Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
ADJUSTMENTS,

Columbia Theater.-A change of bill was
made at the Columbia Theater last night,
to take effect for the remainder of the
week. The double bill which E. NJ and
Joseph Holland have been giving was
dropped and the play which they produced
here last year, Mary Stones dramatization
Of Elizabeth Trains novel, "A Social High
wayman," was substituted in its stead.
The play Is not new in Washington, having
been given during the entire week Of the
last engagement of the Hollands in this
city, but the renewal of old friendships
proved a strong tie, and good house was
present when the curtain went up. The
Hollands are supported by an excellent
company, and for this reason the produc-
ton last night was more enjoyable perhaps
than last season. Every character in 1t is
taken with fidelity that would do credit
to an all-star cast while the PRINCIPALS, CT
course. are all that could be asked in their
portrayal Of the two leading roles. e. NJ.
Holland as the valet, Jenkins Handy, Is
as natural and seems as well fitted for the
part as though he had been that Character
all his life. He was particularly effective
in the passages where he mad nothing to
say and where his whole force was put in
the dramatic action of the part. Mr.. Jo-
seph Holland was easy, graceful ana force
full as the Social Highwayman and won
applause for his efforts. Miss Oliver, as
Sonora Caprices. was the only one in the
cast who Is not new, and her work was the
same finished sort that she has shown her
self capable of here in past seasons. Miss
Ethel Douglas. as the medium, was equal to
the part, while Miss Radcliffe. who made
her first appearance in the cast this week,
gave a delightful portrayal Of the role CT
Elenor Burnham.
The success of the first Thursday matinee
at the Columbia Theater yesterday was
very gratifying. The attesdan:e was large,
and the double bill presented by the Hol-
land brothers was interesting. 1t is the
intention of the management to make the
Thursday matinee, at popular prices. and
with no reserved seats, regular thing.
Concert and Hop.-A musical and literary
concert, to be followed by hop, will be
given Monday evening next al Topographic
cal Temple, G street between 4th and 5th
streets northwest, for the benefit of the
Workingmen's Library Association and Blu
reau Of Labor. The program which has been
prepared for the entertainment of those
who patronize this worthy charity is ex-
ceptionally well selected, and embraces a
number Of well-known amateurs. who will
be prepared to furnish good return for
the money expended, while the object for
which it is given should appeal to all.
Seats Of the Mighty.-H. Beerbohm Tree
will only spend thirteen weeks in this
country this time. playing only in Wash
ington, Baltimore; Philadelphia, Boston
Theater in London-so named by permits
sion of the queen-will be ready to open by
that time. and he will dedicate it with Gil
bert Parker's dramatization of his own
strong novel, Seats of the Mighty" which
he made in London with the assistance of
Mr.. Tree. Washington theater goers will
see this play before it is presented any
where else. The entire big production has
been prepared in London, and will be done
here exactly as 1t is to be done in Her
Majestys Theater at its dedication next
February. Seats of the Mighty will be
given at the Lafayette Square Opera House
Frd2v no
nights of the engagement Henry Arthur
Jones' drama, THE Dancing Girl" will be
the bill. Mr.. Tree brings very strong
company with him, perhaps the strongest
Kate Rorke, great favorite in the Eng
fish metropolis, is his leading lady, and
among the other members of the organiza-
ton are Janette Steer, Nina Boucicault.
Lionel Brough, who made a great hit with
Mr.. Tree last winter, and Gerald Du
Maurier. son Of the late George Du Maui
rier of '"Trilby" fame.
Wizard of the Nile.-"Am wizard?" is
Frank Daniels catch phrase in the opera
1.-THE Wizard of the Nile" which will be
seen here next week at the Columbia. In
the theatrical profession this phrase Is re-
garded as one particularly applicable to
this organization, for the oldest managers
admit that there has not been in many
years so striking an example of success
iegitimately obtained in field so hard to
gained by the Frank Daniels Opera Com
pany In Its first season. and 1t has been
freely stated upon the Rialto in New York
that such a proof Of good judgment as that
exhibited by the young managers, Messrs.
La Shelle & Clark. in their first season, en-
titles them to respect and consideration
second to none in their profession, and
predicates great things for them In the
near future. The company is unchanged
from last season. and all its elaborate
scenery and handsome costumes will be
seen here for one week, with matinees
Thursday Thanksgiving day. and Satur-
day.