The evening times., 1895-11-27
COMING TO THE THEATERS,

Manager Aliens announcement that the
| distinguished emotional actress, Clara
| Morris, will begin a weeks engagement al
| the Grand Opera House on Monday next,
will be hailed with delight by all lovers OF
| the legitimate drama
tits nearly four years since this celebrated
| woman was lastseen in Washing ton, which
| will make her return doubIy welcome. She
| will appear in q repertoire of her former
| great successes and one new play, Ray
.Mo1seur Ainbonse M IN WHICH she IN ;s sais
| to have scored the most emphatic hit of
| her brilliant career during her present
tour.
The arrangement Of the repertoire will be
announced later, and the sale OF seats VIII
open at the box office on Thursday morn
ing.
princess Bonnie" willard Sponsors
charming opera which enjoys the distinc-
ton of having already played through Two
at the Lafayette Opera House next Mon
day night.
It's exceedingly brilliant record includes
run OF 200 nights in Philadelphia, and
recent long ana brilliant engagement ut
the Broadway Theater. New York. This
may be fairly accepted as an evidence of
ingly tuneful, sprlghtly and catchy.
The story is interesting and of romantic
character, and its humOr is wholesome and
clean without any of the obtrusive horse
here with the entire New York cast, which
includes Miss Hilda Clark, as Princess
charming personality, who possesses
rich, clear, soprano voice.
Sprighly jennie Goldthwaite, plays
par. role ef WHICH sbe ereea n ,se nfS
nal production. Fred Lennox, who was also
in the original cast. plays the part OF
.,shrimps." The production is beau
uful one, with picturesque stage set
tings, rich costumes and other complete
appointments.
The chorus numbers over fifty voices.
uon of the composer, and las been highly
praised for It's general excellence. Sale
Of seats opens Thursday morning.
The coming of Americas s foremost come
dian, Mr.. Nat C. Goodwin, next week to
the National Theater, when he Will be seen
in Henry Guy Cartoons new play, AM
bition," has awakened M little interest.
The sale of seats began this morning, and
the rush was not alone confined to this
city, but there were numerous applica-
tiOns for choice sittings from many sur
rounding tnwnS.
Ambition" in which Mr.. Guod win will
be seen here, is from the pen uf Henry Guy
Carleton, and is credited with being une of
the most brilliant additions TO stage liter
ature seen in many years. 1t made de-
cided impression in New York, where it was
praised by both press and public. That 1t
will attract even greater attention in Wash
ington Is more than assured, especially
since the scenes and incidents, likewise the
characters, are purely local.
In the character of Senator Obadiah Beck,
Mr.. Goodwin has undoubtedly made the
most brilliant success uf his career, calling
ties, In some remarkable climax, of pathos
and force, while his dry and Spontaneous
humor has never been used with more
intelligent effect.
A brief review of the plot shows that
Sentaor Beck is a determined advocate
Of the Cuban revolutionists by the United
States and among the ne, men i WIN ,i,ap are opposed
conspire tu change his views by becoming g
Secretary of State and conforming his
opinion to that Of the President.
When he refuses they try to gain CON-
troll uf the national convention and offer
him the Presidency on condition that he
abandon the policy which means ruin TO
them. In the end, however, the Senator
gains control of the convention and sue
ceeds in naming the fortunate n,,nlinee.
Annie Russell plays the part Of Ruth
tiers are portrayed by George Fawcett,
Henry Bergman, Clara Jean Walters, Arthur
Houpes, and others of equal renown. The
stage settings are described as being mag
nificent In the extreme.
Mile. Susanna schaffer. the greatest
member OF the world 9S famous sshaffes
of Europe. heads what is undoubtedly the
strongest vaudeville attraction in America,
at Kernan's Lyceum, commencing Monday
The organization is Reilly and Woods
great company. Mile. Susanna Schaffer
Is the most celebrated woman in all Eu.
rope. She will do feats OF equilibrium and
juggling which will undoubtedly create
positive sensation.
A beautiful woman is Mile. schaffer. and
her style is decidedly unique, appearing in
tights. she proceeds to toss chairs, lighted
lamps. tables. sofas, ETC.. In the air, catch
ing them on the point OF slippered foot,
and toying with them like veritable Her
culeS.
1t is not alone the strength displayed and
the marvellous dexterity with which she
handles the peculiar objects to which at
tentiOn Is directed, but also the grace, ca Sc
and artistic finish with which she per-
forms every little detail: Mile. schaffer
has been specially added as an extra at
traction for this enga cement.
The reproduction of the wonderfully
successful big naval drama, 1.-THE White
SQUADRON" Will be the attraction at the
plot to this play in which the usual In
consistencies OF drama Of its character
are carefully avoided.
All the situations work I'M to q pleas-