Evening star., 1895-05-28
AMUsEMENTs.

WAS the dttraCtlOu at tne opera
House, and the comedy company was seen
to good advantage in 1t. The two hus-
bands were well played by Messrs. Bond
and Able, while the two wives were Misses
Curry and Holland, the latter new acqui-
sftion to the company. The four worked
well together and caused good deal of
laughter. Mr.. Findlay did an excellent
character sketch as Joskyn Tubbs and
Mrs. Findlay was immense as Mrs. Tubbs.
The other characters were well taken by
Misses James and johnson and Messrs.
Shirley, Lalor and Gregory. The piece
went smoothly, and was pronounced by the
company has given. The curtain raiser
was THE Nettle," with Mr.. Shirley as
James.
New National Theater.-Never has there
been such a crowd in the New National
Theater as assembled there last nigh. to
greet the original stock company on its
opening night of the summer season. 1t
was friendly and enthusiastic audience,
and each familiar member of the company
was warmly greeted. The same warm well
come was extended 70 the new members.
The curtain raiser was bright little COM
edietta, "A Love Game" played in an ex-
cellent manner by Mary Sanders and jos.
Wheelock, and the main attraction was
'Nitas First a farcical three-act comedy.
which provided nearly two hours of con-
tinuous laughter. There is lots of innocent
run IN the piece, some OF II OF an
character, and every part was spienddly
taken. Chas. Coote, as Fred Ffzzleton,
gave new evidence of his abilities as
comedian, and Miss Lillian Lawrence, his
jealous wife, did some very good work.
Mr.. Alfred Hudson was effective as the
irascible Fizzleton, ST., was Miss
Fannie Addison Pitt as his meek and i'll
offensive wife. Chas. Mackay and Miss
Frances Stevens did well, and Joe Wheelock
as lively youth and Mary Sanders as a
bright servant We're all that could be de-
sired. Miss Chalmers had not much to do
as Miss Prim, but that little was well done,
and Percy Winter MADE decided hit in the
part of the foppish Mr.. St George.
Altogether the performance was one of
the most enjoyable witnessed in a long
while, and was most conspicuous inaugu-
ration of the summer comedy season at
this theater.
Cinderella.-Next Friday evening Prof.
Sheldon will repeat his spectacular produc-
ton of cinderella" at MetZerott Music
Hall, and the characters will be taken by
the same children who so successfully in
terpreted them before. This will also be
his annual May ball, and many new dances
will be introduced. 1t is expected that the
program will be the most elaborate ever
given in this city, and the entertainment
will be full of interest. The costumes of
the little ones will be elaborate and their
graceful movements will excite warm ad-
miration.
Buffers Bijou Theater.-Although two
companies have presented Uncle Toms
Cabin" at the Bijou within a month, the
one which gave it last night drew an ex-
celent house and gave a frst-class per
formance. The play, while having the
characteristics of all Uncle Tom Cabin"
shows, Is one of the best versions ever pre-
sented. Mr.. John P. Smith Is the man
ager, and appears in the cast as Col.
Skeggs, the auctioneer, which he does ad-
mirably. Jennie Kay as Topsy does we'll,
and Dan Lacey as Legree succeeded in
making himself hated. G. c. Germon made
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chorus of genuine plantation singers. and
the choruses are all good. Again tonight.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-No better evil
dence of the popularity of Manager Eugene
Herman is necessary than that which he re-
ceived last night at his annual benefit
There was not a vacant seat in the house.
and the performance was remarkably
clever. There were several locals who did
WELL Sally Goldsmith did clever turn,
and Larry Smith and. Mamie Champion
contributed a comedy creation Of their own
that was enjoyable. johnson and Mack
Irish comedians have few equals, and Nell
lie Seymour sang sweetly. The Heeley
Brothers did an acrobatic turn, and L. A.
Roginski exhibited his dissolving views to
the satisfaction of all. George Graham, a
Washington boy, won storms of applause
with his act. and justly deserves high
rank in the variety world. The feature of
the entertainment was the appearance of
Dorothy Drew. She has a sweet, sympa-
thetic voice, and dances like fairy. She
combines a pretty face with a graceful
figure, and completely won the audience.
The same company will finish out the week,
in conjunction with fistic carnival. To-
night there will be hot ten-round bout
between Ganty and Wilson.
The Entire Nous Cuba large audience
extracted an immense amount of enjoyment
from the performance given in Carroll
Institute Hall last evening by the Entire
Nous Club, the members of which more
than sustained their reputation as a COM
nf olyarc Nha 10
farce MY Wife's Bonnet" was used as a
curtain raiser, the same cast appearing
later in the laughable comedy, Snowfall"
In both plays Miss Therese Machen took
the leading roles in eminently satisfac-
tory manner. j. Raymon Park made an
excellent ''all round good fellow" and Miss
Mary Hickox as his sweetheart was a
dainty type of that intangible. unreal Gre
alton of dramatic art Edwin Felbert
Campbell made a hit in his clever imper-
sorations, and Miss Clara Dausby fully
deserved the flowers and applause she re-
ceived. The performance was under the
management of c. Garvin Gilman, who
sumed the leading roles in an excellent
manner. A portion of the Georgetown Or
chestra furnished enjoyable music. and Mrs.
Kitty Thompson-Berry gave in her most
effective manner the exquisite Willamette"
from Dell Acqua," responding to an en-
core with the forest song from robin
Hood
The SpinI er Statue.-Tonight the ladies
be benefited by a performance to be given
at the Academy of Music to aid in making
the final payment on the statue to be
erected by them to the late treasurer of
the United States, who first gave women
the opportunity to work under the govern
ment. THE Italian Duchess will be the
play, and the cast will include Messrs. Bar
BRAN Temple. Felix Mahoney, VIM. H. Con-
ley A. T. Seaman, DR.. Thos. ]. Jones, Dun
can C. Haywood, William c. Stierlin, Mr..
Barrow. Mrs. w. Andrew Boyd and Miss
Mary Helen Howe. The performance has
excited considerable interest, for the play
is full of strong opportunities, and it is be-
lieved that those who are to take part will
take advantage Of them. The ladies of the
association feel that their efforts ought to
be supported by every woman in the de-
partments, and hope that the attendance
will be SO large that the amount realized
will be sufficient to clear up everything In
regard to the statue, which is all ready to
be erected as soon as Congress shall desig-
nate the proper place.
Musical Festival-A musical May festival
will be given at the Institute of the Sisters
of Mercy tonight, which will be partici-
pated in by Miss Merl Esputa. Miss
Blanche Wood, Dr. John A. DAILY, Mr..
Lucius P. Randolph. jr., and the DAILY
Singing Club, an organization of ladies