Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-03
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Lafayette Square Opera House-Miss
Rehan appeared In a double bill at the
Lafayette Square Opera House last even
ing, the two plays presented being Mrs.
Cultures Bellies Stratagem," arranged
for two acts, and John Tobin's 1.-THE Hon
eymoon." Miss Rehan had a young girls
part in both Of the plays, and completely
captivated her audience by her excellent
work. AS Letitia Hardy in the first she
won favor by FER impersonation of the shy
belle, and was ably assisted by Edwin Ste
vens as Doncourt. AS Juliana, the newly
welded wife, in 1.-THE Honeymoon" Miss
Rehan brought out her own artistic inter-
pretations Of the part and gave finished
rendition of the role. George Clarke as
Duke Aranza was also excellent. The bill
this evening will be Sheridan's School for
Scandal" In which Miss Rehan will appear
as Lady Teazle.
Stoddard on Constantinople.-The second
in his series Of lectures was delivered last
evening by Mr.. John L. Stoddard, his sub
ject being Cons tantinople,'' and Metzerott
Hall was filled by large ard thoroughly
appreciative audience. The lecture was. Of
course. profusely illustrated, the illustra-
tons of the scenes described. Mr.. Stod-
dard prefaced his remarks with the state
ment that II an unprejud:ced jury were to
decide upon the superior beauty Of the
CiUtS VI the WOIlO, SOuSlauIlHOpl0 WOULD
be awarded the distinction. The sea voy-
age across the Mediterranean was describ-
ed, the way being through Greek Isls nds,
across the Sea Of Marmora into the Bos-
phorus. walk was taken through old
Stamboul, which was especially endeared
to all Bostonians, because Of the eccentric
manner In which its streets are laid out
Constantinople, remarked Mr.. Stoddard, is
the swinging door between the orient and
the occident. and as pictured in the dis
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palaces and cypress groves, and its inter-
esting relics of antiquity, Is a veritai6le
dream from the Arabian Nights" But
distance in this case lends enchantment to
the view, for closer acquaintance with
the city reveals narrow and crooked streets,
with their layers Of mud and garbage, and
its scavengers, the innumerable packs Of
dogs which unmOlested prowl the streets.
The fountains of the city We're described,
the lecturer remark:ng that water is al
ways plentiful. and that whatever else may
be said Of the Turk, he is comparatively
cleanly and is not drunkard. The Turk
is also brave, he thought, and the failiHgS
of his ruler are due more to the evils OF the
character. The lecture was unusually in
teresting. and will be repeated tonight and
tomorrow evening.
The Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs.-The
Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs announce a con-
cert for Monday evening. April s. at the
one OF the society events Of the season.
Already the list Of patronesses is large, and
the interest that Is being manifested in the
event insures the clubs one of the heartiest
receptions that they have ever received in
this city. The alumni will, Of course, be
present in force to lend their encourage
ment to the boys who have so surpassed
themselves in the character of the work
that they have accomplished this season.
The program. that will be announced in a
few days, Is one Of great excellence, and is
sure to meet with the approval Of all who
enjoy this class of music. The box sheet,
for the sale Of seats. is now open at Metz
erotts music store.
Rob Roy."-Since Gilbert and Sullivan
first came before the public in the light
opera field there have not been any really
the test of time-except those of the two
young Americans, De Koven and Smith.
One of their pieces, robin Hood" after
six seasons. is still drawing crowded
houses. its 2GOOth performance having re-
Gently taken place. Another of their works
houses all over America by a magnificent
company, which, strange to say, has had
but one chance in the cast since the OPEN
ing engagement. Rob. Roy's'' rendition
here last fall was great hit, and the COM
ing engagement, which begins at the La
fayette Square Theater Monday evening
next, promises to again arouse the same
interest. With the original cast. including
Miss Juliette Gordon. Lizzie McNichol Miss
Anna O'Keefe, Mr.. VIM. Pruette, Mr.. VIM
Mclaughlin and Richard F. Carroll, the
leading roles are in the hands of artists
of the highest standing. A splendid chorus,
an augmented orchestra, beautiful seem
and attractive, pretty Scotch costumes are
promised.