The morning times., 1896-01-09
COMING TO THE THEATRE.

COMING TO THE THEATRE.
The presentation for the second night,
Tuesday, January 4, OF the Forthcoming
engagement of Henry Irving. Miss Ellen
Terry and the London Lyceum Company a
Aliens Grand Opera House, Will be singu-
larry interesting double bill, consisting of
an entirely new work, and one OF the best
OF the familiar repertoire of the distin.
guished star.
The first play of the evening will be
proyerb comedy OF modern life, very bright
aud sparkling, entitled Journeys End in
Lovers Meeting by John Oliver Hobbies
Mrs. Craigie), with Miss Ellen Terry as
the engaging Lady soupire." 1t is said
to be a very interesting little drama and
to afford Miss Terry delightful opportuni-
ties for graceful deplction.
1t Will precede the performance OF Lee
pold Lewis adaptation from the story,
THE Polish Jew written by Erckmann.
Chatrianl entitled I he Bells" In the entire
range or meicdramatjc productions for
which Henry Irving has been gwen World
wide fame, mis- original creation, talso one
of his earliest efrortsJ Matthias, iIas prob
ably never been surpassed.
The impersoDatiol OF the conscience
haunted murderer has always been deemed
the acme OF startling stage pictures, fear
ful in its realism OF the mental reiribution
brought upon guilty being. Only 4 master
OF every detail OF emotional expression
could fulfill the multitudinous requirements
ofsuch apart. Tue efearfuirascinaIion which
eXcites every audience which attends the
performance OF The Bells has been
ikened TO participa tiou III the murderer's
haunting suffeTings. The development OF
the drama OF Matthias, his trial and confess
sion under the influence of a mestnerist
affords q series OF stage illustrations which
call forth almost every resource OF stage
art in the way OF ligh ht aud scenic effects.
While The Bells is purely melo-
drama in the best sense OF the word, there
are many happy contrasting scenes which
serve 10 bring mo more startling pronii-
nence the Nemesis which has become The
the very shadow OF all Matthias thoughts.
The representation actually teens with
quick changes CT theatric expression, CALI
ing for the extreme exercise of the IL
Customary art. -
Perhaps it was aSiortunate thing for
Sir Henry Irving that be created the role
OF Matthias, for no foEosfer has been able
compliment OF imitation Of the accessories
or the assumption, and his long go sue
cess in the role undoubtedly encouraged
lilm TO the succeeding -endeavors which
have made him the leading exemplary OF
perfect stage presentations.
THE Shop Girl which comes to the
National next week fresh from a long run
in New York, is described as a veritabIe
wfirl of song, dancing, and fun, all novel,
TeIlDtu, ana nearly. iiN pltCt uslu Il run
OF almost two years IN London before
Managers Al Hayman and Charles Froh-
man brought 1t TO America.
The iibrettO was written by II. j. W.
Dam. an American. Most OF the excellent
music is by Ivan Caryli, but there are several
songs and choruses by Adrian Ross, and
Lionel Monckton aIso.t
The story involves such amusing charac.
ters as a susceptible little floor-walker. IN
empIy-headed u ohnny," an mctuous
shop-Geeper, a medical student, sprjghtly
shop girl, piebian, but good-natured APP
prentice girl, and a lot or other TYPICAL
English persons, who figure III very humor
Gus situations.
There are many catchy songs scattered
through the piece, chief among them
being Louisiana Lou" Goodness, Wasn't
ful, Bountiful Bertie George Grossmith,
jr., BERTHE Wright, Harry Grafton, and
W. II. RawliDs are the principal comedians
of the company, and two OF the many
pretty and clever young women are Violet
Lloyd and Connie Ediss.
"The Rising Generation" with william
Barry as the star, comes to the Academy
next week. Comedian Barry. is well
known here as a delineator OF Irish char
acter, who is unsurpassed in his particular
field.
In his new play it is said he has part
which gives BIN ample room for his talents
OF mimicry. He is the real Irishman,
with love OF repartee, ready for dance
or a song, and always on the side of the
oppressed.
Mr.. Barry has ever had, and Miss Lydia
Barry, the stars pretty daughter, wins
She is not only unaffected and graceful, but
her sweet voice gives pleasure to all.
James IL. Manning plays opposite to Mr..
Barry and docs clever work. Samuel
Forest, who takes the part OF Mr.. Van
Tyke, does admirable work, as also does
Miss Eva Vincent, as Johanna. In fact,
every member OF the large company deserves
special mention, for each one seems es.
peciallY adapted to the part assumed.
Manager Albaugh OF the Lafayette Square
Opera House announces the engagement
for next week of Miss Minnie Palmer in
'The School Girl
This clever little comedy-opera has been
produced in London and the English
provinces with great success, and the
vivacious little comedienne has added great
ly TO her reputation wherever Sue has been
seen in the title. role.
This will be Miss Palmer's first appear
ance in this country in opera, and To say
that the announcement Is quite surprise
to her many friends would be putting 1t
quite mildly, but such Is the case, and it
will be an agreeable surprise to know that
she is seen to far greater advantage in the
part of Little Miss Loo, q miSchievous, teas
The supporting company is a large one,
and there will be some well-known singers
In the cast.
John ]. Isbams Octoroons will be the
drawing card at KernaD's Theater next
week. and the clever people who compose
the company will present most pleasing
program.
Manager Isham carries large amount
of extra scenery, and this. together with
elegant costumes, will give an entirely
fresh appearance to every speciality.
That the entertainment will excel any
thing vet in similar attractions is guar
anteed by the names Of such CIV welI-known
Hyers Sisters, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mcintosh,
Matte wilkes, Mallory Brothers, Tom
Brown, johnson and May. THE Blackville
Derby will oren the entertainment, and
an original orera will close this bright and
promising prograni.
$I.25to Baltimore and Return.
The B. & O. Railroad Company will sell
excursion tickets from Wa ShingtOn to Bal