Evening star., 1896-10-07
ADJUSTMENTS. A

THE Widow Jones' "-Tomo-row morning
at the Lafayette Square Opera House the
advance sale begins for May Irwip's an
peararce next week in THE Widow Jones'"
Miss Irwin Is easily the foremost comedi-
enne in her particular line on the American
stage and she has won a popularity which
verges on the phenomenal. She is PLAYER
of most magnetic powers, with a marvel
ously keen appreciation of the humorous,
ard with skill in the speaking of comic
lines which is as refreshing as 1t is enter
tanning. Her personality is unique and de-
hghtful and it invades all her stage work.
1here is no vulgarity in THE Widow
Jones" 1t is hilariously funny from begin
ring to end, without once descending to
DunoOnery. AS a farce comedy 1t has
achieved the most astounding success yet
known in its particular field At the Bi1ou
Theater, New York, 1t has to it's credit
lun of two hundred performances There
will be plenty of new songs. dances and
specialties as side issues to the comedy, and
Miss Irwin will introduce to her local ad-
mirers all her latest hits in the line of
catchy negro melodies.
"A Pair Of Jacks. The next attraction
at the Grand Opera House, beginning Mon
day. October Il, will be Rich & Maeder's 8
Comedians in II. Grattan DOnnelly' S
screaming farce-comedy, "A Pair of Jacks
1t is brimful of fun, music and laughable
situations, and the company that has been
selected by Messrs. Rich and Maeder is
stronger than ever before. The prices al
ways remain the same-15c., 25c., JOc. and
75c. with good reserved seat first
floor for 2Jc. Seats On sale tomorrow at
am.
"Peck's Bad Boy."-At the Bijou Family
Theater all next week, with daily matinee,
the Atkinson Comedy Company will present
new production of "Peck's Bad Boy"
The play has been on the load for the last
twelve years. but it has lost none of its
power to amuse. Possibly while the youth
ful Joker his chum, the corner grocery
store and the ridiculous German proprie tor
have been retained SO many changes have
been made that little of the old show re-
mains. Clever specialties have been intro
duced and other improvements made. The
company contains number of good sing
ers and their songs are we'll received.
South Before the War"-Probably the
truest picture of southern darkey life now
presented on the stage is Whallen Il Mar
| tells South Before the War; which viii
| occupy the stage of Kernan's Lyceum next
week. 1t is thoroughly realistic and should
| be enjoyed by those who delight in ole
| southern plantation festivities. The old
| time darkey Is truly depicted, his sorrows
| his joys, his love, and merry making
Through 1t all there runs a story of deeI
| romantic interest. and the whole Is in
| tensely picturesque and enjoyable. Tht
| play is presented with the strong cast o.
| capable players, and during its action
/
| keeping with the spirit of the drama. TIL,
| dancing, the cake-walk. the landing Of hi
| steamboat and the camp meeting are strik
| ing triumpns of realistic stage art. Whil
most of the company. to the number O
| fifty or more. are colored people, all Of th
| leading parts are played by competen
| white artists.
The Pony and Dog Show.-Sipe, Dolmal
! & Blake's trick Gogs and educated ponie
| have struck the chord of popular favo
with Washington amusement lovers, an
! another crowded house greeted the littl
dumb actors again last evening. Two per
formances will be given every day durin
the balance of the week, and, from presen
Indications, it is evident that Sipe, Dolma
s. Blake will carry away with them tn
honor of having secured record-breaki.l
audiences at every performance. The dog
and ponies are a clever lot of animals, an
Prof. r. ]. Blake, the trainer. certainly &c
serves the title of the worlds creates
trainer Of domestic animals. The trick
they perform are different from the feat
usually seen in trained animal show, an
the entire entertainment Is clean, refined
|, | moral and interesting.