Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-21


ward, but the moment she commences her
work her face lights up. for she has won
derfully brilliant and effective eyes, and
she becomes alive with animation. Her
gestures are rapid and expressive, her fea-
lures are mobile and her; movements grace
full. She is an accomplished actress. She
half sings and half recites her songs, and
the transition from melody to speech is
sometimes so sharp as to jar upon the
ear. But the effect upon the beholder Is
striking. She holds the attention closely
and even II the language is not understood
her marvellous pantomime tells the story.
Her voice Is under wonderful control,
whether In singing or speaking, and is
finely attuned to the emotions intended to
convey. She sets at defiance all rules of
vocalization, and croons or shrieks, as the
sentiment may demand, utterly regardless
Of the manner in which the tones are made
Perhaps the, numbers hat were best re-
celyed and which showed her artistic power
most were La Soularde," La Pierreuse'
ana the two English songs, "Linger Longer
Loo" and 'Her Golden Hair Was Hanging
Down Her Back" She gave remarkable
imitation OF Bernhard as an encore, which
was at once recognized and heartily ap-
plauded. Guilbert is unique. No one has
ever been seen here like her, and there
is that charm about her work that makes
people go again and again to see her. The
audience was o distinguished one, emorac-
Ing a large representation from the diplo-
matte corps, from both houses of Congress
and from people prominent in society
A Fiasco.-It is a terrible tumble from
King Arthur" by Irving and Terry. to
"A Straight Tip" by as mediocre a lot of
actors as ever appeared at frst-class
washington theater. The fall took place at
Aliens Grand Opera House last night, and
there was a goodly assemblage of people
there to witness 1t. The audience went
with the expectation Of being amused. for
they knew that Comedian Powers had
starred IN the play. They got their amuse-
ment, but not in the way anticipated. The
efforts of the performers to excite the yisi-
Dl1t1es OF those present by inane buffoonery
ana coarse horse play. were almost pitifui,
nut their auditors were bound to be am
Used, so they burst forth in vociferous ap-
plause at times when the stage people least
expected it. At the end of the second act
any people went out and did not accept
laughing as they went. The principal fea-
ture OF the third act was the liberal use Of
bladder bludgeon by a would-be funny
German Judge upon the heads of clerk.
Fortune applause grew more frequent, and
doubtless, fearing that hand clapping might
&c accompanied by eggs, the curtain was
I n down before the Judge had got half
InrouSn MS DludgeOn act In justice to
Manager Allen it should be stated that he
was dreadfully imposed upon, and the man
ager OF the straight Tip Company not
Being able to fulfill his agreement to furnish
an entertainment that is first-class in every
particular, Manager Allen terminated the
engagement with last nights performance.
There Will be nothing at the Grand during
the balance of this week Monday next
Samson and Delilah' will be given by the
Choral Society. Tuesday and. Wednesday
and at the matinee Wednesday Jack the
Giant Killer will be presented by 100 soci-
ETY. children, under the direction of Prof.
Sheldon, and the engagement of the Dam
rosch opera Company will open Thursday,
January 30. and continue for the balance
OF the week. with Saturday matinee.
ben Hur."- condensed edition of ben
Hur, read by Rev. A. 6. Rogers. DID,,
and illustrated by eighty magnificent COL
ored views, was given last night at the
Church of Our Father to an audience that
filled every seat in the house, and whose
fled to the success of the representation
Appropriate hymns, sung by Miss Har-
rfette Whiting, added greatly to the in
terest In compliance with popular de-
mand, this entertainment will be repeated
on Thursday evening, January 80.
A Skating Queen.-An audience number
ing several thousand watched Miss Mabel
Davidson, the champion lady skater of the
world, give twenty minutes exhibition
at the Convention Hall ice palace last
evening. At the conclusion of the time
Miss Davidson was nearly exhausted, but
recovered so that she was able to give an
exhibition Of ice bicycle riding later in the
evening. Miss Davidson wore a Highland
costume, with short skirt and leggings
Her skates, which are made of silver and
steel are screwed to her shoes, so there is
pearance was the signal of an outburst of
applause, for a number were present who
Ead seen her practicing in the afternoon,
when every one on the floor stopped skat-
Ing to watch her graceful movements.
From straightaway skating she went to
more difficult tricks, the most noteworthy
being ballet dance on her toes, skipping
a rope, toe spinning, and numberless other
feats almost too difficult and too swiftly
executed to follow. Miss Davidson Is an
extremely fast skater also. and made the
length of the immense hall in a few
strokes. The audience frequently gave
vent to hearty applause over some neatly
executed evolution. All her movements
were executed with the utmost nicely, and
were clean cut and intricate. She says
she makes up figure on a moments
thought, and has no idea what she is going
to do next. Miss Davidson will give exhi.
billions at the rink every evening this
a Inherent costume and change her tricks
at each appearance. No extra charge will
be made during her engagement.
Boston Symphony Orchestra.-The Bos-
ton symphony concert tonight will be one
OF the musical events of the year. Prob
Mr.. Rafael Joseffy, the eminent pianist
who has been for some time past away
from the concert stage. His return, how
thusiasm, and from all accounts his play
ing has not lost in the slightest degree by
his absence. His appearance in Boston
was the signal for an outburst of applause
such as is seldom accorded to any musi-
clan, and the report of his rendition Of
Brahms second concerto was glowing in
the highest degree. He will give this num-
Der this evening, and Washington critics
will have chance to compare notes about
his former playing. The work of the or
chestra is sc we'll known that 1t is sufficient
to simply announce it and the program
which has been selected.
Samson and Delilah.'-The lovers of mu-
sic in Washington will not only have a
chance to hear one Of the finest works that
has ever been attempted by the Choral So
ciety next Monday, but will be afforded the
opportunity of hearing one of the most
celebrated singers in the world. The chief
soloist is Mime. Hastreiter, who has achieved
the greatest kind of success since her first
appearance in New York in 1885, in the
title role of Gluck's opera, "Orpheus" at
the Academy of Music, under the direction
Of Theodore Thomas. She was given an
ovation at that time and since then her
fame has been assured. After her success
In this country where she sang in grand
opera, concerts and oratorio. she accepted
an engagement at her majesty's opera.
Covent Garden, London, and appeared in
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