The Washington times., 1895-03-21
COMING TO THE ThEATERS.

The next attraction at the New National
Theater will be Mr. f. H. Sothern, who,
Tor the past eight years, has been visiting
| our city each season and each time offer
ing new aud effective play In his new
play, however, Mr.. Sothern has taken
step which is uncommon with an actor
who ranks high as a comedian, and the
! fact that the New York and Boston papers
| give him praise for that step shows the
| wide range of his abilities. Mr.. Sothern's
character in his new play, "A Way to
Win a Woman" is a serious one; romantic.
of course. but the serious central figure
of play intended to depict the troubles
of Lie without ridicuie or even much good
natured fun TO accentuate them. II was
! written by Jerome X. Jerome, the author
| or The Master OF Woodbarrow' which
| Mr.. Sothern presented here four years
! ago. This play is the latest OF Mr ,Ierome's
f., work. and formed the prominent success or
MT. Sothern's recent fail season at the
I Lyceum Theatcr, New York. Beside the
new play Mr.. Sothern announces he viii give
at least one performance OF several OF his
| former successes, Capt. L.ttarblair ("
! Lord Chumley'' and The ighest BIDDER
The return engagement OF the Tavary
English Grand Ope-a Company at the
Academy OF Aiusic next Monday night will
he an important event of the season When
seen here earlier in the fall, this company
created a most favorable Impression The
success or the Tavary Opera Company in the
principal cities of the United States has
fully demonstrated that the higher art,
when presented at price within the reach
of the masses, cannot fail but meet with
the encouragement IL SO richly deserves
During the occasion of next week en-
Pagement Manager Charles II Pratt prom
ises that both chorus and orchestra Will be
found 10 have been greatly strengthened
since last seen here. II Will DC remembered
that the Tavary company practically opened
its season in Washington. and therefore
there had been but few opportunities 10
remedy defects which generally arise be-
fore a season has gotten. under way. All
the old principals are retained, notably
that brilliant Tyre tenor, Guile Payne
CLARK, William MeTtens, William HamiI-
ton. william Sehuster. Helen Won Doen-
hoff, Nina Humphreys, Nine Thea
Dorre, Romani. and others The orchestra
is, of course, under the direction of SignOr
Emerico Morrealle The repertoire en-
braces all the more popular operas Man
ager Pratt has found that it is the we'll
known works that are the most acceptable.
c. p. Jefferson, Klaw 6 Erlanger's
Country Circus viii be the attraction at
the Grand Opera House next week.
II is an entertainment rich in novelties
and one which appeals TO all classes and
all ages. This combination of play and
circus won instant success last season and
those who enjoyed It's many attractions when
il was here last year viii be sure TO go again.
The managers have wisely made many
ment so that all who see itfor second time
find much that is new and entertaining.
The circus parade nightly eXcites woEder
and much speculation as 10 how il is man
+, aged Every act performed in the ring is
first class and the performers are really
stars in the circus business. Among the
principal features are William Conrad
and his highly trained dogs, the wonderful
Benz Zong Zong, a band OF pure Arabs,
whose marvellous performance ut the
Worlds Fair is still fresh in our memories;
Miss Rose Lee, the queen Of bareback
riders; c. w. Woods troupe Of trained
ponies and dogs, and the champion wrestler
of the world, Muldoon; Tatali, the flying
serpent, and La Belle Tina, the marvellous
gymnast.
Manager Herman VIII devote his coZy
theater to high-class variety next week,
the attraction being Ohm F. Fields
Drawing Cards. The company Is one OF eX-
ceptional merit and several of the acts on
the programme border strongly on the eX-
traordinary. The galaxy OF superior tai
ent is headed by Fields aud Hanson, the
emperors OF musical comedy; others in
the company are Mays and Hunter, the
peerless banjoists: Johnnie Carroll, the
well known parody singer: Edgar and
Curran, Irish comedians, vocalists, and
dancers; Charley Case. the up to date
monologue artist; the Garrisons, travesty
stars; Maude Beverly, the distinguished
character vocalist; Williams and Barton,
eccentric knocka bouts, and Mons. La
Fleur, the French marvel. The performance
VIII conclude with the funny farce entitled
Much Ado About Nothing"
What promises to be the greatest at
tempt in the era of dramatic realism VIII
be seen at Buffers BijOu Theater next
week in the melodrama Fast Mail" The
play is famous throughout the country for
: the completeness and magnitude of its me-
chanical effects. The production is under
the personal supervision OF its author, Lin
{ coin j. Carter. Special scenery is carried
for the ten complete sets used in the play.
! IN the second act steamboat is shown,
/ with the boiler-roOms and their intricate
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