Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

the leatuE6S WHICH Inc lapllueS OF variety
theaters regard as highly interesting. The
program is made up of professional artists,
number of whom will come direct from
New York city to participate. and others
who have volunteered their services are
Washingtonians who are at home for the
summer months; among these may be mem
toned: Mr.. L. A. Roginski, in his famous
exhibition Of art cycloidotrope; George
Graham, the favorite monOlogue artist, late
of Hopkins Trans-Oceanic Stars, and
Master Solly Goldsmith, the Juvenile char
acter artist. The New York contingent will
are described as the psycho-hypnotic
models; the Heely Brothers, eccentric ac-
robat comedians; Nellie Seymour. char
Kings of Ireland; Dorothy Drew. the
charming little vocalist and dancer. and
Smith and Champion. refined sketch ar
lists. The music will be furnished by Prof.
chestra from Local No. 16 of the National
League of Musicians. The performance
will conclude with a grand cake walk, IN
which twenty-five couples will participate.
and Peter Barnes will act as master OF
ceremonies.
Academy of Music.-Halevy's opera, 1.-The
Jewess." was given by the Hinrichs Com
pany at the Academy Of Music last night
to the largest audience of the season. and
its Interpretation ELECTED the most liberal
applause. Those who are especially to be
commended for their excellent singing and
their forceful acting are Nine. kronold
and Mons. Guile. Two better Interpreters of
the title role and the part of Eleazer
it would be difficult to find. and their eff
forts were promptly recognized by the
audience. Nine. Van Cauteren. Sigs. Mich
elena and Viviani were also fully equal to
the parts assigned them, and the chorus
and orchestra were efficient. The engage
ment of this excellent company will close
tonight with II Pagliaccr' and ''Trovatore,"
Campanari. whose place will be taken by
Del Puente, who is a great favorite in this
city.
Buffers Bijou Theater.-"Uncle Toms
Cabin" never grows old. Notwithstanding
its frequent productions, 1t is seldom one
sees the play as it Is now presented by
the John P. Smiths Colossal Spectacular
Company. 1t is refreshing to see the old
play in its natural habiliments once more.
1t is like meeting an old friend after many
years. The manager doubtless believes in
the maxim, whats worth doing is worth
doing we'll" They have brought together
in this production all the requisites that go
to make up a first-class entertainment.
John P. Smiths Colossal Spectacular Uncle
Toms Cabin Company will appear at But
ler's Bijou Theater all next week, with
matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Carroll Institute Hall.-The Entire Nous
Club under the direction of Mr.. c. Garvin
Gilmaine. will present the two comedies.
''Snowbalr' and MY Wife's Bonnet" at
Carroll Institute Hall Monday evening
next. Both plays are strong and will be
critical. The Entire Nous Club have been
seen number of times in different
sketches, and each time they have been
showered with compliments on their ex-
cellent showing, and they propose that the
coming event shall in no way be below the
STANDARD already set by them.
Mr.. Waggamans Gallery.-There is no
private art gallery in the city that has
the attraction for the beauty-loving con-
tingent of Washington that Mr. Thomas
E. Waggaman's gallery has. and every
time that it is opened to the public the
place is thronged by crowd of enthusi-
at 1900 0 street, and it will be opened to
the public Monday. May u. from to 10
PM, the proceeds to go for the benefit of
the District exhibit at the Atlanta EXPOSE
ton. The admission to be charged Is 30
cents. The affair will be directly under the
direction of Mrs. Lamont and Miss Morton.
while tickets may be obtained of Mrs.
Smith and Mrs. Lancaster or at the door.
Emmett Guard Fete.-Last night was the
most successful night of the week in point
of numbers at the Emmett Guards encamp-
ment and fete at Capitol Park. and large
number availed themselves Of the attrac-
tons to be found there Several contests
were on last night. and attracted consid-
cradle attention. Miss Annie and Master
John Downey gave an exhibition of fancy
dancing. In the shot-putting contest there
putting 1t 70 feet Z inches, with Mr.. w.
Gallagher second. 20 feet inches. The
Irish jig and reel was won by Miss Della
Fahey, who danced down five competitors.
The Howard dash was won by Mr.. GlotZ-
bach. Time, IL seconds. The 1OO-yard dash
of national guardsmen in heavy marching
order was won by Sergt. Mackey of the
fifth battalion. with Sergt. Whip a close
second.
An Organ Recital.-Prof. John Porter
Lawrence will give an organ recital at
Waugh NJ. E. Church, corner Sd and A
streets northeast, Friday evening next at
8 o'clock. Mr.. Lawrence's ability as an
organist is we'll known. and it is safe to
predict an unusually successful recital.
His work at st. Matthews has entitled
him to rank among the foremost organists
of the city. and he will present an unusual
ly attractive program.