Evening star., 1896-12-16
AMUSEMENTS.

the metropolitan concerts was given at the
Columbia Theatef last night. The audience
was notable one from a social standpoint
and enthusiastic appreciation was shown at
every number on the program. The two
principal artists were Sieveking, the pian-
list. and Miss Maud Powell, the violinist, who
were assisted by Miss Martha Miner. So
prano; w. A. xanten, tenor Of the Dam
rosch Opera. and Chevalier di Bassini, bar
itone Of the Royal Italian Opera, Milan and
Madrid. Sieveking has been heard in this
city before with the Boston Symphony Or
chestra. but his werk last night demon
strated his worth to a much more satis-
factory degree ethan his playing here on
the former occasion. His best efforts showed
last night in Lfszt's arrangement of Men,
delssohns "Auf Flugein des Gesanges."
although his own "Valse de Concert was
a brilliant piece Of execution and hand
some contribution to the music of the
world. In response to the most emphatic
encores he gave three more numbers OF his
own. introduction ct Valse Lente,' Wald
Klaenge," and "Angelus," all being played
beautifully. Sieveking possesses ramarka-
BILE technique, but at no time does he sacrifice
his great power Of expression to it. He is
a graceful player and his touch Is beauti-
fully delicate and clear. There is no :ie-
cessity to speak of Miss Maud Powelfs
work, except to say that she was never
heard to better advantage. Miss Powell Is
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work last night was of the same vigorous
character, the same remarkable technique
that has won for her her present high posi-
tion. Both her numbers were encored and
she was the recipient Of a beautiful floral
tribute. The three vocal soloists were well
received, although but one of them, the
baritone, was up to the standard of the
concert.
In Gay New York."-"In Gay New York"
will be the Christmas week attraction at
the Lafayette Square Opera House. and
the sale of seats for the engagement will
begin tomorrow morning. In Gay New
York; Is technically a review and the third
in number of the Casinos series of enter
tainments coming under this classification,
its predecessors being The Passing Show
and 1.-The Merry World" 1t is but fair to
say that credible report places I'm Gay
New York; far and away In advance of
either Of the others in entertaining quail
ties. Its managers, Klaw and Erlanger,
give definite promise that the production
here will be in every respect up to the mark
attained by it's Casino presentation. More
than seventy people take part in it, and
among these are many prominent enter
taners. Walter Jones, David Warfeld, Lee
Harrison, Jeanette Bugeard, Christine
Blessing, f. s. Tarr, Arthur V. Gibson and
Gilbert Gregory retain their original char
acters. Lucy DAILY replaces Virginia Earle,
and Is said to add to the spirit and vtvacity
of the performance. The ballets are led by
La Liska- a dainty little dancer, and VIM.
E. Richie continues in his tramp bicycle
act. The piece Is calculated to add a large
factor to the. round of Christmas-tide fes-
tivities, and is peculiarly appropriate to the
holiday season. Wednesday, Christmas day
and Saturday matinees will be given.
"A Contented Woman."-The presentation
of Hoyts "A Contented Woman" at the
National Theater next week will prove
theatrical event, no doubt, as it has dou-
this city, and marking the initial appear
ance here of this popular playwrights
beautiful and talented wife. Caroline Mis-
kel-H Hoyt, in character specially written
for her. "A Contented Woman is said to
be vastly different from any of Mr.. Hoyt's
former plays while the merry vein of Hoyt-
ism Is prominent from the rise to fall of
curtain and laughter predominates. He
mas toned the farcical effects that figure so
largely in his other comedies, and kept
closer to the lines of legitimate comedy In
other words, he has constructed a Con-
tented Woman on high and more re-
of specialties, but they are introduced as a
part of the entertainment, and in no way
interfere with the action of the piece.
Ihe play deals with the woman suffrage
question, and IN the hands of such a bril-
liant writer as Hoyt the theme is bound to
pc utilized to the very best advantage ;, In
his illustrations of the methods pursued ly
tne new woman for perpetuating her name
III tne SOCIAL and political history of Ameri-
ca, Mr.. Hoyt is said to have made char
acter sketches that will be instantly recog-
niZed. Caroline 'Miskel-Hoyt the beautiful
ana talented wife of the author. will play
the Leading role in the comedy, and Mr..
Hoyt has surr ounded her with every reoui-
site in the way of clever supporting com
pany, and has also given the same close at
1entlon to staging the play which charac-
terizes everything he puts on.
Neil Burgess.-Jolly and entertoin;n,
Neil burgess will be the holiday attrac-
ton at the New Columbia Theater, com
mercing with next Monday nights per
fnr hN
first time here his latest success, by Alice
f. Ives. entitled odd Miss Todd" story
OF New England life. 1t has made great
hit with large class of people, who 20
TO the theater to be amused, for 1t is
mirth-provoking in every scene and the
fun becomes fast and furious. The new
mocha nfcal effects introduced by Mr. Bur-
CESS will include a flying machine and a
race between a bicycle and a running
horse. Mr.. Burgess, whose portrayal Of
the quaint and lovable Aunt Abigail in the
County Fair has endeared him to thea
tergoers the country over, has in the title
role OF this new play a part similar In some
respects to that taken by him in his great
success. The play will be presented on
the same scale of elaboration as have
marked all his previous productions "Odd
Miss Todd is very amusing character.
whose mtshaps, eccentrcities and homeIy
ways, which are set forth by Neil Bur
CESS in an inimitable manner. tend to
keep the audience In roar of laughter
from the start to the final fall of the cur
tain.
Eugene Blair in East Lynne"-Mana-
ger Harry Rapley displayed his usual
astuteness in the selection of Eugene Blair
for tie attraction at the Academy next
week. Miss Blair and Mr.. Rapley both be-
lieve that a revival of East Lynne" would
be pleasing to every one who admires the
good old dramas. OF the present genera
ton there are many who have never seen
East Lynne presented by an acknowl-
ecged favorite assisted by a strong COM
pany of artists: therefore Eugene Blair has
decided to render the characters of Lady
Isabel and Madam Vine in Mrs Henry
Woods beautiful play of East Lynne"
supported by her own especially selected
cast, headed by the handsome and talented
young leading man, Edwin Ferry The en-
tire company will be under the personal
direction of Miss Blair's husband Robert
Downing: Eugene Blair is a beautiful wo-
man of the southern type, 1.-THE and grace
full: beyond all this she can act. which fact
is hardly necessary to mention, as her
splendid ability is too well known to need
comment. Eugene Blairs engagement be-
gins next Monday night, with the usual
matinees. Miss Blair will be assisted by
Edwin Ferry, William Bramwell, w. 3.
Downing, Louis Frohoff, Stuart Robertson.
Joseph Williams, Linda Downing, Mrs. ella
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