Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
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Lafayette Square Opera HOuSe.-One OF
the features Of this seasons theatrical
p.sitations will be the opera Of eel Capt.
TAM" by John Philip Sousa, at the Lafay-
cite Square Opera House next week. eel
Captain" scored en- unprecedented success
In New York city, attracting immense
crowds for over 40 performances. and the
opera will be produced here exactly as it
was in that city by Mr.. De Wolf Hopper
and his admirable company, and with all
its magnificent stage appointments. It's
success in Baltimore this week has been
phenomenal.
Grand Opera DEMONSTRATING Monday
next and continuing for the week, with
matinees both Wednesday and Saturday
the Grand Opera House will present what
should prove one of the strongest drawing
cards. in a-reaily good and up to the times
melodrama, "A Lions Heart" which has
been reputed to be the one successful play
of the theatrical season. The company is
a good one In every particular, and Is
headed by Mr.. Carl A. Haswin, Edwin Il.
Titon, Joseph Slaytor, r. Patton Gibbs,
Edith Fassett. Matilda Weffyns. Harry l..
keane, Little Dorothy Slaytor and others
May Irwin.-May Irwins recent Boston
engagement closed with her fiftieth per-
Torrance Of 1.-The Widow Jones" in that
city. On her closing night she was given
all ovation, and was compelled to make a
speech after the fall of the final curtain
1.-THE Widow Jones'" which has a record
of two hundred performances at the Bijou
cite Square Theater October IL. when Miss
Irwin will please her numerous local ad-
MIXERS with budget Of new negro songs.
In which she has made recent hits. Two Of
the best are The HOodoo and Ma
Onliest One
is and Lawrence Hanley in IAN Innocent
Sinner will be the attraction at the New
National Theater next week.
Academy of Music.-The bill at the
Academy of Music next week will be Muir
ray ard Mack in 'Finnegar's Courtship."
Bijou Theater.-''Git out de way fer ole
Dan Tucker, come too late To- to git his
supper Is the way the old song used to
run. This week Old Dan will appear in
person on the stage of the Bijou Family
theater. surrounded by a lively and en-
tertaining company of comedians headed
his partner. Henry Morrissey. and his wife.
Ray Vernon, who ranks as one of the best
soubrettes on the popular stage. The en-
gagement of the Edison vtascope having
been cut short last week by the storm,
which took off part of the roof. Manager
Whitesell has decided to retain 1t an
added attraction to "Old Dan Tucker"
The usual daily matinees for ladies and
children will be resumed, and from the
advance sale the engagement promises
we'll
Kernan's Lyceum Theater - Hydes
Comedians will be the attraction at Ker-
mans Lyceum Theater next week. The
leading feature of the performance will be
the singing of Miss Helene Mora, the
beautiful and melodious barytone. Among
the names on the program are Conroy and
Richie, the premier Celtic wits; the four
Cohans. entertainers par excellence; tn.
Newsboy Quintet. in new songs, imita tons
&c; Thorn and Carlton, in bits of repartee
wit and humor; Harris and Waits. refined
sketch artists: Billy Carter, the banjo ex-
pert and Johnny Wild. There will be
matinees Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
For Gebickes Family.-Louis Gebicke,
the member of the Marine Band who was
found dead near the Conduit road a short
time ago. was prominent member of the
Eastern Athletic Club, which will give a
! benefit at Odd Fellows Hall, Sth street
southeast. Thursday, October 8, the pro-
ceeds of which will be rendered to the fam
| lily of the dead man. Some of the best
known talent in the city has volunteered,
and it is expected by those who have it In
charge that the entertainment will be a
success. After the program a dance will
be given, for which about twenty-five men,
bers of the Marine Band will furnish the
music