique entertainments ever given
In this city, and the rehearsals indicate
| that 1t will be a pronounced success.
Mr.. De Guerville's Lecture.-The illus
trated lecture OF Mr.. A. B. De Guerville on
| Japan, Corea and China, at Metzerott Hall
last evening, was extremely interesting and
| entertaining. large audience greeted the
| lecturer. Mr.. De Guerville visited these
| countries as commissioner for the worlds
| Columbian eVDCSitiOQ and
| ing incidents were told and illustrat ted last
evening, affording a unique and capital en-
tertainr-ent The lecturer also told of the
habits and customs Of the people of the
| three countries. and gave a graphic account
| of his visit to the Viceroy of China on
whom he called to secure an exhibit for the
exposition Mr.. De Guerville is a good lee
turer, and his many amusing experiences
were related in a manner to make his aud
fence spend an evening of enjoyment
Marteau, the Yiolinist, Tonight.-Henri
Marteau. the wonderful young violnist, will
be heard tonight at Metzerott Music Hall,
with his company, in which are Nine Linde
contralto, and Annie Lachaume pianist
The program is an exceedingly attractive
one. MIR. Marteau will play Beethoven's
sonata, op "a, entire; a Mendelssohn con-
| certo; Romanza by Svendsen: Sarasate's
Jota Navarro and the Gounod- Wieniaw-
| ski Fantasia in Faust" Nine Linda will
sing aria from Samson and Delilah"
and two compositions by Helmund- Blumen-
lied and alt. Deutcheslied and Mr.. Lach-
aume will play Chopin's polonaise dn A fiat
major; Schumann's "Au Soir'' and God
ards Second Mazurka.
A Lecture on Art-The lecture on "Cele-
brated Paintings of the Nineteenth Cen
tury," by Lena Louise Kleppisch, next Fri
day evening, at Metzerott Music Hall,
promises to be a brilliant occasion, partly
| from the number of art-loving people in
Washington and partly from the interest
created in the subject by the late sensation
created by her lecture on French art In a
private parlor In this city. Mrs. Kleppisch,
who is considered to be the best-informed
woman on pictures in America. will exhibit
seventy beautiful pictures, and give de-
scription and history of each, and the lee
ture will undoubtedly prove highly instruc-
tive we'll as enjoyable. Seats are now on
sale at Metzerotts.
Commercial Clubs Entertainment.
The old Mysterious Club, now known in
its new home as the Commercial Club, gave
a most delightful musical reception and oys-
ter roast to it's many friends last evening"
The handsome club house on E street was
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