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The morning times., 1895-12-15
COURSE Francis Wilson achieved the
- success that always awaits him here

~ 9uccess Chdt always awaits him here,
and the National was crowded nightly
oy tnose anxious to see the clever comedian
ahd hls company in their new opera, but
az The same time Mr.. Wilson W i'll not leave
washington with the large "ToH' he has
peeh accustomed TO carry away with him.
MS new opera Is not the equal OF some
ia which he has been seen in the past, and
lt needs the clever work or such artists as
Mr. Wlisonand Miss CHASER topuIi It through
hlr- suihva MS music Is not an improvement
on some he has given us before. ana Mr
Bufsand can secure valuable Information
on how to write book by consulting some
OF our American librettis,s
The morning times., 1895-12-15

Pop Ansun continues to knock out
fouls at the American, where he is appearing
in "A Runaway Colt tu large audiences.
1t is now In order for some manager to
bring out Barbara Aub and Walter s..
Langerman as joint stars. Wait and seei
NANCY SYKES.
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AMONG THE PLAYERS.

IfHE past week was not very profitable
! one among the theaters when COM
pared with former weeks. when at.
uae1,ohs OF equal quality have held the
boards of the local pia yhouses.
Perhaps this falling or in attendance NAV
be attributed to the nearness OF Christmas.
when tue public is prone to leave its money
10 the shops rather than at the box office
window. Certainly those who have charge
Oh providing Washington with anu seinent
IuHiiied their mission In q creditable
manner and the list OF attractions was q
very good one. -
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Tbursday Mat,nee at AIlen,.-

In Difference to the many requests re-
ceived from professionals 10 be 10 the city,
Managers Allen and william Hoey have
arranged to give the regular mid-week mat
iuee on Tbursday IN place OF Wednesday, -
heretafara
The morning times., 1895-12-15
M ISS GLADYS WALLIS, at Aliens
lIl Granl On.,ra House. -h.S .,irou W 10 Ia.

M 100 oLAD1S WALLIS, at Aliens
III Grand Opera House, has given Wash,
lngton an opportunity to compare her
WORK with that OF Maggie Mitchell and
Lo'ta' ana although her Interpretation of
Crcket differs in many ways from that
OF those old farorites yet it cannot be aid
that she Suffers by the compa rison.
DURING the week a new play WAS put In
active rehearsal, and mana ger Dunno hopes
TO produce it during their engagement in
baltimore Miss Wallis part in this new
piece Is said TO be one for which she Is ex.
ceptionally well fitted, and this new star
wliicontinuchcrse season under more favorable
auspices. all reports 10 The Contrary nat
withstandinG. AIR. Paulding and the other
leading members OF the company will be in
the new cast and alihar received con genial
paris.
The morning times., 1895-12-15

IN Tuesday afternoon the pupils of Mr..
" Percy Winters School or Acting VIII
give q performance at the National
Theater for the benefit of the ChilGren's
Hospital. The program includes two one
act plays, the first, Broken Hearts," by
w. S. Gilbert, being perhaps the most am
bilious production Mr.. Winters young
Indies and gentlemen have yet attempted.
The second Is q merry little farce, en-
titled, Ny Wife's Dentist" by T. E.
Wilks.. The sale OF seats has been taken
In charge by Mrs. n. s. Lincoln. and are
all ready. The boxes and greater part of
the lower floor have been disposed of.
Among those who win occupy the boxes
are Mrs. Hearst Mrs. Letter Mrs. Elkius
Mrs. Richardson Clover. Mrs. Calderon Car
Isle, Mrs. Halliday. and Mrs. warder. On
Monday seats will be on sale at the box
office of the theatcr.
The morning times., 1895-12-15

Fun and plenty OF II will be the rule at
the Grand Opera House Monday night. when
William Hoey. "OId Hoss." presents for
the first time in Washington his new pla Y
by Ednfs' De Lange. entitled The Globe
Trottcr."
The Globe Trotter'' abouuds In humor
of The liyeiiest kind. which william Hoey
and his associates keep going at a rattling
pace throughout the entire performa nee.
Hucy himself has not only ustonished his
old admirers. but has made a great hit Is
the deaf and dumb old lady in the second
oct OF the play.
The company. surrounding him includes
NJ. A Kennedy v. T. .Doyie. Paul Barnes,
Louis De L.aIige. Burt C. Thayer, X. d.
Abbey. Bca triecs Morcland, Gerome Ed
warfy and Matte Vickcrs. Incidental to
tue performance Matte Vickers sings two
new songs. and Hoey, of course, will give
rs 1.-The Man That Broke the Pank ut
Monte Carlo in addition to which he
he sings another sohg. entitled Il Went TO
Paris with Papa which bids fair 10 be-
come equally popular
Huey also has in preparation two new
vocal efforts. one called when Katie
Comes Back" the other THE Latest Imf-
tatiOn of the Duke" one or both OF which
may be sung in Washington before this
engagement closes. which cont niinuesthruugh-
out thc-entire week. with Thursday md
Saturday matinees-
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nN SOCIAL HIGuwAyuay-nress,

IL sSA1 " - -,i<i-Nf
n at the Lafayette Square by the
Holland Rruthcrs under the manage
inent of Richard Mansfield, a strong play
ana stronger company, has not here met
with the signal SUCCESS that greeted it in
the metropolis.
Coming with the Endorsement of the
iheater-goiDs public of other cities and
with ia'tering Eoticcs from the press, it
! is somewhat strange that it has fniied To
attract better houses.
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MISS LULU CHASER. who within the
iYl past two years has risen from obscur-
ity to the position of leading lady in
one of the best known opera companies on
the American stage. has been charming US
anew during the past week as Rita In
THE Cbieftain," aud more than dividing
the Donors with 'Caddy' Wilson. 20
Three years ago Miss CHASER came to
New York from Pittsburg and tried TO
obtain place in the chorus of some opera
company. Now il she should enter the
same city in search of an engagement
there would be twenty managers ready
and willing TO offer her the leading role
In as mauy operas. Such rapid advance
ment is vouchsafed TO few, and Miss
Chaser has accomplished in an exceed
ingly short time what it has taken years
of bard work and study for ber sisters
in the profession TO do. A.
And still with all her success the young
lady has changed but little herself and is
very much the same frank, girlish Light
hearted young person who came TO Francis
Wilson and asked to be allowed TO sing in
his chorus.
Mr.. Wilson must have seen the slumber-
ing possibilities that lurked / n Miss Glaser's
voice, for he signed three years. contract
with her and she was given small part
aud told to uDderstudy Miss Marie Jansen
When she had been with the company but
little over month word came to the theater
one night that Miss Jansen was III and
would not be able to sing. Miss CHASER
who had gone to the the8ter to say that
she also was III and could not appear that
night, was told the news and promptly
tainted, whereupon Mr.. Wilson remarked:
"She'l do, for she realizes the Importance
OF her position"
And She did do, and SO well that the
critics drew unkind comparisons, and Miss
Jansen shortly afterward "resigned" from
the company and Miss Glaser was promoted
to the place which she has filled SO &C.
ceptably ever since.
w HEY had come to that stage of the pro-
/ proceedings when the oysters were only
memory and the Holsters and musty
ale had gone their way; cigar ashes were
scattered In the seams of the tablecloth and
thecompany bad leaned back in their chairs
with that satisfied. complacent feeling that
comes to most people after a good dinner
Sam Ireland had Just finished one of those
old stories that he tells under protest but
which always gain by the reteilng, when
George O'Donnell, who was here with The
princess Bonnie" Company, broke in with:
ANY of you fellows know Tom b who
was with our show last year? Because if
you don't IN tell you q little story on him.
You see, Tommy is good fellow, got q
pretty fair voice and can read music like a
bird. but he has been looking out for him.
self ever since he was a kid and so is a
trifle shy on education and there are good
many words in old Webster's prompt book
that he mtscues on.
.'Tbe boys used to- guy Tommy good deal
IN quiet way, and when Frank Doniels
Joined ~ he started in on Tom right away
The morning times., 1895-12-15

Faust" will be the attraction at the
Academy this week. interpreted by MI.
Joseph Callahan and a strong supporting
company.
Mr.. CaIlahan's Mephisto Is said TO be
the correct one. The evil one is only evil
disguise. He is the embodiment of mirth-
fulness and hilarity. He is in his own dip
lomatic way all things to all men, so that by
any means he may gain some.
The scenic effects where church and sa-
loon exists in such close proximity are
admirably suggestive of the truth that
"Wherever God erects n house of prl yer
The devil always builds a chapel there"
Mr.. Callahan has engaged particularly
strong company for his support this season.
and the scenic, electric. and calcium
effects are provided in prodigal manner.
The celebrated II. W. Williams Own
Company, whiH has, always borne the
very highest, possfhle reputation for talent
and efficiency, win be Manager Kernan's
attraction fof nhxt week. The following
names are some of the bright lights who
compose this big show:
Farnum and Seymour, champion high
jumpers of tie 1orld; Dan McAvoy, aud
Jessie May, nIe.tfithout doubt, the fun.
niest couple ever seen on any stage, they
will present their mirth-provoking sketch,
entitled, "CSazy Con glomera tion;" Miss
Inicgene Conner 4an be called the queen
regent of deseriAtive vocalists, without
contradiction, as she is the fortunate
possessor of q wonderful contralto voice
Of splendid culture; Felix and Cain. in an
original act, "Watch the Board" will
attract marked attention and will prove
a strong card little Gertie Gibson, New
York's favorite serio-comic; Smith and
Fuller, musical artists, are genuine nov
city, and are the inventors and originators
OF all they do: james Walbrooke. character
comedian and dancer; and Daily and Hilton.
exponents OF wit and hunor. There will be
matInees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The morning times., 1895-12-15

Paul Potter's dramatization OF Du Mau-
ri.'r's novel, -'Trilby.' will receive its
premier production in Washington Monday
evening, at The Lafayette Square Theater.
''Triiby's" s,augural as play took place
at the PARK Tleater. Boston. last spring,
and enjoyed a loRg season OF pros perity
at this famous playhouse. Then 1t was
siiifted by Mr. Palmer TO his New York
Garden TEeater. and SO enormous was the
patronage extended it, that the English
rights for the play were purchased by the
dist inguisI;ed English actor. Beerbohm
Tree. -at-wf6,se theatcr. the Haymarket,
iD London, "Trilby" Is duplicating the
triunipiis IL met with in America. -
For the yTfiliy" prod Ion, which
Washington viii see this week, Mr.. Palmer
has selected a 9erps OF admirable artists,
each OF whom + fitted To the ground for
the character he{nitates. Wilton La ckaye.
an ACTOR of rare and subtle parts and re-
markabie power, is the Svengali, and OF
lis svenga5 is ssitNto bethc most notable
of many artistic efforts.
As Mr.. Dacksye jsaa- washingtonian,
the curiosity TO see his Svengali will be
Goubly great. That brilliant artist and
charming woman. Blanche Walsh, is the
Trilss..st is.-l1te 4s,a,pany. are such we'll
known players as Burr McIntosh, John Glen
s'fnning. gnai ip< Martin,sfte, Nine. Cot
treily, ani Alfred Hickman, Miss Marie
cary will sing "Ben Bolt" and DR.. Com
uierS' Hungarian Band will accompany
her. ->4+ - -
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COMING TO THB THEATERS.

At the New National Theater beginning
tomorrow evening and for all the week,
Frederick Bancroft, the prince of mag gicians.
Will be seen here for the first time in his
dazzling spectacular production OF magic.
AL who have seen his wonderful feats un-
hesitatiugiy agree that his hands are tue
most skiifui in the world.
He Is the originator Of a large number OF
magical decrptions that absolutely defy
detection. In every detail of his novel en-
tertaiumeBt he has studiously departed from
tne time-worn ideas which have been fol-
lowed by somany generations OF magicIans.
He carries with Dim large company or
competent assistants, among them being
number OF fascinating young women who
are clever specially artists aud furnish a
most agreeable variety TO the entertaiD-
ment.
Special cars convey every item of scenery
and furniture that is needful. 50 that moth
Ing whatever belonging to the theater Is
used. The scenery which Mr.. bancroft car
ries is Undoubtedly the finest, both In de-
sigma and execution, that has been exhibited
on the American stage. Besides the mar
velous magician palaces he has number
of superb scenes and tableaux, among which
may be mentioned the palace OF the sultan.
a representation of Oriental luxury. the
wonderful snow-bound Arctic scene III the
third part OF the program, and the home OF
magic, which concludes over two hours of
bewildcrmeut, admiration and amusement.
The usual matiuees on Wednesday and
Saturday VIII be given.
The morning times., 1895-12-15

Abigail Prue and her pantalettes have
taken the place of the Vestal Virgin at the
Star. Neil Burgess tried almost every
scheme under the sun to make The Year
One" q go, but he could not do il, and at
last he has gracefully bowed TO the in
evitable and returned to THE County Fair"
The morning times., 1895-12-15

Clara Morris is at the Grand Opera House
this week appearing in her tineworn plays
of "Camille," Article Al" 'Raymonde,
and "Miss Moulton." In Camille" Mrs.
Grace Gaylcr plays the part OF Madame
Prudence with a nius,ache. This is not
rig hit.
The morning times., 1895-12-15

This is the last week but one OF Henry
Irving and Ellen Terry at Abbey's. 1.-The
Merchant of Venice" was given Monday
and Tuesday evenings. Wednesday night
a play by W. G. Wills, entitled, Don
Quixote." WINS given its first production
with Irving in the title part. On the same
evening two little plays, "Jourley's End
in Lovers Meeting" and "a Story of
Waterloo" were also made known for the
first time In this city.
''Trilby" is in its last week at the Gar
den, where 1.-THE Stag Party" new
musical comedy by Paul Potter and "Bil"
Nye. is 10 be given its first production
next Monday.
The morning times., 1895-12-15

In September next a new and handsome
playhouse, which is to be called the Murray
Hill Theater, viii be added to the list of
places of amusement In this city. 1t is TO
be erected at Lexington avenue and Forty
second street by the Goolets. who own
Abbey's Theater. Frank B. Murtha. one
of the oldest and most popular OF theatrical
men will be the lessee and manager.
The morning times., 1895-12-15

Still they comei Last Saturday another
English burlesque company sailed from
Liverpool for this city. They are to open
at the Broadway, December 23, in piece
entitled IAN Artists Model" What Is
to become of American actors and actresses
If this Influx OF English burlesquers is con-
tined?
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with brass gratlngs. Almost the whole
OF the shade deck is Ibid with iron
sheathed with wood. the poop deck be-
Ing of the best yellow pine. Water
ballast is carried in the cellular double
bottom and in the after peak. num-
Der OF side cargo and coalIng ports and
snnRwaE openings pierce the ships
sides for the rapid handling of light
cargoes, The rudder is Of the latest
type of single plate form. A number OF
web frames are fitted In the principal
holds and I'm the tween decks for the
efficient stiffening or the vessel, and
all frames are carried to the top Of the
superstructure. The engine and boiler
castings and erectlOns on the Upper
deck are of continuous height, and this.
with the addition OF the chart and
whccl-house at the fore end and the
flying bridge above this again, give the
vessel a most imposing appearance.
Suitable tanks are fitted for the car
riage' Of fresh water for the use of
cattle. and large fresh water conden-
ser Is also fitted. Six water tight hulk.
heads are fitted. dividing the vessel q
length. ana In addition u number OF
wood cargo and bunker bulk
heads. The whole of the OH
Is OF an elaborate description. the pan
cling being mostly compdsed of hard
woods. while the fittings, such as
lamps, &c. are OF electro-plate, and are
VI iISt-claSS cnnfucter. The sanitary
appliances are of the most modern
description, and the whole Of the
plumbing arrangements throughout
the vessel have been. designed with Il
view To their efficient working and to
meet the requirements of the cattle
trade. The windlass and winch exhaust
pipes return to an exhaust tank In
he engine room, thus doing away with
floating exhaust steam when working
cargo.
Four large boats are placed on
the bridge. and are fitted with
the Board of Trade lire-saving
appliances. Fore and aft gangways
run the entire length OF the vessel. and
everything points to the fact that cure
ful attention has been given to the
general arrangement of the ship. The
whole of the work Is of high class or
der. and probably the Primers Point
will rank as one of the highest and
most efficient of modern cargo carriers.
The engines and boilers comprise a
set of triple expansion engines OF the
following Size-36 inches. AZ inches. and
40 inches, by As inches stroke, the steam
being supplied by two large multitiibu-
lar boilers working at 100 pounds pres
sure The engine and boiler arrange
ments are Of the most complete de-
scription and the auxiliary machinery
embraces the most recent improve
mcnts for the economical and efficient
working Of the gear. The winchcs, are
fitted with hclical wheels. and Delta
metal piston rods for the purpose OF
obviating corrosion, and thus save
packing. The boilers have been fitted
with Motifs patent fire bars
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SUNDAY MORNING CHAT
Brief PencilIngs Of RorfolkfRews Picked Up
Here and There by the Reporters.
PERSONAL. POLITICAL AND GRAVE.
Officers Eiected-RemaIns TO Arrive
TO Speak 10 ItaIians-ro 60 INTO
shc Drydoeh mt Newport News
Coal Shipments Other Notes of
Interest TO Many People.

The steamer Beaufort is OIL Graves
| railway.
Comparatively few people registered
yesterday.
Miss Laura Williamson has return
ed home from Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs. George NJ Graham
has returned home from Atlanta
DR.. J. +. Bryant and wife. of South
ampton county, were in Norfolk yester-
day.
II is said that IL colony OF Roam
okers VIII soon be established near Nor
| folk.
Mrs. j. Mariner has returned from
Trenton, n. J., where she has been ON
u visit.
The ocean steamers Paris anu New
York will shortly go In the dry dock Ut
| Newport News.
ThG steamer Elaine will go into ser
vice tomorrow on one OF the Old Do
minion river lines.
Rev. j: ID. Powell. formerly OF Ports
mouth. but now of this city. left for
Atlanta last night
rhc mems eVangclistic meeting O
the colored Y. NJ. c. A. will he addrcssc.,
ny Key. Ell II. Bolden this afternoon
| at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. Paul HarrelI and Miss Louise
noteworthy returned Thursday from a
very pleasant visit TO friends in
Chuckatucll
James Riddick, colored who was
sent to the Central State Hospital
petersburg from Norfolk, died In that
institution last "Wednesday.
Mr.. j. Pollard Rives, organist at Cen
tenary Al. T. Church. leaves this week
for Boston, where he will reside and
continue his studies in music.
Professor Cesare Ercalc a Socialist
exile from Italy, will deliver an adj
dress at Emerald Hall this afternoon
~ o'clock. his subject being Capital
and Labor.
The remains of Captain WIN. T.
1rummond will arrive here this morn
ins. and the funeral services will be
held 1T st. Lulie's Church This ,ftar-
noon at ) o'clock
Dean Hart of the Cathedral at Dem
yer, Col. will preach at st. I,ulie's
Church tonight upon the occasion of
me annual services in the interest of
inc jackson Orphan Asylum,
purinE the week ending October o4tb
William Lamb & Co. exported 3g.S5lIi
tons of coal. l.761h tons of which was
Iorcigh and the rema inder coastwise.
me total since January !. 1895. was
| l.SlO,9a3k tons.
Mrs. NJ. w. Mason. ~ York street has
returned from the North where her
daughter and son are attending schnnl
MISS Nellie is at the New England
Conservatory OF Music. al lsost,u ANA
Guy ut Worcester. Mass
Mrs. Clara Hoffman, secretary Of tho
National Woman's Christian TEMPER
| nnce Union. arrived in the city ycster-
aaE from baltimore. and is the guest
me AcademS Of Music today nj .
o'clock; ans AT Cumberland Street
Methodist Church AT 100 D. m. by i'm.
vitation OF the pastor
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pulISt,S ncpr.

Attention is called to the advertise
ment Of this excellent beer for the sale
Of which Mr.. j. Il. Fulford Is the agent
ut No. 81 Commercial Place, formerly
Old Market Square.
Pabst'S Is made of pure hops and
malt. and as IL luxurant beverage of
the highest grade is uueNcoled Fam
lilies and others wishing something nice
should try Pabst's, or If it Is fine ales,
wines, or liquors Of any brand they
Will find at Fulfurd's Il large stock
from which to make Il selection His
prices are in Keeping with the times and
all orders sent him receive prompt at
tcntion and are delivered free to any
part OF the city. His telephone num-
Ders are "OI and IA. You can make
no mistake in patroniZing Fulfurd.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-27
ENnIl,nil .rn.NInrrnu

lhe columbia loot-ball team of this
city, the champion colored tenn Of
this section. Will play the Portsmouth
eleven at League Park tomorrow AT
p IN. AS great deal Of rivalry exists
between the teams Il great game may
be expected. The Columbia will line
IN as follows: Goodc, right end: o.
Harrison. centre: Fell. left end: Craig.
right tackle; Clarke. right guard
Paige. left guard y. Iar rison left
end: Scott. quarter back; Butts, left
hnlf-back: j. Harrison. right half-back
Carter iCAptnln). fun hnck
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1:


pkt AlMoND.-on October 9Th 1898 n,
Shnmrock. AccumaC county, Nj VII.
LiAM FOSTER DRUMMOND. in the. Gad
year uf his age. ~
o'clock y. m "'
is;,leiGh papers please copy.
GRANT- ~ l.nmbert's Point October
oath. I.ENODORA Earl. GRANT, imam
son OF q. W. and Emily r. Grant: aged
IL months ) days. "
Funeral St-NDAY AFTERNOON sat o
o'clock from the residence of the parents
ShanadOrc street.
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police patrol.

Have YOU seen the Genuine Patrol
Sho" that we sell for 81. made with q
solid soles? There is no better ones
made. We can furnish you with testi-
monialS from those that have worn
them. embracing policemen. butchers
blackSmthS. carpenters. oyStermcn.
bartendcrs. farmers and all kinds of
laborcrs. Come and see them al
Ht;LIIGR'S ONE-PRlCE SJJoI,
STOKE. +6 Bank ST., Opp Courthouse,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-27

Prof. Julius Hcy's method nndors.,,
ny tichard Wagner, approved by great
SINGERS. Is taught by Herr Hans Mettkn
132 CRANKY street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-27

Attention is called 10 the auction sale
at the Norfolk Horse EXCHANGE. Tues
day, the 2sth. About 700 horses will be
sold to the highest bidder: among Them
Il rev fast stepperS. some. Iirst-clas,:
drivers and car load OF very large.
heavy drait horses Also some gated
saddlers. medium chunks for farm
work and a car load of Kentucky mulca
THE McCLEARY- McCLELLAN JJvf
STOCK COMPANY. =,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-27

a OWENS LODGE. No: Iei. WIN be
AFTERNOON. 27th Inst, at 2 O'Clock, for
the purpose of paying the last sad tri-
butte OF respect TO our deceased brother,
William +. DruInmond.
Members of sister lodges nnd all Mos
ter Masons In good standing fraternnlly
invited to unite with us. BSlorder w Nj
5. p. MOORE Secretary
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I'm Cruyan and Song

During the song service this Afternoon
at the Young Mems Christian Associa.
ton Mr. n. Y. Lee, Of Pittsburg. vii
express the sentiment of the hymn.
in crayon sketches drawn in the prc
Sencc of the audience