Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-02
AMUSEMENTS,

New National Theater-A very sweet and
prettily heroic character is that of Bar
bara, in Jerome K. Jerome's one-act play
of that name. but about two-thirds of it's
sweetness was lost on the noisy air at the
National last night, owing to the fact that
several hundred thoughtless people found
1t convenient to come in late. However,
Miss Lawrence did Barbara very charm
ingly, Mr.. Mackay was an attractive Cecil,
Mr. Winter a good lawyer, while Miss
Stevens. as Lily, has not done a brighter
and more satisfactory bit of work this sum-
mer. In fact, there hasn't been a better
during the season. In the play of the even
ing. Partners for Life everybody did so
well that the general expression of opin-
lon was to the effect that this would prove
the most attractive week of the engage
ment. The play is a combination of the
smile and the tear, artIstically put to-
gether as to glide from to the other
without a jar. Mr. Conte's Tom Gilroy
gave him an opportunity in the pathetic
lire which he embraced promptly and sue
cessfully. and Miss Lawrence, Fanny
Smith, his estranged wife, completed the
funny character was Mrs. Pitts Miss Prs-
ella. Miss Sanders and Mr.. Wheelock as
lovers, again made a hit, and caught the
house. As a matter of fact, the audience
was enthusiastic and bubbled over every
time favorite appeared, and all were IA
vorites. AS the audience was one of the
largest of the season and the night was de-
Hghtfuly cool, the vociferous effect may
be easily imagined. The electric fans We're
not needed. but they will keep the temper
allure cool when it should be. and shawls
will take the place of fans on nights that
are hot outside.
The Photographic Exhibit.-The Washing
ton Light Infantry Armory has been
thronSed by an interested crowd since the
opening of the National Amateur Photo
graphic exhibit. Today was the second
day, and the hall was crowded at all times
by those interested in this art and by those
who came merely to see the handsome eX-
hibits without reference to anything save
their artistic value. The list of prize WIN
ners, which was published in yesterdays
Star, was a long one and embraced some of
exhibition of this kind. The affair is under
the management of the National Camera
Club, and will last until tomorrow.
Drum Corps Lawn Party.-The Victor
Drum Corps will give lawn party at the
Fourteenth Street Park between T and U
streets northwest, July and 5. A number
of attractions have been provided for The
occasion, and the little band of musicians
feel confident over the success of the affair.
The drum corps is very popular having
acted escort for nearly all the military
and civic organizations in the city.
Mr.. Shannon.s Lecturer. Harry Shah
Eon will deliver lecture on Wrongs" at
Metzerott Music Hall tonight Mr.. Shan
non describes himself being a rank So
cialist, and promises to wade into the
wrongs of the time and do them up in style
very interesting lecture is promised, and
one which will stir the mind to coun terra ct
the evils which will be displayed by Mr.
Shannon He Is a keen observer of men
and affairs, a bright and graphic word
painter and finished elocutionist. SO that
something out of the ordinary course may
be expected.
Conc to Cumberland.-Some Washington
talent, including Miss Alice Burbage. plan
list. and Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Cliff, So
prano, have gone to Cumberland, Nd,
where they will appear in concert tonight.
Success is anticipated for them.