Evening star., 1895-08-28
AMUSEMENTS,

Robert Downing.-The Grand Opera House
will open for the season next Monday, and
the initial attraction will be Sardou's trag-
edy, Helena" presented by Robert Down
ing and his company. Mr.. Downing secur-
ed this play at considerable cost, and has
spared no expense to give 1t fitting pre-
sentation. New scenery has been painted
especially for it and the costumes will be
elaborate and historically accurate. The
title role will be played by Miss Eugene
Blair CMrs. Downing) and is said to be
strongly drawn and within her particular
line. Mr.. Downing's part will afford him
opportunity for the display of that heroic
and virile type of man for which nature
has peculiarly fitted him. His company is
an unusually strong one and will adequate
ly interpret the great French dramatist's
work. Mr.. Downing Is Washingtonian,
and this community is proud Of the hon.
orable record he has made upon the stage.
His popularity here in his home is very
great, and there is no doubt that the capac-
ity of the Opera House will be tested DUR
ing his engagement. Already great interest
has been excited in the coming production
of Helena" and many requests for seats
have been made. The sale will open at
the box office tomorrow morning.
!, Miaco's City Club.-T. E. Miaco's Spec
tacular Farce Comedy Company will be
Manager Kernan's attraction for next
week. The City Club Is one Of the most
popular and complete burlesque organiza-
tions on the road. This season Manager
Miaco has been exceedingly lavish in ex-
penditure on costumes and scenery, every
thing being new, rich and striking. The
opening burletta. THE City Club in Gay
Paree," presents a number of marvellous
effects In stagecraft, both mechanical and
electrical, the transformation scene being
the most extravagant affair ever seen on
a variety stage. The olio which follows
contains many new features, including the
French eccentrics, Paula and Dika; Tom
Nolen, the parody singer; Chas v. Semon,
the clever mimic; the Sisters Milburn, char
acter change artists; Fred Bulla, the aero
batic dancing wonder, and Harry Bryant
and Carrie Fulton. the comedy duo. The
closing burlesque. "a Tempting Town."
will yerve to introduce the dashing queen
Of burlesque, Fannie f. Everett. The art
lists studio scene will be a feature of this
part Of the program.
The Bohemian Club.-The Bohemian Dra-
matte Club will give an entertainment at
the arsenal tomorrow night for the benefit
Of the Temperance Union, located there.
cast includes some of the best amateur
talent of the city. "a Pair of Lunatics,"
I'VE Speak French" and "A Tiger Trapped
will be presented. An informal dance will
follow.
Lafayette Square Opera House-It is as
new Lafayette Square Opera House on the
23d Of September without fail, and all ar
rangements looking to that event are now
being made Mr.. Harry c. Fisk will be as
sociated with Mr. Albaugh as resident
manager Mr.. Victor johnson will be the
musical director. Mr.. Johnson was in the
orchestra under the late Prof. r. c. Ber-
nays, with whom he studied, and has de-
veloped into musician Of more than or
dinary ability. He will have several of the
best musicians in the city in his force,
among whom will be S. Petrola. cornetist;
A. Coda, clarinetist; Harry Stone, from
bone; L. NJ. Kruger, viola; VIM. Haley.
flutist; VIM. Thierbach. jr.. first violin;
VIM. Sautlemann, second violin; VIM.
Boiler, bass, and S. johnson, drums. The
orchestral selections will be feature Of
the evenings entertainn ent.