Evening star., 1895-10-31
ANUSENENTS.

Lafayette Square Opera fouSe.-lnterest
attached to the first presentation in TINS
CITY OF the drama of Edgar Allan roe,
which was given last night at the Lafayette
Square Opera House; first, because 1t was
the work of a young Washingtonian, Mr..
Geo. C. HaZelton, jr., and secondly, because
the title role was to be interpreted by
yorng actor who could realize in his ap-
pearance the idea of the brilliant poet.
The author has brought out only one of the
bright spots of Poe's life-hs youth at the
home of his adopted father in Richmond;
all the rest of the play is given to the suf-
ferings, the trials, both of poverty ana pit
terness, because of unrecognlzed ablhty'
his mental alteration, the result OF mis-
raorbid appetite for drink. and his ilnal
DEATH a wretched outcast, in the streets oil
Baltimore. The first act is well construct
ed, has a distinctly pleasant atmosphere
about it, and the characters start with an
il dviduality that promises Well
This promise is not entirely fulfilled, ana
while there are effective situations IN 'he
subsequent acts. they are not built up SO
as to retain continuous interest Poe mad
some bright days when he first became rec
ognized as possessing a high poetic fancy,
splendid power of vers.tication and Keen
analytical intellect, even if the tribute of
genius which is now universally admitted
was then denied him, and if a scene from this
page of his life was introduced it would 1e-
lieve in a legitimate way the somber charac-
has done some exquisite writing in the
text, and has put in the mouth of his hero
much that is truly poetic and beautiful in
expression. and this was fully appreciated
by the audience Mr. Creston Clarke, as
the brilliant but unfortunate poet was in
teresting from his close resemblance in face,
figure and makeup to the character he rep
resented, as we'll as from his faithful 1elin-
cation of the temperamentaf peculiaritias
and Interpretation of the different phases
of Poe's career presented. His work was
recognized by curtain calls at the close of
each act. Miss Adelaide Prince. in the 1ual
role of Virginia Glenn and Helen Whit
man, did some fairly good work, and VIM.
Owen. as Tony Preston. gave one thorough
ly artistic bit in the third act that was as
gratifying as it was surprising.
Aliens Grand Opera House.-Raymon
Moore's comedians and George Thatcher's
minstrels in the up-to-date comedy, Gu
pld's Chariot We're the attraction at Al
lens Grand Opera House last night and
large audience was in attendance. The
play deals with the bicycle craze and per-
mits the display of pretty costumes and
numerous specalties. George Thatcher is,
of course the star. and his original say
ingS kept the house in continual good hui
NOR. Raymon Moore. although suffering
from severe cold. sang several catchy
ballads in his well-known and popular
style, "Sweet Marie being vociferously
called for as the last song. Dan Waldron,
as the tramp. did exceptionally good work,
his comedy business being original and his
roarious laughter Alma Earl. the little
soubrette, danced very gracefully and
played the leading female part with con-
siderable chic and dash. The remainder
OF the cast was satisfactory.
Marie Wainwright-Mis Marie VAIN
WI ght who is always a delightful and at
tri.ctive feature of the dramatic season.
Will be at Allen's Grand Opera House next
week in particularly well varied and in
teie sting repertory. Monday, Tuesday and
We lnesday nights, and at the Wednesday
matin e, Miss Wainwright VII present her
| attest success. His Puritan Wife, by Flor
ence Schoedel. 1t is said to be a powerful
and Interesting story of life in New York
today. developed in rrew, natural and un
conventional manner. Thursday Miss
Wainwright will give the only performance
| of Tom Taylor's comedy drama, AN un
| equal Match,'' in which she made so pro-
| found an impression at the same theater
| last season. Friday and Saturday nights
| and Saturday matinee viii be devoted to a
| gcrgeous,y costumed presentation of Sher-
| dan Knowles most famous comedy, THE
| Love Chase" Miss Wainwright has an eN-
cepionally string company. headed by Ma
| thaniei Hartwig. Barton Hill. Hattie Rus-
sell and Gertrude Elliott.
| Black America.-Blark America still con-
| tinues to draw nightly the enormous
crowds that characterized the perform
| ances last week. Many of those who have
| already seen the performance have return
| ed the second time, fascina ted by the Won
| derful singing of the negro performers,
and the hall has been packed every night.
| The singing of the great chorus has not
| suffered any through an extended ac-
| uuaintance, but has rather impressed it
| self the more on Washington's music-lov-
| ing public. One of the features of the ag-
| gregation and which is changed nightly.
| is the cake walk. This part of the show
never fails to draw out the enthusiasm of
| the audience.
| Masonic Temple-Martha cambridge Coun-
Gil. No. 1, D. of A, gave pleasant enter
tainment at Masonic Temple. Pennsylvania
avenue and 4th street southeast. last even
| Ing which was very well attended. Those
| who participated in the rendition of the
program were Mrs. Yeatman. Mrs. Lena
| Fowler Miss Ella koontZ. Miss Kate Les
ter, the Misses Chester. Miss Lizzie Quinn
little Miss Susie Humphreys and Messrs
R. L. Yeatman, Carl Metz. Ritter, Rich
ards, johnson. Kerper, Wallace and Re
petit
IAN Ocean Waif."-"An Ocean Waif' wa.
rendered at Odd Fellows Hall southeas
last night by the Edwin Baker Dramatic
Company, the performance being beneii
for Federal City Lodge, No. 20. 1. Q. o. +
The success Of the affair, IN nnancla
way, W&S excellent.
St. Stephen's Church Fair.-St. Stephen
Church fair was opened last night unde
favorable conditions. The ladies and gen
tlemen of the church have been at wori
for long time in preparation for the event
and the auspicious opening JUSTIFIED all eN
pectations.
Children's Hospital Tea.-A reception II
| connection with tea will be given mex
Saturday afternoon from l to y O'Clock 10
| the benefit of the Children's Hospitallt vii
be given at the hospital. and no charge TO
| admission will be made, the managers
| the institution being anxious that the pun
lie generally should inspect the work don
there, Ice cream. cake and light refresh
ments of a similar character will be served
The reception committee is composed of tn
officers of the board, Mrs. Kennedy an
: Nine de Sibour assisted by st. Mary