The morning times., 1896-11-17


hear 1t in advance would rather mar the
pleasure Of seeing 1t. Enough to say that
Squlre Kate is more of character and
less Of a sketch than Miss Cayyan's creation
OF Lord Noeline in ''The AmaZons." The
lines and her Interpretation OF them are
especially liteable in the final act; Tor,
to be frank, the play rather nalts ut the
start and carries suspicion OF disappoint-
ment, which happily is not realized at the
end.
Aside from Miss Cayvan the honor OF
the performance undoubtedly lies with Miss
Florence ConrOn, as Hetty Thorpe. MISS
Conron is new to Washington, but ma lie %
decided success with DAILY III London. She
q thoroughly lOyable engenue Miss Annie
Southerland also gathered new laurels to
her estiInable record as fine actress. She
her attentions, and adds to the dignity and
excellence OF every productionin which she
takes part.
Lionel barrymore has clever light part
shape thoroughly creditable to his pater.
FRANK Atherley, as the Oyerseer, and VIII
lam Herbert, as the Old Shepherd, are both
thoroughly satisfactory.
Melodrama hardly ever scars higher than
1t does in THE Great Train Robbery the
large audience last night at the Grand opera
House.
1t is certainly the leading novelty Of the
season The who the
selected n hold-up OF a Western express
train as the climax Of the play. As this is
the sublimest thing OF outlawry anywhere
In the world 1t is easy to fall below the
expectation of any audience when it is
put on the stage.
A s to the success OF this spectacular fea-
ture OF the drama there is no question. The
ST Emery is of the very best in stage realism,
and the hold-up, including the blowing out
OF the express car the fight with the crew
and all the rapid intensely dramatic ac-
CiIpntS pf the robbery. made DeODle nDlu
their brcatbs during the acts The thcater
rung with applause as the curtain was
going down. This single scene, so wild
and true to nature and raIlwa construction,
would be the making of the play, even II IL
had not a half a dozen or more strong
points.
.lre story is partly enacted in the East
and the rest In the gorges and canyons
or the Rockies.
There are several specialties, all of which
are Of "A high order Of merit, among thern
being the star bruins in wrestling matches
seems wonderful; dead shooting by baTtlett
and typical Westerners like Wild Burt,
AikaH Ike and Cherokee Jake,
Allen, as Rose Wilson, one only Of the many
ncto.n-su. g perez ,.lltnse rms ~ biisn
tramp. He is original and up to date.
The plot As OF COURSE the conspiracy TO
hold up the train. 1t is well worked
dozens Of incidrntals OF exciting fights with
Indians. ch rges, countercharses, warhoops
and scalping.
See and IL will De on every night this week.
The War of Wealth." Charles T. Da-
Zey's melodrama, which Is produced at the
Academy or Music this week. Will, when
IT'S merits are known, crowd Mr.. Rapley's
pleasant playhouse. II belongs to the class
or spectacular plays, but its success de-
nuch more on the dialogue than Is usual
IN this class.
The play is really very clever and the
situations around which IL Is built are
highly dramatic and the climaxes So well
wrought up to that applause was frequent
and enthusiastic. The scene OF the run
on the bank was especially realistic Inc
play is well staged and In the cast OF
characters there is not part that Is not
well sustained and naturally portrayed;
TIE comedy part deserves high praise.
Thomas A. Wise as Ma ior Pinckney Pom
dexter OF Tennessee, the typical harq-up
Southerner, somew what harder up tnan
usual, was especially amusing. The vicls-
STUDIES or the swamp Land and. Co,lpahhs,, PAM,
tie ma jor is the promoter. kept the house
in a roar. The play will no doubt receive
liberal patronage during the week.
Chris and Lena" an interesting comedy
drama, is the attraction this week at the
Hjou Theater. The reputation OF the
Baker and Miss Burdie Bartram. as enter
tainers, was well known, and as conse-
quence the house was packed from the foot
lights to the gallery.
little plays without any real plot, but
which allows plenty. OF excellent oppor-
tunities for the members OF the COMPANY
plishments. Mr.. Pete Baker as Cnris
SchultZterhoolzdoffin q brand new Ger
man emigrant, and Miss Burdie Sartram
are artists OF great merit and captured
the audience on their first appearance. Mr.
Baker, besides being charming vocalist,
is also a facial contortiOnist, which ac-
complishment lie uses to great advantage.
MIR I'd Walsh. the villain, and Miss
Carrie Wyman as the black cksrnith's dangh-
ter, did some clever acting ana justly
| merited the applause accorded them.
Throughout the play is interspersed with
interesting and amusing specialties, intr1-
ducing many new songs and dances.
The hit OF the evening, however, was
made by Mr. Baker in the Song OF All
Nations,'' a topical song in ten dialects
'.Chris and Lena" Will be given every even
ing during the week
1t would be rather difficult to inclose
within two hours and half a hetter coilec-
ton OF vaudeville turns and burlesqus
! c,reutricitieS uiian the nuse Hill EiiGiiSh
| foliy ompany has gatheredinthep program
| II began tn render for the week last night
| at kernan's.
| worthy OF the name and true to the things
thev are billed to do, the girls or the COM
pany are good singers and some or them are
excellent dancers. The more Favored ones
| are picked for series OF living pictures
ttlat represent the old masters Ia an inter
| esiipg il not always accurate manner.
A comedy opens the bill and u terpSi-
| churean novelty closes 1t. the flrst is
| styled "Champagne and oysters ana Is
| conducive to "reminiscences in association
| with The things OF the title. The last Is
| called Wicked Paris and is true to It's
| name.
| ties that have been on the Lyceum's boards
| rms season are given. Miss Blanche New
| cumb is heard In a number OF pretty songs.
| The Burt Sisters appear later In the
| program and both of them are the owners
| of real voices that they have learned to use
| nicely They are both pretty girls and dance
| almost as well as they sing. Miss Alice
| Willard Is another singer who is possessed
| Of beauty sufficient to excite ravoraole
| Messrs. Barton and EckhOff are very
! funny team, and the audience was mol
| slow last nj ght in finding 1t out and giving
| them their desserts in applause. VIII II
| Hickey and Lillian Nelson are happy
| ,air and the creation OF Twisted and
| Tanglel'' is as excellent as 1t is original
| Ford Lewis Is worthy OF mention for his
| eccentric comedy parts.
Beerbohm Tree at the National.
| The sale of seats for the engagement
| next week of H. Beerbohm Tree and He
! Ma esty's Theater Company OF London
! will commence on Thursday morning at the
| LAFAYETTE Square Opera House. The rep