Evening star., 1896-02-29
AMUsEMENTS. A

Lafayette Square Opera House-Herrmann
Is singled out of all men to be an unchal-
1enged magician, and this famous master of
the arts of magic, mirth and mystery ap-
pears here at the Lafayette Square Opera
House Monday night. Herrmann's inces-
SAINT striving to present new additions to
the realm of puZzledom merits him his sue
cess. His performances are always the CEN
ter of crowded attention, for they attract
the thinker as well as the mere seeker after
amusement, and contain the element Of
mystery which fascinates every one. In
himself Hermann Is a host, but, like a
good host, he has prepared for his guests a
feast os many mystic courses. These COM
prise an oriental marvel. a spectacular
magic play and a patriotic paradox; their
names are ''Trilby' "The Asiatic Trunk
Mystery" THE Artists Dream" and 1.-THE
Colun bian Transformation" These are all
specially noteworthy. both from a scenic
and scientific point of view. as well as their
elaborate detail Of electrical effects, special
scenery and mechanical devices. Madame
Hermann performs large share of the
entertainment appearing in character, and
also as spectacular daT seuse. Her crea-
tions in novel dances, with various colored
lights from many lenses, presenting new
and brilliant Kaleidoscope com binations,
are different from any ever seen before
notably La Mutt and Fleur de Lis. In each
ems the effect by wearing beautiful and gor-
geous costumes, and has with these in
genicus dances leaped into a great terpsi-
chorean reputation. Another pleasing inno-
walton introduced this season by the magi-
clan. besides the scenic innovations in his
illusions. is the special attention he has
given to the musical effects, celebrated
musician being engaged to especially lead
the orchestra and introduce original and
appropriate melodies throughout the enter
tainment. Herrmann's latest wonderful
sensation, 'Trilby,' will be seen here for
the first time: 1t consists Of plank laid
across two chairs. Upon which Madame
Hermann Trilby) is placed. The plank
then rises in the air, and Trilby, under the
hypnotic influence of SvengaH CMr. Herr
NANNY. floats in midair without any means
Of support.
Nine Sara Bernhardt- Manager Allen an
metropolitan grand opera season at Aliens
Grand Opera House Nine Sara Bernhardt
will appear for one week. commencing Mon
day March 0. in the following repertoire:
Monday evening. 'Izeyl;'' Tuesday evening
Camille" Wednesday matinee, 'Izeyl"
Wednesday evening, La Tosca;" Thursday
evening. "Magda;" Friday evening. "Gis-
monda;" Saturday matinee. "Gismonda;" :"
Saturday evening. Fedora" Prices rang
ing from $3.50 to - cents.
New National Theater-De Wolf Hopper
will be the attraction at the New National
Theater next week.
Academy of Music-At the Academy of
Music next week Human Hearts" will hold
the boards
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Rice & Bar
tens Rose Hill English Folly Company will
be the attraction at the Lyceum next week.
This organization is known to Manager Ker-
mans patrons as one Of the best coming to
Washington, presenting a clean. bright and
interesting entertainment. sparkling with
wit and humor from the rise to the final fall
of the curtain. The performance begins
with the original burletta, entitled "a Trip
to Newport" interpreted by an efficient
an exceedingly good olfo in which will ap-
pear Crawford and Manning, acrobatic
comedians; ]. Herbert Mack. descriptive
character vocalist; Van and Leslie. society
sketch artists; Clara Laurence cornet solo,
ist; Barton and Eckhoff In a comedy musi-
cal act; Georgia Lameraux, the charming
eomedienne, and the Nautical Quadrille
Dancers. A new musical burlesoue will
mark the closing feature of the perform
ance. which will Introduce the entire
strength of the company, including pretty
girls, funny comedians. dashing burlesquers,
HFsiy dances, catchy music and gorgeous
costumes. There will be matinees Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday.
Cinderella" at the Grand Opera House.
Monday and Tuesday nights, and at the
"Wednesday matinee, Manager Allen will en-
sdeavor to cater to the tastes OF the little
cnes by a revival of that ever-popular fairy
tale. cinderella" This spectacular pro-
duction will be under the personal direction
OF Prof. Sheldon. who will make this pre-
sentation far surpass any he has yet given.
New, bright and elaborate scenery has been
especially painted. and the scenic effects
greatly improved by the aid Of powerful
Calcium and electric lights. The ball room
scene Will be gorgeous. In which appears
tne entire strength of the company-1JO in
all-and a number of specialties some of
which are quite bright and clever The cast
ana choruses are composed entirely Of chill
dren. soeiety's brightest little ones appear
Ing to illustrate by song and dance the tale
OF cinderella" At the Wednesday matinee
the tiniest girl of alElittle baby Edna Dam
forthwith play the role of Cinderella A
new golden chariot and two of the small
est live ponies in the world will take Cinder-
ella to the ball of the charming prince. The
chorus is composed Of the following: Hunt
9rs. trumpeters. courtiers. court ladies ard
fairies. Popular prices will prevail.
The King Lear" Recital.-At the annual
Association yesterday a large number Of
tickets were taken for the interpretative
recital of king Lear to be given by Mr.
H. Clark of the University of Chicago,
Tho. as Col Carroll d. Wright said at the
meeting, rs perhaps the best professional
reader In America" at Metzerott Hall next
Tuesday afternoon. at $50. for the benefit
q the kindergarten Association. It is evil
gent that the general interest In this phil
5aGthropic work and the special interest in
Mr Ciark's scholarly and eloquent rendition
81 kng Lear will bring large audience
20 Metzerotts Hall next Tuesday afternoon.
n was stated at the association meeting
tnat there was present need Of funds in
order to be prepared for the work of the
coming year, and this entertainment is the
Hrst attempt to raise 1t. Mr.. Clark's re-
rttal would warrant a full house, even If IT
Were not to be given for charity
The Ice Palace.-There will be no evening
sessions at the rink hereafter on Mondav
end Tuesday evenings on account of the
ball being given over to the National Guard
kor drill purposes. On those two days. how
NYer. the morning and afternoon sessions
M! pc run as usual, and on every other day
~ the week the three sessions will be in
Stdence. The ice Is to be boarded over
NTH an adjustable floor on the two evenings
3amfd and the guardsmen Of this city will
4f8bably be the only ones In the country to
yFtn on an fee surface. The attraction at tho
H9k this aYsqi4g will be the hockey game