Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
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forceful situations, and 1t will enable Mr..
Mantell to be seen IN q character different
from the line in which he is best known.
Irving-Terry.-The sale Of seats for the
coming engagement Of Henry Irving, Miss
Ellen Terry and the London Lyceum Compa-
ny at Aliens Grand Opera House began yes
terday morning. At as early an hour as 4
O'Clock on Monday afternoon the first man
came into line and was Joined by others.
until at the close Of the Grand Opera
House performance, some ten or fifteen
representatives Of purchasers were advised
to retire from the lobby into the cold and
bitter night outside. At o'clock in the
morning he procession went over once
again to the opera house, and at 9 o'clock
sharp Treasurer Shaw threw up the win
dow OF the new box Office, and the sale OF
seats began. For over four hours there
was an uninterrupted line OF purchasers
The sale was very brisk AMI most promis-
ing for q successful engagement. The alb
sence OF spectators was a particularly sat
isfactory feature Of the sale. since all the
purchases Of an unusual amount were made
in behalf of those who had placed orders
with the messenger corps service. The
larger amount Of personal sales were made
to the representatives Of the elite of Wash
ington. and In many cases the carriages of
distinguished citizens came to the opera
house and awaited their turn. There were
many purchases covering the entire list Of
plays, and many more for each distinct
production while the national government
was represented in every department.. and
the diplomatic corps Of every ration Sc
cured either boxes OF seats for nearly every
performance of the engagement. The sole
will continue each LAY until further notice
from am. until 5 p.m.'
Minnie Paimer-The management Of the
Lafayette Square Opera House announces
the engagement, on Monday, of 1.-The School
Girl" comedy opera which has been pro-
duced with great success in London ai,d
the English provinces, with that v.vacious
and jovial little comedienEe, Minnie Pal
meI, In the title role. This will be Miss
Palmers first appearance 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 he an agreeable surprise
to know that she is seen to tar greater 'ads
vantage in the part Of Little MISS Loo a
misch!evous, teasing, yet lovable little maid
en-. The company Is a large one number
splendent throughout with delightful music
pretty faces and exquisite costumes.
The Ice Palace.-The opening of the ice
palace at Convention Hall yesterday for
the afternoon sessions was fully as sue
cessful as the grand opening Monday night.
Between three and four hundred skaters
enjoyed the sport, and the ice was every
thing that could be desired. The majority
Of those who attended yesterday afternoon
were ladies, and their privatet equipages
IiucU luo street III front Oh the nall. line
same arrangements for comfort and con-
venience that prevailed at the opening
night were in evidence. The orchestra is
always on hand at every session, and the
afternoons will probably be selected by
those who do not feel quite sure of them
selves on the steel runners on account of
the crush at night. The hour from l 10 9
o'clock yesterday afternoon was reserved
Tor ladies', and large number took advan-
tage Of the opportunity to try the sport for
the first time. A competent number of in
structors were on hand, and these attended
to all the wants Of the skaters The attrac-
ton for tomorrow night Is a championship
game of hockey between the Queens Uni
versity hockey team of Canada and an ALL
Baltimore team. The former team holds
the intercollegiate championship of Canada,
and are on a trip through the United
States for the purpose of winning fresh
laurels here The Baltimore team viii
probably be the strongest competitors that
they will meet and this will give added in
terest to the game. The contest will COM
mence at 8 o'clock, and will not last more
than half or three-quarters of an hour,
SO that those who attend will not be kept
very long from enjoying the sport them
selves. Although the prices have been
raised at the Baltimore rink for the game
prices Of admission will stand at Conven-
ton Hall. and no extra charge whatever
will be made for reserved seats.
Yvette Guilbert.-One Of the most re-
markable engagements that has ever been
played in New York Is that Of Yvette Gull
bert, who fills the Olympia" to the doors
every night and this Is one Of the largest
places of amusement in the United States.
Yvette Guilbert Simmefed down Is more of
an actress than a singer, and yet her songs
are praised to the very highest degree,
simply because they are sung in an inim-
liable way by q woman who is an artist
to the tips of her toes. Her latest interest
is settled entirely on her coming tour,
oh 10 ohnr oh 1,,fi CT ho
derstood that she herself is the manager
Of the affair. There is no one who has put
up any money. nor who has assumed any
responsibility except Yvette GuiIbert her
self; she has chosen as her manager Mr..
T. d. Marks, but Yvette herself is the re-
sponsible party in the affair. She is re-
ceiving no pay from anyone, and Is doing
this little tour entirely at her own risk.
She will give one concert In Washington,
at Metzerott Hall, January 20. For her
tour she will be supported by some exper-
fenced operate artists, and the program
will be made up Of regular concert num-
very best kind of music. and it must be
understood that Yvette Guilbert herself
has chosen the artists for her support and
made up the program.
Battlefelds of the World.-An interesting
lecture entitled "Battlefields Of the World"
vas delivered at the Metropolitan NJ E.
Church last evening by Rev. w. A. Spen-
Ger, D. D. The speaker was introduced by
Representative J. A. Picker of South Da-
kota. DR.. Spencer compared the battles of
ancient history with those Of modern timesy
using as examples the battles of Marathon
and Sedan. He also gave some descrip-
items of the battles of the civil war. A
large audience was present.
Ishams Octoroons.-John w. Isham's Oc-
tcroons will appear at Kernan's Lyceum
Theater next week, presenting pleasing
program. Originality has been the objec-
tive point, and 1t is claimed that those who
witness the performance will concede that
the effect has been attained. Each act and
speciality will be appropriately and richly
costumed, and the scenery Is a special
feature. That the entertainment will excel
anything yet in similar attractions Is guar
arteed by the names of such well-known
artists as Madame Flower, Fred. J. Piper,
Hyers sisters, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mcintosh,
Matte Wilkes, Mallory brothers, Tom
Brown, johnson and May. 1.-THE Blackville
Derby" will open the entertainment, and
an original opera will close this bright and
pr omisng program.
1.-The Blacksmith."-A remarkable work
of art is on exhibition at Veerhoff's F street
galleries. 1t is the most celebrated of De-
lorme's masterpieces. 1.-The Blacksmith"